A historic decision, marking a clear change of direction in urban policy against climate change: the Amsterdam City Council has decided to ban advertising for meat and products related to fossil fuels in public spaces. The ban will come into effect on May 1, 2026.

The apps we use to chat, shop, learn languages or simply pass time on a daily basis are often uncontrolled machines, especially when it comes to personal data. Que Choisir's survey of 50 mobile apps, on iOS and Android, paints an alarming picture of our digital privacy.

Czechoslovak Group (CSG), a Czech defense group based in Prague, went public (January 23, 2026) on Euronext Amsterdam. Expectations are high as CSG is known as a fast-growing champion with a packed order book and high margins.

With suspicion, the crypto world is eyeing what will finally be decided in the United States.

Crypto wallet and custody service provider BitGo went live today (January 22, 2026) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with BTGO ticker.

One statistic makes you think: in Italy's economic heartland, one in 12 residents has assets of more than a million euros. That's according to the latest analysis by Henley & Partners, quoted by Italian economic daily Il Sole 24 Ore, which proclaims the Lombard capital as the favorite destination of the international financial elite.

Austrian cryptocurrency platform Bitpanda, backed by investor Peter Thiel, is preparing an initial public offering (IPO) on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the first half of 2026.

In January 2026, the euro experienced a downward trend against the US dollar, with the exchange rate falling from around USD 1.1747 in early January to a low point of USD 1.1602 on January 16.

In Japan, paper straws introduced to reduce the use of disposable plastic quickly became the subject of customer complaints.

The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, to be held in February, will be an unforgettable experience, but also a very expensive one for those who can afford to attend.