Women often have to choose between their career and having a family. And many are putting in even longer hours working at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while also doing the child care and housework — while men are able to continue furthering their careers.

Germany wants Ukrainian refugees to be integrated into its labor market swiftly. But the experience of previous generations of migrants and their children shows climbing the economic ladder isn’t always easy for those with an immigrant background.

Companies like DigitalGlobe, PlanetLabs and Pléiades Neo sell high-resolution satellite images that were once the privilege of the intelligence community. It’s long been a fast-growing market. Now the war in Ukraine has further boosted demand.

A number of European countries have set up terminals for liquid natural gas or LNG. That makes them independent of fixed pipelines, giving them greater flexibility now in the Ukraine war and in some cases even allowing them to save money.

Why is it so difficult for Germany to boycott Russian gas? Countries like Lithuania have already declared independence from Russia and some economists believe Germany could do the same. We ask the head of Germany’s chemical industry association.

When Russia threatened to turn off the gas taps if Europe didn’t start paying for its energy in rubles, the continent held its breath. What would a stop to Russian gas mean for the chemicals industry - and all the other industries that depend on it?

Even before the war, Ukraine's currency, the hryvnia, was little traded by international banks. Now many refugees are seeking to exchange hryvnias for other currencies, but are finding it's less desired than ever.

For years, Poland's economy has relied on Ukrainian workers. Above all, male laborers have helped support the construction and transport industries. But many are now returning to Ukraine to fight, leaving Poland unsure as to what's next.

German farmers fear for their harvests. The war in Ukraine has made fertilizers harder to come by and much more expensive. Supermarket food prices are rising and there are the first signs of panic buying. Is food security under threat?

While some companies like car manufacturer VW have suspended their business dealings in Russia, others like the retail chain Metro still operate there. We look at those continuing to trade in Russia and what's motivating them.