Economy
European Union announces €7.3 billion package of aid for Egypt
World
17.03.2024
European Union announces €7.3 billion package of aid for Egypt
The European Union on Sunday announced a €7.3 billion aid package for cash-strapped Egypt amid concerns that economic pressure and conflicts…
France’s inflation figures dip but energy prices keep spark alive
Business
15.03.2024
France’s inflation figures dip but energy prices keep spark alive
Consumer prices rose 0.9% in February compared with January, the French statistical office INSEE said on Friday. Although inflation is…
As Putin orchestrates his reelection, a resilient Russian economy is a key selling point
Business
12.03.2024
As Putin orchestrates his reelection, a resilient Russian economy is a key selling point
Russians are finding a few imported staples, like fruit, coffee and olive oil, have shot way up in price. Most…
European leaders ‘outpaced’ by increasing risk from climate change, environment watchdog warns
Green
11.03.2024
European leaders ‘outpaced’ by increasing risk from climate change, environment watchdog warns
With temperatures rising in Europe at double the global average, policy makers’ failure to keep pace with increasing extremes of…
India and EFTA sign $100 billion free trade deal
Business
11.03.2024
India and EFTA sign $100 billion free trade deal
India has signed a trade agreement with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland that includes a commitment of $100 billion (€91…
As Europe’s economy languishes, when will the ECB cut interest rates?
Business
10.03.2024
As Europe’s economy languishes, when will the ECB cut interest rates?
Economic activity in both the euro area and the European Union experienced stagnation in the last quarter of 2023, according…
Bogof! No more ‘Buy one, get one free’: France forbids supermarket mega sales
Business
04.03.2024
Bogof! No more ‘Buy one, get one free’: France forbids supermarket mega sales
Mega sales for items such as shampoo, toothpaste and toilet paper are over in France. Discounts of more than 34%…
Claims of eroded democracy threaten Serbia’s EU relations and economic growth
Business
04.03.2024
Claims of eroded democracy threaten Serbia’s EU relations and economic growth
Governed for more than a decade by a national-populist regime, Serbia finds itself at a critical juncture: it’s navigating the…
Swiss inflation continues to slow down in February
Business
04.03.2024
Swiss inflation continues to slow down in February
The small European country (8.8 million inhabitants) has been on this path for a few months now, with inflation generally…
OPEC+ oil giants extend oil output cuts amid economic uncertainty
Business
04.03.2024
OPEC+ oil giants extend oil output cuts amid economic uncertainty
Some members of oil cartel OPEC, led by Saudi Arabia, and allied producers like Russia are again deepening their voluntary…