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Real Economy

Helping in a crisis: the EU's emergency loans to neighbour countries

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode, Real Economy travels to North Macedonia to find out about the EU's macro-financial assistance.

The Exchange

Women in business: can tech and funding shatter the glass ceiling?

In partnership with Media City

The Exchange talks to the women breaking barriers, and inspiring a more diverse generation of business leaders.

Earth News

Euroviews. The new IPCC report proves ‘green capitalism’ doesn’t work

The capitalist approach to ‘fixing’ climate change is failing slowly, which is a disaster, it needs to fail fast so that a new approach can replace it.

Europe News

Euroviews. Why is inflation so high in Europe & what can be done to slow it down?

Soaring energy prices are one of the main driving forces behind the rise in costs across the continent.

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Europe News

Belgian inflation rises to highest level since 1983

Wages in Belgium are automatically indexed against inflation, meaning workers pay increases at the same time.

France

French economy bounces back from COVID crisis growing 7% in 2021

France's GDP saw its strongest growth in 52 years, bouncing back 7% in 2021.

Europe News

Pressure mounts on Brussels to help reduce 'ghost flights' in Europe

Airlines are currently expected to fly at least 50% of their flights or risk losing the slots used at airports to take off and land the following year.

Tech News

Your Christmas 2021 guide to tech gifts that help the circular economy

Looking to buy your loved ones some tech gifts this Christmas? Here's some ideas that support the circular economy.

Real Economy

Europe's COVID recovery: economy bounces back but risks remain

In partnership with The European Commission

Europe’s economy is on track for faster than predicted growth - but could a surge in covid cases and supply chain shortages jeopardise that recovery? In this episode, Real Economy speaks to the OECD’s chief economist, to ask if we have any reason for christmas cheer.

Europe Decoded

Spain first to receive EU pandemic recovery funds as others lag behind

With the Spanish government set to be the first to receive money from NextGeneration EU, the state-of-play for other member states is much different.

Money

Why is Turkey's currency crashing and what impact is it having?

Turkey's currency is at an all-time low, as citizens rush to convert their savings. The fall-out of all this could make things difficult for President Erdogan.

Romania

World War I veteran is first woman to appear on Romanian banknote

Lieutenant Ecaterina Teodoroiu died in battle in Marasesti in 1917.

Business

COVID fears dampen trade at Europe's Christmas markets

The traditional holiday tree is standing tall in Frankfurt’s main square - but trade is quiet at the annual Christmas market. Covid fears and sanitary restrictions mean business is down 50% on two years ago. Many stall owners though are just glad to be open at all.

Europe News

European Business Summit: Challenges and opportunities amid 4th covid wave

Euronews went to the yearly European Business Summit which is happening in Brussels for more than 20 years and spoke to some of the key players of the business scene in Europe.

Tech News

Brussels raises eurozone growth forecast but warns over energy prices

This outlook depends heavily on two factors: the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and the pace at which supply adjusts to the rapid turnaround in demand following the re-opening of the economy.

Money

Can climate finance save our planet? We ask the UN

The pressure for businesses to act is rising along with global temperatures. We ask the UN’s environment finance arm if climate finance is working.

Spotlight

Hong Kong's start-up ecosystem goes sky-high

In partnership with Hong Kong

Small and medium-size businesses from Europe are a key part of Hong Kong’s economic ecosystem. In this episode of Spotlight Hong Kong, we hear their stories.

Tech News

How to build a new town in the desert

What does it take to build your own town? The Egyptian development company, Orascom, has written the playbook when it comes to giant construction projects in the middle east. They have given rise to a town from the desert, which has become a holiday hotspot.

Economy

European economic recovery: IMF outlook shows gradual growth

With an increase in vaccination rates, more mobility, and support schemes, Europe's economic recovery is growing stronger despite uncertainty, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Tech News

IMF reduces global growth forecast amid inflation and supply problems

In its latest World Economic Outlook, the IMF projects that global output will increase by 5.9% this year, compared with its projection in July of 6%.