The amount of wine consumed internationally reached its lowest level in 27 years in 2023, according to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV). The organisation attributes this decline to the increased price of wine. Based in Paris, the OIV estimates that 221 million hectoliters of wine were consumed last year, which is 2.6 percent less than in 2022. A hectoliter is 100 liters, roughly equivalent to...

In a significant development in the world of cryptocurrency, American prosecutors are advocating for a three-year prison sentence for Changpeng Zhao, the renowned founder of Binance, widely recognized as the largest digital currency trading platform globally. Zhao, often referred to by his nickname ‘CZ’, has long been a prominent figure in the crypto industry. The charges against Zhao stem from alleged violations of anti-money laundering regulations. Prosecutors assert...

The European Commission predicts a drop in gas prices in Europe as liquefied natural gas (LNG) deliveries continue to rise. “A significant wave of new LNG projects is on the horizon,” stated Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Since the disruption of Russian gas supplies due to the conflict in Ukraine, Europe has significantly increased its imports of LNG. This LNG originates from regions including the Middle East,...

The number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the roads continues to surge this year, with a significant increase observed in the first months of 2024 compared to the previous year. Particularly notable is the remarkable rise in EV adoption in China, where the market is experiencing a notable upswing. According to Fatih Birol, the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, EV sales are rising more robustly in...

Despite a slight decrease last year, state debts within the Eurozone continue to loom large, constituting a significant portion of the region’s economic output. According to Eurostat, in 2022, these debts collectively amounted to 90.8 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP), down from 90.8 percent the previous year. The surge in state debts observed in recent years can be primarily attributed to the unprecedented borrowing undertaken by...