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Europe Decoded

Fact-check: Does the EU decide 80% of our laws?

Is it true 80% of our laws are determined by the European Union? With the European elections approaching, we’re going to be debunking common myths surrounding the EU and its institutions.

22/03/2024

Kosovo

Thousands of Serbs protest in Kosovo over currency ban

Kosovo Serbs gathered in Mitrovica on Monday to protest Priština’s decision to make the Euro the only legal currency.

12/02/2024

Real Economy

Celebrating 25 years of the euro: a retrospective and future outlook

In partnership with The European Commission

To commemorate 25 years of the single currency in Europe, we ask students, workers and a former president of the European Central Bank for their perspectives on the past, present and future of the euro and the eurozone.

10/01/2024

Travel News

Croatia's tourist numbers - and prices - soar after joining Schengen

Figures released by Croatia's Ministry of Tourism show a 12 per cent increase in visitors compared to 2022.

18/07/2023

Real Economy

Do we need the digital euro?

In partnership with The European Commission

Digital currencies have grown in popularity. Unlike bitcoin, the digital euro would be a central bank digital currency (CBDC), essentially, electronic cash. The aim is to offer consumers an alternative Europe-wide payment option.

05/07/2023

Economy

Croatia's Euro-switch used as an excuse to bump up some shop prices

Croatian government inspectors found a quarter of shops took advantage of the country's switch to the Euro to unfairly put up prices.

21/01/2023

Real Economy

How is Croatia adapting to the euro?

In partnership with The European Commission

Governor of the Central Bank of Croatia Boris Vujcic says currency change will bring economic resilience.

11/01/2023

Economy

Croatia's big day: Balkan nation adopts euro and joins Schengen zone

Croatia has officially adopted the euro as its currency and entered the borderless Schengen zone

01/01/2023

Travel News

From next year you will be able to use euros in this European country

With Croatia set to adopt the euro next year, just a handful of EU countries now still use their own currencies

08/12/2022

Economy

This is what the euro-dollar parity means for you and the EU economy

A weaker euro will make European exports immediately cheaper in international markets.

14/07/2022

Economy

Euro reaches parity with dollar for the first time in 20 years

The value of the common currency has plunged since Russia launched the invasion of Ukraine.

12/07/2022

Germany

For sale: Iconic sculpture, careful owner, high maintenance

It's one of the most photographed objects in Frankfurt and regularly features in articles about the European Central Bank.

04/07/2022

Economy

Croatia could adopt euro in 2023 as Commission gives the all-clear

The eurozone could grow by 4 million people on 1 January 2023, if EU leaders approve later this month the Commission's recommendation to let Croatia adopt the single currency.

01/06/2022

Croatia

Currency call: MPs back law introducing euro in Croatia from 2023

It will eventually replace the Croatian kuna.

13/05/2022

Europe News

Maastricht Treaty at 30: Unanswered questions come back to the fore

The treaty that established the European Union also laid the ground for strict fiscal rules that are today the target of intense criticism.

07/02/2022

Tech News

Croatia to display prices in both Kuna and Euro from September 5

In 2023, everyone will be able to exchange kunas for euros free of charge in banks, in the Croatian Post offices, and in FINA (Financial services and payment systems) branches.

18/01/2022

Real Economy

20 years on, has the euro cash currency been a success?

In partnership with The European Commission

It was 20 years ago that euro coins and notes first appeared across the continent. Two decades on, what has the single currency meant for our economies and businesses?

12/01/2022

Economy

Eurozone finance ministers celebrate 20 years of European currency

Eurozone finance ministers celebrate 20 years of European currency

07/12/2021

Money

Euro banknotes set for first full redesign in 20 years

The European Central Bank will create focus groups to create a shortlist of potential themes for the new euro banknotes.

06/12/2021

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.

04/12/2021