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Who are Europe's richest people?

Unsurprisingly, some of the richest people in Europe are also the money behind the continent’s most famous brands: L’Oréal, Louis Vuitton, Zara, Chanel and Nutella.

Money

FTX customers file class action lawsuit against the crypto exchange

The lawsuit is the latest legal effort to lay claim to the dwindling assets of FTX, which is already feuding with liquidators in the Bahamas and Antigua.

Destinations

Vienna: A money-saving travel guide to Austria's beautiful capital

Vienna has been named the world's most liveable city in 2022. Here's why Austria’s culture-rich capital is perfect for a weekend break.

Nature

The surprising profession that could save the planet

Giving nature a mandatory line in financial reports could help hold businesses accountable.

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Money

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to be released on $250 million bail

The 30-year-old FTX founder was shackled at the ankles when he entered the courtroom in the US.

Money

FTX latest: Bankman-Fried extradited to US and two others plead guilty

FTX crypto exchange founder Sam Bankman-Fried is being extradited from the Bahamas by US law enforcement.

Money

Only 3% of firms in Europe to boost salaries in line with inflation

Record levels of inflation have seen the cost of living rise across Europe.

Money

FTX founder Bankman-Fried's Bahamas case to resume

It is not immediately clear when Bankman-Fried’s extradition could occur once it is approved by the Bahamian court.

Destinations

These 9 destinations offer winter sun for under €100 per night

Off-season is the perfect time to find deals on breaks in sunny destinations.

United Kingdom

First banknotes featuring King Charles III are unveiled

The new £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes will enter into circulation from mid-2024 and gradually replace those featuring Charles' mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Travel News

From next year you will be able to use euros in this European country

With Croatia set to adopt the euro next year, just a handful of EU countries now still use their own currencies

Switzerland

Honest couple find €20,000 in a car park and return to owner

Would you have done the same?

Estonia

'Freedom is the highest value': Estonia's new €2 coin to back Ukraine

Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said the new coins "will be a daily reminder of Ukraine's fight for freedom and its future in the EU".

Tech News

Bankrupt BlockFi sues FTX’s Bankman-Fried over Robinhood shares

Cryptocurrencies, and especially lenders and exchanges, have been under pressure since FTX’s colossal demise this month which has contaminated the industry.

Green News

UK oil and gas producers reeling after windfall tax increase

The increase brings total taxes on the oil and gas sector in Britain to a rate of 75 per cent - among the highest in the world.

United Kingdom

'Brexit festival' chief insists big cultural event was value for money

The €138m eight-month festival attracted only three million visitors in-person and 15 million online, way short of the 66 million organisers had hoped for.

Money

Bitcoin plunges to 2-year low as FTX collapse piles on the pressure

FTX’s new CEO John J. Ray III is looking to sell or restructure Sam Bankman-Fried’s fallen crypto empire.

People

Black Friday: Insiders' tips to find cheap flights and avoid scams

These serial travellers always secure the best deals on flights. Here’s how you can, too.

Money

The latest on FTX: Bankruptcy, lost crypto and criminal probes

The saga has highlighted a volatile market and prompted calls for better regulation across the crypto industry.

Living

Energy crisis: Germans turn to wood burning stoves to save on gas

Just like many other Germans, a retired couple has turned to using a wood burning stove this winter in order to save on gas.