Economy

Dutch unemployement rate declined further in November

The latest figures suggest that employment is on the rise in the Netherlands even though the country battles with recession.

21/12/2023

Germany

Invisible poverty: homelessness is on the rise in Germany

Experts believe the government won't keep its promise to end homelessness in Berlin by 2030.

21/12/2023

Tunisia

Euroviews. Tunisia must break free from reliance on short-term economic fixes

Tunis' political decision to mobilise resources for escalating expenditures without addressing the need to curb spending, downsize the government, and reduce the state's economic footprint is a looming disaster, Sadok Rouai writes.

20/12/2023

The Exchange

Africa: A Continent with huge economic potential

In partnership with Media City

Start-up businesses and innovation are soaring across Africa. With the world's second-largest continent looking towards the future, countries across the region are setting their sights on economic prosperity.

20/12/2023

My Wildest Prediction

Capitalism as we know it is over, so what comes next?

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for retailers. With Christmas around the corner, shopping soars: groceries and drinks for dinners, toys, electronics for gifts, and clothes for events. It seems wild not to believe that capitalism is in perfect health...

20/12/2023

Business

What are the most valuable global brands? Two are from Europe

US companies dominate the global top 20 list, which features just two businesses from one European country.

20/12/2023

Economy

Why do iPhones cost a lot more in Europe than in the US?

The recently-launched iPhone 15 Pro Max is selling for an eye-watering $1199 in the US, but how do prices differ in Europe?

19/12/2023

Europe News

Brussels extends trade truce with US to avoid new-year tariffs

The European Union today extended its trade truce with the United States for a further 15 months, preventing tariffs on trans-Atlantic trade worth billions of euros from kicking in automatically on January 1.

19/12/2023

Economy

French economic activity less dynamic than hoped in 2023

Despite a disappointing 2023, the Bank of France predicts the French economy will accelerate up to the year 2026.

19/12/2023

Business

More retailers charging return fees: Here’s how to pay less

Take a look at this guide if you want to save on your returns or exchanges this Christmas.

19/12/2023

World News

Thousands of German restaurants may go under when VAT rises

"12,000 companies will not survive. They will either give up or go into insolvency," Ingrid Hartges of DEHOGA, the hotel and restaurant body, said.

18/12/2023

Economy

German businesses feel gloomier about the next six months

Businesses across Germany have grown more pessimistic about the economic situation for the next six months.

18/12/2023

Economy

Switzerland throws cold water on GDP growth predictions

Experts say Switzerland's economy will grow at a slower rate than expected in 2023 and 2024, but should accelerate the following year.

13/12/2023

Economy

Boost for eurozone as economic sentiment hits 10-month high

While most analysts feel optimistic about the euro area's economic situation for the next six months, many remain concerned about its current state.

12/12/2023

Economy

Thousands protest in Brussels for better wages and services

Critics of the EU's proposed Stability and Growth pact say the policy would lead to austerity, job losses and lower wages.

12/12/2023

Economy

What is a fiscal 'kick' and why does Argentina need it?

President Javier Milei has promised painful economic "shock therapy" in Argentina, where the inflation is almost 150%.

11/12/2023

Business Planet

Europe's SME Assembly: Big ideas for a sustainable economic climate

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Business Planet, we're at the SME Assembly in Bilbao to see how European businesses are weathering the storm of multiple global crises through innovation.

05/12/2023

Focus

SPECA: Central Asia reaffirms its key role in international transport

In partnership with Azpromo

In Baku, during SPECA week, the United Nations programme for Central Asian countries, the Member States signed new agreements to develop better international connections between Asia and Europe.

01/12/2023

Economy

Swiss economy grows as services sector provides support

The Swiss economy grew in the third quarter of 2023 with help from the services sector, although manufacturing continues to drag.

01/12/2023

Residences

Why this travel blogger has started choosing hostels over Airbnbs

Some hostels are seeing 300% more bookings than in 2021.

30/11/2023