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In the red
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
purchasing power, tower of babel, lifestyle, germany, audio, united kingdom, western eu
Dutch supermarkets at war in Europe
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
purchasing power, business, commerce, crise économique, competencia, sécurité alimentaire, money
Ebay or ham: how to save money in Spain
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?
purchasing power, madrid, spain, consumption society, southern eu, consumers, economy
Italy's pasta prices soar to 14%
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
purchasing power, analysis, italy, inflation, poverty, southern eu, economy
Map: London heads Europe’s 27 'most expensive' cities
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
Magazines in auction rooms, high consumption in the art market - trend review
purchasing power, art market, museum, art, culture, capitalism, international trade
1968: a tour of Europe's revolts
Spain, Czech Republic, France, Italy, Poland and Germany - spinning through Europe's uprisings during that infamous year of rebellion
purchasing power, freedom of opinion, democratisation, socialism, feminism, paris, welfare state
Montenegro goes on sale
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
purchasing power, liberalisation, enlargement, development, environment, housing, travel
Lidl cracks the whip
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.
purchasing power, discrimination, european union, internal market, globalisation, protest, human rights
