The European Commission has approved a new package of measures under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) that directly prohibits the destruction of unsold textiles, footwear, accessories and clothing, Logos Press reports.
Amid the surge in gold prices, a disturbing trend has emerged in the vintage watch market: some dealers and private owners have begun melting down watches for the value of the metal, according to Logos Press.
The ChatGPT platform, originally conceived as a simple chatbot, is increasingly taking on the characteristics of a social environment. OpenAI has started to introduce a new feature – phonebook synchronization, which allows the user to upload a list of contacts to identify acquaintances who already use ChatGPT or other services of the company, according to Logos Press.
This summer, you can see the legendary Palio in Siena in an especially spectacular way – by traveling there on Italy’s first luxury train, La Dolce Vita Orient Express, according to Logos Press.
In early 2026, cocoa futures fell below $4 thousand per ton for the first time since November 2023, breaking a two-year growth. Recall that the market reached its peak values at the end of 2024 – at that time quotes exceeded $12 thousand per ton. Despite a drop of about 70%, the cost of raw materials still remains high and continues to restrain demand, according to Logos Press.
Everyone loves February 14… but not everyone. For many people, this day becomes a source of stress, anxiety and even depression, according to Logos Press.
The ultra-exclusive SUV segment in the US has a product that combines innovation, safety and limited availability – the Rezvani Tank. This is not just a vehicle, but a niche asset for investors and collectors focused on the premium armored vehicle market, according to Logos Press.
Friday the 13th is traditionally associated with heightened anxiety in Western countries. For mass culture, it is a well-established symbol of failure. However, in the global context, the attitude to the number 13 is ambiguous – and therefore, the behavioral effect differs, according to Logos Press.
On the eve of Valentine’s Day, the British Museum announced the end of a fundraising campaign to purchase a rare piece of Tudor jewelry – a gold pendant known as the Tudor Heart. The deal was worth £3.5 million, Logos Press reported.
The global luxury watch market recorded a record volume of thefts and losses in 2025. The combined value of missing and stolen models reached £1.7 billion, according to Logos Press.
French fashion house Hermès continues to increase sales, showing steady revenue growth even as net profit declined, according to Logos Press.
In the digital asset market, there are periodic deals that clearly demonstrate the power of time and strategic patience. One such story was the sale of the domain ai.com, purchased in 1993 for just $100 and sold decades later for $70 million, according to Logos Press.
An effective team is formed not only through professionalism and quality performance of tasks. Emotional stability, trust and a healthy atmosphere in the team are equally important, Logos Press reports.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s youngest son, Bilal Erdogan, is seen as a possible entrant in the future race for the nation’s highest office, according to Logos Press.
European law enforcement agencies have conducted a large-scale operation against international networks of counterfeiters. According to Europol, as a result of joint actions of police and customs services, counterfeit banknotes and coins worth about 1.2 billion euros were seized, Logos Press reported.
The Italian state has prevented the sale of a rare Renaissance work abroad by buying it back before international bidding even began, Logos Press reported.
The U.S. Treasury Department, through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), has issued a new license authorizing certain transactions in Venezuelan-origin oil, according to Logos Press.
On the eve of Valentine’s Day, the Central Bank of Kenya issued a warning to citizens: it is against the law to turn banknotes into “floral” arrangements and decorative gifts, Logos Press reports.
Rome has introduced new rules for tourists: photos against the backdrop of baroque sculptures and the traditional throwing of a coin into the water are no longer free. From February 1, 2026 the entrance to the area near the famous Trevi Fountain will cost visitors two euros, according to Logos Press.
In the UK are preparing to put on a private auction car, which has long ceased to be just a technique and has become part of the history of motorsport. It is about racing McLaren F1 GTR in 1997 – one of the most iconic supercars of the XX century, the estimated value of which exceeds 20 million dollars, according to Logos Press.
