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Wine Prices in Norway: Why Everyday Bottles Are Costlier, But Luxury Wines Can Be Cheaper Norway’s state monopoly has produced a pricing paradox: everyday wines often cost far more than …

German economic growth edges up 0.5% as state spending masks weak private investment German economic growth rose 0.5% in the winter half‑year, supported by government spending and early household consumption, …

Santa Cristina private island listed at €24M as Segnal foundation seeks ecology-minded buyer Venice Sotheby’s has officially listed the Santa Cristina private island in the northern Venetian lagoon for €24 …

Grilling divides taste and law: charcoal, gas and electric grills shape identity and neighborhood rules Grilling divides taste and law: charcoal, gas and electric grills shape identity and neighborhood rules. …

German healthcare reform plan draws fire as government moves to cap doctors’ budgets German healthcare reform: proposal to cap physician budgets aims to cut rising costs but experts warn it …

Solar installations in Germany fall 6% in Q1 as rooftop projects slump Solar installations in Germany fell 6% in Q1 to 3.5 GW, with rooftop capacity dropping sharply while ground-mounted …

Spirit Airlines halts operations as jet-fuel costs force sudden shutdown Spirit Airlines halts operations as jet fuel prices surge amid the Iran war; all flights canceled, refunds promised and roughly …

Bertelsmann music deal accelerates consolidation as catalogs and private equity redraw industry map Bertelsmann music deal speeds consolidation as catalog sales and private equity reshape rights, raising stakes for artists, …

German solar installations slow in Q1 2026 as rooftops fall and utility-scale rises Solar installations in Germany slowed to 3.5 GW in Q1 2026, down 6% year‑on‑year, as rooftop and …