http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:21:26 +0200 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:21:26 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/30/volkswagen-profit-drops-as-carmaker-signals-further-cost-cuts http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/30/volkswagen-profit-drops-as-carmaker-signals-further-cost-cuts Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:47:40 +0200 Volkswagen warned its future is at risk as profits fell sharply and it signalled deeper cost cuts. The carmaker is battling weak demand in China, rising competition, tariffs and pressure to simplify its complex structure. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/from-statements-to-actions-heres-which-european-countries-are-spending-the-most-on-defence http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/from-statements-to-actions-heres-which-european-countries-are-spending-the-most-on-defence Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:11:18 +0200 Military spending by European NATO members last year rose faster than at any time since 1953. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/30/google-parent-alphabet-profit-jumps-81-in-big-tech-earnings-roundup http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/30/google-parent-alphabet-profit-jumps-81-in-big-tech-earnings-roundup Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:57:36 +0200 Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft all beat earnings expectations, as they reported on Wednesday, but Alphabet stood out, with its shares jumping 7% in extended trading on strong cloud growth. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/china-pushes-eu-capitals-to-scrap-made-in-europe-law-or-face-retaliation http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/china-pushes-eu-capitals-to-scrap-made-in-europe-law-or-face-retaliation Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:52:52 +0200 As EU countries debate the European Commission’s proposal, Beijing is urging national governments to abandon the planned law. Otherwise, China says it will take countermeasures. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/29/london-stock-exchange-adds-first-ukrainian-firms-to-reconstruction-fund http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/29/london-stock-exchange-adds-first-ukrainian-firms-to-reconstruction-fund Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:53:20 +0200 For the first time Ukrainian equities have been included in a London-listed fund, which aims to channel investment into the nation’s eventual post-war reconstruction and current economic resilience. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/29/logistics-pressure-builds-across-caspian-central-asia-corridor-as-trade-routes-evolve http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/29/logistics-pressure-builds-across-caspian-central-asia-corridor-as-trade-routes-evolve Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:02:39 +0200 The Caspian-Central Asia corridor is facing growing strain as rising trade volumes outpace existing pipelines, rail and port capacity, while the Middle Corridor gains relevance as an alternative route between Asia and Europe. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/29/deutsche-bank-santander-and-ubs-profits-rise-amid-market-impact-from-iran-war http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/29/deutsche-bank-santander-and-ubs-profits-rise-amid-market-impact-from-iran-war Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:23:13 +0200 Three of Europe’s biggest banks delivered record or above-forecast profits on Wednesday. TotalEnergies posted strong earnings, while Mercedes-Benz turned more cautious as collapsing China sales and geopolitical uncertainty weighed on the outlook. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/29/mega-elevator-deal-finnish-lift-maker-kone-acquires-german-rival-tke-in-294bn-deal http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/29/mega-elevator-deal-finnish-lift-maker-kone-acquires-german-rival-tke-in-294bn-deal Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:58:05 +0200 Finnish lift maker Kone nearly doubles its size in what the Finnish media described as the largest corporate acquisition ever carried out in Finland. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/china-hawks-are-gaining-ground-in-the-commission-will-eu-countries-follow http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/china-hawks-are-gaining-ground-in-the-commission-will-eu-countries-follow Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:54:49 +0200 The European Commission's services are sizing up tools to counter Chinese rivals, including the Anti-Coercion Instrument. But despite mounting pressure from Beijing, the issue is still in its early stages — and EU member states remain divided. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/28/how-the-iran-war-boosted-profits-at-bp-and-barclays http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/28/how-the-iran-war-boosted-profits-at-bp-and-barclays Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:35:11 +0200 Barclays' profits rose, but loan losses weighed on its first-quarter results. At the same time, oil giant BP’s earnings jumped, largely driven by an exceptional oil trading boom linked to the Iran war. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/28/uae-decides-to-leave-opec-citing-focus-on-its-national-interest http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/28/uae-decides-to-leave-opec-citing-focus-on-its-national-interest Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:16:27 +0200 The UAE’s historic decision is a major blow to the alliance of oil producers, just as the global energy crisis is escalating over Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, but the Gulf state insists its decision “enhances the UAE’s ability to respond to evolving market needs." http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/28/qatar-pushes-ahead-with-north-field-expansion-despite-lng-disruptions http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/28/qatar-pushes-ahead-with-north-field-expansion-despite-lng-disruptions Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:13:16 +0200 Qatar is moving ahead with its North Field gas expansion after awarding a key contract, even as regional tensions continue to disrupt LNG output and exports. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/28/deutsche-telekom-eyes-full-t-mobile-merger-in-what-could-be-the-biggest-deal-in-history http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/28/deutsche-telekom-eyes-full-t-mobile-merger-in-what-could-be-the-biggest-deal-in-history Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:32:47 +0200 Deutsche Telekom already owns 53% of T-Mobile US. Now it wants the rest — in what could become the biggest corporate merger in history. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/which-european-countries-have-the-most-teenage-entrepreneurs http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/which-european-countries-have-the-most-teenage-entrepreneurs Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:43:44 +0200 Around 69,000 EU entrepreneurs are under 20. The Netherlands and Italy lead the pack — a positive sign for Rome, amid gloomy youth employment rates. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/28/exclusive-fintech-giant-revolut-is-opening-first-physical-store-in-barcelona http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/28/exclusive-fintech-giant-revolut-is-opening-first-physical-store-in-barcelona Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:00:19 +0200 Revolut is making its debut in brick-and-mortar retail with the opening of its first physical store in Barcelona. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/27/caspian-and-central-asian-oil-markets-recalibrate-amid-trade-shifts http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/27/caspian-and-central-asian-oil-markets-recalibrate-amid-trade-shifts Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:06:11 +0200 The oil sector in the South Caucasus and Central Asia is shifting towards more flexible trading strategies as volatile markets and Asia-led demand reshape global energy flows. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/27/two-or-three-european-airlines-could-go-bankrupt-this-winter-says-ryanair-boss-oleary http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/27/two-or-three-european-airlines-could-go-bankrupt-this-winter-says-ryanair-boss-oleary Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:41:28 +0200 The outspoken CEO of Europe’s biggest airline named Wizz Air and airBaltic as among those at risk. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/27/germany-has-worlds-second-biggest-gold-reserve-time-to-cash-it-in http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/27/germany-has-worlds-second-biggest-gold-reserve-time-to-cash-it-in Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:26:47 +0200 To ease the burden on consumers, DIW head Marcel Fratzscher proposes selling part of Germany's gold reserves — currently worth around €440 billion. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/27/most-failing-airport-in-europe-ryanair-begins-phasing-out-berlin-base-blaming-drop-in-traf http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/27/most-failing-airport-in-europe-ryanair-begins-phasing-out-berlin-base-blaming-drop-in-traf Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:30:35 +0200 The move comes as Berlin’s international airport says increased charges are not on the cards and Germany’s Finance Ministry approved flight levies to be scaled back. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/27/totalenergies-maximises-production-at-major-refinery-to-secure-french-fuel-supply http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/27/totalenergies-maximises-production-at-major-refinery-to-secure-french-fuel-supply Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:43:03 +0200 TotalEnergies has maximised its output at the Gonfreville refinery to protect the French market from external supply shocks. The facility is operating at its limit to produce essential fuels as energy markets remain disrupted. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/27/china-slams-made-in-europe-push-mulls-retaliation http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/27/china-slams-made-in-europe-push-mulls-retaliation Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:32:12 +0200 Beijing released a statement on Monday attacking the EU’s strategy to supercharge local industry, arguing that the European preference creates investment barriers and discrimination – and that countermeasures could follow. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/eu-leaders-back-us-president-after-attack http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/eu-leaders-back-us-president-after-attack Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:47:25 +0200 Also in this newsletter: On 40th Chernobyl disaster anniversary, Zelenskyy accuses Russia of committing 'nuclear terrorism.' http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/27/key-us-senator-lifts-block-on-fed-chair-nominee-kevin-warsh http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/27/key-us-senator-lifts-block-on-fed-chair-nominee-kevin-warsh Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:28:09 +0200 The Republican senator who had effectively blocked confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve said on Sunday he was dropping his opposition after the Department of Justice ended its investigation of the current central bank chair. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/24/why-investment-in-caspian-transit-routes-is-crucial-for-energy-security http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/24/why-investment-in-caspian-transit-routes-is-crucial-for-energy-security Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:58:47 +0200 As old energy routes buckle under the pressure of war and geopolitical disruption, governments and companies are converging on the Caspian region as the corridor that could keep Eurasia's energy flowing. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/24/mercosur-meps-letter-warns-of-concentration-risk-due-to-quota-allocation-system http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/24/mercosur-meps-letter-warns-of-concentration-risk-due-to-quota-allocation-system Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:44:44 +0200 A letter obtained by Euronews is circulating among MEPs sounding the alarm on the potential abuse of the EU-Mercosur trade deal quota allocation system by South American Big Agriculture. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/24/explained-what-is-the-uk-digital-services-tax-and-why-has-it-angered-trump http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/24/explained-what-is-the-uk-digital-services-tax-and-why-has-it-angered-trump Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:28:56 +0200 Trump has revived a tariff warning over the UK's digital services tax. Here's everything you need to know about it. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/24/us-soldier-charged-with-using-maduro-raid-intel-to-win-341000-on-polymarket http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/24/us-soldier-charged-with-using-maduro-raid-intel-to-win-341000-on-polymarket Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:27:30 +0200 Polymarket said in a statement it had flagged the user who made the bets to the US Department of Justice and cooperated with the investigation. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/24/intel-shares-soar-20-on-earnings-beat-and-stronger-than-expected-outlook http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/24/intel-shares-soar-20-on-earnings-beat-and-stronger-than-expected-outlook Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:48:53 +0200 Intel posted first-quarter results that beat expectations, sparking a 20% rise in its share price in after-hours trading. The US government's stake in the company, acquired under the Trump administration, is up nearly 300%. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/24/ranked-which-countries-have-had-the-worst-fuel-price-spikes-since-the-iran-war http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/24/ranked-which-countries-have-had-the-worst-fuel-price-spikes-since-the-iran-war Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:45:23 +0200 Europe is feeling the pinch after the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, with stark differences between countries. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/24/meta-axes-8000-jobs-to-fund-ai-spending-spree-microsoft-to-follow-suit http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/24/meta-axes-8000-jobs-to-fund-ai-spending-spree-microsoft-to-follow-suit Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:48:12 +0200 Two of the world's biggest tech companies are shrinking their headcounts — Meta through layoffs, Microsoft through buyouts — as the AI spending race heats up. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/24/iran-war-sparks-push-to-transform-syria-into-global-energy-corridor http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/24/iran-war-sparks-push-to-transform-syria-into-global-energy-corridor Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:02 +0200 Washington is reportedly exploring a plan to turn Syria into a key energy corridor, linking their pipelines to Turkey and Europe. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/23/made-in-europe-law-should-be-limited-to-geographically-close-countries-leading-mep-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/23/made-in-europe-law-should-be-limited-to-geographically-close-countries-leading-mep-says Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:09:44 +0200 French liberal MEP Christophe Grudler, who will lead negotiations on a “Made in Europe” law in the European Parliament, told Euronews the European preference proposed by the European Commission to counter foreign competition in the EU market extends to too many non-EU countries. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/qatarenergy-launches-first-lng-exports-from-10bn-golden-pass-project-in-texas http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/qatarenergy-launches-first-lng-exports-from-10bn-golden-pass-project-in-texas Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:33:09 +0200 QatarEnergy has launched the first LNG exports from its Golden Pass project in Texas, deepening its presence in the US and strengthening its position in global gas markets. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/polands-growing-role-in-the-g20-global-economic-debate http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/polands-growing-role-in-the-g20-global-economic-debate Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:19:20 +0200 Poland's participation in the G20 has become one of the key themes of the 18th European Economic Congress in Katowice. The government emphasised the success of the country's economic transformation and the growing importance of Poland on the international stage. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/us-and-azerbaijan-begin-rollout-of-key-projects-after-trump-peace-deal http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/us-and-azerbaijan-begin-rollout-of-key-projects-after-trump-peace-deal Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:27:10 +0200 The US and Azerbaijan have launched technical talks on the TRIPP corridor as global energy shocks push Baku's transit capabilities to the heart of Europe's gas supply debate. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/ukrainian-billionaire-rinat-akhmetov-buys-471m-monaco-apartment-in-record-deal http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/ukrainian-billionaire-rinat-akhmetov-buys-471m-monaco-apartment-in-record-deal Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:13:20 +0200 Ukrainian billionaire Rinat Akhmetov has purchased a vast luxury apartment in Monaco for €471 million in what is believed to be one of the most expensive single residential transactions ever recorded. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/ev-sales-spike-nearly-50-in-the-eu-in-march-amid-iran-war-energy-fears http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/ev-sales-spike-nearly-50-in-the-eu-in-march-amid-iran-war-energy-fears Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:24:45 +0200 EV growth in the EU is accelerating as Iran war disruption to the Strait of Hormuz tightens global oil and gas supplies, driving fuel price volatility. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/23/samsung-employees-protest-and-threaten-strike-demanding-share-of-profits-amid-ai-boom http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/23/samsung-employees-protest-and-threaten-strike-demanding-share-of-profits-amid-ai-boom Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:38:21 +0200 Record profits but angry workers: thousands of Samsung workers threatening strike over bonus dispute. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/tesla-profits-up-but-growth-concerns-linger-as-musk-lays-out-spending-plans http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/tesla-profits-up-but-growth-concerns-linger-as-musk-lays-out-spending-plans Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:39:51 +0200 Tesla’s profit rose in the first quarter as its car sales rebounded from a sharp slump in 2025. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/22/germany-halves-gdp-forecast-from-1-to-05-due-to-iran-war-fallout http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/22/germany-halves-gdp-forecast-from-1-to-05-due-to-iran-war-fallout Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:23:31 +0200 The German government has officially halved its economic growth forecast for 2026, citing the severe impact of energy shocks stemming from the Iran war. This revision reflects a significant cooling for Europe's largest economy. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/22/eu-trade-chief-heads-to-washington-hoping-to-unlock-steel-talks http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/22/eu-trade-chief-heads-to-washington-hoping-to-unlock-steel-talks Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:00:12 +0200 EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is travelling to Washington for the first time since the July 2025 EU-US trade deal, seeking to break the deadlock on removing 50% US tariffs on European steel and aluminium. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/22/wall-street-turns-to-tokenization-as-247-trading-becomes-a-structural-necessity http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/22/wall-street-turns-to-tokenization-as-247-trading-becomes-a-structural-necessity Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:09 +0200 Driven by the need to manage risk outside of traditional exchange hours and the desire for greater capital efficiency, major banks and hedge funds are moving towards "always-on" digital infrastructure. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/21/we-must-not-become-barcelona-athens-considers-banning-new-hotels-mayor-says http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/21/we-must-not-become-barcelona-athens-considers-banning-new-hotels-mayor-says Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:13:06 +0200 After the 'freezing' of short-term rentals in the centre of Athens, the discussion about 'freezing' the licenses for new hotels opens. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/21/thales-reports-strong-growth-as-defence-orders-jump-on-iran-war-tensions http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/21/thales-reports-strong-growth-as-defence-orders-jump-on-iran-war-tensions Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:18:33 +0200 The French company recorded five defence orders worth more than €100 million each, as global demand rises amid the Iran war. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/21/armenia-and-azerbaijan-open-up-to-trade-after-years-of-strained-ties http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/21/armenia-and-azerbaijan-open-up-to-trade-after-years-of-strained-ties Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:41:00 +0200 Early signs of economic contact emerge between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as export data points to a modest resumption of trade. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/21/tim-cook-names-successor-as-he-steps-down-as-apple-ceo http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/21/tim-cook-names-successor-as-he-steps-down-as-apple-ceo Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:31:04 +0200 Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a 15-year tenure that saw the company’s market value soar by more than €3.3 trillion during an iPhone-fuelled era of prosperity. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/20/mercedes-and-samsung-sdi-sign-first-ev-battery-supply-deal http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/20/mercedes-and-samsung-sdi-sign-first-ev-battery-supply-deal Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:33:27 +0200 South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI said on Monday that it clinched its first agreement for the supply of EV batteries with German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/20/egyptitaly-cargo-route-gains-traction-as-firms-seek-alternatives-to-disrupted-trade http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/20/egyptitaly-cargo-route-gains-traction-as-firms-seek-alternatives-to-disrupted-trade Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:39:28 +0200 An Egypt–Italy cargo corridor linking Europe and the Gulf is gaining traction as companies look for alternative trade routes amid disruption to key shipping lanes in the region. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/20/oil-prices-climb-as-us-iran-stand-off-keeps-strait-of-hormuz-in-limbo http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/20/oil-prices-climb-as-us-iran-stand-off-keeps-strait-of-hormuz-in-limbo Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:29:29 +0200 Oil prices climbed more than 5% while European markets fell on Monday morning as a stand-off between Iran and the US prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/19/global-shock-feared-as-iran-tightens-grip-on-hormuz-qatar-says-impact-not-far-away http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/19/global-shock-feared-as-iran-tightens-grip-on-hormuz-qatar-says-impact-not-far-away Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:59:26 +0200 “The full-fledged impact is coming” and what the world has seen until now in energy costs is "the tip of the iceberg," Qatar’s finance minister says, warning of wider energy and supply shock as Iran tightens control over Hormuz.