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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

Economy

Spanish state fails to meet budget deadline for third year in a row

Sánchez's government has not presented the new state budget, which has been carried over since 2023, hindering the management of the country's finances.

Economy

#RecessionIndicators: Is there truth behind the TikToks?

Makeup sales, marketing shifts, Labubu dolls. Gen Z has a lot of thoughts on what signals a recession.

Tech News

How to protect yourself from WhatsApp scam that steals your identity

Hackers are use WhatsApp video calls to steal accounts and ask for money.

Economy

Financial satisfaction across Europe: Which country ranks the highest?

Satisfaction with financial situations is generally high in Northern and Western Europe, while it is lowest in the EU candidate countries. Despite its strong economy, Germany reports comparatively low satisfaction.

Business

Here's what to do if your money has been burned in the Spanish fires

Thousands of people in Spain have lost their homes and belongings to the wildfires that have ravaged much of the Iberian Peninsula. PM Pedro Sánchez has declared the burnt areas to be catastrophic. The Bank of Spain has drawn up a protocol on how to recover burnt money.

Money

Why China is expanding into digital currencies

China launched its own digital yuan, the e-CNY issued by its central bank, on a trial basis in 2019.

Business

Greece bans ATM withdrawal fees for banks across the country

The Greek Ministry of Finance has implemented new rules across the country banning withdrawal fees for bank ATMs.

Europe News

New euro banknotes spark Franco-Polish dispute over Marie Curie's name

The Polish Nobel Prize-winning scientist was born in Warsaw with the surname Skłodowska, before later marrying the Frenchman Pierre Curie.

Business

Bitcoin boom: Trump's policies create 15,000 new millionaires in 2025

The number of cryptocurrency owners who have become millionaires has risen significantly since US President Donald Trump took office, according to a new report by Finbold.

Economy

42 million EU workers can’t afford holiday: Which countries are worst?

15% of working people in the EU — around 42 million individuals — cannot afford a one-week holiday away from home. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the issue of holiday poverty.