http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:57:27 +0100 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:57:27 +0100 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/03/paraguay-president-tells-euronews-mercosur-must-be-applied-without-delay http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/03/paraguay-president-tells-euronews-mercosur-must-be-applied-without-delay Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:55:24 +0100 In an interview with Euronews, Santiago Peña warned that delaying the implementation of the hard-won trade deal would be a "mistake". http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/03/mandelson-emails-cause-unease-over-epsteins-access-to-uk-and-eu-policy http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/03/mandelson-emails-cause-unease-over-epsteins-access-to-uk-and-eu-policy Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:47:24 +0100 Newly released DOJ and congressional records show Jeffrey Epstein received real-time insight into UK tax and Bank of England policy discussions via Peter Mandelson, raising stark questions about how private networks intersect with public governance. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/03/minimum-wages-in-2026-which-countries-pay-the-most-across-europe http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/03/minimum-wages-in-2026-which-countries-pay-the-most-across-europe Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:00:45 +0100 Minimum wages vary widely across Europe. Euronews Business takes a closer look at them in both euro and purchasing power terms as of early 2026. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/02/trump-to-lower-tariffs-on-india-after-modi-agrees-to-stop-buying-russian-oil http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/02/trump-to-lower-tariffs-on-india-after-modi-agrees-to-stop-buying-russian-oil Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:17:53 +0100 Trump said that India would also start to reduce its import taxes on US goods to zero and buy $500 billion worth of American products. Trump has long had a warm relationship with Modi, only to find it complicated recently by Russia's war in Ukraine and trade disputes. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/02/eu-industry-chief-calls-for-european-preference-ahead-of-high-stakes-eu-leaders-meeting http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/02/eu-industry-chief-calls-for-european-preference-ahead-of-high-stakes-eu-leaders-meeting Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:35:54 +0100 EU industry commissioner Stéphane Séjourné called for a "European preference" to boost the bloc's competitiveness, but member states are divided over the strategy. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/02/petrol-or-electric-evs-are-becoming-more-popular-than-fuel-powered-cars-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/02/petrol-or-electric-evs-are-becoming-more-popular-than-fuel-powered-cars-in-europe Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:49:26 +0100 Whether motivated by climate concerns or generous subsidies, European drivers are changing how they buy cars. Electric and hybrid models are surging across the bloc, but which countries are powering ahead and why? http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/01/french-tech-giant-capgemini-to-sell-us-subsidiary-accused-of-providing-services-to-ice http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/01/french-tech-giant-capgemini-to-sell-us-subsidiary-accused-of-providing-services-to-ice Sun, 01 Feb 2026 18:48:43 +0100 'Legal constraints' prevented the Group from controlling the operations of its subsidiary, which has a contract with the much-criticised US immigration police ICE, Capgemini said, leaving them no alternative but to sell. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/01/the-price-of-gold-and-silver-has-fallen-sharply-where-did-this-plunge-come-from http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/01/the-price-of-gold-and-silver-has-fallen-sharply-where-did-this-plunge-come-from Sun, 01 Feb 2026 14:00:18 +0100 The price of gold fell from a record $5,600 to $4,770 per ounce. On Friday, the price of silver fell by 31%. This is the biggest percentage drop in the price of this bullion since March 1980. What could be the reasons for such declines? http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/31/eu-condemns-irans-bloody-crackdown-but-who-trades-most-with-tehran http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/31/eu-condemns-irans-bloody-crackdown-but-who-trades-most-with-tehran Sat, 31 Jan 2026 07:00:36 +0100 The EU has announced new sanctions against Iran but trade continues, although at very low levels. Germany remains the EU’s leading trading partner with the nation. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/30/italy-leads-in-azerbaijani-energy-imports-as-sofaz-reports-strong-2025-results http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/30/italy-leads-in-azerbaijani-energy-imports-as-sofaz-reports-strong-2025-results Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:11:43 +0100 SOFAZ reports strong 2025 results as Italy continues to lead European imports of Azerbaijani oil and gas, underpinned by stable production and key pipelines. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/30/musk-weighs-tech-mega-merger-across-spacex-tesla-and-xai-reports-say http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/30/musk-weighs-tech-mega-merger-across-spacex-tesla-and-xai-reports-say Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:30:37 +0100 Tech circles are buzzing over talks that could combine Musk’s space, AI, and electric vehicle businesses into a trillion-dollar group ahead of a potential SpaceX listing. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/30/hong-kong-firmly-rejects-court-ruling-cancelling-concession-on-operating-panama-ports http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/30/hong-kong-firmly-rejects-court-ruling-cancelling-concession-on-operating-panama-ports Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:30:56 +0100 The court’s ruling followed an audit by Panama’s comptroller, which alleged irregularities in the 25-year extension of the concession granted in 2021. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/29/eu-competition-chief-defends-discreet-handling-of-big-tech-cases-under-digital-rules http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/29/eu-competition-chief-defends-discreet-handling-of-big-tech-cases-under-digital-rules Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:35:56 +0100 EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera said digital rules are being enforced discreetly and with ongoing dialogue with US-based big tech companies. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/28/federal-reserve-keeps-interest-rates-unchanged-in-defiance-of-trump-who-wants-them-lowered http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/28/federal-reserve-keeps-interest-rates-unchanged-in-defiance-of-trump-who-wants-them-lowered Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:32:50 +0100 When the Fed reduces its key rate, it tends to lower borrowing costs for things like mortgages, car loans and business borrowing, though those rates are also influenced by market forces. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/28/azerbaijan-expands-oecd-cooperation-to-advance-economic-reforms http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/28/azerbaijan-expands-oecd-cooperation-to-advance-economic-reforms Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:03:25 +0100 Azerbaijan is strengthening cooperation with the OECD to reinforce the country's role as a reliable European partner and expand its integration into global markets. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/27/draghi-to-join-eu-leaders-at-retreat-to-boost-competitiveness-costa-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/27/draghi-to-join-eu-leaders-at-retreat-to-boost-competitiveness-costa-tells-euronews Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:20:50 +0100 Costa has held a series on informal meetings bringing together the 27 leaders to brainstorm without the formalities of a European summit. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/27/bridging-the-global-north-south-gap-through-infrastructure-innovation-and-investment http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/27/bridging-the-global-north-south-gap-through-infrastructure-innovation-and-investment Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:35:11 +0100 Connectivity is seen as crucial to bridging the gap between countries in the Global North and the Global South, according to Asian leaders gathered at Davos to discuss how southern countries can take a more active role in shaping global trends. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/27/taxing-tech-how-do-digital-services-levies-differ-across-europe http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/27/taxing-tech-how-do-digital-services-levies-differ-across-europe Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:00:31 +0100 Several European countries have introduced digital services taxes in recent years, while others are planning to do so. Given that the US hosts many global digital giants, these taxes have become a flashpoint for tariff threats. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/26/how-can-europe-balance-investment-skills-and-innovation-for-growth http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/26/how-can-europe-balance-investment-skills-and-innovation-for-growth Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:51:44 +0100 European leaders at Davos discussed how investment, innovation, skills, and sustainability must be balanced to secure the continent’s competitiveness and economic future. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/26/whatsapp-faces-new-user-protection-obligations-under-the-eus-toughest-digital-rules http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/26/whatsapp-faces-new-user-protection-obligations-under-the-eus-toughest-digital-rules Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:44:40 +0100 With more than 51 million monthly users in the EU, WhatsApp is now classified as a Very Large Online Platform, meaning it will face a new level of regulatory scrutiny. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/26/which-uk-jobs-have-been-growing-the-most-since-the-pandemic http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/26/which-uk-jobs-have-been-growing-the-most-since-the-pandemic Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:30:32 +0100 Job postings by profession are changing, reflecting shifts in labour demand in the UK. Euronews Business takes a closer look at what employers are looking for. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/26/azerbaijan-secures-two-new-energy-deals-with-europe http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/26/azerbaijan-secures-two-new-energy-deals-with-europe Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:25:40 +0100 Azerbaijan has secured two new energy supply agreements with Austria and Germany, reinforcing its position as a key supplier to Europe. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/26/ryanair-sees-profit-slump-after-italian-anti-competition-fine http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/26/ryanair-sees-profit-slump-after-italian-anti-competition-fine Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:00:54 +0100 The €256mn fine imposed in December by Italy’s antitrust authority weighed heavily on third-quarter results for the current fiscal year. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/24/where-is-europes-cheapest-pizza-prices-rise-as-diners-feel-the-squeeze http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/24/where-is-europes-cheapest-pizza-prices-rise-as-diners-feel-the-squeeze Sat, 24 Jan 2026 07:00:36 +0100 Pizza prices are rising across Europe, with the typical order now nearly 8% more expensive than a year ago. A new Foodora index shows how inflation, wages, and rents are reshaping what diners pay — and what they choose to eat. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/23/trump-sues-jpmorgan-ceo-who-else-says-left-wing-banks-shut-them-out http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/23/trump-sues-jpmorgan-ceo-who-else-says-left-wing-banks-shut-them-out Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:30:46 +0100 The lawsuit alleges political “debanking” after the 2021 Capitol riots. Similar disputes have hit figures from Nigel Farage to Marine Le Pen, while banks reject claims of bias. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/23/japans-central-bank-holds-rates-steady-after-bond-sell-off-and-ahead-of-elections http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/23/japans-central-bank-holds-rates-steady-after-bond-sell-off-and-ahead-of-elections Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:46:24 +0100 The Bank of Japan announced this Friday that its policy interest rate remains unchanged at 0.75%. The decision comes after a huge sell-off in Japanese bonds this week, triggered by Prime Minister Takaichi's call for snap elections, and unfunded tax cuts that fuelled inflation fears. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/23/tech-workers-poached-by-rival-countries-as-race-for-talent-intensifies http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/23/tech-workers-poached-by-rival-countries-as-race-for-talent-intensifies Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:00:34 +0100 More than one in three STEM professionals are approached by rival companies about overseas roles, according to a global survey by SThree. Better quality of life and higher pay are the main reasons they consider relocating. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/22/footballs-richest-clubs-hit-124bn-in-record-revenue-season http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/22/footballs-richest-clubs-hit-124bn-in-record-revenue-season Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:18:14 +0100 Record revenues of €12.4bn underline how elite clubs are increasingly relying on commercial income, brand power and stadium redevelopment. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/22/societe-generale-shares-rise-after-announcement-of-1800-job-cuts http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/22/societe-generale-shares-rise-after-announcement-of-1800-job-cuts Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:58:23 +0100 Société Générale is planning 1,800 job cuts in France through "natural attrition", a move unions say was presented after key employment safeguards were dismantled. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/22/where-are-the-best-and-worst-places-to-hire-in-europe-in-2026 http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/22/where-are-the-best-and-worst-places-to-hire-in-europe-in-2026 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:15:12 +0100 Denmark, Switzerland and Ireland set the pace as some of the most attractive places to hire in Europe, thanks to strong skill ecosystems, high productivity, and trusted institutions. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/22/what-would-happen-if-iran-returned-to-the-global-trade-order http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/22/what-would-happen-if-iran-returned-to-the-global-trade-order Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:35:35 +0100 Picture Iran rejoining the global system after decades of sanctions — banks back on SWIFT, oil exports restored, capital returning. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/21/has-trump-really-defeated-us-inflation-as-he-claimed-in-davos http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/21/has-trump-really-defeated-us-inflation-as-he-claimed-in-davos Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:57:09 +0100 Despite the US president’s optimism, the country’s inflation rate remains above the Federal Reserve’s preferred 2% target. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/21/azerbaijan-strengthens-investment-ties-with-brookfield-blackrock-gip http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/21/azerbaijan-strengthens-investment-ties-with-brookfield-blackrock-gip Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:18:58 +0100 The State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan has signed long-term strategic partnerships with Brookfield Asset Management, BlackRock, and GIP at the World Economic Forum in Davos. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/21/exclusive-eu-lawmakers-freeze-eu-us-trade-deal-after-trump-tariff-threat http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/21/exclusive-eu-lawmakers-freeze-eu-us-trade-deal-after-trump-tariff-threat Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:16:02 +0100 The move will intensify tensions between Brussels and Washington ahead of a summit where EU leaders are set to weigh their response to Trump's escalating threats. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/21/ftc-presses-on-with-appeal-after-metas-monopoly-battle-win http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/21/ftc-presses-on-with-appeal-after-metas-monopoly-battle-win Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:56:06 +0100 The agency says Meta cemented its dominance by buying rivals. Meta says the market is fiercely competitive and points to TikTok and YouTube. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/21/big-idiot-boost-ryanair-cashes-in-as-musk-feud-takes-off-on-x http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/21/big-idiot-boost-ryanair-cashes-in-as-musk-feud-takes-off-on-x Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:06:21 +0100 A war of words between Michael O’Leary and Elon Musk over Starlink has spilled onto social media, with Ryanair turning insults into publicity and €16.99 "idiot" fares. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/21/netflix-earnings-beat-estimates-but-subscriber-growth-risks-linger http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/21/netflix-earnings-beat-estimates-but-subscriber-growth-risks-linger Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:30:26 +0100 Netflix shares have fallen more than 5% in after-hours trading despite earnings beating Wall Street estimates. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/21/why-the-eu-is-wary-of-targeting-us-services-in-a-trade-clash http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/21/why-the-eu-is-wary-of-targeting-us-services-in-a-trade-clash Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:30:00 +0100 As Washington renews tariff threats, Europe is weighing retaliation. Hitting US services would hurt the US the most, but it comes with high risks. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/21/make-america-go-away-caps-see-popularity-surge-amid-greenland-spat http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/21/make-america-go-away-caps-see-popularity-surge-amid-greenland-spat Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:00:44 +0100 A subversive symbol of Greenlanders' political opposition to US President Donald Trump has appeared online: red caps with the words 'Make America Go Away'. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/20/musk-jokes-about-buying-ryanair-and-putting-a-ryan-in-charge http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/20/musk-jokes-about-buying-ryanair-and-putting-a-ryan-in-charge Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:38:37 +0100 Elon Musk’s online riff about buying Ryanair and installing a namesake chief may have raised laughs — but EU airline ownership rules mean the idea is unlikely to ever take off. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/20/trumps-wine-threats-hit-more-than-bottles-say-european-producers http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/20/trumps-wine-threats-hit-more-than-bottles-say-european-producers Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:40:43 +0100 After being caught in the crossfire of US-EU trade tensions in 2025, Europe’s wine industry said it is keeping a cool head following fresh tariff threats against French wine from US President Donald Trump. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/19/trump-greenland-eu-economic-article-5 http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/19/trump-greenland-eu-economic-article-5 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:31:24 +0100 With Washington openly tying tariffs to geopolitical demands over Greenland, EU capitals are considering a never-used mechanism that would allow them to hit back — not as individual states, but as a single market of 450 million consumers. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/19/international-work-experience-in-europe-which-countries-lead-and-why http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/19/international-work-experience-in-europe-which-countries-lead-and-why Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:00:59 +0100 Working in more than one country can improve employees' adaptability, confidence, and cultural intelligence. In the European Single Market, 17% of job seekers have had international work experience — allowing them a taste of life away from home. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/18/what-is-the-eus-anti-coercion-instrument-and-how-does-it-work http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/18/what-is-the-eus-anti-coercion-instrument-and-how-does-it-work Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:39:49 +0100 Calls grow for the EU to deploy its ultimate trade bazooka as Trump threatens fresh tariffs to force the sale of Greenland. The anti-coercion instrument would shut off access to the European single market, punishing US companies. It is powerful on paper, but untested in real life. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/18/eu-bets-on-mercosur-as-geopolitics-clash-with-eurosceptic-backlash http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/18/eu-bets-on-mercosur-as-geopolitics-clash-with-eurosceptic-backlash Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:00:35 +0100 Geoeconomic tensions are pushing supporters of the EU-Mercosur trade deal to press for a swift ratification. But the agreement risks inflaming euroscepticism, particularly in France, where most political forces oppose it. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/17/eu-vows-coordinated-response-to-trumps-tariffs-threat-over-greenland-sale http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/17/eu-vows-coordinated-response-to-trumps-tariffs-threat-over-greenland-sale Sat, 17 Jan 2026 21:46:30 +0100 European leaders vowed to stay united as President Trump threatened to impose fresh tariffs until Denmark agrees to sell Greenland in an unprecedented escalation. Von der Leyen says EU will uphold its sovereignty. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/17/eu-seals-contentious-trade-deal-with-mercosur-countries http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/17/eu-seals-contentious-trade-deal-with-mercosur-countries Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:58:29 +0100 After 25 years of talks, the EU signed the EU-Mercosur trade deal on Saturday, creating a 700 million-person free-trade area. Ratification is still pending, however, with the European Parliament set for a heated debate. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/17/stablecoins-are-growing-but-how-are-governments-responding http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/17/stablecoins-are-growing-but-how-are-governments-responding Sat, 17 Jan 2026 07:00:37 +0100 Stablecoins experienced a record-breaking year, driven by both major countries and companies incentivising their use worldwide. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/16/taiwan-touts-best-tariff-deal-with-us-amid-beijings-objections http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/16/taiwan-touts-best-tariff-deal-with-us-amid-beijings-objections Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:11:55 +0100 Taiwan had secured 15% tariffs with no additional fees for the automotive and wood furniture industries, and no tariffs for some components used in the aerospace industry. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/15/worlds-biggest-chipmaker-tsmc-doubles-down-on-ai-sees-profit-lift http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/15/worlds-biggest-chipmaker-tsmc-doubles-down-on-ai-sees-profit-lift Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:57:24 +0100 A surge in AI-driven demand has pushed TSMC’s profits and investment plans higher, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most advanced semiconductor producers.