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🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Own Nothing and Pay for Everything: How Companies Locked Us into Their Ecosystems

The article explores how individuals like Jan have become entrapped in subscription-based models, owning very little while having access to numerous services.

Mar 22 • 16:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I'm a vet and there are four cat breeds I'd never own myself'

A UK vet shares his concerns about four popular cat breeds that he would never consider owning due to behavioral and health issues.

Mar 22 • 05:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Vet reveals 5 dog breeds he would never own for 'heartbreaking' welfare reasons

A vet shares five dog breeds he advises against owning due to serious welfare and health concerns.

Mar 21 • 11:19 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Real Estate Prices: Renting Doesn't Have to Be a Mistake

The article discusses the rising real estate prices in Germany and suggests that renting may not be a disadvantage compared to buying.

Mar 20 • 11:06 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

LeBron James backtracks on potential NBA team ownership in Vegas, says he's not interested 'at all'

LeBron James has stated he is no longer interested in owning an NBA team, specifically rejecting speculation about a team in Las Vegas.

Mar 19 • 16:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Deputy Marcela Pagano accused Manuel Adorni of having an undeclared property in a gated community

Deputy Marcela Pagano has brought forth allegations against Chief of Staff Manuel Adorni for owning an undeclared residence in Exaltación de la Cruz.

Mar 19 • 13:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Under Roman Abramovich, Chelsea broke rules for years, says Premier League

An investigation by the Premier League reveals numerous rule violations by Roman Abramovich while owning Chelsea, including unreported payments and secret investments.

Mar 19 • 13:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Maybach Driver on Envy and Bragging: "Most People Do Not Want to Show Off in a Luxury Car"

An interview with luxury car owner Christoph Zitzmann explores the perceptions of envy and ostentation in owning high-end vehicles.

Mar 19 • 12:39 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Rental with an option to purchase: what are the underwater stones of such transactions?

Many residents of Latvia dream of owning their own homes, but for various reasons, including insufficient funds for a down payment, they struggle to secure standard mortgage loans. A rental model that allows tenants not only to pay rent but also to eventually become homeowners is gaining attention, necessitating a precise legal approach, as discussed by experts in the field.

Mar 18 • 22:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mortgage Loans: A New Subsidized and Lower Rate Loan Launched for the Middle Class in Buenos Aires

The government of Buenos Aires announced a new subsidized mortgage program for the middle class aimed at helping families transition from renting to owning their first home.

Mar 18 • 12:17 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Vegetarian food doesn't have to be just fried cheese and langoš, but many are afraid that vegetables won't fill them up, says bistro manager

Adriana Volfová discusses her journey from traditional Slovak fast food to owning a healthier bistro that focuses on vegetarian and vegan options, aiming to challenge misconceptions about plant-based diets.

Mar 18 • 10:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

A beggar with three luxury cars was arrested in Dubai

In Dubai, a beggar has been arrested despite owning three luxury vehicles, highlighting issues of income inequality and the perceived contradictions in wealth distribution.

Mar 17 • 09:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Sara Chafak fulfilled her long-standing dream – Now she talks about family aspirations: 'When I get older'

Sara Chafak, the 2012 Miss Finland, has realized her dream of owning a restaurant and shares her views on family aspirations at 35.

Mar 14 • 07:20 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Niagara chair resigns after accusations of owning signed copy of Hitler’s ‘Mein Kampf’

Bob Gale has resigned as chair of the Niagara Region following accusations regarding his ownership of a signed copy of Hitler’s 'Mein Kampf.'

Mar 12 • 14:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Adam Glapiński: We can tap into unrealized profits from owning gold

Adam Glapiński, the President of the National Bank of Poland, discussed plans to use the nation's gold reserves to strengthen the military amid rising threats from the East.

Mar 11 • 16:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"I won’t apologize." Okamura is not ashamed of his outburst against Pekarová Adamová over the used BMW

Tomio Okamura, the Speaker of the Czech Chamber of Deputies, refuses to apologize for his comments about former Speaker Markéta Pekarová Adamová's use of a BMW, despite owning the same brand of car himself.

Mar 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Real expenses: how much it costs to maintain a two-room property in CABA in March 2026

The article discusses the monthly costs associated with owning a two-room property in Buenos Aires, detailing expenses such as fees, taxes, and insurance.

Mar 6 • 19:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I'm a dog lover but there's 1 unpredictable breed I'd never own'

A dog lover warns against owning a particular breed due to its unpredictability and stubborn nature, calling breeding them unethical.

Mar 6 • 16:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

KSI to star in new series charting 'every high and low' of buying football club

KSI is set to feature in a documentary series that will follow his journey of owning a football club, focusing on the experiences related to the club's management.

Mar 6 • 12:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gen Z homeless - 1 in 3 say they'll win lottery before ever owning home

A recent study reveals that nearly a third of Gen Z believes they are more likely to win the lottery than own a home, highlighting the difficulties they face in achieving homeownership amid a cost-of-living crisis.

Mar 5 • 10:18 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

How the WA man charged with plotting a terrorist act legally kept his guns

The case of Jayson Joseph Michaels raises significant concerns about the effectiveness of Western Australia's gun laws in preventing individuals with a criminal background from legally owning firearms.

Mar 3 • 21:58 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The manufacturer of Peabody home appliances requested the opening of its bankruptcy proceedings

Goldmund, the company owning the Peabody brand, has requested bankruptcy proceedings due to financial difficulties and restructuring efforts.

Mar 3 • 21:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Arsenal star reveals his big problem with London after hinting he wants to leave

Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori struggles with London's heavy traffic, leading him to forgo owning a car and hinting at potential discontent with city life.

Mar 3 • 11:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Driving my 19ft-long 1967 Cadillac in drizzly Britain was a Hollywood fantasy

The author's nostalgic reflections on owning a 1967 Cadillac highlight both the vehicle's unique character and the challenges of maintaining such a classic car in modern Britain.

Mar 1 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Everything Cristiano Ronaldo has said about owning club after Man Utd hint and stake bought

Cristiano Ronaldo has taken a step towards club ownership by purchasing a stake in Spanish club Almeria while hinting at future investment in Manchester United.

Feb 27 • 12:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Hornby sells slot car racing brand Scalextric for £20m

Hornby has sold its Scalextric slot car racing brand to Purbeck Capital Partners for £20 million, marking a notable change for the company after owning the brand for over 50 years.

Feb 27 • 09:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon targets non-resident homeowners, foreseeing stricter tax and financial regulations

President Yoon Jae-myung expressed intentions to create conditions favoring sales over retention for investors and speculators owning one home for non-residential purposes.

Feb 27 • 07:27 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The AFA paid at least $300 million to the company that is listed as the owner of the Pilar mansion

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has been linked to a payment of at least $300 million to a company owning a mansion in Pilar, a situation revealed during a judicial investigation.

Feb 26 • 23:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

District representatives call on the MP and government of DF to block Daniel Vorcaro from shareholder meeting of BRB

The PT bench in the DF Legislative Chamber is taking legal action to prevent Daniel Vorcaro from attending the upcoming BRB shareholder meeting due to concerns over his legitimacy in owning shares.

Feb 25 • 23:03 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The Trap of Complex Technology.. Has Owning a Modern Car Become a Nightmare for Your Budget?

The technological advancements in modern cars, while offering luxury and safety, have also led to soaring maintenance costs and complexity that burdens consumers.

Feb 25 • 13:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Having your own business is the biggest dream of the periphery for 2026, says research

A recent survey reveals that owning a business is the top aspiration among residents of vulnerable communities in Brazil for 2026.

Feb 25 • 10:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Why are apartments so expensive? [PODCAST]

The podcast explores the high housing costs in Poland despite a significant portion of the population owning their homes.

Feb 24 • 16:07 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Jonas: Love, Chaos, and Five Old Saabs

A humorous personal essay about owning five old Saabs and the struggles of maintaining them.

Feb 23 • 07:17 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Discussion on Capitalism

The article discusses how modern businesses, particularly in the airline and e-commerce industries, often operate without owning their core assets to reduce capital expenditures and enhance flexibility.

Feb 22 • 13:34 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The dream of owning a home remains unattainable for nearly half of Europeans

Almost half of European tenants lack the capability or desire to buy a home, with this statistic varying greatly between countries due to issues of property availability and pricing pressure.

Feb 21 • 13:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Started from a small house, spent childhood in poverty, now YouTuber has made a high-tech abode

YouTuber GamerFleet, whose real name is Anshu Bisht, transforms his life from humble beginnings in poverty to owning a lavish high-tech home through his YouTube earnings.

Feb 21 • 13:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Housing inheritances reach historic high after strong growth in 2025

Spain has seen a record number of housing inheritances in 2025, with over 208,000 transactions reported, marking a significant trend influenced by the aging property-owning population.

Feb 21 • 04:45 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Šutaj Eštok rents an expensive client center in Dunajská Streda, leaving a state building half-empty

Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok has opened a new client center in a rented private building in Dunajská Streda, despite the state owning a nearby building that is underutilized.

Feb 20 • 14:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Sampsa bought a used electric car for 70,000 euros – here's how much it cost to own it in 1.5 years

Sampsa Kurri, an IT entrepreneur, shares his financial experiences and costs associated with owning a used Porsche Taycan 4S electric car over the past 1.5 years.

Feb 20 • 08:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In search of a house of her own, woman sells sweets at carnival after suffering an attempted femicide and becoming paraplegic: 'Survivor'

A paraplegic woman, Creuza Carla, sells sweets during the Carnival in Olinda to fulfill her dream of owning a home after surviving an attempted femicide.

Feb 17 • 19:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

France Released Oil Tanker It Had Stopped, Owner Paid Millions in Fines

France released an oil tanker it had detained after the owning company paid hefty fines imposed by a Marseille court.

Feb 17 • 12:24 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

France releases Russian shadow fleet tanker after fine paid

France has released the Russian tanker Grinch after the company owning the vessel paid a fine following its detention for sailing under a false flag.

Feb 17 • 12:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Government's plan for cheap and stalled projects, dream of owning a home will be fulfilled

The Indian government aims to secure funding for affordable housing projects by encouraging charitable organizations to invest since traditional banks hesitate to finance these initiatives.

Feb 14 • 13:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Andrew banned from owning popular pet at new home - but he might face rats

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has moved to Sandringham estate but is facing potential rodent issues in his new residence.

Feb 14 • 05:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Pets in the Sky expands

In Mexico, the pet funeral services market is growing at an annual rate of 25% to 30%, driven by a significant number of pet-owning households.

Feb 13 • 09:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Bestiary: The Lord of the Hooves

An article discussing the transition from riding someone else's horse to owning one, highlighting the deeper responsibilities and costs involved.

Feb 12 • 13:31 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The battle for Warner has intensified further

The investment firm Ancora, owning about $200 million worth of Warner shares, is trying to influence the media company's decisions, preferring a deal with Paramount over Netflix.

Feb 11 • 16:37 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Indian beggar shocks authorities. He has a three-story house, a car with a driver, and lends money

An Indian beggar has astonished officials by owning a three-story house and a car with a driver, while also lending money.

Feb 11 • 08:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Animal Abuser Breeding Prohibition System' Clarified... Legislative Research Service: 'Possible in the Form of Court Order'

The introduction of a system to prohibit animal abusers from owning or breeding animals is being concretely considered for the first time in over a decade in South Korea, with multiple legislative proposals currently in the National Assembly.

Feb 11 • 06:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Japan: how the state became the biggest beneficiary of the Nikkei rise

Japan's state became the largest beneficiary of the Nikkei rise, owning 15% of listed shares through its pension fund and central bank.

Feb 11 • 04:25 UTC

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