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North Korea

China and Russia ties driving North Korean economic recovery

China has long been the diplomatically isolated country's main economic backer, though Pyongyang has also drawn closer to Moscow since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Iran

Diplomats try to arrange second round of US-Iran peace talks

An initial round of talks aimed at permanently ending the conflict failed to produce an agreement last weekend. The White House said Iran’s nuclear ambitions were a central sticking point.

Business

Spanish inflation rises to 3.4% in March due to higher fuel prices

The CPI climbed by more than one point compared to last February, pushed up by the increase in energy prices. The government is confident that the anti-crisis plan will ultimately moderate prices.

Economy

Airport council warns: Hormuz closure poses major fuel shortage risks

In a letter to the EU, the Airports Council International warned that if Hormuz does not reopen within three weeks, paraffin shortages in Europe will be critical.

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Venezuela

Venezuela police use tear gas against protesters demanding pay rises

The monthly minimum wage in Venezuela is 130 bolivars (€0.23), unchanged since 2022, and roughly 330 times lower than the UN poverty line of $3 (€2.56) a day.

Business

Spain's warning to the West: Close your borders, wreck your economy

Spain's government has modelled what happens if it closes the door on migration. The results make for uncomfortable reading.

Business

Foreign investment in Spain falls by 22% to lowest level since 2021

FDI in Spain fell by 21.8% in 2025 to €30.764 billion, its lowest level since 2021 despite the expected boost from European funds, according to official data.

Economy

Spain breaks jobs record with 22 million Social Security contributors

Spain's Social Security enrolment hit an all-time high in March, boosted by Easter Week, after more than 211,000 jobs were added and unemployment edged lower.

Focus

Europe leads on climate as CDP marks 25 years

In partnership with CDP

Some of Europe’s leading companies gathered in Paris to mark CDP’s 25th anniversary, showing how sustainability disclosure is not just good for the planet - it can also boost the bottom line.

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Costa Rica blends sustainability and digital innovation to promote its agricultural exports globally

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Costa Rica is using Amazon to connect European consumers with sustainably produced crops, from coffee and cassava to tropical fruits like pineapple and bananas.

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Economy

War-driven disruptions push Central Asia to rethink agriculture

Rising geopolitical tensions are disrupting Central Asian agriculture, boosting global food prices, straining supply chains and pressuring exports. Experts stress regional cooperation, diversification, and innovation as key responses.

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Belgian economy minister: European industry fundamental to sovereignty

Belgium's Economy Minister David Clarinval is advocating full economic sovereignty in Europe. Therefore, Europe needs to regain control of its industrial capabilities, energy, defence and agriculture.

Gaza

In Gaza’s ‘no change’ market, small banknotes vanish and prices soar

A shortage of small shekel notes in the Strip is paralysing daily trade, forcing residents to accept unwanted goods as change and pay steep cash commissions, Gazans tell Euronews.

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Why Costa Rica’s economic model is attracting investment in uncertain times

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How Costa Rica built a resilient investment ecosystem combining stability, talent, renewable energy and precision manufacturing to attract global companies.

Markets

Oil prices slide after Trump withdraws from Iran ultimatum

Oil prices dropped and stock markets started to climb after comments from US President Donald Trump raised hopes for a quick end to the Iran war.

Economy

IEA: Global economy faces ‘major, major threat’ because of Iran war

War in the Middle East has 'severely' damaged more than 40 energy assets across nine countries, said the head of the International Energy Agency, as he warned of deepening risks to the global economy.

Business

Why is petrol more expensive in Germany than most places in the EU?

Germany has been hit particularly hard by rising petrol prices compared to the rest of the EU. A task force set up by the German government aims to counteract this while exposing the oil companies' profit scam.

Business Line

Skills development and job creation efforts expand

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is overhauling its labour market to better match skills with employer demand, expand vocational pathways and support enterprise growth, as demographic pressures raise the stakes for productivity, job creation and long-term economic expansion.

Economy

Hormuz tensions threaten Asia's energy lifeline as crisis deepens

Countries across Asia are scrambling to contain surging energy costs and fuel shortages as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten supplies.