Business

Economy and business news. Business is the practice of making one’s living or making money by producing or buying and selling products (such as goods and services). It is also “any activity or enterprise entered into for profit”

France says gangster ‘The Fly’ was arrested in Romania

France says gangster ‘The Fly’ was arrested in Romania

PARIS — Mohamed Amra, a French fugitive known as “The Fly,” who was freed by gunmen in a brazen attack against...

On eve of elections, Germany faces changing world situation

On eve of elections, Germany faces changing world situation

BERLIN — German politicians made a final scramble for votes Saturday on the eve of key elections in which conservatives hope...

As war rages, Ukraine’s politicians circle presidential ‘electric chair’

As war rages, Ukraine’s politicians circle presidential ‘electric chair’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been branded “a dictator without elections,” but rivals are already circling for his job as...

Pope’s doctors say sepsis could threaten his fight against pneumonia

Pope’s doctors say sepsis could threaten his fight against pneumonia

ROME — The Vatican carried on with its Holy Year celebrations without the pope Saturday, as Pope Francis battled pneumonia and...

Trump-Putin summit preparations are underway, Russia says

Trump-Putin summit preparations are underway, Russia says

Preparations are underway for a face-to-face meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Russia’s deputy foreign minister...

Amid rising worldwide populism, America’s premier conservative conference goes global

Amid rising worldwide populism, America’s premier conservative conference goes global

WASHINGTON — This week, thousands of conservative politicians, activists and influencers convened outside Washington for the Conservative Political Action Conference, the...

Ukraine marks war’s 3rd anniversary as US support wavers

Ukraine marks war’s 3rd anniversary as US support wavers

Uncertainty looms over U.S.-Ukraine relations as Ukraine enters the fourth year of war with Russia. Recent shifts in Washington’s rhetoric...

Pope’s condition not life-threatening, but his life is still in danger, doctors say

Pope’s condition not life-threatening, but his life is still in danger, doctors say

Pope Francis’ medical team said Friday that his medical condition was not life-threatening, but that the pontiff was not out...

Arrest made in stabbing at Berlin’s Holocaust memorial

Arrest made in stabbing at Berlin’s Holocaust memorial

berlin — Police arrested a man suspected in a stabbing Friday at Berlin’s Holocaust memorial that left a Spanish tourist seriously...

Thousands rally in Slovakia to mark the 2018 slayings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee

Thousands rally in Slovakia to mark the 2018 slayings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee

BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA — Thousands rallied across Slovakia on Friday to mark the seventh anniversary of the slayings of an investigative journalist...

German police arrest Russian man over attack plot

German police arrest Russian man over attack plot

BERLIN — German police said Friday they have arrested an 18-year-old Russian man on suspicion of planning a “politically motivated” attack...

57% of Ukrainians trust President Zelenskyy, Ukrainian institute says

57% of Ukrainians trust President Zelenskyy, Ukrainian institute says

February 24 marks the three-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with international efforts aimed at ending the conflict in...

Four scenarios for securing peace in Ukraine

Four scenarios for securing peace in Ukraine

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for a peaceful resolution to Russia’s now three-year war in Ukraine. VOA examined...

Russian region holding Ukrainian Prisoners of War as ‘bargaining chip’

Russian region holding Ukrainian Prisoners of War as ‘bargaining chip’

RFE/RL   — Iya Rashevskaya was told her husband — a member of the country’s armed forces – had gone missing in...

Vance delivers warning to Europe at conservative gathering

Vance delivers warning to Europe at conservative gathering

Vice President JD Vance sketched his conservative view of foreign affairs Thursday at the Conservative Political Action Conference, accompanied by...

Pope Francis’ health condition is stable, Vatican says

Pope Francis’ health condition is stable, Vatican says

Pope Francis “had a restful night,” and Thursday morning “got out of bed and had breakfast in an armchair,” the...

European leaders push back on Trump’s claims Ukraine started war with Russia

European leaders push back on Trump’s claims Ukraine started war with Russia

The fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continued Thursday, with Trump doubling down on...

EU official meets with Trump counterparts to resolve tariff threats

EU official meets with Trump counterparts to resolve tariff threats

WASHINGTON — Hoping to head off a potential trade conflict, a top European Union official stressed the importance of active engagement...

Turkish army could play key role in Europe’s security

Turkish army could play key role in Europe’s security

With European leaders scrambling to bolster their militaries amid doubts about the U.S. commitment to Europe’s defense, Turkey — which...

VOA Mandarin: How will China help developing countries promote AI?

VOA Mandarin: How will China help developing countries promote AI?

After China’s DeepSeek gained global recognition, some argue that the U.S.-China rivalry in AI may be upended. In addition, the...

Azerbaijan suspends BBC

Azerbaijan suspends BBC

Azerbaijan’s government has ordered the suspension of the Azerbaijani operation of BBC News, the British news agency confirmed Thursday. In...

US envoy Kellogg, Zelenskyy talk in Kyiv

US envoy Kellogg, Zelenskyy talk in Kyiv

U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg met in Kyiv Thursday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but there was no immediate word on...