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Russia needs 'friends' not 'enemies' Putin addresses the nation

Russia is committed to peace and cooperation, but will defend Russian interests.

Europe News

Tunisia's president seeks support in Brussels

Tunisia’s president has come to Brussels to meet EU officials, as he seeks to boost security and shore up the country’s fragile economy – six years after the Arab Spring…

Greece

Greece debt relief deal 'doable' by year's end says EU's Moscovici

On a rainy day in Athens, it was a message to warm the heart of the Greek government.

Austria

Can 'Trump effect' fuel far-right presidential win in Austria?

Taking hope from Donald Trump’s US election triumph, Austria’s far-right presidential candidate Norbert Hofer is eager to surf a tide of anti-establishment populism sweeping the West and win this Sund

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Economy

Fair finance or funny money? Scepticism greets Zimbabwe's new bond notes

With no national currency since 2009, Zimbabwe launches dollar-backed bond notes to cope with cash crisis.

Economy

WTO finds against Boeing in victory for Airbus over illegal subsidies

The WTO has ruled Washington State illegally supported Boeing with tax breaks after complaint filed by Airbus.

Economy

Black Friday boosts online sales in Britain and France

Bargain hunters in Britain are out in record force for Black Friday trading.

Business Planet

A green-fingered entrepreneur in Gothenburg

In this episode of Business Planet Serge Rombi reports from the Swedish city of Gothenburg.

Economy

German economy is Trump resistant...for the moment

German consumption in rude health

World

World Bank warns popularist politics will drag on global growth

Populism has a negative impact on the long term economic outlook of Europe and Central Asia but short term growth is expected to accelerate in the region – according to a new report from the World…

Economy

Exploring the moral as well as monetary values of the internet

Top names from the digital world have been brought together by the Catholic Church to consider the worth of values in this digital age.

Italy

Italy threatens to block EU budget talks

EU governments and institutions are set for intense budget negotiations ahead of a Thursday deadline.

Economy

Oil bounces back on OPEC deal hopes

Oil prices jumped on Tuesday on expectations that OPEC may be nearing an agreement to reduce a huge supply glut.

Economy

UK inflation slips but Bank of England warns of price rises ahead

Inflation in Britain slipped slightly in October, but Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has warned higher prices are on the way in the UK.

Economy

Challenge and hope: analysing Egypt's loan from the IMF

Egypt is to get an International Monetary Fund bailout loan, but can it bring down public debt, control inflation and protect the country's poor?

China

Sales up but growth slows on China's "Singles Day"

The discount shopping day for the unhitched and uncoupled still shifts more goods than the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales days in the United States.

Economy

Italian industrial production better than expected in September

Italy's industrial production declined by less than expected in September, with a healthy gain of 1.2 percent from July to September.

Business Series

Samsung recalls millions of dangerous washing machines

After the problems with its Note 7 smartphones, Samsung is having to recall about 2.8 million top-loading washing machines in the US.

Economy

Egypt devalues its currency to stabilise the economy

Egypt has effectively devalued its currency by allowing it to trade freely, hoping to stabilising the economy and attracting foreign investment.

Economy

Spain's economy still growing but expansion slows slightly

Spain's economy continues to grow, but it expanded at a slightly slower pace from July to September, rising 0.7 percent from the previous quarter.