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In the red

Wed, 05 May 2010 13:22:00 -0000

In the economic crisis, why do Italians say they are 'in the green' when Brits are 'in the red?' Tour of European expressions for all those broke joes out there

Dutch supermarkets at war in Europe

('Joss Corner',) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000

Special offers, two for the price of one, price-cuts, buy one get one half price, loyalty cards, vouchers… are you familiar with these methods of seduction? Supermarkets are engaging themselves in heightening competition to the point of declaring war on one another, such as in the Netherlands, where leading brand names are selling at a loss

Ebay or ham: how to save money in Spain

('Nabeelah Shabbir',) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0000

We’re more used to tightening our purse strings after the loss in purchasing power in countries like Spain. It’s become a veritable challenge to get to the end of the month for those who having to do a balancing act with their current accounts. How to buy for less?

Italy's pasta prices soar to 14%

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0000

Frozen incomes and an inflation rate above the European average - purchasing power is at a breaking point in a country where poverty particularly affects the younger population

Map: London heads Europe’s 27 'most expensive' cities

('Erin Woycik',) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:23:00 -0000

Of the world’s 50 cities with the highest costs of living, more than half, 27, are in Europe. London and Copenhagen head the list

1000 and more: Europe's young designers

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0000

Magazines in auction rooms, high consumption in the art market - trend review

1968: a tour of Europe's revolts

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0000

Spain, Czech Republic, France, Italy, Poland and Germany - spinning through Europe's uprisings during that infamous year of rebellion

Montenegro goes on sale

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 12:00:00 -0000

For years the unspoiled beauty of Montenegro used to be the best kept secret in Europe. Now the sights of old Venetian squares, spectacular mountains, bays, sandy beaches are once more a favourite destination for globe-trotters around the world

Lidl cracks the whip

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0000

Lidl supermarkets are a familiar sight in malls around Europe, popular among students and cash-strapped families. But according to the German services employees’ union, ver.di, Lidl supervisors repress their workers and enforce 45-hour work weeks.