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Bitcoin and other cryptos enjoy a moment of relief

Cryptocurrencies have been struggling since the start of 2021, with Bitcoin down roughly 50 per cent in value since then.

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Inflation across the eurozone reaches new all-time high of 8.9%

Core inflation, which excludes volatile items like energy and food, stood at 4%, the highest figure since the euro was created.

Europe News

Euroviews. Here are the key takeaways from our cost of living crisis debate

Euronews breaks down the key takeaways and highlights from the cost of living crisis debate hosted by correspondent Shona Murray.

Europe News

Energy poor in Spain struggle amid high inflation and heatwave

Euronews spoke with Monica Guiteras Blaya about the worsening energy crisis for those who can't afford to pay the bills.

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McDonald’s hikes cheeseburger price in the UK amid soaring costs

After KFC and Nando, McDonald’s UK is also raising the prices of some items on its menu due to the rising cost of food.

Economy

Watch: What's behind inflation in the eurozone?

Inflation in the eurozone keeps reaching new record highs. Here's why.

Europe News

Euroviews. Debate: How Europe’s cost of living crisis affects you

Our live online debate on inflation and cost of living helps Europeans understand why prices are rising and what we can expect in the future. Learn how inflation is impacting consumers in addition to what policymakers can do to help.

Tech News

How will Europe create its own tech leaders? We ask Euronext

Euronext is so confident in Europe’s tech companies that in June it launched a new technology segment called ‘Tech leaders’ in a bid to compete with Nasdaq.

Tech News

Amazon Prime hikes subscription prices in Europe 'due to inflation'

From September, Amazon will charge its Prime subscribers €1 more per month in the latest sign that delivery costs are rising.

Money

Don’t panic over economy woes just yet, says ex-World Bank chief

The Ukraine war has sent inflation and gas prices spiralling. We spoke to ex-World Bank chief Bertrand Badré about how to prevent global inequality.

Economy

Europe's week: EU economic woes mount & Ukraine war crimes commitment

Here are the top stories from Brussels this past week.

Economy

Annual inflation across the eurozone will peak at 7.6% in 2022

The Ukraine war and the disruption of energy and food markets continue to increase inflationary pressures.

Hungary

Hungarians protest for second day against tax overhaul

Thousands of Hungarians protested against Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government on Wednesday, in the second day of anti-government rallies after lawmakers fast-tracked legislation sharply raising taxes for small firms.

Economy

Eurozone finance ministers discuss soaring inflation and energy prices

Skyrocketing inflation is "a fact of life" exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, said Sigrid Kaag, the Netherlands' finance minister.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka protesters vow to stay in president's home until he quits

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said he will stand down on Wednesday but demonstrators say they are determined not to leave his residence until that happens.

Europe News

Belgian consumers struggle as supermarket prices keep rising

Belgium's inflation rose to 10% in June, which makes it difficult for shoppers on a budget to fill their shopping carts when buying groceries.

Economy

Inflation in the eurozone reaches new record high of 8.6%

Soaring energy prices are still the main driver behind inflation, but fresh food is also becoming more expensive.

Europe News

Croatia to officially join eurozone as EU summit wraps

EU leaders turned their attention to the cost of living crisis and food security today.

Germany

Food bank demand rising in Germany amid record-high inflation

"Sometimes when I get home after going to the supermarket, I almost start crying, because I can't buy anything anymore."

Ireland

Protests held across Ireland as inflation reaches four-decade high

Irish union members, pensioners, opposition parties and others took to the streets across the country on Saturday to express their anger at the rising living costs.