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Nature to replace historical figures on UK banknotes

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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.

Business

Spanish start-up calls for shake-up of VAT refunds for tourists

After four decades of selling tourists “tax-free” shopping that is really a slow, partial VAT refund, Spanish fintech STAMP is campaigning to flip the model so non-EU visitors never pay the tax at the till.

Health news

The hidden side of Black Friday: How bargains manipulate the mind

Black Friday activates psychological mechanisms that push us to buy: from the fear of being left out to the illusion of filling empty spaces. An expert explains why this happens and how to avoid falling into the trap.

Economy

No more pennies for your thoughts? US stops minting 1 cent coin

The US Mint in Philadelphia pressed its last penny on Wednesday, marking the latest step in the 1-cent coin's demise.

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US ends penny production after more than 230 years

The United States has struck its final penny after more than two centuries, ending production due to rising manufacturing costs and declining relevance.

Business

Germany fines JPMorgan €45 million for anti-money-laundering failings

Germany’s financial watchdog BaFin has imposed a record fine on JPMorgan for systemic failings in its anti-money-laundering controls.

Business

HSBC sees 14% profit drop after provision hit from Madoff lawsuit

The earnings come after the bank said on Monday it would set aside $1.1 billion to cover litigation by investors who lost money in the Madoff fraud scandal.

Travel News

Greece sees tourism growth despite decline in EU visitors

Both tourism spending and visitor numbers in Greece increased in the eight months between January and August 2025

The Big Question

Revolut Western Europe CEO: “Not specifically in a hurry” for licences

Béatrice Cossa-Dumurgier said that while additional European licences would support Revolut’s business operations, the focus is on meeting customer needs through innovation.

Travel News

Should you book flights with an airline or an online travel agency?

OTAs often sell airfares cheaper than the airline directly, enticing those travelling on a budget.