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Spain’s property market sees boost as Hongkongers, others, depart the UK and Canada

Hong Kong families in the United Kingdom and Canada are facing deep uncertainty due to shifting immigration policies and the rising cost of living, and some are looking for alternative destinations to settle. Property agents said Spain’s Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV), designed for retirees and anyone who can support themselves without employment, had become one of their top choices. The NLV provides a pathway for citizens outside the European Union and the European Economic Area who have enough...

‘Sleep with eyes open’: China woman’s bungled double eyelid surgery causes complications

A woman in eastern China has been left unable to sleep with her eyes shut and is constantly crying because of a bungled double eyelid operation she underwent six years ago. The woman, surnamed Wang, drew wide attention on mainland social media after she shared her legal disputes with the cosmetic clinic in late May. In June 2020, Wang went to Meixi Cosmetic Surgery Clinic in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, for a double eyelid surgery, which cost her 12,000 yuan (US$1,800), reported the Shanghai...

Russia says Ukraine drone struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Russia’s state ⁠nuclear energy company Rosatom said on Saturday that a Ukrainian drone had struck the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Europe’s largest, causing no damage to key equipment, but the Kyiv military ‌denied it. Rosatom’s head Alexei Likhachev called the incident “deliberate” and said it left a hole in the wall of a turbine hall. “This afternoon, a Ukrainian kamikaze combat drone struck the turbine hall building of Power Unit No 6, resulting in ⁠a subsequent detonation,”

Question for the ladies out there: How do you budget and maintain self care ?

👋 Hi! I have a question for the ladies out there. How do you keep up with the self care budget? I am on a strict budget and I started to neglect my self care (like laser, hair and nails) and my mental health has gotten worse. I feel that self care is quite expensive, between laser, nails, hair and facial care nothing very fancy just “basic”, no special treatments, massages fancy gyms or consultants, a necessarily budget would be around 3-400 euro/month on the lower end. No eyelashes, Botox or t

America’s LNG Boom Is Real — But China Is Planning Beyond It

The Iran war has handed the United States a rare opportunity: a new dawn of energy dominance in an increasingly fractured world. With coordinated US-Israeli strikes disrupting the Strait of Hormuz from late February, roughly 20% of global LNG supply has been stripped from the market since early March. Prices have surged across Asia and Europe. And into that vacuum, American gas has flowed. The numbers speak for themselves. US LNG exports to Asia jumped sharply in April, with nearly a quarter of

Spacex IPO fast tracking as the beginning of a development?

I've been reading a lot lately that ETF savers are saying that Spacex's fast tracking isn't that big of a deal because it's not expected to have a big impact overall in the ETF itself. That may be true, but I find the whole thing rather worrying if you see it as the beginning of a development in America. Who says that you can't just do the same thing with OpenAI and other larger IPOs in the future and potentially make a lot of money in bubbles as a saver/investor

ING savings plans cost information

In the screenshot we see the cost information for A2PKXG, which I would like to save 1000 euros per month. Did I enter something wrong? Where is this free? What am I reading wrong? submitted by /u/Hafi_Javier [link] [comments]

Morocco Is Emerging as a Renewable Energy Superpower

Morocco is rapidly becoming a renewable energy powerhouse thanks to its favourable weather conditions and proximity to Europe. The North African country has rapidly developed its solar energy sector and is now looking to become a major green hydrogen and sustainable shipping hub. Morocco has long been heavily dependent on fossil fuel imports and continues to use coal to produce around 60 percent of its electricity. However, in recent years, it has been working to develop its renewable energy sou

Burned out, alone, low salary, need ways to FIRE

Hey! I'm 40F, living alone, the only income is monthly salary 1800 euro. Have 2 flats, one with low mortgage. If I sell them both, I'd have like ~ 130k. Atm I don't have energy to hunt for bigger salary, emugrate or start a business. If I sell the flats, I'd have to rent or live with relatives uncomfortably in rural places. To live modestly ~700e. needed if not renting. and ~1300e. if renting. Do you think it is possible to employ my cash for it to pay me salary, or at least grow it substanciall

Travelers to Europe may be leaving money on the table. Here's why

Travelers to Europe who buy certain merchandise can claim a refund of the value-added taxes they pay.

Brussels Just Gave Itself the Power to Override Private Contracts

This article examines the European Union's proposed Tech Sovereignty Package and its potential impact on the technology sector. According to the report, the proposal could allow EU authorities to intervene in semiconductor supply arrangements during emergencies and impose stricter requirements on where sensitive government data is stored and processed. The article discusses how these measures could affect major technology companies, cloud providers, and existing commercial agreements. It also ex

HYS € accounts

Hi, I’m a US/FR national residing in the Uk. Most of my portfolio is in $ and £ but I now have a fair amount of € that I’m looking to find a smart way to invest. I prefer to keep the Euros rather than convert to GBP for diversification and because kids might go to uni in Europe, I might later try to buy a small property etc. I was trying to find the equivalent of a High-yield savings account which is readily available in the UK & US but the € accounts all seem to have dismal interest rates in co

Trade dispute: China threatens possible counter-reactions after EU debate

In Brussels, a committee is discussing Europe's relationship with China. Beijing is monitoring developments closely – and is urging the EU to be cautious.

Shangri-La Dialogue: Hegseth in Singapore: The US Secretary of Defense doesn't mention Taiwan at all

While he heavily criticizes Europe, the US defense secretary strikes a mild tone towards China at Asia's most important security conference. This is likely to cause unrest in Taipei.

Taxes: Save 50,000 euros in taxes in ten years - this is how parents use their children's tax allowances

With the usufruct of benefits, parents shift income to their children. They use their tax allowances. However, the tax saving model has some pitfalls.

Elon Musk: SpaceX promises quick inclusion in indices after IPO

SpaceX could quickly climb into the MSCI indices after its IPO. With a valuation of up to two trillion dollars, the Nasdaq debut would be one of the largest in stock market history.

Shangri-La Dialogue: Hegseth attacks Europe - and warns about China's hegemony

In Singapore, US Defense Secretary Hegseth calls for more military commitment from allies - and stronger deterrence in the Indo-Pacific.

the ECB goes astray: abandon the digital euro

The European Central Bank is going astray with its plans for a digital euro. It disregards the subsidiary principle of the priority of private over state solutions.

PSG, Arsenal and Co.: PSG, Arsenal and Co. - The business of Europe's football soul

US investors are pouring record amounts into European clubs. The World Cup will continue to drive up ratings. The clubs attract with tradition, global brands – and fantasy returns.

European defense stocks are cooling off after the military spending boom. Here's what's next

Analysts see 2026 as a period of consolidation for the sector, as excitement over Europe's increased defense budget is replaced by company-specific drivers.

Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore: Hegseth attacks Europe - and warns about China's hegemony

Sharp words to Europe, warnings about China: US Defense Minister Hegseth is calling for more military commitment from allies in Singapore - and stronger deterrence in the Indo-Pacific.

People investing in SPCX, why?

If someone who is going to buy SPCX at IPO what is your thesis for the price going up. Based on a 2T dollar MC it would be in the top 10 most valuable companies, this leaves it to have very little room to gain value, as an investor you would want to make money on your investment. Edit: The real spaceX not SPCE 😭😭 submitted by /u/SirPoop36 [link] [comments]

Japan hotel rates hit high on US, Europe tourists as China visitors fall

Japan confirms record $73bn yen-buying intervention in April-May

How Vinfast's billion-dollar bet on a US factory backfired

Long-term care insurance: Stegemann: Children are more likely to contribute to their parents' care costs

Anyone who earns more than 100,000 euros a year has to help accommodate their parents in a nursing home. A CDU politician questions this limit.

How can we invest without giving up democratic control over our money?

I don’t want this post to sound too political, but I’ve been thinking a lot about the implications of investing in broad global ETFs. For most of my adult life, I’ve invested in all-world ETFs like VWCE, mostly through US-owned asset managers such as Vanguard, Invesco, and others. For a long time, I saw this as a simple and rational way to invest: low-cost, diversified, passive, and accessible. It's also what... I heard was the "wisest" way to do it. But over the last few months, especially afte

Eurowings credit card premium

Hello, I'm thinking about whether I should get the Eurowings credit card. The reasons for this are the few advantages with Eurowings (we fly with them relatively often) and the fact that you can collect Miles points straight away. Does anyone have this and can report on their experience and does anyone know whether you can also add the card to Amazon and Paypal so that you can collect miles with it. I'm also open to other recommendations. The card can also cost some money, but please not €800 per year 😂

Without you I wouldn't be Dr.SherbetAggravating68

I was the first from my working-class family to graduate, studied and am now doing my doctorate. You're probably wondering what this has to do with r/Finance. I actually owe a significant portion of my PhD to r/Finance. As a psychologist, I have studied the posts in this community intensively and examined where the line lies between pathological stinginess and adaptive thrift. In short: Carbonara appears at least once in my dissertation. At the same time you have

Japan's bond quake grips the world

"The bond market in Japan is undergoing a long-term normalization that can cause disruption worldwide. Higher domestic yields reduce the incentive of Japanese investors to park capital in US Treasuries. This may dampen demand for US bonds, but is likely to be gradual rather than shock-like. The bottom in JGB prices has not yet been found. The central bank faces the challenge of not raising interest rates too quickly in order not to collapse the stock market