Money Desk

Lithuania’s proposed property curbs add legal and financial uncertainty for Russian and Belarusian residents planning home purchases.

Flydubai’s Israel flight suspension may force passengers into refunds, rebookings and higher-cost alternatives after a serious in-flight incident.

German and Austrian raids over alleged car exports to Russia show how sanctions enforcement can affect dealers, banks, consumers and investors.

New York’s plan would raise hate-crime funding to $29 million, with money for synagogue security, education and Jewish institutions.

A voluntary Trump AI safety deal puts major tech firms in charge of safeguards, with implications for consumers, investors and future regulation.

Dutch police detained a 24-year-old Amsterdam man in a ShinyHunters probe, underscoring the financial risks consumers face after major data breaches.

Zelensky says North Korea may send 10,000 more troops to Russia, a risk that could prolong financial uncertainty for households and investors.

Russian overnight attacks on Kyiv followed deadly daytime strikes, adding pressure on residents’ safety, repairs, transport and emergency savings.

Swiss voters rejected tighter neutrality rules that would have curbed sanctions, preserving policy flexibility watched by savers and investors.

AfD lost three Lower Saxony runoff races as Greens held Hanover and won key cities, shaping local spending priorities that affect households.

Trump expects new Iran talks as the Hormuz dispute raises risks for oil prices, household budgets, currencies and everyday investors.

Ukraine sanctioned 44 people tied to Russian Duma voting in occupied territories, adding another layer of financial and currency risk.