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Dakar's economic reforms underpin 2035 ambitions

Senegal’s capital Dakar is showing off its new face, with a development boom. New infrastructure has been given a shot in the arm and in the past few

Greece

Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis 'attacked' by protesters in Athens restaurant

The incident on Tuesday night comes as the Syriza government, caught between the demands of European creditors and the expectations of Greek voters, is charged with introducing reforms to secure bailo

United Kingdom

Is Britain's economy back on track?

Ever since the days – long long ago – when Britain was an undisputed world leader in trade and finance, people have disagreed about the country’s

World News

Fire and brimstone show EU deal is close, Varoufakis tells euronews

I believe that we are are close to an agreement. The most important thing is to get it right. Not simply to sign any agreement just in order to get an agreement

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Finland

Election day arrives in recession-hit Finland

Finns go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new government amid a deep economic slump. Opinion polls suggest voters are likely to ditch the

USA

Concern at IMF meeting over imbalanced world economy

Income inequality in industrialised countries is now at its highest level in 50 years

USA

IMF and Athens dig in as Greek debt dominates Washington talks

The head of the International Monetary Fund has rejected suggestions that Greece could obtain a delay on debt repayments it needs to make next month

My Europe Series

'I want to set up my own cosmetic business. What kind of European help can I expect?'

Answer from: Daniele Westig, Europe Direct Communication Officer “You could be eligible for the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs, a cross-border

Europe News

EU wants to smash barriers to online shopping

Brits should be able to buy books more easily from Belgian retailers. And Belgians should be able to watch their favour TV series on British

Egypt

Egypt's new capital will be solar powered, says housing minister

Egypt plans to build a new administrative capital east of Cairo within the next seven years costing the equivalent of 43 billion euros. The country’s

Egypt

Gulf states bolster Egypt with financial support at Sisi summit

Gulf Arab allies have pledged big investments and central bank deposits for Egypt at an international summit which got underway in Sharm el-Sheikh on

Greece

Greece's problems are Europe's problems, says optimistic Tsipras

Greece's problems are the eurozone's problems and the single currency area should send Greece a message of solidarity as Athens stands ready to deliver on promises

Real Economy

How can the EU help get millions of young people into employment?

This week Real Economy looks at the efforts the EU is making to help young people get into the workplace. Youth unemployment is a huge problem. It

Japan

Visiting Merkel reminds Japan to confront wartime past

On her first visit to Japan in seven years, there was plenty for Germany’s Angela Merkel to talk about with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. They discussed

Business Planet

Hong Kong hub: opening up Asian markets to European SMEs

Focus

International group is formed to help kick-start the Ukraine economy

A new group comprising international statesmen, trade unionists and employers has been formed to help Ukraine kick-start its economy which is on the

Business Series

Political tensions in Turkey and Greece over key economic moves

The recent interest rate cut in Turkey and the latest kiss of life to the Greek economy have been the source of intense debate within both those

World

No reform, no reconstruction: Firtash's grim view of today's Ukraine

He is one of the richest and most controversial of Ukrainian businessmen. Billionaire Dmytro Firtash, with assets in mining, gas and media, is

Next Series

Philae, drones, bedbugs and astronauts: How startups take space tech down to Earth

This month’s Space focuses on startups in Europe that are finding everyday Earthly applications for space innovations. There’s a long tradition of

Tunisia

Deadly protests in Tunisia amid anger over border tax

A general strike has been declared in Tunisia’s flashpoint Tataouine region on Tuesday after clashes between protesters and security forces left at