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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Speculation Tax: These luxury goods are now also exempt from tax

The Federal Fiscal Court has clarified that expensive motorhomes can be considered 'items of daily use' and thus exempt from the speculation tax on private sales.

Feb 24 • 19:06 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cars, cell phone plans, and luxury items among the goods that could become cheaper with the removal of internal taxes in labor reform

Argentina's labor reform bill, which is expected to be passed by the Senate, includes a fiscal chapter that proposes the elimination of internal taxes on certain goods, potentially reducing prices for consumers.

Feb 24 • 16:55 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Once the food of the poor... Today these Indian dishes are the pride of a five-star menu

A look at how traditional Indian dishes, once humble and meant for the poor, have transformed into luxury items on five-star restaurant menus.

Feb 24 • 13:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Public Prosecutor says Gaviões da Fiel muse bought car and property with PCC money

The Public Prosecutor's Office claims that Natacha Horana, a model and muse for the Gaviões da Fiel, purchased luxury items using funds from the criminal organization PCC.

Feb 21 • 16:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

I visited Britain's poshest farm shop and was shocked by the price of one item

The article reviews the exorbitant prices at Daylesford Organic, a luxury farm shop in the Cotswolds, showcasing items priced in the thousands, shocking local residents.

Feb 14 • 12:29 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

How much household appliances and telephones cost during the Soviet era: such luxury was not available to everyone

The article discusses the historical prices of household appliances and telephones in the Soviet Union, highlighting how expensive such items were for the average citizen.

Feb 14 • 09:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

True comfort comes not from 'bread' but from 'roses'

The article discusses the dilemma faced by a friend who supports a financially struggling college student but is troubled to discover the student spends money on luxury items instead of essentials.

Feb 14 • 05:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Peter Murrell accused of embezzling £459,000 from SNP, court papers show

Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the SNP, is accused of embezzling £459,000 from party funds over more than 12 years, with allegations including the purchase of luxury items and falsifying documents.

Feb 13 • 15:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Babysitter steals luxury watches from employer and becomes a police target after boyfriend displays them on social media

A 23-year-old babysitter was indicted for stealing luxury watches valued at approximately R$ 10,000 from her former employer in Boa Vista, Brazil, following her boyfriend's social media post showcasing one of the stolen items.

Feb 12 • 14:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Abbott Lyon drops jewellery sale in time for Valentine’s Day including now-£75 Rolex alternative

Abbott Lyon is offering a 2-for-1 jewellery sale just in time for Valentine's Day, featuring affordable alternatives to luxury items, including a watch similar to a Rolex.

Feb 9 • 14:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Sign of Poverty? The Way You Use Your Phone Reveals Your True Financial Situation

The article discusses how the way individuals use their smartphones can be a more telling indicator of their financial status than luxury items like designer clothes or expensive cars.

Feb 9 • 07:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

The luxury industry has a new problem. Where does the original end and the counterfeit begin?

The article discusses the complexities surrounding luxury brands and the legality of reselling modified designer items, as demonstrated by a recent court case in China involving upcycled Louis Vuitton bags.

Feb 4 • 12:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Eerie abandoned mansion with designer shoe collection and luxury cars left to rust

An urban explorer found a large abandoned mansion in Northeast America filled with luxury items including designer shoes and vintage cars, left to decay after a family tragedy.

Feb 3 • 01:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

How J. Epstein built his empire: dating - worldwide

The article discusses the extensive wealth and assets of Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting his real estate holdings and luxury items at the time of his death.

Feb 2 • 19:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

In search of the five-euro pillow: a market sells objects from a hotel before its renovation

A hotel near Plaza Cataluña is hosting a sale of its items before undergoing a transformation to a five-star establishment, with all tickets sold out.

Jan 16 • 15:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Column 'Off and Away': Bali for the Rich

The article discusses the challenges of packing and choosing the right items for a vacation, highlighting the considerations travelers face.

Jan 15 • 13:10 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
Crime & Justice

This country taxes menstrual pads as luxury goods. She's suing to end the tax

Bushra Mahnoor is suing the government in Pakistan to eliminate the tax on menstrual pads, which are classified as luxury items, highlighting the stigma and financial burden on women who struggle to afford period supplies.

Jan 15 • 13:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

World's richest monarch is 50 times wealthier than King Charles and has huge £32bn fortune

Thailand's King Rama X boasts a £32 billion fortune, significantly surpassing King Charles III's estimated wealth of £640 million, owning an extensive collection of properties and luxury items.

Jan 13 • 15:57 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

The New Luxury Logic

A record sale of a bronze bar in the shape of a hippopotamus for $31.4 million at Sotheby's highlights the increasing economic importance of luxury items for auction houses beyond just art.

Jan 6 • 13:43 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Skin, titanium, gold, and diamonds. When the mobile phone is a jewel (and not just a piece of technology)

The article explores the evolution of smartphones from simple plastic devices to luxurious items adorned with high-end materials such as gold and diamonds.

Jan 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Luxury items that have set records at auctions

In 2025, luxury items including cars, yachts, and watches have broken auction records, highlighted by Ferrari models and the highest prices ever for a wristwatch, painting, and a Star Wars collectible.

Dec 31 • 13:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

My parents bought me a house for Christmas - as well as thousands of pounds more of gifts

19-year-old Florie Hannaby-Cummins shocked her TikTok followers by showcasing a lavish Christmas gift haul that included a house and luxury items worth thousands of pounds.

Dec 31 • 11:48 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Employees of Luxury Brands Show What They Received for Christmas, People Are in Shock

Employees of luxury fashion brands have been sharing videos of their extravagant Christmas gifts from employers, showcasing high-value items from renowned collections.

Dec 30 • 21:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The robbery of the most desired Christmas basket truck: "I'm sure they had bought tickets here before"

A significant robbery occurred involving a truck containing Spain's most sought-after Christmas lottery basket, valued over 300,000 euros, filled with luxury items and dream trips.

Dec 29 • 22:47 UTC

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