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What It’s Like to Be a Banker in Russia During Wartime

What It’s Like to Be a Banker in Russia During Wartime

The Russian unit of Austria’s Raiffeisen is immensely profitable, but it can’t get the money out of the country.

February 11, 2026

February 11, 2026

What It’s Like to Be a Banker in Russia During Wartime

The Russian unit of Austria’s Raiffeisen is immensely profitable, but it can’t get the money out of the country.

What It’s Like to Be a Banker in Russia During Wartime

December 19, 2025

December 19, 2025

Hits and Misses From 2025’s Companies to Watch

Palantir defied predictions, but see where Bloomberg Intelligence was right on track.

The Allen & Co. Media And Technology Conference

August 15, 2025

August 15, 2025

Living With 12 Strangers to Ease a Housing Crunch

A sense of community—along with cheap rents—is fueling cohousing in Europe.

Living With 12 Strangers to Ease a Housing Crunch

May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025

A Visit to the Architecture Biennale: Robots, Roofs and a Porch

Plus: Some US communities are growing dependent on immigrant prisons.

Biennale Architettura

March 18, 2025

March 18, 2025

Trump’s Cutoff of Global Broadcasters Shakes Central Europe

Beloved during the Cold War, Radio Free Europe still reports on troubled nations. Plus: Elon Musk’s Tesla miscalculation.

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February 20, 2025

February 20, 2025

A First-Time Voter’s Guide to Germany’s Elections

Plus: Eight questions for investing right now, and Dr. Phil’s place in a crowded media marketplace.

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September 12, 2023

September 12, 2023

For $9,200, Leica’s M11 Offers the Promise of Museum-Ready Photos

No color? No problem.

For $9,200, Leica’s M11 Offers the Promise of Museum-Ready Photos

June 27, 2023

June 27, 2023

10 Companies to Watch in Q3

Analysts at Bloomberg Intelligence have sifted through thousands of publicly traded companies to highlight a select few for investors.

10 Companies to Watch in Q3

January 20, 2023

January 20, 2023

Massaging Goggles May Be the Solution to Your Screen-Time Headaches

Therabody’s new high-tech tool is a balm for tired stress, tired eyes

Massaging Goggles May Be the Solution to Your Screen-Time Headaches

September 1, 2022

September 1, 2022

Europe Is Living Through Its Worst Heat Wave Since the Renaissance

Almost two-thirds of the region is under a drought warning or alert, wreaking havoc on broad sectors of the economy.

Europe Is Living Through Its Worst Heat Wave Since the Renaissance

October 14, 2021

October 14, 2021

Kirsten Lynch, a Chicago City Kid, Is Ready to Run Vail Resorts

The resort operator’s new CEO on the importance of data, diversity, and little-known ski areas.

Kirsten Lynch, a Chicago City Kid, Is Ready to Run Vail Resorts

September 8, 2021

September 8, 2021

The Simple Problem That Sank Greensill’s Complex Financial Empire

The former fintech darling took in money from investors seeking safety and used it for risky loans. It all collapsed in a crisis of confidence.

The Simple Problem That Sank Greensill’s Complex Financial Empire

April 22, 2021

April 22, 2021

The Super League Went Supernova Over the Beautiful Game’s Future

European football club owners wanted a U.S.-style competition, but they failed to account for the passion of fans.

The Super League Went Supernova Over the Beautiful Game’s Future

October 6, 2020

October 6, 2020

The ‘Ibiza of the Alps’ Preps for a More Subdued Ski Season

The Austrian resort of Ischgl seeded thousands of virus cases in Europe this spring.

The ‘Ibiza of the Alps’ Preps for a More Subdued Ski Season

October 1, 2020

October 1, 2020

The Road to Greener Concrete Is Paved With Clay

Among the myriad steps needed to clean up construction, a cement made with heated clay stands out.

ON HOLD - BBG GREEN CEMENT STORY

August 15, 2019

August 15, 2019

Gaza Needs Cement to Rebuild, But Israel Dominates the Market

Israeli-Palestinian politics hamper the pace of recovery in the territory.

Gaza Needs Cement to Rebuild, But Israel Dominates the Market

April 10, 2019

April 10, 2019

Can Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer Save Europe?

She’s likely to be Germany’s next chancellor. She just has to step out of Angela Merkel’s shadow.

Can Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer Save Europe?

January 21, 2019

January 21, 2019

High in the Alps, Igloo Hotels Offer the Epitome of No-Frills Luxury

As long as you consider “experience as the new luxury,” that is.

High in the Alps, Igloo Hotels Offer the Epitome of No-Frills Luxury

September 19, 2018

September 19, 2018

The Vespa That Communism Built, Revived as an Electric Scooter

The Cezeta, which was nicknamed “the pig” during its 1960s heyday, gets reimagined as a glamorous e-scooter.

The Vespa That Communism Built, Revived as an Electric Scooter

August 28, 2018

August 28, 2018

This Startup Slices the World Into 57 Trillion Squares

Many places lack a system for addresses. What3Words’ solution is to give every spot a three-word designation.

This Startup Slices the World Into 57 Trillion Squares