European countries have been working to reduce their dependence on Russian energy since it invaded Ukraine a year ago. And with Qatar being the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), Al Jazeera’s Victoria Gatenby looks at its growing role in Europe’s energy market. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Qatar #Europe #Russia #Ukrainewar #economiccrisis
Anti-government protests in Peru have affected all sectors of the economy, causing severe losses. Tourism and food supplies are in short supply due to roadblocks. Despite efforts by security forces to clear the streets, officials fear the long-term effect on the economy and workers worry about making ends meet. Al Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Peru #economiccrisis
Global inflation has rocketed in 2022. Lebanon ranks second in a World Bank assessment of countries hit hardest by global food price inflation. That has been driven partly by the war in Ukraine. But even before this, Lebanon’s economy and currency were in freefall. Al Jazeera’s @ZeinaKhodr reports from Beirut, Lebanon. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Lebanon #inflation #economy
For many in Nigeria, the prices of basic goods have doubled compared with a year ago. And inflation has only been made worse by flooding and a lack of security in some farming regions. Al Jazeera’s @FahmidaMiller reports from Abuja, Nigeria. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Nigeria #inflation
Despite a leadership change in July, Sri Lankans are still dealing with long food and gas queues after months of protests over shortages. And amid the ongoing economic and political uncertainty, human rights groups have criticised President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s government for continuing to keep protest leaders in jail. Al Jazeera’s @MinelleFernandez reports from Colombo, Sri Lanka. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #SriLanka #protests
Tunisians go to the polls for parliamentary elections on Saturday. The vote comes exactly 12 years after street vendor Mohamed Bouazizi set fire to himself. His actions triggered the revolution that ousted longtime leader Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. However, that time’s economic turmoil is still a part of daily life. Al Jazeera’s Assed Baig reports. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Tunisia #Economy #Markets #Elections #EconomicCrisis #Tunisian
The government in the United Kingdom has held an emergency meeting to discuss contingency plans for a wave of strikes. Workers across the UK are demanding pay rises to keep up with the soaring cost of living. The disruption is expected to affect several sectors over the Christmas holiday period. Al Jazeera’s @JonahHull reports from London, the UK. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #UK #United Kingdom #strikes
Protesters in Ghana are calling for President Nana Akufo-Addo to step down as the country faces a worsening economic crisis. Rising fuel prices and soaring inflation have angered people already struggling to get by. Al Jazeera’s @Ahmed Idris reports from Accra, Ghana. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Ghana #economiccrisis #protests
More than one million households in the Netherlands are struggling to pay energy bills that have doubled or tripled in recent months. Increasingly, people have decided to cut themselves off from gas, even though winter is coming. The Netherlands has the highest gas prices in Europe. Al Jazeera’s @Step Vaessen reports from Hoek van Holland, The Netherlands. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Netherlands #energycrisis
More violent protests have rocked Haiti after the prime minister announced an increase in the price of fuel. People are demanding cheaper essentials, safer streets and the resignation of Ariel Henry. Al Jazeera’s @Rob Reynolds reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Haiti #protests
