http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2025 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:02:52 +0100 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:02:52 +0100 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/23/uzbekistans-qanot-sharq-receives-first-airbus-a321neo-xlr http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/23/uzbekistans-qanot-sharq-receives-first-airbus-a321neo-xlr Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:02:46 +0100 With the Airbus A321neo XLR, Qanot Sharq gains the ability to operate long-haul non-stop routes with narrow-body efficiency, enabling new direct connections between Central Asia, Europe and Asia-Pacific destinations. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/23/the-rich-were-quieter-after-covid-now-theyre-not-and-people-are-noticing http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/23/the-rich-were-quieter-after-covid-now-theyre-not-and-people-are-noticing Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:00:49 +0100 According to new research, people underestimate inequality when they live in segregated social worlds. But when wealth is openly displayed, dissatisfaction rises fast. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/22/china-hits-eu-with-427-tariff-on-dairy-imports http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/22/china-hits-eu-with-427-tariff-on-dairy-imports Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:59:29 +0100 Beijing will slap tariffs of up to 42.7% on EU dairy products, citing unfair subsidies and escalating a tit-for-tat trade dispute triggered by EU action on Chinese electric vehicles. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/22/how-poland-emerged-as-a-key-destination-for-turkish-capital http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/22/how-poland-emerged-as-a-key-destination-for-turkish-capital Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:17:59 +0100 Despite a slowdown in foreign investment, Poland continues to attract international companies. A Turkish entrepreneur tells Euronews why his firm chose the country as its base. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/22/italy-fines-apple-98m-over-app-store-tracking-policy http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/22/italy-fines-apple-98m-over-app-store-tracking-policy Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:42:52 +0100 The fine adds to growing European scrutiny of Apple’s App Tracking Transparency feature and its impact on competition in mobile advertising. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/22/department-stores-fight-tiktok-and-amazon-for-beauty-shoppers http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/22/department-stores-fight-tiktok-and-amazon-for-beauty-shoppers Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:49:00 +0100 Beauty bars, robot-applied eyelashes and 18th-century VR chateaus: beauty departments of major department store chains have gone all out as social media and e-commerce reshaped the $129bn US beauty market. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/22/income-of-richest-10-after-tax-how-do-europes-top-earners-compare-globally http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/22/income-of-richest-10-after-tax-how-do-europes-top-earners-compare-globally Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:00:58 +0100 Income inequality is a persistent problem across the world, but how do top earners compare on a global scale? http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/20/pension-income-across-europe-which-countries-offer-the-highest-pensions http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/20/pension-income-across-europe-which-countries-offer-the-highest-pensions Sat, 20 Dec 2025 07:00:52 +0100 Whether you’re a diligent saver or haven’t yet thought about your pension, retirement is a hot topic in politics as populations age and state finances are stretched. In Europe, pension income varies widely — but who is best off in their silver years? http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/19/french-court-rejects-government-bid-to-suspend-shein-e-commerce-platform http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/19/french-court-rejects-government-bid-to-suspend-shein-e-commerce-platform Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:10:16 +0100 A French court rejected the government's bid to suspend Shein, ruling the measure “disproportionate.” However, the platform must implement reliable age verification before resuming sales of adult products. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/19/tiktok-strikes-deal-to-keep-operating-in-the-us-after-months-of-uncertainty http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/19/tiktok-strikes-deal-to-keep-operating-in-the-us-after-months-of-uncertainty Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:42:44 +0100 The popular video app will continue operating in the US after ByteDance agreed to spin off TikTok’s US business into a new joint venture under terms aimed at protecting American data and national security. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/19/trumps-oil-sanctions-test-legal-limits-with-venezuela-tanker-blockade http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/19/trumps-oil-sanctions-test-legal-limits-with-venezuela-tanker-blockade Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:40:35 +0100 By deploying naval forces to intercept sanctioned Venezuelan oil shipments, the Trump administration is pushing the enforcement of oil sanctions into uncharted legal territory, prompting concerns in Congress and among international law experts about escalation risks. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/19/bank-of-japan-hikes-interest-rates-is-a-global-bond-crisis-looming http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/19/bank-of-japan-hikes-interest-rates-is-a-global-bond-crisis-looming Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:38:06 +0100 The Bank of Japan lifted interest rates to their highest level in three decades, signalling further tightening ahead. The shift is reviving concerns over rising global bond yields and the risk of capital repatriation from Japanese investors. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/19/what-is-so-unusual-about-uk-job-postings-since-the-pandemic http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/19/what-is-so-unusual-about-uk-job-postings-since-the-pandemic Fri, 19 Dec 2025 07:00:01 +0100 January is a popular time for career moves, but those searching for a job in the UK may find it trickier that their peers elsewhere in Europe. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/18/ecbs-lagarde-ai-fuels-investment-no-rate-path-set http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/18/ecbs-lagarde-ai-fuels-investment-no-rate-path-set Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:34:44 +0100 ECB President Christine Lagarde kept rates unchanged, citing persistent uncertainty and strong AI-driven investment. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/18/portugal-tops-eu-list-for-overvalued-housing-prices http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/18/portugal-tops-eu-list-for-overvalued-housing-prices Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:01:24 +0100 The European Commission estimates that the average overvaluation of housing prices in Portugal is higher by around 25%, "surpassing other property markets" in the bloc. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/18/ecb-holds-interest-rates-as-eurozone-economic-growth-remains-robust http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/18/ecb-holds-interest-rates-as-eurozone-economic-growth-remains-robust Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:16:14 +0100 The eurozone has managed to weather US tariffs more effectively than expected. Growth remains resilient, while inflation continues to hover around the ECB’s 2% target. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/18/boe-delivers-christmas-rate-cut-after-cooler-than-expected-inflation http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/18/boe-delivers-christmas-rate-cut-after-cooler-than-expected-inflation Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:02:33 +0100 Fresh data this week shows UK inflation fell more than expected in November, shifting the central bank’s focus to rising unemployment and lacklustre growth. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/18/frances-economic-outlook-for-2026-how-heavy-is-the-debt-burden http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/18/frances-economic-outlook-for-2026-how-heavy-is-the-debt-burden Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:00:51 +0100 France’s economic outlook for 2026 remains constrained by rising debt, high deficits, and political deadlock. Growth is set to recover modestly, but limited fiscal consolidation and reform fatigue continue to weigh on the economy. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/17/warner-bros-will-urge-shareholders-to-reject-hostile-bid-as-trump-attacks-paramount http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/17/warner-bros-will-urge-shareholders-to-reject-hostile-bid-as-trump-attacks-paramount Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:48:50 +0100 Warner Bros Discovery is expected to urge shareholders to vote against Paramount's hostile takeover bid. This comes after Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, also withdrew his private equity firm from the financing of the offer. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/17/italys-cash-ceiling-proposal-balancing-freedom-and-fraud-concerns http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/17/italys-cash-ceiling-proposal-balancing-freedom-and-fraud-concerns Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:52:49 +0100 An amendment to Italy's upcoming budget law proposes raising the ceiling for cash payments in the country. While some lawmakers are pushing for more 'consumer freedom', others fear the potential effect on tax evasion and criminal activity. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/17/gdp-growth-forecasts-which-european-economies-will-have-the-highest-growth http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/17/gdp-growth-forecasts-which-european-economies-will-have-the-highest-growth Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:00:45 +0100 After years of lacklustre growth, the eurozone has emerged from a period of stubborn inflation and restrictive interest rates. With growth fixed high on the political agenda, which nation is set to grow fastest in the coming years? http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/16/greece-pays-eu-creditors-ahead-of-schedule-to-boost-market-confidence http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/16/greece-pays-eu-creditors-ahead-of-schedule-to-boost-market-confidence Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:39:52 +0100 Greece’s early repayment of its first bailout loans underscores an important turnaround, cutting future interest costs and accelerating debt reduction as the country seeks to strengthen market confidence. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/16/china-puts-anti-dumping-tariff-of-up-to-189-on-pork-imports-from-eu http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/16/china-puts-anti-dumping-tariff-of-up-to-189-on-pork-imports-from-eu Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:32:51 +0100 The final tariff rates that range from 4.9% to 19.8% are due to take effect on Wednesday and last for five years. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/16/paypal-moves-to-establish-us-bank-expanding-deposits-and-loans http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/16/paypal-moves-to-establish-us-bank-expanding-deposits-and-loans Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:14:36 +0100 PayPal has applied to establish a Utah-chartered bank, a move that would allow the firm to hold deposits and increase lending capacity to small businesses. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/16/german-manufacturing-contracts-again-is-eurozone-growth-at-risk http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/16/german-manufacturing-contracts-again-is-eurozone-growth-at-risk Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:56:38 +0100 Germany's manufacturing sector contracted further in December, dragging down eurozone output. While services remain resilient, inflationary pressures persist. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/16/ford-walks-back-ev-ambitions-amid-falling-demand-and-hostile-politics http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/16/ford-walks-back-ev-ambitions-amid-falling-demand-and-hostile-politics Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:10:36 +0100 The company will focus on making hybrid and gas-powered vehicles, as well as smaller, more affordable EV models. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/16/european-salary-rankings-which-countries-offer-the-highest-average-pay http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/16/european-salary-rankings-which-countries-offer-the-highest-average-pay Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:00:58 +0100 The start of the new year is a prime time for job switching — with salary playing a key role in many employees’ decisions. Curious about what your European neighbours are earning? Here is Euronews' country comparison. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/15/chinas-economy-loses-momentum-amid-spending-and-investment-slump http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/15/chinas-economy-loses-momentum-amid-spending-and-investment-slump Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:57:35 +0100 Retail sales slowed and investment contracted compared to previous years as Chinese policymakers aim to make domestic demand a top priority in 2026. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/15/uk-housing-market-cools-as-sellers-cut-prices-for-second-month http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/15/uk-housing-market-cools-as-sellers-cut-prices-for-second-month Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:16:59 +0100 Prices across the UK dropped again in the four weeks to 6 December, with property valued lower than a year ago as tax speculation and slower demand weighed on the market. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/15/volkswagens-3bn-gamble-can-it-win-back-market-share-in-china http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/15/volkswagens-3bn-gamble-can-it-win-back-market-share-in-china Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:01:59 +0100 VW is developing cars tailored to Chinese drivers — vehicles that will likely never be seen on European roads, though they may make their way to markets in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/15/food-prices-in-europe-which-countries-are-the-most-and-least-expensive http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/15/food-prices-in-europe-which-countries-are-the-most-and-least-expensive Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:00:28 +0100 While food prices are lower in some countries than in the EU overall, households in those countries often spend a larger share of their budget on food. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/13/european-banks-best-year-on-record-whats-the-outlook-for-2026 http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/13/european-banks-best-year-on-record-whats-the-outlook-for-2026 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 07:00:34 +0100 European bank stocks posted their strongest year on record in 2025, fuelled by resilient growth, high margins, and capital returns. Looking to 2026, the focus is now shifting to earnings growth, efficiency gains, and sustained shareholder payouts. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/12/italian-media-braces-for-shake-up-as-greek-buyer-swoops-in-for-gedi http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/12/italian-media-braces-for-shake-up-as-greek-buyer-swoops-in-for-gedi Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:07:58 +0100 The ongoing negotiations could bring a watershed moment for the Italian publishing landscape. The sale of La Repubblica, a symbol of secular and critical journalism, could mark the end of a key editorial era. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/12/crypto-king-do-kwon-jailed-for-15-years-over-40bn-stablecoin-fraud http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/12/crypto-king-do-kwon-jailed-for-15-years-over-40bn-stablecoin-fraud Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:33:02 +0100 The co-founder of cryptocurrency firm Terraform Labs was sentenced to 15 years in prison after a US court found that his $40bn stablecoin ecosystem was sustained by fraud. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/12/heres-why-chinese-carmakers-are-beating-the-europeans-in-kazakhstan http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/12/heres-why-chinese-carmakers-are-beating-the-europeans-in-kazakhstan Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:19:50 +0100 Localisation is the best bet car manufacturers can make to keep demand stable. South Korea, China, and the US already benefit from it. Is it time for Europe to do the same? http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/12/russian-marketplaces-to-benefit-from-new-eaeu-customs-code http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/12/russian-marketplaces-to-benefit-from-new-eaeu-customs-code Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:15:11 +0100 The Eurasian Economic Union, including Kazakhstan, is working on introducing a new Customs Code, which will largely benefit Russian marketplaces over platforms like Amazon or Temu. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/12/millions-live-in-cold-houses-in-europe-where-is-fuel-poverty-worst http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/12/millions-live-in-cold-houses-in-europe-where-is-fuel-poverty-worst Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:00:21 +0100 The share of people in the EU who are unable to keep their homes adequately warm has increased since the energy crisis sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/11/berlusconis-mfe-backs-paramount-over-netflix-in-warner-bros-ownership-battle http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/11/berlusconis-mfe-backs-paramount-over-netflix-in-warner-bros-ownership-battle Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:05:34 +0100 Italy’s largest media group, MFE-MediaForEurope, has publicly thrown its support behind Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery, arguing that Paramount’s offer would preserve competition in the global streaming market. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/11/mickey-mouse-meets-chatgpt-disney-signs-short-video-deal-with-openai http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/11/mickey-mouse-meets-chatgpt-disney-signs-short-video-deal-with-openai Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:01:21 +0100 Disney has signed a deal with OpenAI to let the firm's video generation tool produce short videos featuring more than 200 Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars characters. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/11/spanish-start-up-calls-for-shake-up-of-vat-refunds-for-tourists http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/11/spanish-start-up-calls-for-shake-up-of-vat-refunds-for-tourists Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:50:52 +0100 After four decades of selling tourists “tax-free” shopping that is really a slow, partial VAT refund, Spanish fintech STAMP is campaigning to flip the model so non-EU visitors never pay the tax at the till. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/11/saxony-eyes-500mn-volkswagen-stake-to-save-jobs-and-win-influence http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/11/saxony-eyes-500mn-volkswagen-stake-to-save-jobs-and-win-influence Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:57:45 +0100 With Volkswagen planning to cut tens of thousands of jobs in Germany, Saxony’s Greens are calling for the state to buy into the carmaker and secure a seat on VW’s supervisory board. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/11/oracle-shares-fall-as-bubble-fears-return-hitting-wider-tech-stocks http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/11/oracle-shares-fall-as-bubble-fears-return-hitting-wider-tech-stocks Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:48:56 +0100 The cloud computing giant missed revenue expectations, as well as announcing an increase in its planned spending on AI data centres. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/11/a-tiny-elite-controls-the-lions-share-of-global-wealth-and-power-says-report http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/11/a-tiny-elite-controls-the-lions-share-of-global-wealth-and-power-says-report Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:00:08 +0100 From wealth hoarding and tax breaks for billionaires to unpaid care work and climate damage, the World Inequality Report paints a picture of an economic order tilted towards a tiny ultra-wealthy minority. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/10/us-federal-reserve-cuts-key-interest-rate-but-signals-higher-bar-for-future-reductions http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/10/us-federal-reserve-cuts-key-interest-rate-but-signals-higher-bar-for-future-reductions Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:15:18 +0100 Lower rates from the Fed can bring down borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards over time, though market forces can also affect those rates. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/10/eurozones-new-star-portugal-crowned-2025-economy-of-the-year http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/10/eurozones-new-star-portugal-crowned-2025-economy-of-the-year Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:47:58 +0100 The accolade comes from British weekly The Economist, which ranked the 36 richest countries in the world. Luís Montenegro calls the recognition a “fair recognition to the merit and hard work of the Portuguese people”. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/10/europes-existential-crisis-ecbs-lagarde-calls-for-urgent-reforms http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/10/europes-existential-crisis-ecbs-lagarde-calls-for-urgent-reforms Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:13:45 +0100 ECB President Christine Lagarde urged the European Commission to dismantle internal trade barriers, warning they stifle competitiveness. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/10/silvers-record-run-fuelled-by-possible-fed-shake-up-and-tariff-fears http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/10/silvers-record-run-fuelled-by-possible-fed-shake-up-and-tariff-fears Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:08:59 +0100 Silver prices have roughly doubled this year, climbing over $60 an ounce, pushed up by a supply deficit, tariff uncertainty, and expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/10/money-talks-but-is-spain-listening-unpacking-madrids-tax-policy http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/10/money-talks-but-is-spain-listening-unpacking-madrids-tax-policy Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:00:59 +0100 As Europe doubles down on a competitiveness drive, experts warn that Spain’s tax policies could be hitting growth. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/09/eus-buy-european-strategy-delayed-by-member-states-split http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/09/eus-buy-european-strategy-delayed-by-member-states-split Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:37:19 +0100 A European plan to favour “made in Europe” products has been pushed back to 2026 by the Commission, with several member states insisting such a preference should be used only as a last resort. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/09/italys-banking-clash-mps-mediobanca-and-their-billionaire-backers http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/09/italys-banking-clash-mps-mediobanca-and-their-billionaire-backers Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:04:34 +0100 Although the EU is pushing for greater banking consolidation in Europe, the reality in Italy is proving complicated.