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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Wealth Level in Europe: Which Countries Have the Richest People?

The average and median wealth levels in European countries vary significantly, reflecting deep material inequality across the continent.

Feb 27 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Photos: An exhibition introducing one of Finland's richest art collections opened at the Kadriorg Art Museum

An exhibition featuring one of Finland's most diverse art collections has opened at the Kadriorg Art Museum, showcasing over 70 works of art from prominent Finnish and international artists.

Feb 27 • 13:29 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The SVM government is deeply divided: The election campaign begins with an economic battle over the richest

Denmark's SVM government is experiencing internal divisions as the election campaign kicks off amid an economic debate focused on wealth inequality.

Feb 27 • 05:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Paradox of Luxembourg: Record Number of Working Poor in the Richest Country in the EU

Luxembourg faces a paradox of high living costs and a significant number of working poor, despite being one of the richest nations in Europe.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

The Social Democrats are running for election on a wealth tax: Criticism says it is a populist and irresponsible proposal

The Danish Social Democrats, led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, propose a wealth tax targeting the richest citizens to reduce inequality ahead of the upcoming election, facing criticism for being populist.

Feb 26 • 12:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

"Citroën Palace" in Paris sold. The new acquisition of the richest European

Bernard Arnault, the richest European and head of LVMH, has acquired the historic Citroën Palace in Paris, previously owned by a Saudi princess.

Feb 26 • 10:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major update after Nottingham woman became 'richest in the world' with one catch

Sophie Downing from Nottingham was declared the richest woman in the world 'on paper' after receiving a voucher from 200 Degrees Coffee that erroneously showed her balance as over £63 quadrillion.

Feb 25 • 15:04 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Proposing Property Tax on the Richest Danes

A proposal is being discussed to implement a property tax targeting the wealthiest individuals in Denmark.

Feb 25 • 11:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

How the Boomers Became the Richest Generation: And Why Millennials, Gen X, and Z Might Never Catch Up to Them

The article examines how baby boomers amassed wealth compared to previous generations and why subsequent generations may struggle to reach similar levels of financial security.

Feb 25 • 08:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Europe's Wealth Ranking: Which Countries Have the Richest People?

The article discusses the significant disparities in average and median wealth among European countries, highlighting deep financial inequalities across the continent.

Feb 24 • 05:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The richest families are replacing the poorest as those who give their children the least mobile phones: "Their socialization must be physical"

A recent trend shows that the wealthiest families in Spain are now the ones less likely to give mobile phones to their children, shifting from the trend a decade ago when it was the poorest families who refrained from providing mobile devices.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ministers lay out plans to reduce gap between poorest and most affluent pupils - UK politics live

The UK government is set to announce plans aimed at halving the educational attainment gap between the poorest and richest pupils in England.

Feb 22 • 09:16 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Andrea Pignataro surpasses Ferrero: who is the richest man in Italy

Andrea Pignataro has surpassed Giovanni Ferrero to become the richest man in Italy, according to Forbes, with a net worth of $42.8 billion.

Feb 21 • 20:14 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Andrea Pignataro surpasses Mr. Nutella: he is the new richest person in Italy

Andrea Pignataro has overtaken Mr. Nutella to become the richest person in Italy, according to Forbes' real-time ranking.

Feb 21 • 12:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From employee to virtual multimillionaire: a woman surpassed Elon Musk's fortune in an unusual way

A British entrepreneur's unexpected discovery of a coffee gift card revealed a staggering balance that classifies her as the world's richest person, albeit nominally.

Feb 20 • 21:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Nottingham woman becomes richest person in the world – but there is one catch

A Nottingham woman theoretically became the richest person in the world after discovering her Christmas coffee voucher was worth more than £63 quadrillion.

Feb 19 • 08:37 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Africa's richest man prepares his three daughters for his succession

Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, has broadened the roles of his three daughters in his industrial group as part of succession planning to expand the business significantly.

Feb 19 • 03:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who is 'MBZ', the heir who was not destined to govern and now leads one of the richest nations in the world

Mohamed bin Zayed, the President of the United Arab Emirates and the leader of a rapidly growing economic power, is set to visit Argentina soon.

Feb 18 • 23:02 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

In the club of television presenters in the U.S. Who is the richest?

The article explores the financial empires built by successful television presenters in the U.S., emphasizing that wealth comes from more than just on-screen salaries.

Feb 18 • 22:46 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Brhel dropped 14 places in the ranking of the richest during the trials, but many businesses are still associated with him

Jozef Brhel, a prominent oligarch, has seen his wealth significantly decline amidst legal troubles, dropping from 18th to 32nd in Slovakia's richest rankings while still being linked to numerous businesses.

Feb 17 • 14:08 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

What does Elon Musk, the man who will soon be worth 1000 billion dollars, dedicate his incomparable fortune to?

Elon Musk, the richest person in the world, is channeling the majority of his substantial fortune into large-scale investment projects rather than personal luxury.

Feb 17 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Is he the richest of late night? How much does Jimmy Fallon earn

The article discusses Jimmy Fallon's salary and the various aspects that contribute to his financial success as a late-night television host.

Feb 17 • 10:08 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Who is the richest podcaster in the U.S.

The podcasting industry has transformed into a multi-billion-dollar business, creating immense wealth for top creators.

Feb 16 • 21:17 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Klebo Becomes the Richest Olympian in Winter Sports with Gold Medals

Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Klebo achieved a historic milestone by winning his ninth Olympic gold medal at the Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo Games, the most ever in winter sports history.

Feb 15 • 12:31 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Condominiums in Copenhagen Set New Price Record: Only the Richest Can Keep Up, Experts Say

The housing market in Copenhagen reached a historic peak with an average condo price of 70,652 kroner per square meter in January 2023, a 24.3 percent increase over the past year.

Feb 13 • 06:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

The world's richest man, Elon Musk, uses one hiring trick and it's nothing to do with CV

Elon Musk prioritizes a candidate's 'goodness of heart' over their CV during the hiring process.

Feb 11 • 08:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The family office of the richest Czech will be led by a former manager of Penta

The family office of the richest Czech will be managed by a former manager of the investment group Penta.

Feb 11 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Saudi Arabia announces plans for new state of the art racecourse to host world’s richest race

Saudi Arabia is set to build a new advanced racecourse in Qiddiya City to host the world's richest horse race, the £14 million Saudi Cup.

Feb 10 • 17:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Who is the richest person in Czechia? Strnad shines on the stock exchange, but others are taking a different approach

The article discusses the current wealth ranking in Czechia, highlighting the stock performance of billionaire Strnad among other approaches taken by different individuals to accumulate wealth.

Feb 10 • 07:40 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Only the planet's absolute richest can come close to his art

The article discusses the high-cost art exhibition of Jean-Michel Basquiat at Louisiana, emphasizing the exclusivity of experiencing such art by the ultra-wealthy, and touches on the political backdrop of its current ownership.

Feb 8 • 11:07 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Without telling anyone, the football chief tried his luck with one of the country's richest people

FC Midtjylland is setting new standards in Danish football, distancing its top rivals, particularly FC Copenhagen, and is focused on its pursuit of success with the support of Denmark's richest man.

Feb 8 • 05:58 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Without telling anyone, the football chief wrote an email to one of the country’s richest people

FC Midtjylland is setting new standards in Danish football, particularly standing out from their main rivals FC København.

Feb 8 • 05:58 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The big words and gestures are absolutely necessary at FC Midtjylland

FC Midtjylland is setting new standards in Danish football, distancing themselves from rivals FC Copenhagen, especially with the leadership of the country’s richest man and a dynamic chairman.

Feb 8 • 05:58 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

From Nutella to Cereals: The Richest Italian Family Invades American Breakfast Tables

The Italian family behind Nutella is strategically entering the American breakfast market by acquiring Kellogg's breakfast cereals and enhancing its product reach.

Feb 8 • 03:49 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

The enigmatic Jeffrey Epstein: the unexpected rise of a mathematics teacher who led a sex exploitation network and mingled with the world's richest and most powerful

The article explores Jeffrey Epstein's rise from a mathematics teacher to a notorious figure accused of leading a child sex trafficking ring, emphasizing his denial of being a sexual predator despite his criminal past.

Feb 7 • 20:46 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Elon Musk (the richest man in the world) says that money cannot buy happiness

Elon Musk claims that money cannot buy happiness, echoing sentiments shared by others, especially following the significant increase in his wealth.

Feb 7 • 08:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Be sure to include them in your diet: Here are the 9 foods richest in vitamin C

The article lists nine foods that are particularly rich in vitamin C, highlighting their importance beyond immune support, including collagen production and improving iron absorption.

Feb 7 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Does money buy happiness? Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, makes a controversial confession

Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, made a controversial remark about happiness and money, coinciding with the latest Forbes ranking of billionaires.

Feb 6 • 19:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The richest municipalities monopolize Ayuso's 'excellence scholarships' for university: six times more in Pozuelo than in Parla

Wealthy municipalities in Madrid are taking the majority of the 'excellence scholarships' for university students, with Pozuelo receiving six times more than Parla, reflecting a systemic bias towards affluent areas.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

"Money Can’t Buy Happiness" – Musk Confirmed It

Elon Musk, the world's richest person, confirms the adage that money can't buy happiness during a statement on X, raising questions about the implications of wealth on personal well-being.

Feb 5 • 20:03 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Mumbai will get a new mayor on this day... long wait will be over, this name is ahead in the race

Mumbai's richest municipal corporation, BMC, will elect a new mayor on February 11, following a nearly four-year wait without elected representatives.

Feb 5 • 15:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Japan’s first female trainer to saddle runner in world’s richest horse race £14m Saudi Cup

Kyoko Maekawa, Japan's first female trainer, will compete in the £14 million Saudi Cup after being encouraged to go independent by the wife of Newmarket trainer Roger Varian.

Feb 5 • 11:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

NOOR REVIEWS ⟩ The story of a girl who becomes the world's richest teenager overnight

This article reviews the young adult mystery novel "Heritage Games" by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, highlighting its captivating cover design and unique storytelling compared to other fantasy literature.

Feb 5 • 06:49 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Musk becomes richest person in history

Elon Musk has become the richest person in history with a net worth of $852 billion following the acquisition of his AI and social media company xAI by SpaceX, a deal that added $84 billion to his fortune.

Feb 4 • 13:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Estonia's richest man lives an ordinary family life in London: we don't have a housekeeper

Entrepreneur Kristo Käärmann, who founded the billion-dollar company Wise, discusses living a typical family life in London while balancing work and parenting.

Feb 4 • 13:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Take That net worth revealed including richest member 35 years later

Fans are eager to learn about the net worth of Take That members as a new documentary about the band is released on Netflix.

Feb 3 • 12:16 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Many of the richest also receive a food check

The article discusses how some of the wealthiest individuals are still eligible to receive government food assistance checks.

Feb 3 • 06:31 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

How much do handball players earn? You will be surprised who is the richest among them

The article explores the financial disparity between handball players and footballers, highlighting how even the top earners in handball make significantly less than football stars.

Feb 2 • 12:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Brin and Page chase Musk. The founders of Google benefit from the record valuation of the corporation

Sergey Brin's wealth has surged, positioning him just behind Elon Musk and Larry Page in Forbes' ranking of the world's richest individuals, largely due to Alphabet's impressive valuation and the founders' strategic business moves out of California.

Jan 14 • 20:27 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Not true" that thousands of rich French escape taxes: Amélie de Montchalin contradicts Éric Lombard

Amélie de Montchalin, the current Minister of Public Accounts, disputes former Economy Minister Éric Lombard's claim that thousands of wealthy individuals in France avoid income tax, stating that many of the richest individuals report zero taxable income.

Jan 14 • 18:39 UTC

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