Rising Restaurant Costs Push Cafés to the Brink as Four‑Euro Cappuccinos Become Common Cafés and small restaurants are confronting rising restaurant costs that squeeze margins even when dining rooms appear …
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Dog ownership reveals high long-term costs and mandatory municipal taxes
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerRising cost of owning a dog forces prospective owners to recalculate Rising cost of owning a dog is forcing buyers to rethink adoption, taxes, and veterinary bills. Read a practical …
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German travel industry slumps as Iran war and fuel costs dent bookings
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerIran war dents German travel industry confidence as ifo index falls to -43.5 Germany’s travel industry faces growing uncertainty as the Iran war weighs on bookings and fuel costs, pushing …
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US inflation reaches three-year high as Iran war drives energy costs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerU.S. Inflation Jumps to 3.8% in April as Energy and Fuel Costs Surge U.S. inflation rose to 3.8% in April, highest since May 2023, led by surging energy and fuel …
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Kerosene reserves secure but surge will push up flight costs, Reiche warns
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoKatherina Reiche says kerosene reserves intact as jet fuel prices set to rise Katherina Reiche says kerosene reserves remain but jet fuel prices will rise, warning of higher travel costs …
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Caritas warns proposed care reform will raise costs for patients and families
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCaritas warns care insurance reform could raise costs for care-dependent people Caritas warns Germany’s care insurance reform could raise costs for care-dependent people and families, urging protections for co-payments and …
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Above-ground pool owners warn of hidden setup, maintenance and water waste costs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerAbove-ground pool buyers confront hidden costs and water-loss risks after DIY purchases Low-cost above-ground pool purchases often hide high upkeep, repair and water-loss expenses; homeowners and experts warn buyers to …
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Attic living commands premium amid higher renovation and maintenance costs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerAttic living draws a premium as top-floor homes become costlier Attic living now commands higher prices as buyers and renters pay a premium for top-floor apartments with light, views and …
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Germany proposes landlords pay half of new gas and oil heating costs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany agrees tenant protection for fossil heating costs in buildings overhaul Germany’s coalition proposes a 50-50 split of rising gas and oil heating operating costs, shielding tenants while keeping fossil …
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Eurozone Inflation Rises to 3.0% in April as Energy Costs Surge
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEurozone inflation rises to 3.0% in April 2026 as energy costs surge Eurozone inflation hit 3.0% in April 2026, pushed higher by a 10.9% jump in energy prices, with uneven …