Economy
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has approved its new Green Economy Transition strategy (GET) for 2026–2030, aiming to mobilize at least €150 billion in green financing to accelerate climate-related investments across its regions of operation. Among the countries highlighted......
Global food prices experienced a slight increase in February, according to the latest data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. The FAO food price index reached 125.3 points, marking a 0.9% rise compared to its revised January value, though still 1.0% lower than the......
European gas prices jumped sharply on Monday, rising by nearly 50 percent after Qatar’s state-owned energy company announced a halt to its liquefied natural gas production following reported drone attacks. The surge adds to earlier gains recorded during the morning session, as markets were already......
Nearly nine in ten medium-sized companies across North America and Europe are now protecting themselves against foreign exchange swings, as prolonged market turbulence and policy uncertainty drive a structural shift in corporate treasury strategies. The 2026 MillTech Global FX Report found that 88 percent......
Europe channelled €45 billion into wind energy projects in 2025, installing 19.1 gigawatts of new capacity despite industry warnings that planned EU policy reforms could weaken investor confidence. According to WindEurope’s annual report, total installed capacity reached 304 gigawatts, up......
French household appliance manufacturer Groupe SEB has announced a global cost-saving plan that could lead to the elimination of up to 2,100 jobs worldwide, including around 500 positions in France, as part of a broader strategy to restore profitability and adapt to intensifying international......
Fabio Panetta, member of the European Central Bank Governing Council, has pointed to competition from inexpensive Chinese imports as a factor behind the sharper-than-expected slowdown in euro zone inflation earlier this year. Speaking at the Assiom-Forex financial conference in Venice, Italy, Panetta......
The Tanger Med port complex has consolidated its position as the leading maritime hub in the western Mediterranean, overtaking major Spanish ports and steadily closing the gap with Europe’s largest container gateways. Located in northern Morocco, Tanger Med has recorded sustained growth in international......
Morocco has reaffirmed its international appeal by being named the most beautiful country in Africa in 2025, according to the Readers’ Choice Awards published by Condé Nast Traveler. Based on votes from travelers worldwide, this ranking annually highlights the most appreciated destinations......
Dutch brewing giant Heineken has announced plans to eliminate between 5,000 and 6,000 jobs over the next two years as part of a large-scale cost-cutting and productivity drive. The company said the decision comes amid challenging market conditions and declining beer sales. In a statement, Heineken said......
Europe must urgently reduce its reliance on US payment giants Visa and Mastercard, the head of the European Payments Initiative has warned, as officials grow increasingly concerned that American-controlled financial infrastructure could be used as leverage amid worsening transatlantic relations. Martina......
The European Union has officially approved counting chemical recycling toward mandatory recycled content in plastic bottles, marking a significant shift in EU recycling policy. On Friday, the 27 EU member states voted in favor of including chemical recycling in the calculation of recycled content. Previously,......
Spain’s economy recorded robust growth in 2025, clearly outperforming many of its European counterparts, according to preliminary figures released by the National Statistics Institute. The data indicate that economic activity accelerated toward the end of the year, resulting in an estimated annual......
