Ireland Asks: What if Artists Could Ditch Their Day Jobs?A government pilot program is giving 2,000 artists $350 a week with no strings attached, allowing them to concentrate on creative pursuits.
Former Tory ministers agreed to advise fake overseas company for £10,000 in sting operationFormer Conservative cabinet ministers Matt Hancock and Kwasi Kwarteng told a fake overseas company looking for MP advisers that their daily rate for consultancy would be £10,000.
Pretty fly for white guys: Politicians in Finland rap for votes ahead of electionTwo politicians in Finland have come up with an innovative way to get their message out to potential voters ahead of the 2 April general election. Johan Kvarnström and Coel Thomas have both released rap videos, where they set out their policy platforms and try to engage with potential new voters.
From seafood to feta, these are the best Greek islands for foodiesIn 2021 Greece was named as the most sustainable food destination in the world by Lonely Planet. Building on this success, the Greek Tourist Board has signed a deal with the Michelin Guide too, which Fragakis hopes will bring more food tourists to the food capital of Athens and the surrounding islands.
Billionaire Zara Founder Races to Spend His Ever-Growing BountySpain is the only European Union country with a full-on wealth tax, forcing Ortega’s family office to rapidly invest dividends in order to skirt the levy.
Paris Wins Battle to Regulate Dark Stores After Court DecisionFrance’s top administrative court ruled on Thursday that dark stores are warehouses, paving the way for Paris and other cities to boot them from residential areas.
Four Japanese principles to lead a good lifeThe recipe for a happy life.
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