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Business

Spain's Roca Group to invest €70 million in Kazakh factory

Leading bathroom hardware manufacturer, Roca Group to invest in Kazakhstan production sites in a bid to expand central Asian business. Roca CEO explains the decision in an exclusive interview with Euronews.

30/06/2025

Business

Antonio Filosa named new Stellantis CEO as tariff fears rumble on

Former CEO Carlos Tavares resigned in December after the firm issued a profit warning on slumping sales in the US and Europe.

28/05/2025

Economy

China’s manufacturing drops to a 16-month low as Trump’s tariffs bite

China’s factory activity in April fell to its lowest level since December 2023 as US tariffs weighed on business sentiment. Analysts noted that importers have now adopted a “wait-and-see” approach after Chinese manufacturers rushed to complete orders in March.

30/04/2025

Economy

Factory activity levels slump in Germany - winter recession pending?

A winter recession could be on the cards for Germany as factory activity levels slumped in November, according to data released on Wednesday by the Federal Statistical Office.

08/01/2025

Turkey

Explosion at Turkish weapons factory kills at least 11 people

The explosion collapsed one of the main production buildings, and the surrounding buildings sustained minor damage, according to authorities.

24/12/2024

Tech News

What is an AI factory and why is the EU betting big on them?

The European Commission approved seven new AI factories earlier this month. We take a look at what these factories are and what to expect from the EU ones.

21/12/2024

Business

Volkswagen majority stakeholder supports German factory closures

Car giant Volkswagen’s biggest owner, the Porsche-Piëch family, has said they are in favour of reducing the number of German plants, as a cost-cutting measure.

19/12/2024

Economy

Manufacturing in China turns positive after months of contraction

A key manufacturing index in China turned positive in October after months of contraction

31/10/2024

Business

Tesla gets go-ahead for controversial factory expansion in Germany

The US electric car maker has plans to build the biggest car plant in the country, manufacturing one million cars annually.

16/10/2024

Business

Coca-Cola loses its fizz with plan to axe hundreds of jobs in Germany

Coca-Cola is to shut down five production and logistics sites in Germany, in an attempt to cut costs and adapt to changing logistics trends.

02/10/2024

Green News

Why is Hungary becoming a hotspot for lithium battery plants?

People are continuing to resist the factory through street protests, court cases and toxic air monitoring.

08/09/2024

Economy

Industrial decline in Hungary accelerates as car production drops

The outlook for Hungarian industry remains pessimistic with last month's output improvement appearing to be an anomaly.

06/09/2024

The Big Question

The Big Question: What is the best way to drive innovation?

“We cannot solve this on our own” : As the world faces increasing challenges, Siemens tells Euronews’ Hannah Brown on The Big Question how it is looking to start-ups to stay ahead with innovation.

10/07/2024

Economy

Why are European countries fighting to get Chinese EV factories?

EU countries are offering incentives such as tax breaks, an easing of regulations in designated zones and support for battery factories to Chinese EV makers.

10/06/2024

Business

Sweet deal as Haribo plans multi-million investment in German factory

The sweetmaker will invest in a plant in the north west of Germany to produce Maoam and fruit gum products, says Handelsblatt newspaper.

28/05/2024

Business

Apple changes leaves UK microchip plant facing bleak future

The UK government offers support measures for the semiconductor industry but it may still not be enough to measure up to US and European grants.

27/05/2024

Business

AstraZeneca announces a billion-dollar cancer plant in Singapore

The new factory highlights a rising trend by pharmaceutical companies to develop production facilities in local markets, to ensure a smoother supply chain and further cement their regional influence.

20/05/2024

Economy

Weak rise in German factory orders points to continued economic slump

Lower-than-expected demand for German manufacturing suggests dark days may still lie ahead for the country’s industry.

05/04/2024

Business

Tesla shares plunge after disappointing car sales in China

Tesla shares hit as sales in China drop dramatically because of a lack of demand over the Lunar New Year.

05/03/2024

Business

Here's where Britain's biggest EV factory is going to be built

Tata has announced it is to set up its first gigafactory outside India in Somerset, with battery production likely to start in 2026.

29/02/2024