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Italy

Italian police seize seven million euros of fake banknotes, including new 20 bill

Italian police have seized more than seven million euros in fake banknotes.

Economy

New 50 euro banknote to fight forgery, reaffirm ECB's commitment to cash

The European Central Bank has unveiled the design and high-tech security features for the 50 euro banknote - the most widely counterfeited bill - before it goes into circulation next April.

Ireland

Euromillions win lights up Irish bus drivers eyes

A few regular bus routes may be late on Monday morning in Dublin after a group of drivers won Friday’s euromillion jackpot of nearly 24-million euros.

Europe News

Eurozone finance ministers mull Greek debt relief

Eurozone officials are discussing whether to pay another chunk of aid to Greece amid talk about granting the country some debt relief. The Greek

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Economy

Tussle over 500 euro notes ends with slow phasing out

The European Central Bank will stop issuing 500 euro notes on concerns over use by terrorists and criminals, but they will be phased out only from 2018 due to resistance from Germany.

Real Economy

EU banks on deeper economic union - but at what cost?

This edition of The Real Economy turns the spotlight on the hotly debated issue of deepening Europe’s Economic and Monetary Union (EMU). What does it

Economy

ECB relieved as Eurozone announces flat inflation rate

The EU's statistics agency has revealed that eurozone inflation has been flat in the year up to March.

Economy

Eurozone inflation remains negative in March

Eurozone inflation stayed in negative territory but core figures, which strip out volatile food and energy prices, gained traction.

Economy

Bangladesh cyber bank heist blame game underway

The blame game is underway in Bangladesh after computer hackers stole the equivalent of 73 million euros from the central bank and nearly got away with 10 times as much

Economy

Eurozone economic sentiment downbeat for February

Eurozone economic sentiment deteriorated in February, pulled down by more pessimism in industry, the service and retail sector and among consumers and financial services.

Economy

The 500 euro note - could its days be numbered?

Finance ministers are calling on the European Central Bank (ECB) to look at ways of tightening access to 500 euro notes, in a bid to cut terror

Business Planet

Love me tender: public contracts are great opportunities for SMEs

This edition of Business Planet looks at how innovative entrepreneurs can have an edge when it comes to securing public contracts.

Economy

Eurozone business activity falls to 11-month low

Eurozone business activity has hit an 11-month low according to the Composite Purchasing Managers Index (PMI).

Czech Republic

Greece recalls its Czech ambassador after Eurozone comments

Economy

Oil and currency gloom brings Christmas cheer... cheaper trees!

Amid the dark talk of debt crises, the huge oil surplus, growth slowdowns and currency problems there is some light and seasonal cheer – at least in

Business Series

Reading Draghi's mind: markets await crucial ECB decisions

A crucial monetary policy meeting of the European Central Bank this week could have a profound effect on the markets and particularly on the value of

Economy

New 20 euro notes come into play on Wednesday

The new 20 euro notes come into circulation on Wednesday, incorporating new technological developments that are said to make forgery harder. They

Markets

Shares steady as markets shrug off impact of Paris attacks

Worldwide tributes to the victims of the Paris terror attacks extended to Wall Street, where investors saw little long-term economic impact. Shares

Economy

World's largest mobile operator Vodafone hails European recovery in latest results

The world’s largest mobile operator, Britain’s Vodafone, has reported a better-than-expected increase in revenue growth in the second quarter. Its

Economy

Slow Greek reforms cost Athens latest two billion euro aid package

The EU has withheld the latest two billion euro tranche of aid to Greece, destined to pay civil service salaries, because allegedly Athens has fallen