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Credit: Shutterstock and Waqas. Credit: Shutterstock & Waqas Creatives The first White House Crypto Summit was held on March 7 by President Donald Trump. It brought together industry leaders from around the world to discuss digital assets. Trump said to attendees that “this is a very significant day in your life”, highlighting his administration’s commitment to the industry. The event …

Can VW’s ride-sharing van withstand the Arctic’s ice? VW’s autonomous vehicle faces the ultimate winter test on Norway’s icy roads. Credit: Shutterstock and Kittyfly Volkswagen has ambitious plans for the fleet of electric autonomous vans it is planning to launch in Europe, under its MOIA ride sharing service. While the company is making progress, it has not yet launched a …

WHEN clutter takes over it starts innocently: a drawer that won’t close, a chair overtaken by things meant to be dealt with ‘later’ or a collection that quickly grows.  Clutter adds stress to a room and makes it feel heavier. Clutter doesn’t just sit in a corner – it seeps into the mind, creating unfinished business or chaos, turning a …

Spain has been a favorite European destination for many years, thanks to the wonderful climate, Mediterranean culture, rich lifestyle, and numerous opportunities. Spain offers other residence permits despite the Golden Visa being abolished. There are many ways to obtain residency in Spain, whether you’re a retiree or a remote worker. There are different types of residence permit in SpainEach with …

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida on the Axiom Mission 3(Ax-3). This is an illustration and does not depict the Starship rocket which exploded. SpaceX Starship Explosion: A disaster for Musk’s Mars Programme? Credit: Shutterstock Capturing Images SpaceX’s colossal Starship launch rocket met a fiery demise, tumbling from the sky minutes after it was launched …

Last year, the price of houses in Spain soared to its highest level since the 2007 property boom. The National Institute of Statistics, or INE, announced on Friday that the average growth rate for 2024 is 8.4% – double what it was in previous years. The property market has now grown 11 years in a row. The cost of new …

Construction has started on 98 luxury properties in Costa del Sol, with an expected completion date of 2027. Aedas Homes, the developer, said that it was responding to the demand for high-end homes from both domestic and foreign buyers. The development of two areas in Marbella & Estepona. Soul Marbella Sunlife II You can also find out more about the …

Female hands scanning barcodes with a mobile phone to find information in a supermarket. New label rules will reduce your grocery bill. Credit: Shutterstock, jittawit21 Politicians are pushing a radical proposal to eliminate the requirement that product labels be written in Dutch. In a controversial move, grocery labels could soon be in English, German or French. Quick-response codes (QRs) will …

MARBELLA Mountain Resorts offers a complete holiday rental management service to 30 exclusive luxury villas. When fully staffed, the well-established firm can provide 150 beds for clients. The rise of teleworking has led to a shift in consumer behaviour and the unstoppable growth of vacation rental tourism. This rise in luxury tourism is also a good opportunity for owners who …

This article is a part of FT Globetrotter Guide to Madrid Rocablanca is a refreshingly unpretentious place on Calle de Fuencarral in Madrid’s trendy Malasaña neighbourhood. This no-frills neighbourhood bar has been a local favourite since the 1970s. It is a refreshing change from the chichi boutiques that try to lure big spenders in with their carefully curated interiors. The …