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Moscow faces a budget deficit it can’t hide

To keep these costs well hidden from public view and avoid revealing the full extent of the situation, Moscow is concealing part of this spending under other budget line items.

  • Aug 06, 2026 07:33

Saving Money: When 18- to 24-year-olds cut back on digital subscriptions

No more digital subscriptions for some young French people who, according to a survey, are facing too many monthly expenses.

  • Aug 02, 2026 14:27

"No funding for their film": Canal+ CEO put pressure on French film industry

Although a major deal has just been struck with the French film industry, that hasn’t stopped the head of Canal+ from following through on his threat: he will cut off funding to anyone in the industry who damages the group’s image.

  • Aug 01, 2026 09:11

Why you may own a piece of Elon Musk’s rocket

According to Amid Faljaoui, a business columnist for the Belgian media outlet RTBF, many investors own SpaceX shares without even choosing to do so or being aware of it.

  • Jul 31, 2026 10:04

The Baby Boomers’ Legacy: Is the Illusion Over for Their Descendants?

According to an analysis by The Washington Post, based on the Health and Retirement Study, experts’ financial projections significantly underestimate the actual cost of aging, support, and care for the elderly.

  • Jul 28, 2026 08:11

Minimum wage of 4,400 euros per month: Which European country is proposing this?

While many countries have a guaranteed minimum wage, the amounts vary widely around the world.

  • Jul 27, 2026 15:11

Belgium: Mandatory toll sticker for motorists to be introduced starting 2027

Belgium plans to introduce a mandatory, paid, digital toll sticker for its highways and major roads. The measure will take effect on May 1, 2027.

  • Jul 26, 2026 12:51

"Billions and billions in savings?": How the DOGE continues to make its mark on Washington

Although it was supposed to officially self-destruct on July 4, 2026, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—initially led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to slash the federal budget—is still active.

  • Jul 23, 2026 14:21

Deal worth billions of euros for an Israeli air defense system for Greece

Greece is set to acquire an Israeli air defense system worth up to 3.5 billion euros. The KYSEA Security Council will discuss this matter on Thursday, along with the acquisition of several types of drones, according to Reuters and other sources.

  • Jul 23, 2026 12:00

When Pro-Russian cybercrime disguises itself as a lucrative video game

Cyberattacks against European institutions, which have been on the rise recently, are taking an unprecedented turn, to say the least.

  • Jul 22, 2026 14:23