Preloader

Business

Climate debt: The ultra-rich owe $1 trillion a year, and the poorest are paying the price

The richest 0.01% of the planet accumulate nearly $1 trillion in climate debt each year, mainly through carbon-intensive investments.

  • Jun 15, 2026 14:41

SpaceX set for IPO

On Thursday, even before the U.S. stock markets closed, SpaceX, Elon Musk’s company, announced the price of its initial public offering.

  • Jun 12, 2026 13:30

Goodbye lithium: revolutionary battery uses salt, air, and water for low-cost grid storage

No lithium, no invasive mining: a technology based on compressed air and salt caverns promises to revolutionize renewable energy storage.

  • Jun 12, 2026 12:09

Trump family luxury resort in Albania protected area: protest erupts

The case, which combines accusations of environmental destruction, contested legislative changes, a crackdown on protests and an investigation by Albania's anti-corruption prosecutor's office, is taking on an international dimension.

  • Jun 09, 2026 07:33

Treat yourself to a Greek island paradise for less than 250,000 euros...but beware of the trap!

Owning a private island seems to be a privilege reserved for billionaires. Yet in Greece, an island is being auctioned off at a surprisingly low price: less than the average cost of a house in the USA.

  • Jun 05, 2026 09:21

No more luxury weddings: we can say "I do" at Ikea (with a low-cost buffet)

From June 27, Ikea will be celebrating low-budget weddings in its stores in Sweden: a civil ceremony with a summer menu and a gift for the bride and groom, to make nuptials more accessible.

  • Jun 04, 2026 08:13

Vacations in Italy in 2026: the top 10 beaches, from the most expensive to the most affordable

According to an Altroconsumo survey of 222 establishments in ten seaside resorts, beach club prices in 2026 were up 6% on the previous year.

  • Jun 03, 2026 18:15

Temu fined 200 million euros: EU targets dangerous chargers and illegal toys

Investigations revealed non-compliant chargers and toys containing chemicals in excess of legal limits. Temu has until August 28, 2026 to present a compliance plan.

  • Jun 01, 2026 14:11

Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp for a fee: what are Meta's new Plus subscriptions all about?

On May 27, 2026, following several months of rumors and leaks, Meta made the global launch of its paid offers for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp official.

  • May 31, 2026 13:38

Florence: first Italian city to ban short-term rentals outside historic center

Florence extends its ban on short-term rentals beyond the Unesco perimeter: nine districts concerned by Palazzo Vecchio's anti-tourism approach.

  • May 29, 2026 16:05