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Green News

Albania to power ‘hundreds of thousands’ of homes with solar energy

The initiatives are important steps for a region where many areas remain reliant on fossil fuels.

11/10/2023

Markets

Record outflow as investors are pulling out of renewables

High-interest rates and inflation left the sector's share prices plummeting more than 30% in the past three months.

10/10/2023

Indonesia

Euroviews. Indonesia is fast becoming a formidable presence on the global stage

Amidst a global landscape riddled with rivalries, Indonesia continues to lead by example, advocating for nations to collaborate on pressing global issues — serving as a geopolitical and economic bridge, Arsjad Rasjid writes.

09/10/2023

Economy

What Europe needs to be powered exclusively by renewables by 2030

The European energy system could free itself from imports of gas and oil to the tune of €2 trillion, claims a new study.

09/10/2023

Business

FTX co-founder testifies against Sam Bankman-Fried in fraud case

Bankman-Fried is standing trial for allegedly stealing billions of dollars from customers of the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange platform FTX. The case has been called one of the biggest financial frauds in US history.

06/10/2023

Economy

IMF: Private sector needs to shoulder most of the climate investment burden

Developing countries need $2 trillion in annual climate investments - IMF says the majority has to come from the private sector.

05/10/2023

Portugal

Euroviews. Transforming knowledge into jobs: The Lisbon Unicorn Factory

Lisbon’s journey from a city of tradition and history into a modern innovation hub is a compelling case of urban transformation, Carlos Moedas and Carlo Ratti write.

28/09/2023

Economy

Households lost a record €6.6 trillion across the world in 2022

2022 was a “turning point” for global wealth, says German financial company Allianz in its latest Global Wealth Report.

28/09/2023

Markets

Billions at stake: Property giant Evergrande is facing new crisis

One of the world's biggest debt restructuring plans has been thrown into uncertainty raising fears of a major Chinese property crisis.

26/09/2023

Tech News

Nvidia's dominance in AI chips detering investment in rival start-ups

Record sales of AI chips has seen Nvidia become of the big fish of the Big Tech world. For semiconductor start-ups, it means investors are going cold.

11/09/2023

Economy

Euroviews. Are small nations welcome at the EU's industrial policy table?

It is not just about the money, it is about what each country — no matter its size — can bring to the table, Marius Stasiukaitis writes.

08/09/2023

Green News

Should ‘super emitters’ be taxed for climate impact of their income?

The richest 10% of US households responsible for 40% of the country’s emissions, a new study reveals.

19/08/2023

Travel News

Italy suspends ‘golden visa’ scheme for Russians and Belarusians

The European Commission recommended that EU nations suspend their investor visa programmes in March 2022.

10/08/2023

World News

Microchip giant TSMC to open first ever European plant

The complex will be based in the eastern German city of Dresden and is expected to be a project worth more than €10 billion.

08/08/2023

Destinations

Want to move to the US? Golden visas offer a way in for the wealthy

How to get a green card by investment and make your American dream a reality.

02/08/2023

Focus

Why Uzbekistan is hoping gravity will help solve its irrigation issues

In partnership with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Uzbekistan

In the episode of Focus, we hear about the steps Uzbekistan is taking to modernise its irrigation system, as the country looks to improve water supply to its agriculture sector and slash carbon emissions.

27/07/2023

Focus

The Democratic Republic of Congo aims to attract new investors

In partnership with RDC - Ministère des Finances

Kinshasa hosted the DRC's Country Risk Conference for the second year in a row to guide investors in examining the country's strengths and weaknesses. The goal is to diversify the economy with a focus on reforms and greater transparency so that it becomes more attractive internationally

06/07/2023

Europe News

World leaders gather to tackle the climate crisis via finanical means

International political and business leaders are discussing reforms to the global financial system to better tackle climate and poverty challenges.

22/06/2023

Germany

Intel to build €30 billion chip plant in Germany

The German government is to provide a third of the cost. It is also the largest foreign direct investment in the modern history of the country.

20/06/2023

World News

Euroviews. Macron's Paris summit is a chance to fix the climate funding emergency

The Summit for a New Global Financing Pact is more than another date in the geopolitical calendar. It’s a platform to start urgent dialogue, share innovative ideas and promote joint action among key actors, Danny Alexander writes.

20/06/2023