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EU digital wallet: 24 of 27 members will miss the deadline

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Culture news

Shakira and Warren Buffett's son announce rebuilding of schools in Chocó

The Colombian singer will not personally donate the announced one million dollars; the sum will be channelled through Global Citizen and promoter Live Nation, in which she is involved.

Business

Financial sovereignty, digital euro and payment roaming: EU seeks alternatives to US cards

From the digital euro to private interoperability and Brazil's PIX, the race for sovereignty is on, but the real test is securing payment autonomy at home and abroad.

Europe in Motion

How many EU citizens are unable to afford a holiday away?

The number of EU citizens who can afford a week off varies across the bloc, with the rising costs of accommodation, transport, and food cited as reasons for holiday poverty.

Culture news

Spain mints new euro coin to celebrate historic FIFA World Cup win

Spain's Royal Mint will issue a 5‑euro silver coin in honour of the men's foootball team winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New Jersey earlier this month.

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Health news

Could chronic financial stress be ageing your brain?

Persistent financial stress is linked to lower memory and faster brain ageing, according to a new study.

Europe News

Euroviews. Beyond the Shadow of 'Too Big to Fail': Moving Beyond Fragmentation

In an opinion piece for Euronews, Frédéric Oudéa, Chairman of Revolut Western Europe, says Europe should move beyond fragmented banking markets and create pan-European financial champions to finance innovation, defence and the green transition.

Economy

Renting in Spain less profitable: 71% now prefer to buy

Seven in ten Spaniards now think it’s more worthwhile to pay a mortgage than to rent, as fears of a new housing bubble grow and the Housing Law is judged a failure.

Economy

Christine Lagarde's Sintra speech signals a new ECB playbook

Christine Lagarde says the ECB is back to basics but must adapt to a more volatile global economy.

Business

'OpenLux' uncovers new Luxembourg firms linked to wealthy Spaniards

The international investigation 'OpenLux' uncovers new companies linked to some of Spain's biggest fortunes, including Amancio Ortega's property holding firms worth over €10 billion.

Business

Buying a home in Spain now takes eight years of gross pay

House prices rose 20.5% in 2025, while wages edged up just 1%. The Balearic Islands and Madrid are where buying a home demands the greatest financial effort.

Nature

Nature to replace historical figures on UK banknotes

Some say 'animal underdogs' have been left off the shortlist, which is now open to a public vote.

Tech News

Spain has talent to spare; the real challenge is funding

At the Ibiza Tech Forum 2026, Pilar Carrato explains why scalability, financial discipline and successful exits are vital for Spanish start-ups, offering entrepreneurs practical guidance to turn their ideas into real success.

Business

Rents in Spain hit record high, taking 50% of wages

The figures reveal a worrying trend: the share of wages spent on rent has risen from 38% in 2019 to 50% in 2025, the highest level in the entire data series.

Europe News

EU tax proposals could yield up to €11bn per year, Commission says

European Commission is examining proposals to finance the next EU budget through tax changes targeting digital services, gambling and crypto assets.

Europe News

Cash makes comeback in Poland: Should we stockpile money at home?

While the trend towards the complete digitalisation of payments prevailed not long ago, today central banks and governments say that physical money may prove indispensable in crisis situations.

Business

Zara owner Amancio Ortega becomes the world's biggest property tycoon

With a fortune that places him among the richest people on the planet, the founder of Inditex reinforces his position in the real estate business worldwide.