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ECJ makes move to give consumers clarity on goods from annexed areas

The ruling, by the European Court of Justice said the labels could no longer imply that goods produced came from Israel itself.

Earth News

Malaysia fights back to ‘protect the reputation’ of palm oil

The biggest supermarket in Malaysia stops selling anti-palm products following a national offensive to preserve the country’s key export.

Business

Heatwave sees surge in demand for air conditioners across Europe

The heatwave currently gripping Europe has seen a surge in demand for cooling devices, such as air conditioners and fans, in shops across the continent.

USA

Sex toy maker sues NYC transit for refusing their ads, allowing erectile dysfunction ads

Dame Products alleges the New York City MTA discriminated against their ads while allowing phallic art promoting impotency medication.

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World News

Mobile World Congress: security challenges in a hyper-connected world

Mobile World Congress: security challenges in a hyper-connected world

World News

Euroviews. The week that was: challenges posed by our interconnected world ǀ View

We bring you our weekly round-up of the View opinion articles that have been driving debate across Europe and beyond over the last seven days.

Earth News

Climate-smart shopping in the world’s first recycling mall

The Swedish ReTuna Återbruksgalleria makes shopping climate-smart. People even buy their old items back.

France

Why France is ordering supermarkets to hike the price of Nutella

Given the 'gilets jaunes' protests, this could prove to be controversial.

United Kingdom

Scottish artist tackles consumer culture with new exhibit in London

Surrealist artist and fashion designer Philip Colbert's talks about how his new show that tackles everything from consumer culture, climate change to social media

Economy

Where are the cheapest and most expensive countries in the EU?

Which EU countries will your money go the furthest in, and how do prices for goods and services compare to wages?

World News

Euroviews. All Europeans deserve the same quality of consumer goods | View

Why I'm fighting for consumers in all EU countries to have access to the same quality food and other consumer products no matter where they shop.

World News

Marks and Spencer to close 100 stores

Marks and Spencer to close 100 stores by 2022

Switzerland

Lidl offers locally grown Cannabis to Swiss shoppers

Lidl high? The German supermarket giant Lidl is now offering locally grown cannabis in its Swiss stores.

Austria

Are parents being tricked into buying children’s shoes more often?

A survey in Austria found the overwhelming majority of children’s shoes are shorter than advertised. It’s prompted researchers to speculate if it’s a deliberate ploy by manufacturers to get parents to buy more often.

USA

Museum of failure starts 1st US tour in Los Angeles

Swedish collection comes to Hollywood to show off the near-misses or downright lost causes of creative capitalism.

Economy

CES 2018 sees more robots in the home, in cars & in our leisure time

World's biggest Consumer Electronics jamboree kicks off in Las Vegas.

World News

How much does it cost to repair an iPhone X screen in your country?

iPhone X screen cracked already? Here's how much it will cost to have it repaired in your country.

USA

Texas store apologises after bottled water offered for €35 in storm aftermath

Best Buy said offering cases of bottle water for inflated prices was an isolated incident.

United Kingdom

UK ups pressure on EU to move Brexit talks onto trade

The British government repeats calls for talks with Brussels to move onto trade, as new position papers include a proposal for goods and services to be treated together.

World News

Nestle remove the walnuts from their whips.

They must be nuts! Nestle remove the walnuts from their popular walnut whips.