Stifled by the Israeli embargo since June 2007, Gazans are so in need of essentials that they're even lacking petty cash. The half-shekel, which is worth about 10 euro cents, has almost completely disappeared. Read more...

Are golden parachutes justified? Should they be banned? Or at least restricted by a law? Should the state get a say in the debate? Contrary to what you might think, our jobless Observers aren’t necessarily so quick to condemn bosses. Read more…

The Chinese aren't really instigating a mass naked protest. So who's behind this ironic ad? Read more...