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FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990

FIFA raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to $10,990 (€9,533) during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales Wednesday after the 48-team field for this year's tournament was finalised.

Markets

European gas prices surge by up to 45% as Qatar stops LNG production

European natural gas prices surged on Monday as the escalating conflict in the Middle East caused Qatar to stop LNG production at the world’s top plant.

Economy

Electricity and gas in Europe: Priciest and cheapest cities in 2026

Electricity and gas prices vary significantly across Europe. When adjusted for PPS, country rankings show a heavier burden on households in Central and Eastern Europe.

Economy

Europe's priciest and cheapest countries for hotels and restaurants

Whether it be France's cheese boards or Italy's pasta dishes, Europe offers its tourists an array of world-renowned food. Hotel and restaurant prices vary across the continent, but where will your money go the furthest?

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Moments

Why visiting Japan in cherry blossom season could cost less this year

Both independent travel and tour packages are seeing more competitive pricing this year.

Destinations

Why two-tier pricing at tourist sites is controversial

Dual pricing is already in place for various tourist tickets or fees across Europe and the rest of the world.

Climate

How climate change is threatening our favourite Christmas foods

Many key ingredients for festive foods have been hit by climate change, causing yields to plummet or forcing farmers to introduce adaptations.

Economy

Food prices in Europe: Which countries are the most expensive?

While food prices are lower in some countries than in the EU overall, households in those countries often spend a larger share of their budget on food.

Economy

Millions live in cold houses in Europe: Where is fuel poverty worst?

The share of people in the EU who are unable to keep their homes adequately warm has increased since the energy crisis sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Art

Louvre to hike ticket prices for non-EU visitors by 45% next year

The Louvre museum said it will raise ticket prices for visitors from outside the European Union, requiring tourists from the UK, the US and China to pay €32. The 45% increase is expected to lift annual revenue by up to €20 million to fund structural upgrades after last month’s brazen daylight theft.

Economy

Electricity and gas prices across Europe: The most expensive countries

Electricity and natural gas prices for households have diverged sharply across Europe in 2025, with some countries facing bills several times higher than others, according to new Eurostat data.

Markets

Bubble or boom? What to watch as risks grow amid record market rally

Trillions of dollars could be wiped out in the case of a financial market crash. Experts worldwide, including central banks, are warning of risks. But what are the signs to watch?

Economy

Germany's heating bills have tripled since start of war in Ukraine

Germany has faced a significant increase in heating costs since 2021, after deciding to end its reliance on Russia as a key energy supplier over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Economy

Inflation in the UK remains high, sitting at 3.8% in September

Consumer prices remained almost twice as high as the Bank of England’s 2% target in September.

Business

Why do chocolate prices matter to the European Central Bank?

The European Central Bank noted that food prices are increasing faster than inflation on average in the bloc.

Business

Cheap deals and gaming: How China's Temu conquered Europe

Low prices and an aggressive marketing strategy, including a gamified shopping experience, made Temu one of Europe’s most downloaded apps in 2024.

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