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Germany moves to expand asset seizure powers over unclear wealth
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Germany’s Bundestag has begun considering a customs finance bill that would let authorities freeze high-value assets with unclear origins starting Jan. 1, 2027. The debate is putting a spotlight on how owners of gold, diamonds and inherited…
Art investment platform market seen reaching $2.19 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the art investment platform market will grow from $1.08 billion in 2026 to $2.19 billion by 2030 as wealthy investors and institutions push into alternative assets.
Study flags €12.8M in public funding for EU advocacy groups
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A new study from Hungary’s Free Market Foundation says nine advocacy organizations received about €12.8 million in annual public funding while seeking to influence EU policy, renewing debate over transparency and taxpayer-funded lobbying.
Religion market set for rapid growth through 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global religion market will rise from $0.12 billion in 2025 to $0.14 billion in 2026, then reach $0.24 billion by 2030. Growth is being driven by religious tourism, digital worship participation and broader…
Hans-Peter von Liechtenstein urges readers to rethink history in new book collection
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Author and independent researcher Hans-Peter Freiherr von Liechtenstein says his 14 books and more than 4,200 pages of research challenge familiar accounts of history, faith and ancient civilizations.
Music utilities market seen reaching $1.3B by 2030
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The music utilities market is projected to grow from $1.08 billion in 2026 to $1.3 billion by 2030, driven by AI audio tools, cloud-native software and streaming expansion.
Wingstop opens first Italy restaurant in Milan and plans 50 sites
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Wingstop has opened its first permanent restaurant in Italy on Milan’s Via Dante, marking the U.S. chicken-wing chain’s next push into Europe.
Most workplace AI use happens outside enterprise accounts, CultureAI finds
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CultureAI’s analysis of nearly 1.7 million AI interactions across 40 organizations found that 81% of workplace AI activity ran through personal, free or unidentified accounts.
New York Art Life Magazine spotlights artist Techin Khurukitwanit
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New York Art Life Magazine published an exclusive interview this week with New York-based illustrator, painter and Wholesome Era founder Techin Khurukitwanit.
Avodahtec expands pipeline asset management training from Europe to Asia and MENA
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Avodahtec is taking its pipeline asset management course to Kuala Lumpur on Nov. 24, 2026, after a European delivery in Berlin, and is opening customized training conversations with organizations across the Middle East and North Africa.
Luca Ripamonti to debut digital exhibition at Chicago Art Fair 2026
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Italian painter Luca Ripamonti is set to present a high-definition digital exhibition of his monumental work “Towards the Future” at Chicago Art Fair 2026, which opened Oct. 7 at THE MART in Chicago.
Pro Carton honors carton packaging innovation at 30th European Carton Excellence Award
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The European Carton Excellence Award marked its 30th edition in Rome with a broad set of winners across special recognition and product categories.
ISEFS launches in Barcelona at first EU course on endoscopic facial surgery
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The International Society of Endoscopic Facial Surgery will be founded in Barcelona on Oct. 16, 2026, during ENDOFACE Masters Barcelona, the European Union’s first course devoted entirely to endoscopic facial surgery.
Akoya pearl market seen reaching $2.9 billion by 2030
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The global Akoya pearl market is forecast to grow from $2.08 billion in 2025 to $2.92 billion by 2030, driven by luxury jewelry demand, online sales and stronger interest in certified, sustainably sourced pearls.
Asale Angel-Ajani’s Fugitive Archives maps family history to America’s race story
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Anthropologist and writer Asale Angel-Ajani’s new book, published Oct. 6 by Algonquin Books, uses one multiracial family’s history to examine slavery, white supremacy, class, and belonging.
58-country EV dashboard shows Europe at 23.6% fully electric share
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Automotive Cloud’s 2026 dashboard tracks vehicle sales across 58 countries and shows how uneven the EV transition remains across major markets.
Influence Society says AI will reward hotel brands with clearer identities
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Influence Society has released the seventh edition of SOCIETIES, arguing that AI is changing hotel discovery, content production and digital advertising at once.
Hans-Peter Freiherr von Leichtenstein pushes readers to rethink history
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Author and independent researcher Hans-Peter Freiherr von Leichtenstein is promoting a 14-book body of work that reexamines stories about Moses, Noah, Jesus, Solomon and American history.
Konecta named a Major Contender in Everest Group’s 2026 Europe DWS report
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Konecta was recognized by Everest Group as a Major Contender in its Digital Workplace Services PEAK Matrix assessment for Europe, marking the company’s first inclusion in the ranking.
Independent artists market seen reaching $98.89 billion by 2030
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The independent artists market is projected to grow from $70.55 billion in 2025 to $98.89 billion by 2030, driven by streaming, digital creation tools and new monetization models.
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