http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Thu, 21 May 2026 16:10:21 +0200 Thu, 21 May 2026 16:10:21 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/21/ahead-of-the-spacex-ipo-a-look-at-the-biggest-stock-market-debuts-ever http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/21/ahead-of-the-spacex-ipo-a-look-at-the-biggest-stock-market-debuts-ever Thu, 21 May 2026 16:10:10 +0200 From Saudi Aramco to Facebook, these are the biggest IPOs in history and why SpaceX could dwarf them all. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/21/easyjet-losses-deepen-as-iran-war-drives-fuel-costs-higher-and-hits-bookings http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/21/easyjet-losses-deepen-as-iran-war-drives-fuel-costs-higher-and-hits-bookings Thu, 21 May 2026 15:08:44 +0200 EasyJet reported wider first-half losses as the Iran war pushed up fuel costs and weakened demand. The airline warned of continued pressure from higher prices and softer summer bookings despite strong growth in its holidays business. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/21/ai-bidding-wars-the-talent-making-a-fortune-as-big-tech-firms-fight-it-out http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/21/ai-bidding-wars-the-talent-making-a-fortune-as-big-tech-firms-fight-it-out Thu, 21 May 2026 13:45:53 +0200 As Big Tech and a whole cohort of new-generation AI start-ups race towards artificial general intelligence (AGI), elite researchers and engineering leaders have become the equivalent of franchise athletes. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/21/airbnb-expands-beyond-rentals-with-ai-planning-tools-airport-pickups-and-world-cup-experie http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/21/airbnb-expands-beyond-rentals-with-ai-planning-tools-airport-pickups-and-world-cup-experie Thu, 21 May 2026 12:55:30 +0200 The holiday rental giant is expanding far beyond accommodation, adding car hires, luggage storage, boutique hotels, AI-powered planning tools and exclusive travel experiences. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/21/eu-cuts-2026-growth-forecast-as-strait-of-hormuz-crisis-pushes-inflation-up http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/21/eu-cuts-2026-growth-forecast-as-strait-of-hormuz-crisis-pushes-inflation-up Thu, 21 May 2026 11:41:58 +0200 The EU has downgraded its 2026 economic growth forecast after the Strait of Hormuz crisis sent energy prices sharply higher earlier this year. With no end to the conflict in sight, rising energy costs are fuelling tensions among member states calling for additional fiscal support measures. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/21/nvidia-beats-expectations-again-as-ai-boom-drives-revenue-surge-but-shares-slip http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/21/nvidia-beats-expectations-again-as-ai-boom-drives-revenue-surge-but-shares-slip Thu, 21 May 2026 08:50:27 +0200 The world's most valuable company beat forecasts as revenues jumped 85%. Yet rising competition and efforts to diversify beyond big tech left investors cautious, sending shares lower in late trading. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/20/irs-settlement-blocks-tax-audits-targeting-trump-and-family-members http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/20/irs-settlement-blocks-tax-audits-targeting-trump-and-family-members Wed, 20 May 2026 14:02:18 +0200 The US Department of Justice has released an additional filing linked to the Trump-IRS settlement, preventing the federal agency from pursuing existing tax audits involving the US president, his family and affiliated businesses. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/20/as-iran-mulls-tariffs-on-hormuz-internet-cables-how-might-the-fees-threaten-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/20/as-iran-mulls-tariffs-on-hormuz-internet-cables-how-might-the-fees-threaten-europe Wed, 20 May 2026 13:32:44 +0200 The move could raise connectivity costs and create greater digital vulnerability for Europe, but some experts argue that the continent has enough backup bandwidth to survive without access to the cables in the Strait of Hormuz. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/20/spain-steps-on-the-gas-76-of-firms-now-have-a-reindustrialisation-strategy http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/20/spain-steps-on-the-gas-76-of-firms-now-have-a-reindustrialisation-strategy Wed, 20 May 2026 11:42:20 +0200 Planned investment for the next three years is falling even as AI cements its role as a crucial economic driver. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/20/goldman-sachs-reportedly-selected-to-lead-spacex-ipo-in-landmark-wall-street-deal http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/20/goldman-sachs-reportedly-selected-to-lead-spacex-ipo-in-landmark-wall-street-deal Wed, 20 May 2026 11:20:47 +0200 Goldman Sachs has reportedly secured the leading underwriting role for SpaceX’s expected stock market debut this year in a move that paves the way for the largest IPO in history. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/20/eu-approves-trade-deal-with-the-us-despite-uncertainty-in-transatlantic-relations http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/20/eu-approves-trade-deal-with-the-us-despite-uncertainty-in-transatlantic-relations Wed, 20 May 2026 02:31:31 +0200 European negotiators agreed late on Tuesday to implement the controversial trade agreement concluded last summer with the US. However, the deal — signed in the Scottish city of Turnberry — remains fragile as long as US President Donald Trump continues to use tariffs as a tool of political pressure. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/19/playstation-plus-price-hikes-spark-backlash-from-gamers-as-sony-raises-subscription http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/19/playstation-plus-price-hikes-spark-backlash-from-gamers-as-sony-raises-subscription Tue, 19 May 2026 13:31:44 +0200 Sony is increasing the price of PlayStation Plus memberships in several markets. The decision has prompted criticism from players who argue that subscription gaming is becoming increasingly expensive. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/18/as-trade-war-with-china-looms-how-can-the-eu-defend-itself http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/18/as-trade-war-with-china-looms-how-can-the-eu-defend-itself Mon, 18 May 2026 18:17:35 +0200 The European Commission is considering a range of tools to shield the bloc from cheap Chinese imports, including reducing its dependence on Chinese components and imposing tariffs on strategic sectors. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/18/ryanair-profits-surge-40-to-226-billion-despite-boeing-delays-and-fuel-crisis http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/18/ryanair-profits-surge-40-to-226-billion-despite-boeing-delays-and-fuel-crisis Mon, 18 May 2026 12:31:05 +0200 Europe’s largest low-cost airline posted record annual profits as rising fares and sustained travel demand helped offset aircraft delivery delays and mounting uncertainty in global fuel markets due to the Iran war. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/18/how-dropbox-makes-remote-jobs-work-as-more-firms-return-to-the-office http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/18/how-dropbox-makes-remote-jobs-work-as-more-firms-return-to-the-office Mon, 18 May 2026 11:11:26 +0200 Dropbox says its fully remote model has strengthened recruitment, improved retention and supported financial performance, even as many employers tighten office attendance policies introduced after the COVID-19 pandemic. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/18/oil-prices-climb-as-donald-trump-signals-tougher-action-on-iran http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/18/oil-prices-climb-as-donald-trump-signals-tougher-action-on-iran Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:10 +0200 Oil prices climbed on Monday and European markets opened lower as US President Donald Trump sent a new warning to Iran via social media. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/17/from-cars-to-defence-mercedes-benz-signals-openness-to-military-sector http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/17/from-cars-to-defence-mercedes-benz-signals-openness-to-military-sector Sun, 17 May 2026 12:05:52 +0200 While Germany’s automotive sector is coming under growing pressure, defence companies are increasingly eyeing its factories, skilled workers and industrial expertise. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/16/nvidia-surpasses-germany-how-the-market-caps-of-tech-giants-compare-to-top-economies http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/16/nvidia-surpasses-germany-how-the-market-caps-of-tech-giants-compare-to-top-economies Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:06 +0200 Nvidia’s market capitalisation ($5.7 trillion) has overtaken Germany’s GDP ($5.45 trillion). The combined value of the five largest US companies now exceeds the total GDP of Europe’s five largest economies. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/15/trump-discloses-stock-trades-revealing-massive-gains-in-2026-with-bets-on-big-tech http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/15/trump-discloses-stock-trades-revealing-massive-gains-in-2026-with-bets-on-big-tech Fri, 15 May 2026 13:13:39 +0200 A newly released ethics filing has revealed that US President Donald Trump made over 3,600 stock trades during the first quarter of 2026 with a value of between $220 million (€188mn) and $750 million (€641mn). http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/15/marc-jacobs-parts-ways-with-lvmh-after-nearly-30-years http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/15/marc-jacobs-parts-ways-with-lvmh-after-nearly-30-years Fri, 15 May 2026 11:41:22 +0200 The American designer, 63, will stay on as creative director as his label changes hands for the first time in three decades, with LVMH pressing ahead with a broader portfolio clear-out. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/15/greeces-budget-surplus-of-5bn-blows-past-forecasts-in-first-quarter-of-2026 http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/15/greeces-budget-surplus-of-5bn-blows-past-forecasts-in-first-quarter-of-2026 Fri, 15 May 2026 11:19:53 +0200 Greece's primary budget surplus reached €5.175bn in the first three months of 2026 — more than double the €2.298bn target — though the ministry said one-off transfers and early fund receipts inflated the headline figure. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/15/cristiano-ronaldo-adds-free-sports-streamer-to-his-business-empire-ahead-of-the-world-cup http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/15/cristiano-ronaldo-adds-free-sports-streamer-to-his-business-empire-ahead-of-the-world-cup Fri, 15 May 2026 10:26:37 +0200 The channel will be responsible for showing 34 matches from the 2026 World Cup, live and at no cost to viewers, including all the matches of the Portuguese national football team. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/15/byd-in-talks-to-buy-idle-european-car-plants-as-it-eyes-maserati http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/15/byd-in-talks-to-buy-idle-european-car-plants-as-it-eyes-maserati Fri, 15 May 2026 09:12:05 +0200 BYD is in talks with Stellantis and other carmakers about buying underused European plants, according to the Chinese carmaker's vice-president. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/14/erdogan-visits-astana-as-turkey-and-central-asia-deepen-ties-amid-shifting-regional-order http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/14/erdogan-visits-astana-as-turkey-and-central-asia-deepen-ties-amid-shifting-regional-order Thu, 14 May 2026 22:21:58 +0200 Turkey and Kazakhstan signed a friendship and strategic partnership declaration in Astana, targeting €13 billion in trade. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/14/world-markets-rise-on-trump-xi-summit-hopes http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/14/world-markets-rise-on-trump-xi-summit-hopes Thu, 14 May 2026 14:05:03 +0200 Trump and Xi met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where both sides agreed the Strait of Hormuz must remain open, a key demand as the Iran war drags into its third month. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/14/xi-jinping-vows-to-open-door-wider-to-us-firms-during-trump-visit http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/14/xi-jinping-vows-to-open-door-wider-to-us-firms-during-trump-visit Thu, 14 May 2026 11:42:24 +0200 Chinese President Xi Jinping used US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing to reassure American business leaders that China remains committed to further opening its economy to foreign investment. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/tariffs-weak-demand-and-climate-confusion-drag-eu-business-investment-rate-to-11-year-low http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/tariffs-weak-demand-and-climate-confusion-drag-eu-business-investment-rate-to-11-year-low Thu, 14 May 2026 11:20:07 +0200 It's the lowest point since 2015, with firms blaming geopolitical disruption, a disorderly market and regulation uncertainty. Hungary and Croatia buck the trend. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/14/europes-household-energy-prices-surge-after-iran-war-which-capitals-were-hit-hardest http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/14/europes-household-energy-prices-surge-after-iran-war-which-capitals-were-hit-hardest Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:22 +0200 Household gas prices rose across EU capitals between early February and early April, reflecting the impact of Middle East tensions. However, electricity prices fell on average, highlighting diverging trends in Europe’s energy markets. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/brazil-surprised-by-eu-ban-on-meat-imports http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/brazil-surprised-by-eu-ban-on-meat-imports Wed, 13 May 2026 18:27:03 +0200 Brazil’s ambassador to the EU Pedro Miguel da Costa e Silva told Euronews he had asked the EU Commission to put Brazil back on the list of countries complying with EU antimicrobial rules. The move comes as the Mercosur deal liberalising agricultural trade came into force on 1 May. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/13/turkey-removes-a-restriction-on-direct-trade-with-armenia-to-improve-ties http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/13/turkey-removes-a-restriction-on-direct-trade-with-armenia-to-improve-ties Wed, 13 May 2026 18:07:04 +0200 Relations between the neighbours have been strained over historic grievances and Turkey’s close alliance with Azerbaijan. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/exclusive-eu-negotiators-find-deal-on-key-clauses-of-the-eu-us-deal http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/exclusive-eu-negotiators-find-deal-on-key-clauses-of-the-eu-us-deal Wed, 13 May 2026 14:02:52 +0200 EU lawmakers and EU capitals struck a deal over provisions halting the EU-US deal if American imports surge unfairly. But crunch talks are still under way over when to start implementing the agreement, as negotiators face pressure from Trump’s threats of more tariffs. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/13/australian-property-developer-says-trump-hotel-plan-scrapped-due-to-toxic-brand http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/13/australian-property-developer-says-trump-hotel-plan-scrapped-due-to-toxic-brand Wed, 13 May 2026 12:42:56 +0200 The Australian developer's statement followed a report in the Australian Financial Review that the Trump Organisation had pulled out of the deal. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/13/trump-china-visit-us-ceos-musk-cook-and-nvidias-huang-join-trade-talks http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/13/trump-china-visit-us-ceos-musk-cook-and-nvidias-huang-join-trade-talks Wed, 13 May 2026 09:49:35 +0200 A high-level delegation of business executives is travelling to China with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, with the inclusion of Jensen Huang underscoring how AI chip exports and advanced technology trade are likely to be central to discussions between the two nations. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/13/trump-in-beijing-how-do-america-and-china-compare-as-economic-superpowers http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/13/trump-in-beijing-how-do-america-and-china-compare-as-economic-superpowers Wed, 13 May 2026 08:14:39 +0200 US President Donald Trump's visit to China this week comes as the rivalry between the world's two largest economies is increasingly shaped by economic competition, technological leadership and global influence. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/eu-to-ban-brazilian-meat-imports-from-september http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/eu-to-ban-brazilian-meat-imports-from-september Tue, 12 May 2026 19:47:30 +0200 The ban would come just two weeks after the EU-Mercosur trade deal provisionally entered into force, liberalising agricultural trade across the Atlantic despite fierce opposition from farmers. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/12/lufthansa-to-take-majority-control-of-italys-ita-airways-in-325mn-deal http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/12/lufthansa-to-take-majority-control-of-italys-ita-airways-in-325mn-deal Tue, 12 May 2026 13:21:54 +0200 Lufthansa, one of Europe's top airlines, announced Tuesday its intention to expand its current minority stake in Italy's ITA Airways to 90%. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/12/europes-best-performing-stocks-of-2026-including-one-up-by-947 http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/12/europes-best-performing-stocks-of-2026-including-one-up-by-947 Tue, 12 May 2026 10:15:51 +0200 From Swedish photonics to French satellites and British fuel cells, meet this year's top-performing equities across sectors. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/where-in-europe-do-employees-work-the-most-on-weekends http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/where-in-europe-do-employees-work-the-most-on-weekends Tue, 12 May 2026 10:03:10 +0200 Balkan and Mediterranean workers are most likely to be shifted on weekends. Which countries have been trialling the four-day working week? http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/11/telekom-and-rheinmetall-join-forces-on-drone-defence-shield-for-cities-and-infrastructure http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/11/telekom-and-rheinmetall-join-forces-on-drone-defence-shield-for-cities-and-infrastructure Mon, 11 May 2026 14:42:29 +0200 Suspicious drone flights over airports, barracks and critical infrastructure are increasing. German companies Telekom and Rheinmetall plan to jointly develop a system capable of detecting, disrupting and intercepting drones in emergencies. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/11/small-portuguese-liqueur-brand-wins-legal-fight-against-louis-vuitton http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/11/small-portuguese-liqueur-brand-wins-legal-fight-against-louis-vuitton Mon, 11 May 2026 12:56:08 +0200 French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton claimed the Portuguese company’s logo copied its famous initials, but a court ruled in favour of the small family-run brand. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/11/oil-giant-saudi-aramco-profits-jump-25-as-iran-war-drives-prices-higher http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/11/oil-giant-saudi-aramco-profits-jump-25-as-iran-war-drives-prices-higher Mon, 11 May 2026 10:58:44 +0200 Saudi Aramco said Q1 profit rose 25% as the Iran war disrupted global oil supplies and pushed up prices. The company shifted some exports away from the Strait of Hormuz via its East-West Pipeline, which is now operating at full capacity. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/11/oil-jumps-4-after-trump-rejects-irans-response-to-ceasefire-proposal http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/11/oil-jumps-4-after-trump-rejects-irans-response-to-ceasefire-proposal Mon, 11 May 2026 07:59:44 +0200 Oil prices jumped on Monday morning while European markets edged lower and Asian stocks rose to new all time highs after US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s response to the latest proposal on ending the war in Iran. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/10/brzoska-poland-establishes-itself-as-a-deregulation-model-for-the-eu http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/10/brzoska-poland-establishes-itself-as-a-deregulation-model-for-the-eu Sun, 10 May 2026 12:43:29 +0200 Poland could be a role model for Brussels on simplifying legislation and deregulation, Rafał Brzoska, one of Poland’s richest men, told Euronews at the European Economic Congress. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/09/spains-bizum-heads-to-the-high-street-to-take-on-visa-and-mastercard http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/09/spains-bizum-heads-to-the-high-street-to-take-on-visa-and-mastercard Sat, 09 May 2026 07:00:17 +0200 Spain's homegrown payment app is making its biggest move yet, bringing account-to-account payments to the physical till and raising the stakes for US card giants. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/eu-legislation-cannot-be-dictated-by-social-media-threats-says-mep-trade-chief http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/eu-legislation-cannot-be-dictated-by-social-media-threats-says-mep-trade-chief Fri, 08 May 2026 15:33:28 +0200 Bernd Lange, the MEP lead on the EU-US trade deal, has rejected pressure from Washington to fast-track implementation, insisting the bloc’s democratic procedures cannot be dictated by tariff threats from President Donald Trump. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/iraq-announces-huge-oil-find-near-saudi-border-as-hormuz-crisis-bites http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/iraq-announces-huge-oil-find-near-saudi-border-as-hormuz-crisis-bites Fri, 08 May 2026 13:38:11 +0200 Iraq has the fifth largest proven oil reserves in the world, estimated at 145 billion barrels, representing about 17% of total Middle Eastern reserves and around 9% of global reserves, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/commerzbank-axes-3000-jobs-in-an-attempt-to-fight-off-unicredit-takeover-bid http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/commerzbank-axes-3000-jobs-in-an-attempt-to-fight-off-unicredit-takeover-bid Fri, 08 May 2026 12:21:50 +0200 Commerzbank wants to cut a further 3,000 jobs and at the same time significantly increase its profit targets. The reorganisation is the bank's response to the takeover ambitions of the major Italian bank UniCredit. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/can-you-afford-the-2026-world-cup-what-fans-paid-for-a-seat-over-the-years http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/can-you-afford-the-2026-world-cup-what-fans-paid-for-a-seat-over-the-years Fri, 08 May 2026 11:36:49 +0200 The 2026 World Cup is facing criticism over record-high ticket prices, with fans saying it is becoming far less affordable than past tournaments. Compared to previous World Cups-where even final tickets were often under a few thousand dollars-2026 prices can reach $15,000 or more for premium seats. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/europes-electricity-storage-race-which-countries-lead-in-battery-capacity http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/europes-electricity-storage-race-which-countries-lead-in-battery-capacity Fri, 08 May 2026 10:52:56 +0200 Batteries are vital to using electricity from solar and wind efficiently. Battery capacities vary widely across European countries, with several planning significant expansion in their pipelines. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/07/shell-profits-surge-as-iran-war-drives-oil-prices-higher http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/07/shell-profits-surge-as-iran-war-drives-oil-prices-higher Thu, 07 May 2026 13:42:06 +0200 Europe’s biggest energy company reported a jump in first-quarter profits as the war involving Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil and gas prices higher.