How a Belgian Designer Turned ‘Ninja Shoes’ Into a Global Fashion Phenomenon

From an avant-garde couture creation to a highly recognisable yet controversial fashion statement, tabi shoes have undergone a remarkable transformation. At the…

Croatian Small Businesses Seek Changes to Proposed Tax Rules for 16,000 Entrepreneurs

The Croatian Chamber of Trades and Crafts (HOK) has proposed changes to planned tax rules for flat-rate entrepreneurs, calling for a more moderate increase in t…

Denmark's prime minister blasts unsolicited beauty advice from plastic surgeon on Instagram

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has expressed frustration over unsolicited beauty advice

‘Coolcationing’ Trend Drives More Tourists Toward Northern France Amid Summer Heat

Rising summer temperatures are encouraging French and international travelers to swap the Mediterranean coast for cooler destinations in northern France. A grow…

Germany's Merz seeks to project confidence with growth target

Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday vowed to revive the German economy and deliver growth of at least 1% next year thanks ​to business-friendly reforms and a…

PM Péter Magyar Defends Hungary’s New Asset Recovery Office Amid Growing Criticism

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has strongly defended the newly established National Office for Asset Recovery and Asset Protection (NVVH), warning that a…

Dáil Votes to Delay Fuel Excise Duty Increases in Ireland

Ireland’s Dáil Éireann has voted to delay planned fuel excise duty increases, giving households and businesses additional relief amid continued cost-of-living p…

Latvia’s Retail Sector Records Strong Growth in July 2026

Latvia’s retail trade continued to expand in July, with total retail turnover increasing by 7.0% year on year at constant prices, according to calendar-adjusted…

Swedish Liberals Propose Lower Taxes to Make Climate-Friendly Living More Affordable

Sweden’s Liberal Party has proposed a series of tax changes aimed at making environmentally friendly choices more affordable, including lower taxes on electric…

Switzerland's Weisshorn Glacier Faces Imminent Collapse Threat Amid Heatwave

UK Household Energy Bills to Hit Three-Year High as Ofgem Announces 4% Rise from October

Millions of UK households face higher energy costs from October as Ofgem raises the price cap, while rising wholesale gas prices and energy debt add to cost-of-…