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How to receive EU funding for your SME's dual-use project

Goods and technologies used for both civil and military purposes (dual-use) offer fantastic opportunities for SMEs.

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Iran's rose growers scent post sanction export opportunities

Iran's rose growers are hoping that after years of sanctions the world's perfume makers will be back to buy rose water as purchases were previously blocked by banking restrictions.

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Where's the money? UN tax haven report details billions moving around the world

Companies put the equivalent of 191 billion euros into low tax countries - mostly Luxembourg and the Netherlands - last year according to a new United Nations report.

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Berlin cracks down on Airbnb style renters to protect affordable housing

Berlin has made it illegal for people living there to let entire homes to tourists through Airbnb and other short-stay renters to protect affordable housing.

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Waste not, want not: boosting business with leftover food

Unleashing the power of the collaborative economy to fight food waste, while creating new business opportunities at the same time.

Business Series

Japan: land of the rising drone - but only for golfers

The world's first commercial drone delivery service is being launched in Japan by the e-commerce giant Rakuten, but it is limited to delivering only to players on one golf course near Tokyo.

Economy

Business mood sours in Germany

German business morale unexpectedly dipped in April with company bosses worried about global economic growth hitting exports.

Business Series

Daimler faces US emissions investigation

Mercedes owner Daimler's shares fell on Friday after the United States Department of Justice asked the carmaker to investigate its emissions certification process for vehicles.

Business Planet

Crowdfunding helps Europe's businesses boom

Crowdfunding is no longer a niche, it’s booming in Europe. In this edition of Business Planet, from Finland, Serge Rombi finds out how these

Economy

Fast fashion Italian mode moves quickly to get foothold in post-sanctions Iran

Italy has moved quickly in order for its fashion houses to get a foothold in Iran, following the lifting of Western sanctions. Italian Prime Minister

Business Series

Burberry burned by sluggish sales in Europe and Hong Kong

British fashion brand Burberry said difficult economic circumstances will damage profit this year.

Business Series

It's a Tesco turnaround as supermarket returns to profit after record losses

It is a Tesco turnaround as Britain's biggest retailer returns to profit for the first time in three years.

Economy

Chinese exports rocket with positive growth data due by the end of the week

China's exports have rocketed some 18.7 percent compared to the same period last year.

My Europe Series

Cash from containers - Europe's security companies making money from misery

The extra costs of migration are a favourite theme of critics of Europe taking any in more, but what about the economy? A whole new sector is springing up and there's no shortage of firms wanting thei

Economy

Euro zone business records a bounce

A new survey indicates Euro zone business growth edged up last month from February’s 13-month low as demand weakened, particularly for services

Real Economy

Microfinance: lending small, thinking big

This week, Real Economy is looking at the world of microfinance in a European market that tends to be dominated by traditional banks. We take a look

Business Planet

Estonia - Europe's under-exploited El Dorado for digital enterprise

Estonia is Europe’s most connected country for business.

Business Series

Anbang abandons Starwood Hotels bid

China's Anbang Insurance Group will not go ahead with an attempt to buy Starwood Hotels & Resorts, leaving the way open for a takeover by Marriott.

Economy

Yahoo 'moves forward with sale'

Yahoo has reportedly set a deadline of April 11 for the submission of preliminary bids for its internet business - which includes search, mail and news sites - and Asian assets.

Focus

Japan's luxury and lifestyle markets a magnet for investors

A country of trends, Japan is one of the world’s top markets when it comes to lifestyle and luxury goods. In our special edition of Focus on Japan