The world is preparing for an era of high interest rates, affecting governments, companies, and low-income consumers, who will bear the highest costs due to rising bond yields and global economic pressures. (translated)
Fuel prices continue to rise, with gasoline reaching 2.039 euros and diesel 2.147 euros, raising concerns among consumer associations about the economic impact on all families. (translated)
A batch of brie cheese has been withdrawn from Metro Cash & Carry stores in Romania and recalled from customers due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes, with consumers advised not to consume it. (translated)
The dear gas continues to hit the bills of the vulnerable with a 6.9% increase in August, pushing consumers to call on the government for urgent interventions to avoid an economic crisis, while the European wholesale market sees new rises and Europe prepares to face the winter with historically low reserves. (translated)
The Italian leather goods industry, a symbol of tradition and quality, is facing the challenge of sustainability in a global context, where the sourcing and treatment of leather raise crucial ethical and environmental questions for consumers and luxury brands. (translated)
Donald Trump announced a tariff exemption for the importation of 300,000 tons of ground beef in an effort to lower prices in the United States, but the initiative has raised concerns among American ranchers and discontent among consumers due to the rising costs of meat and the midterm elections that emphasize the cost of living. (translated)
Meta has agreed to pay $16.68 billion to settle a lawsuit in which 29 U.S. states accused it of misleading consumers about the safety of children on Facebook and Instagram platforms. (translated)
Gas prices in Europe have reached record levels, which could lead to increased bills for consumers, with Italy identified as the most vulnerable country facing this economic shock. (translated)
The price of diesel on Italian highways has reached a new historical record, surpassing that of 2022, with an average of 2.204 euros per liter, while gasoline has approached 2.50 euros per liter on the Cisa, provoking strong criticism from consumer associations such as Codacons and the National Consumers Union for the insufficiency of the current discounts on excise duties. (translated)
The price of gasoline in Italy has exceeded 2 euros per liter, reaching the highest levels since 2023, while diesel continues to rise, prompting immediate calls for intervention from consumer associations and politicians to mitigate the impact of the crisis on the wallets of families and businesses, especially in light of the upcoming expiration of the temporary cut in excise duties scheduled for August 25. (translated)
The price of gasoline exceeds 2 euros per liter even on the road network, reaching the highest levels since September 2023, while diesel reaches its highest value since last July, prompting the National Consumers' Union to call for urgent government intervention. (translated)
The price of gasoline in Italy has again exceeded 2 euros per liter, with a rise in costs that negatively impacts the economy and provokes requests for intervention from consumers and associations, while the government is urged to extend the excise cut to gasoline as well to alleviate the economic burden on families. (translated)
"The price of diesel breaks the record ceiling of 102 dollars. This is absolutely unprecedented. Either the industrial economy comes to a complete standstill, or consumers will be hit by the largest energy cost transfer in history." (translated)
The Ministry of Health has issued a recall for a lot of breadsticks Lingue di Pane due to the presence of a metal sewing needle inside the product, urging consumers to return it to the point of sale. (translated)
The article highlights how an increasing number of Italian families cannot afford summer vacations due to rising costs, with the president of the Consumers' Union emphasizing that this issue mainly affects workers who, despite paying taxes, can no longer save enough to take their children to the beach. (translated)
Răzvan Nicolescu, former Minister of Energy, warned that Romania will have to import energy in the next two years due to the current inability to produce, emphasizing that the scenario of disconnecting large consumers is unlikely, but imports could influence market prices. (translated)
Român pentru Român ✊🏻 … de asta le e lor teamă În Cisnădie, Sibiu românii au organizat o piață volantă în care au chemat producătorul să vândă legume și fructe la prețuri corecte, fără intermediari și samsari cu pile politice, direct la consumatori: din camion direct la om. Chesnoiu Mihai Dragoș și Mihai Nichita sunt cei care au preluat inițiativa: “M-a trimis soția în piață, noi suntem o familie mai mărișoară, trebuia să cumpăr mai multe lucruri. Am văzut acolo o bătrânică, lângă mine, la tejghea, aștepta la un om care vindea cu 9 lei roșiile. Și bătrânica, săraca, scosese 2 lei. I-au revenit fix două roșii și atunci m-a durut cel mai tare. Am spus că nu se mai poate continua, mai ales că eu știam prețurile reale de la producător, știam că oamenii suferă în acest moment și că bișnițarul trăiește mai bine ca producătorul. M-am dus acasă, m-am hotărât și am băgat într-un grup de Whats-App 16 oameni, prieteni apropiați, am căutat doi producători, am văzut diferențele de prețuri și așa a început. Am vorbit cu un producător din Lungulețu să-mi aducă prima dată cartofii, a făcut prima livrare și grupul a crescut peste noapte. Mișcarea a început acum trei săptămâni.” Mihai Nichita https://t.co/LAogiYedLB #România #Sustenabilitate #Agricultură
After the increase in fuel prices, irregularities have emerged in 20% of gas stations in Rome, with calls for stricter controls from consumers and opposition parties, highlighting a problem of adulterated gasoline that puts vehicles at risk and requires urgent government attention. (translated)
The e-commerce clothing market in Western Europe, representing almost 20% of online spending, is undergoing a transformation due to the increasing consumer focus on value for money and sustainability, with significant growth in resale platforms and the growing influence of Generation Z, while promotional events such as Black Friday remain crucial for sales. (translated)
The basic account is a type of current account accessible to everyone, designed to offer essential banking services at a low cost, but it is little advertised and often boycotted by banks, raising concerns from the Bank of Italy regarding access for vulnerable consumers. (translated)
