The Crunchy oil-free fryer from Mellerware is on sale for 39 euros, offering a healthy cooking option by frying with 85% less oil. It features a hot air circulation system that cooks food faster than a traditional oven while maintaining flavor and crisp texture. The fryer has a 1.5 capacity suitable for 1 or 2 people, an anti-stick basket compatible with dishwashers, and a digital screen for temperature control. Additional offers include Amazon Prime services and trials for Kindle Unlimited or Audible.

Economists predict a high probability of a global recession in 2023 due to inflation, interest rate hikes, China's economic weakness, and geopolitical uncertainty. Central banks have aggressively raised interest rates to combat inflation, with significant regional differences in economic performance. Inflation is expected to moderate, but energy market turbulence could persist. Fiscal stimulus measures are yet to fully impact economies, and wage increases, supply chain fragmentation, and climate change efforts may continue to drive inflation. A mild recession is forecasted, with the US and Eurozone expected to experience contractions in GDP, while China may avoid a recession but face slow growth. Experts have lowered global GDP growth forecasts for 2023, and sovereign risk will be scrutinized, particularly for Italy and Brazil. The uncertainty of political and economic 'gray rhinos' looms, with potential impacts from US politics, Middle East alliances, and persistent inflationary pressures.

The Casa de Alba Foundation has introduced an NFT of a letter written by Christopher Columbus to Queen Isabella at the World Economic Forum in Davos. This marks the first time a noble house has launched an NFT project. The NFT, created by artist Pedro José Sandoval, will be displayed at the Palacio de Liria, the foundation's headquarters. While the letter itself was previously valued at $100 million by Christie's, the NFT is estimated to be worth between $10 and $20 million. WISeKey, the company behind the technology, announced the NFT would initially be offered as a loan rather than for sale, suggesting a new way for museums and private foundations to invest in art with minimal carbon footprint. The initiative also opens up possibilities for financing or renting the NFT for exhibitions, particularly appealing to museums in the Gulf countries.

The World Economic Forum's annual gender gap report reveals that the pandemic has added 36 years to the time needed to close the gender gap, now estimated at 135.6 years. The report attributes this setback to women's reduced political representation in major economies and stagnation in economic progress due to family care responsibilities and employment in sectors heavily impacted by lockdowns. Despite more women in skilled jobs, income disparities persist, and few women hold leadership positions. The report also notes that the pandemic has disproportionately affected women's employment and domestic responsibilities, hindering progress towards gender parity. Iceland remains the leader in gender equality, while Spain has seen a regression during the pandemic.

Experts predict a global recession followed by a vigorous V-shaped recovery amidst unprecedented uncertainty. Capital Economics forecasts a 1% global economic contraction in 2020, double that of the 2009 financial crisis. Deutsche Bank anticipates a severe recession with unprecedented GDP declines since World War II. The Institute of International Finance notes an unparalleled capital flight from emerging markets, and Gavekal Research estimates a 1-4% GDP drop in China, unseen since Mao Zedong. The coronavirus impact is compounded by a liquidity crisis and an oil sector crisis due to the Saudi-Russia price war. Central banks have moved from monetary interventions to governments providing direct financial support to citizens, as seen in the U.S. The effectiveness of these measures against the unique profile of the current crisis remains to be seen.

U.S. President Donald Trump has been actively undermining multilateral organizations and forums that require international consensus, exemplified by the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement, the nuclear deal with Iran, and strained relations with Atlantic allies. These actions have consequences, such as the uncertain outcome of the trade and technology offensive against Beijing. The U.S. role in setting global rules is evident in Japan's trade sanctions on South Korea, mirroring U.S. actions against China. The G7 may lack a final communique for the first time due to these tensions. The World Trade Organization's role as an arbiter is compromised by U.S. actions, and Trump's complaints about an overvalued dollar and attempts to influence the Federal Reserve highlight the challenges of unilateral economic maneuvers. The article suggests that the current U.S. administration's approach could potentially disrupt the global order.

Economic sanctions have traditionally been imposed collectively against states threatening global peace and stability, such as Russia and North Korea. However, under Donald Trump's presidency, the U.S. has shifted to using economic superiority to pressure both adversaries and allies, exemplified by the Huawei ban and threats of tariffs on Mexican goods. Experts like Elina Ribakova and Anne-Marie Slaughter warn that leveraging the U.S. dollar's reserve status for foreign policy could weaken its long-term position. Japan's recent trade restrictions on South Korea over historical disputes mark another instance of trade being used as a foreign policy tool. The World Trade Organization reports high levels of protectionism, and the IMF's growth forecasts are contingent on the resolution of trade conflicts, highlighting the threat to the international trade system posed by the actions of major powers like the U.S. and Japan.

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), primarily backed by China, is focusing on enhancing connectivity between Europe and Asia during its first meeting outside Asia, held in Luxembourg. The meeting comes amid the US-China trade and tech war, with Europe aiming to secure a significant role for its companies in the AIIB's investments. Despite the AIIB's motto of being 'lean, clean, and green,' critics question the transparency of its operations, and NGOs like Friends of the Earth criticize the low percentage of AIIB's projects related to clean energy.

The Country of Poets is a project that highlights the importance of poetry in society by publishing anthologies of poems written by schoolchildren across various Spanish provinces. The initiative has received positive reactions and has expanded to include university students, with the first anthology proposed at Complutense University. The exhibition project Sobredosis addresses the issue of information overload in society. The Amiga 2023 Awards, sponsored by Hemper, aim to recognize community members' initiatives and projects. Alicia González, along with Antonio Alonso Jimenez and Manuel Regueiro from the Instituto Geológico y Minero de España in Madrid, received the Ex Aequo First Prize for 'La Maleta didáctica' in the 'Laboratory of Geology' category awarded by Ciencia en Acción.

The article discusses the shift in monetary policy in the developed world following the Great Financial Crisis and subsequent Great Recession of 2008-2009, highlighting the widespread adoption of near-zero interest rates. The European Central Bank's recent cut to a historic low of 0.5% is examined, with ECB President Mario Draghi leaving the door open for further reductions. The article explores the pros and cons of zero interest rate policies, the limitations experienced in economies undergoing massive private sector deleveraging coupled with austerity, and the unconventional measures central banks have taken, such as quantitative easing. It also addresses the challenges of exiting such policies, referencing Japan's prolonged struggle with deflation and the Federal Reserve's cautious approach to avoid market disruption. The possibility of the European Central Bank implementing negative nominal interest rates is considered, and the article concludes with the notion that it is easier to enter an ultra-loose monetary policy than to exit it.