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This country’s new framework for technology and investment

In partnership with Azpromo

Azerbaijan is introducing new measures for its technology sector, covering taxation, investment and innovation as it looks to grow its digital economy and attract more international business.

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Turkey Iran border crossing hit by severe truck delays

Long queues at Turkey’s Gurbulak border with Iran turn a 24‑hour route into a week, leaving truck drivers and their families struggling.

Europe Today

WATCH: Big EU budget needed in ‘turbulent times’, Greek minister says

Greece’s deputy minister for foreign affairs has advocated for a bigger EU budget and joint debt in targeted sectors to address “unprecedented technological and industrial transformation” in one of the most “turbulent” times for Europe, ahead of ministerial talks on the bloc’s long-term budget.

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EU weighs windfall taxes on energy firms amid growing economic strain

EU ministers meeting in Dublin on Friday and Saturday are considering a windfall tax on energy companies, as price volatility continues to destabilise the economic outlook.

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Europe Today

'Best thing Europe can do' is focus on its internal market, WEF says

Andrew Caruana Galizia, Head of Europe and Eurasia at the World Economic Forum, believes there are certain areas where Europe "will never be able to be self-sufficient, like critical raw materials".

Europe Today

EU-Canada relationship is 'not hostile to anybody', Harris says

Irish Finance Minister Simon Harris says details of the new associate membership with Canada "are yet to be determined", but believes it is "good news" that the European Union has signalled its intention to have a "much closer relationship" with Ottawa.

Europe Today

Watch: European Commissioners react to Ursula von der Leyen's speech

After Ursula von der Leyen's annual State of the Union speech, Euronews spoke to Commissioners Valdis Dombrovskis, Maroš Šefčovič, Wopke Hoekstra and Andrius Kubilius about what to expect following the President's address.

Kazakhstan

Unlocking Kazakhstan’s potential as a regional trade hub

At the Astana Finance Days 2026, speakers discussed how Kazakhstan can move beyond its traditional role as a transit country and become a regional hub for production, trade and investment.

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Europe versus the US: The world’s best cities in 2026 ranked

Europe claims four places among the world’s top 10 cities for economic strength, liveability and future potential: London, Paris, Dublin and Zurich. The US accounts for five, led by New York.

East-West Connect

Kazakhstan’s push to trade beyond commodities

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan is turning its reliance on imported processed goods into an opportunity for investors to build local enterprises, substitute imports and expand the country’s export basket.

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Tajikistan at 35: A new chapter of independence

Partner content presented by The Government of the Republic of Tajikistan

As Tajikistan marks 35 years of independence, the country looks towards a future shaped by peacebuilding, water security, technology and sustainable development.

Europe News

Diesel in Portugal hits record high, Spain introduces new discount

Many Portuguese already cross the border to fill up; the trend is now even clearer, as Spain's government adds a 20-cent-per-litre discount, making Spanish diesel the second cheapest in the EU.

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Bishkek summit marks 25 years of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

In partnership with Ministry of culture, information and youth policy of the Kyrgyz Republic

World leaders gathered in Bishkek for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s 25th anniversary summit, as Kyrgyzstan concluded its year as chair.

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Fact check: Which EU economy is performing the best?

Recent comments by Portugal's prime minister have prompted discussion about which EU country currently has the best-performing economy and employment growth rate.

Business

Formula 1 sends Madrid holiday rents soaring: Up to €20,000

The Spanish Grand Prix is driving luxury short-term rents in Madrid up by as much as 1,000%, and in Valdebebas some flats are being listed at up to 20,000 euros for the race.

Business

Will Seat disappear? Government confident as Volkswagen weighs brand's future

The government says it is confident Seat will continue after Volkswagen kept several options open for the brand beyond 2030, adding no decision has yet been made on its future.

Business

Portuguese economist Ricardo Reis dropped by IMF after criticising Trump tariffs

Ricardo Reis warned that tariffs could drive up prices in the United States and potentially trigger a new wave of inflation.

Europe Today

Tighter EU investment rules targeting China are 'fair', says expert

Alicia García-Herrero, an economist at the Bruegel think tank, says new EU legislation to limit the subsidies foreign companies investing in Europe can receive is "fair".

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Dubai launches Agentic AI training drive for 14,000 businesses

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Dubai is training over 14,000 businesses in ‘agentic’ AI so systems can act autonomously, boosting productivity and keeping the emirate a tech leader.

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Serbia and Uzbekistan strike strategic partnership in Belgrade

Uzbek President Mirziyoyev's first official visit to Belgrade produced 20 signed agreements on transport, energy, digitalisation, and labour mobility, alongside preparations for a free trade agreement and support for the Middle Corridor linking Central Asia to Europe.