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

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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.

Business

Foreign investment in Spain falls by 22% to lowest level since 2021

FDI in Spain fell by 21.8% in 2025 to €30.764 billion, its lowest level since 2021 despite the expected boost from European funds, according to official data.

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Jack White hits out at Donald Trump’s plan to sign all US currency

The former White Stripes frontman has slammed the US Treasury Department’s decision to include Trump’s signature on dollar bills.

Culture news

A controversial first: Donald Trump's signature to appear on dollars

Donald Trump’s Treasury Department plans to add his signature to all denominations of US dollar bills. The move is a first, as US paper currency does not feature a president’s signature.

Europe News

Ukraine's Oschadbank demands money back, denies mafia allegations

The bank is demanding the return of $40m, €35m and 9kg of gold seized by Hungarian authorities near Budapest, flatly rejecting Hungarian claims the funds were linked to organised crime or opposition party financing. The personnel on the cash-carrier have been banned from the EU for three years.

Culture news

30 years of 'Wannabe': UK’s Royal Mint honour the Spice Girls

If you really, really, really wanna own a piece of pop history, you better make it fast... The British Royal Mint is celebrating 30 years of Girl Power with an official Spice Girls coin, honouring the debut of their hit single ‘Wannabe’.

World News

Euroviews. Democratising investment: Unlocking Europe’s dormant capital

Instead of European savings flowing abroad, they could support European projects and innovations. The investment capacity and the technology are there. What remains is the political will to make Europe’s capital market truly single, says Beatrice Dumurgier, CEO Western Europe at Revolut.

World News

Poland beats Spain on income as Tusk claims ‘European elite’ status

Poland's per capita income calculated in purchasing power parity (PPP) has overtaken Spain as it edges closer to UK levels.

Economy

Silent wealth drain hitting European savers: Is your money at risk?

The Director General of the European Fund and Asset Management Association tells Euronews how European savers are missing their biggest opportunity to build wealth.

Denmark

Greenland gets new place on updated Danish coins

Greenland has its own place on Denmark's new coins, having previously shared its place on the currency with the Faroe Islands. Since December 2025, Denmark has been issuing new coins throughout the kingdom, having updated them to feature the new king, Frederik X, who ascended to the throne in 2024.

Europe in Motion

How do other EU countries view the euro as Bulgaria joins?

A recent Eurobarometer study finds support for the euro remains high across the EU, with pollsters claiming the currency has made doing business in different EU countries easier.

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Winning number 79,432 earns €4 million in Spain’s Christmas lottery

The number 79,432 won Spain’s Christmas Lottery, bringing four million euros per series. Tickets sold in León and Madrid led to widespread celebrations.

Moments

Which European countries offer monthly public transport passes?

Germany, Switzerland, Hungary and Portugal already have similar schemes seeking to reduce residents’ dependence on private vehicles.

Culture news

Hitting the ‘Powerball’ jackpot: a very American Christmas dream

Love a lottery? You have to be in it to win the $1.1 billion Powerball jackpot in the United States this week. But does size really matter? And how do Europe’s lotteries compare to America’s? Read on to find out. There are no losers here.