Signs of Trump’s Trade positions unwinding appeared ahead of the US election. Analysts expect a Harris win could reverse current market trends. ADVERTISEMENT Risk-off sentiment continued to shape market trends, with major indices in both Europe and the US starting the week on a negative note. The pan-European Stoxx 600 dropped by 0.3%, while the S&P 500 declined by 0.28%. Meanwhile, …
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Sweden rejects applications for thirteen offshore wind farms
The government believes that building the projects in question in the Baltic Sea area would have unacceptable consequences for Sweden’s defence. ADVERTISEMENT Sweden has rejected plans to build 13 offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea, citing security concerns. The farms were intended to be located off the Åland Islands in the north along the entire east coast down to …
Read More »Movember turns 21: How a viral moustache trend got old enough to drink
Here’s our definitive guide to everything you need to know about the initiative this November. ADVERTISEMENT Happy Movember! No, that isn’t a typo. Well, it is – just an intentional one. For those unfamiliar, this is the 21st anniversary of Movember, a charity moustache growing initiative that lasts the month of November. This bristly tradition is old enough to drink …
Read More »Halloween: The costumes that celebrate the best (and worst) of 2024
Halloween is nearly here, and if you’re still scrambling for the perfect costume, there’s no need to panic. We’ve got you. ADVERTISEMENT From iconic pop culture moments to cinematic deep cuts and viral references, these are Euronews Culture’s 2024 Halloween costume picks. For a cinema-themed Halloween Courtesy of Amber Bryce 2024 cinema has blessed us with many things: Glen Powell, …
Read More »Video. Take a look at Europe’s largest ‘Day of the Dead’ altar
Updated: 24/10/2024 – 15:24 GMT+2 Each year, thousands gather at the Casa de México in Madrid to experience the largest Day of the Dead altar in Europe, designed this year by Oscar-winning production designer Eugenio Caballero.
Read More »King Conker keeps the crown: World conker champion cleared of cheating
An investigation had been launched into whether “King Conker” cheated during the annual World Conker Championships by using a steel chestnut. He’s now been cleared. ADVERTISEMENT First there was a chess grandmaster cleared of using anal beads to cheat. Now, last week’s winner of the World Conker Championships – veteran player David Jakins – will retain his title after being cleared …
Read More »Meet the physical media collectors shunning streaming
As frustrations grow with streaming platforms and their vanishing libraries, more people are turning to physical media for watching film and TV. We meet some of the most avid UK-based collectors. ADVERTISEMENT Dean has over 12,000 DVDS, Blu-Rays, Laserdiscs and VHS. At the height of his collection, the 59-year-old office administrator had to rent a small storage unit to accommodate …
Read More »Hedi Slimane steps down as Celine creative director
After seven years as creative director of French luxury fashion house Celine, Hedi Slimane is moving on. ADVERTISEMENT French fashion designer Hedi Slimane has announced his departure from Celine, the luxury fashion house. Slimane joined the LVMH-owned fashion house in 2018 as the artistic director following stints as the creative director at Dior Homme and Yves Saint Laurent. “Under his …
Read More »LVMH sells Off-White: Is this the end for Virgil Abloh’s brand?
Off-White, the Virgil Abloh brand that was bought out by LVMH in 2021 at the height of its popularity now faces cultural irrelevancy. Why? ADVERTISEMENT What’s happened? LVMH has sold its streetwear fashion brand Off-White to Bluestar Alliance, a New York-based brand management company. Why is it significant? While LVMH – the French multinational luxury conglomerate formed through the merger …
Read More »Science meets fashion: how Uniqlo is changing Europe’s high street
From its compact viral bum bag to its high-tech heat vests, Uniqlo is a prominent player on Europe’s high streets. As the Japanese firm celebrates its 40th anniversary, how is science setting the brand apart from other competitors? ADVERTISEMENT On the final day of Paris Fashion Week, the frenzied speculation about what will be remembered as the season’s biggest trend …
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