Colombia’s president-elect Gustavo Petro will take up his office on August 7th. He is trying to bring together a coalition of politicians to make sure he can get through his economic, tax and land reforms....
The bank has ended an era of negative interest rates with a higher-than-expected hike. The move could put a brake on rising prices but might also dampen economic growth. The European Central Bank on Thursday raised its key...
An industrial park in Skive is trying to solve two of the most urgent problems in Western societies: climate change and the effect of urbanization on rural areas. A pilot project is showing circular economy...
As the euro slumps to parity with the US dollar, currency traders say the slide is unlikely to stop there. While a weakened euro should worry European consumers, US travelers visiting Europe could benefit. The...
After pushing for greater reliance on Russian gas, the German utility giant Uniper has asked for a bailout amid a growing energy crisis. DW explores whether tax payers should bear the brunt of a bad...
As President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has refused to allow interest rate rises, Turkey steps toward capital controls to support its national currency, the lira. Analysts say an economic slowdown may be on the way. Turkey,...
Abortion was the subject of debate long before the fundamental right to the procedure was overturned in the United States, of course. A large amount of misinformation has long circulated about abortion, researchers found in a...
As the price for oil and gas explodes in Europe, heat pumps could be a meaningful alternative. In Germany, lavish state subsidies are making the idea even more attractive for single-family homes. With blistering summer...
Moscow has failed to meet a deadline for over $40 billion in outstanding debts, as Western sanctions squeeze the Russian economy. The Kremlin has downplayed the news, insisting it has enough to pay what it...
The Meta-owned social media platform is testing new tools to verify ages of US users. The tech was developed by Yoti, an AI digital identity company. Instagram will test new options for users to verify...
Demand for key metals is booming. Geopolitical realities and pandemic-related supply chain issues are increasing the pressure on EU countries to proceed with mining activities of their own to decarbonize their economies. The European Union...
Supermarkets across the US have run out of baby formula. But why don’t mothers just use breastmilk? Most of the world’s women start breastfeeding after giving birth, but only 44% exclusively breastfeed to the sixth month, according to...