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Kidnappers are targeting crypto entrepreneurs in France for ransom

French media reported that the alleged hostage-takers cut off one of the man's fingers.

Economy

Should you be planning your retirement with the 30:30:30:10 rule?

This pension planning rule could help you to save enough regularly for future needs and retirement goals, especially in a rapidly changing tax and legal environment.

The Big Question

Living in debt? Savings expert on how to ‘spring clean your finances’

“Nobody thinks that a credit card is actually debt,” warns Kevin Mountford, co-founder of savings platform, Raisin UK.

EuroVerify

Is Spain banning the use of €50 notes?

The claims seem to feed into a general narrative of misinformation that European countries are trying to eliminate cash.

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Culture news

Napster sold for $207million over 20 years after shutting down

Napster has been sold to immersive technology company Infinite Reality, who are aiming to bring it back as a streaming service and virtual concert space.

EuroVerify

No, Norway and Sweden haven't banned digital transactions

The claims appear to have sprung from reports that the Nordic countries have started advising citizens to keep a supply of cash at home in the case of a digital banking crisis.

Europe News

Burying money has cost Portugal millions of euros in the last decade

Citizens hide money in case of emergency situations. In 2024, authorities recovered a record €1.7 million in banknotes that were not fit for circulation.

Culture news

Former art adviser to Leonardo DiCaprio sentenced for $6.5m fraud

Lisa Schiff previously pleaded guilty to wire fraud in October, admitting that she defrauded clients of her art advisory business, Schiff Fine Art.

Lifestyle

World’s most expensive dog bought for a hefty sum

Wealthy Indian dog lover S Sathish is a well-known dog breeder from Bengaluru, and owns more than 150 different breeds. The newest member of his pup family came with quite the price tag...

Culture news

Can’t Buy Me Love? John Lennon honoured by Royal Mint

Money can’t buy you love, but £18.50 (€22) can buy you a newly minted John Lennon coin...

Markets

Amundi moves ETF from Luxembourg to Ireland due to favourable tax rule

Competition to host exchange-traded funds has been heating up between Luxembourg and Ireland, with both offering attractive investment perks.

Markets

Ones to watch next week: Investors eye BP, BAT, Barclays and NatWest

Here's what investors are eyeing on the markets next week, according to investment platform AJ Bell.

Green News

Bloomberg offers climate cash to UN after Trump exits Paris Agreement

The core of the UNFCCC's budget comes from its almost 200 member countries.

France

Man leaves €10m fortune to a tiny French town he had never visited

The shock windfall represents five times the town of Thiberville's annual budget, and will fund projects from a public garden to a bowling green.

Culture news

George Orwell to be honoured with new £2 coin by UK’s Royal Mint

The UK’s Royal Mint is set to celebrate the legacy of George Orwell, the author of "Nineteen Eighty-Four" and "Animal Farm", with a special £2 coin marking the 75th anniversary of his death.

Europe in Motion

Which EU residents transfer the most money outside the bloc?

The amount of money sent outside the EU by people who live within it keeps growing every year and is significantly higher than the money inflow.

Green News

COP29: Which countries will foot the $300bn climate finance deal?

Developing nations slammed the deal as woefully inadequate but rich countries set to pay the bill praised it as ambitious.

Money

Ledger marks 10th anniversary with new multi-million euro Paris HQ

Euronews Next went to the new nine-story building in Paris as the company marks its tenth anniversary.

Culture news

Eurovision 2025: Basel referendum validates funding amidst opposition

Voters in the Swiss city of Basel on Sunday approved putting €37.5 million into hosting the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. With funding approved, the annual event will proceed, despite strong opposition from conservatives.

Living

Why 'greening' your money could be essential to fight climate change

A sustainable pension or better banking may be a more effective way of cutting your carbon footprint than not flying.