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The latest figures suggest that employment is on the rise in the Netherlands even though the country battles with recession. ADVERTISEMENTUnemployment in the Netherlands, already one of the lowest in the Eurozone, declined further in November, bringing good news to the economy which has been shrinking since the start of 2023.The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate reached a five-month low of 3.5 % from 3.6% in the previous month, according to data from the Dutch Central Bureau of Statistics.There were 357,000 unemployed people in November, down from 361,000 a month ago. The number of people claiming unemployment benefits registered at 160,200.The youth unemployment rate,…

Euronews Business looks back at five business stories that dominated the global landscape this year. ADVERTISEMENTWorld events have drastically impacted the European business, economic and market landscapes over the past year, from rampant inflation to the surge in AI.Here’s a quick recap of five of the most important, long-running business stories that shaped 2023.The battle against inflationThe European Central Bank (ECB), alongside other major central banks, focused its efforts throughout the year on addressing the highest levels of inflation witnessed in four decades, mainly by enacting tight monetary policy measures.This surge in inflation originated as the global economy lept out…

The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. By designing solutions that meet market needs as well as address societal issues such as climate and food security, companies have the chance to blend profit with purpose and find that sweet spot where they can be simultaneously doing well and doing good, Adolfo Orive writes. ADVERTISEMENTClimate change is a topic on everyone’s mind, and rightfully so.But while climate awareness has greatly increased in recent years, many still fail to understand how it is closely connected with…

Toyota has recalled over a million vehicles across a number of models, due to potential issues with airbag deployment ADVERTISEMENTToyota has recently recalled 1.12 million vehicles from its Avalon, Corolla, Lexus Es250, ES350 and ES300H, Camry, RAV4, Sienna Hybrid and RX350 Highlander models, due to a suspected issue with airbag deployment. The issue mainly impacts the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensors, some of which are suspected of having a short circuit. Models between 2020 and 2022 have mainly been impacted.These sensors are responsible for identifying who is sitting in the driver and passenger seats, as well as whether a child is…

London financiers have largely lost access to EU markets, but the UK says its recognition of Swiss banking and asset management rules is ‘ground-breaking’ ADVERTISEMENTUK-based financial firms will be able to serve Swiss clients using domestic rules, under an agreement signed by British finance minister Jeremy Hunt today (21 December).The mutual recognition deal, under which both countries agree to accept each other’s regulations for sectors like banking, investment and asset management, comes after financiers in the City of London lost significant access to the much bigger EU market next door.“The Berne Financial Services Agreement is a global first,” Hunt said…

Euronews Business looks at some of the major bankruptcies seen this year and explores the reasons behind them ADVERTISEMENTThis year has seen a number of big and quite unexpected bankruptcies with the number at its highest level in the second quarter (Q2) of 2023 since 2015.The bankruptcies ranged from companies in retail, jewellery, bakeries, books, pharmaceuticals, cryptocurrency, banks and more. Although some of the largest busts took place across the pond in the US, such as the Silicon Valley Bank and FTX, Europe also witnessed its fair share of companies closing their doors.Amongst them, hardware retail chain Wilko was arguably one of…

Euronews Business takes a look at which countries spend the most during the holiday season. ADVERTISEMENTChristmas brings together the costs of trees, decorations, and gifts, a blend that varies across nations. The EU Christmas tree industry holds a value of €1.5 billion. According to Rory Young, Chair of the British Christmas Tree Growers Association interviewed by The Guardian, fir tree prices can fluctuate significantly by location, ranging from approximately €29 to €75 for a 1.8-metre tree, marking a 7% cost increase.Europe’s natural Christmas tree production, estimated at nearly 80 million annually, is primarily led by Germany, constituting 25% of the market…