EU takes step to help ‘gig’ economy workers

Campaigning for June's European Parliament elections has begun. According to the latest survey, German voters are showing little interest.

Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin promise quick profits – an attraction that aids scammers fleecing investors of their funds.

With inflation taking a toll on people's finances and amid a growing sense of responsibility towards the climate, second-hand shops are booming across the globe. In France, around 10 percent of clothes each year are now resold, and thrift stores are attracting a wider audience.