world news Cash out: Eurozone banks stop issuing €500 note in fight against crime Moves to phase out the euro’s highest-value banknote took a major step forward on Monday. 28/01/2019
no comment European parliament marks 20th anniversary of euro MEPs on Tuesday celebrated the 20th anniversary of the euro during a plenary session in Strasbourg 15/01/2019
Raw Politics Raw Politics: Has the euro helped fuel euroscepticism? The euro is in its twentieth year of being used on the continent, but is the currency causing division in the bloc? 14/01/2019
Belgium On the money? Brussels wants to strengthen the role of the euro The European Commission has put forward its plans to strengthen the global role of the euro. 06/12/2018
Raw Politics Three out of four Europeans say the euro is a good thing | Raw Politic A large majority of people in all 19 eurozone countries support the euro currency, a poll has found 20/11/2018
no comment ECB's Mersch unveils new 100 and 200 euro banknotes Yves Mersch, member of the ECB's Executive Board, unveiled the new 100 and 200 euro banknotes on Monday (September 17), saying they were more secure than the old version and easier to handle. 17/09/2018
Business Turkish Lira plummets leaving the Euro struggling The Euro sank to its lowest levels in over a year on Friday, with investors dumping their eurozone shares following Turkey's spiralling Lira currency and overheating inflation. 10/08/2018
world news State of the Union: Italy crisis puts EU on edge In this edition of State of the Union: the Belgian city of Liege mourns the deaths of three people, including two police women, killed in terrorist 01/06/2018
Italy Italy political stalemate continues Italy's would-be coalition parties have turned up the pressure on President Sergio Mattarella to endorse 81 year old Paolo Savona. 27/05/2018
economy Head of IMF suggest eurozone leaders sign up to "rainy day" fund for f Christine Lagarde warns that rise of populism and protectionism could damage Europe's prosperity. 26/03/2018
the global conversation Mário Centeno: "Portugal is a success in Europe" Welcome to the Global Conversation with our guest Mário Centeno. 22/02/2018
Italy Massive fake currency haul in Italy Police seize 41 million euros in fake 50 and 100 euro banknotes 11/02/2018
economy Global economy grows in 2017 The global economy improved in 2017 and will reach an eight-year high next year according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. But needs private investment to sustain growth into 2019. 28/11/2017
United Kingdom Six hospital dinner ladies from Wales retire early after winning EuroMillions jackpot Six NHS kitchen caterers from Wales have handed in their notice after winning 28 million euros on the EuroMillions jackpot. 08/11/2017
brussels bureau The Brief from Brussels: Croatia eyes euro adoption This is the Brief from Brussels. It is a daily roundup of the top stories from the EU’s de facto political capital. In this episode: Croatia eyes 30/10/2017
brussels bureau The Brief: Schaueble says 'Auf Wiedersehen' to Eurogroup German Finance minister bids farewell to his EU colleagues 09/10/2017
View View: Juncker’s road map for Europe is leading us off course An inflationary bubble in Eastern Europe, coupled with the dismantling of border controls, could destabilize the entire EU and create a fresh wave of economic migrants into Central Europe 22/09/2017
Italy Italy’s main opposition parties call for new currency to flank euro Three of Italy's biggest parties are calling for a dual currency in a bid to appeal to growing anti-euro sentiment 11/09/2017
economy Euro rises above $1.20 for first time in over two years Maybe it's time to schedule that shopping trip to New York: the single currency has hit its strongest level against the dollar in over two years. 29/08/2017
economy Eurozone's GDP growth outlook rosier, eastern members catching up G2 GDP growth in the Eurozone was up 0.6%, and with newer eastern members doing better, the economic outlook is set fair. 16/08/2017
economy Bitcoin worth three times more than gold Bitcoins are now worth almost three times as much as an ounce of gold after a month of turmoil ending in a 50% rise in value 07/08/2017
Germany Honest passerby hands in 22 gold bars found under a tree An individual handed over a briefcase containing 22 gold bars and €3,500 to Berlin police after finding it under a tree in the city's Neukölln district. 29/07/2017
brussels bureau Kohl's death 'hurts deeply' - EU leaders pay tribute EU leaders have paid tribute to former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, who has died at the age of 87. 16/06/2017
View France- Macron's magic wand: View Why President Macron needs more than electoral good-fortune to recast his country’s economic prospects. 15/06/2017
brussels bureau Talking tactics - eurozone shake-up plan The Brussels Economic Forum brought together hundreds of business leaders to discuss how to avoid crises in the euro zone. 02/06/2017
brussels bureau Commission suggests eurozone overhaul The eurozone needs a radical overhaul of the way it works, the European Commission says. 31/05/2017
