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The article by Alessandro Barbera analyzes the position of Europe and Italy in the face of the current energy crisis, highlighting the need for stricter measures to reduce energy consumption, while authorities continue to focus mainly on prices rather than on the management of gas and energy quantities. (translated)

L’Austerity che non c'è
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A new professional register for brokers must monitor 'cowboys' in the brokerage industry more strictly and improve the self-regulation of the sector, after consumers have repeatedly raised complaints about unclear bidding procedures and a lack of transparency. (translated)

Zo komen ‘cowboys’ in de makelaardij onder strenger toezicht te staan: ‘Eerst geel en dan rood’
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The large electricity companies in Spain, represented by Aelec, are promoting a proposal to implement a super-reduced VAT on electricity and reviewing all the taxes that affect the sector, in a context of increasing tax pressure and rising rates for consumers. (translated)

Las grandes eléctricas plantean un IVA superreducido a la luz y preparan una ofensiva fiscal ante el Gobierno
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“Hemos tomado la decisión deliberada de absorber estos costes, los cuales vemos como transitorios, en vez de trasladarlos a los consumidores, para mantener los precios constantes y la inercia de pedidos”Según la citada información, Shein facturó 11.082 millones de dólares (+0,9%) y sus ingresos operativos se situaron en 235 millones (-66,3%), algo que su fundador y presidente, Chris Xu, achacó a “una fuerte subida de los precios del petróleo y los costes logísticos ante las tensiones geopolíticas en Oriente Medio”. #Shein #Bolsa #Economía

Primer mes en bolsa de Shein: su acción cae un 36% y admite un alza de los "costes logísticos" por "las tensiones geopolíticas"
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Shein has had a difficult debut on the stock market, with a 36% drop in its stock value during its first month, while the company attributes the increase in logistics costs to geopolitical tensions and decides to absorb those costs instead of passing them on to consumers. (translated)

Primer mes en bolsa de Shein: su acción cae un 36% y admite un alza de los "costes logísticos" por "las tensiones geopolíticas"

The invisible cost of computing: the energy consumption and carbon footprint of AI (translated)

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Donald Trump urges Europe to release strategic reserves of diesel fuel as the United States faces rising fuel prices, threatening to halt American diesel exports to protect consumers. (translated)

Trump spinge l'Europa a liberare le riserve di gasolio: cosa significa e come cambiano i mercati

The regulated gas rate in Spain increases by 17.6% starting from October 1 due to the international rise in the cost of the raw material, although the Government has limited the increase to 35% to mitigate the impact on consumers. (translated)

La tarifa regulada del gas se incrementa un 17,6% en octubre tras limitar el Gobierno al 35% la subida del coste de la materia prima

Coffee supports the livelihoods of up to 25 million farmers. Yet the sector faces climate variability and market volatility. Sustainable production and consumption can help protect its future and the people behind every cup. ☕ #CoffeeDay https://t.co/i4FgRoC505 #Café #Sostenibilidad #Agricultura #Nospecificcountrycodesarepresentinthetweet.

Fuel prices in Portugal have reached record levels, but consumption continues to rise, reflecting an increase in traffic in metropolitan areas, even with the surge in costs. (translated)

Combustíveis mais caros e consumo continua a subir. Porquê?

🇺🇸 US Consumer Spending Jumps by Most in a Year Despite High Prices - Bloomberg https://t.co/ujf8jgz0fe https://t.co/dXwMVdDejw #Consumo #Economía #EEUU #US

The stupid thing is to think that the economic theory of degrowth is for poor countries. The economic theory of degrowth is for rich countries and starts with luxury consumption and consumption of goods based on hydrocarbons. If developed countries do not reduce their poisonous consumptions for life, what is extinguishing is human life, including life in Colombia. In Colombia, what is spectacularly decreasing, and only in the first month of Abelardo, is employment. (translated)

🎉 VICTORY! After 4 years of mobilization, the Fans' Decree, which I and the fan clubs signed alongside President Lula a month ago, is now in effect! And we have received confirmation that companies are already complying with their obligations in ticket sales for large shows. The transparency in queues, the end of abusive fees, the fight against scalping, and many other consumer protection mechanisms are already in effect! I celebrate this decree again, the result of the popular mobilization of the youth of this country, whom I have the honor of having listened to and brought to the Presidency of the Republic. Vote for your rights! Vote Lula 1⃣3⃣✅, Erika Hilton 5⃣0⃣7⃣0⃣✅ and @SofiaFavero_ 5⃣0⃣7⃣0⃣0⃣✅ Electoral campaign CNPJ: 68.438.024/0001-60 (translated)

A study suggests that reducing sugar consumption during antibiotic treatment could help protect the gut microbiome, as a correlation has been found between higher sugar intake and a decrease in the diversity of beneficial bacteria. (translated)

Menos azúcar durante los antibióticos: la estrategia que podría ayudar a proteger el microbioma

Messages released about an alleged group violation at Cornell University reveal confusion, alcohol and drug consumption, and contradictions in the conversations between the complaining student and one of the accused. (translated)

Cornell. Divulgadas mensagens sobre a alegada violação
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A study from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has revealed that a high sugar intake during antibiotic treatment can worsen damage to the gut microbiota and increase the proliferation of harmful bacteria in cancer patients. (translated)

Lo zucchero aggrava i danni degli antibiotici alla salute intestinale

The government tells people: "drive less, consume less fuel." PCP proposes a resolution in the Lisbon Chamber urging the government to strengthen suburban rail service. Moedas/PSD/CDS/IL+CH vote against. These people have a deep contempt for the people. (translated)

The National Republican Guard (GNR) participated in an international operation against VAT fraud, which resulted in the seizure of equipment and the questioning of witnesses, focusing on a scheme that sold over one million used mobile phones as new, causing estimated losses of 300 million euros to consumers. (translated)

GNR participa em operação internacional contra fraude ao IVA

From 2020 to 2025, Italy surpasses the other major countries in the euro area and Great Britain with a per capita household consumption growth of +4.2% compared to 2019, with a forecasted increase of +3.5% in the three-year period 2023-2025. (translated)

La marcia in più dei consumi italiani

China's industrial activity returned to growth in September, driven by an increase in exports of technological products and the recovery of sectors such as the manufacturing of equipment and consumer goods, despite the persistent uncertainties associated with the real estate sector and the conflict in the Middle East. (translated)

Atividade industrial da China regressa ao crescimento