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Bank of Finland’s interim forecast: Economic performance overshadowed by rising energy prices

Between 2026 and 2028, Finland’s economy will grow more slowly than previously estimated, as the energy shock caused by the war in Iran is weakening the economic outlook. The energy [..]

More than 50% surveyed in Germany believe AI will change social life

Berlin (dpa) – More than 50% of people in Germany believe artificial intelligence (AI) will fundamentally change our social lives in the coming years – and even more say not [..]

NATO strengthens ties with Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova, highlighting security and regional cooperation

In recent days, NATO has placed a strong focus on its relations with Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova, underlining both the importance of its eastern flank and cooperation with partner countries. [..]

The rise of “new-collar” hiring: experience overtakes degrees, SOFTSWISS-Pentasia research shows

Companies are hiring fewer people and prioritising proven performance over academic credentials, according to a new research report by SOFTSWISS, an international tech brand with its partner development centres in [..]

German economy minister warns of oil and gas attack effects

Berlin (dpa) — German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche on Thursday warned of the consequences of attacks on oil and gas infrastructure in the Iran war, as the price of Brent [..]

IuteBank begins operating as a regular bank in Ukraine

IuteBank, part of the Estonian-based Iute Group, has completed the transition period following the bridge bank process and will begin operating as a regular bank in the Ukrainian market from [..]

Neste commissions the world’s largest upgrading facility for liquefied waste plastic and scales up chemical recycling

Neste has successfully commissioned its new upgrading facility for liquefied waste plastic (LWP) at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. This EUR 111 million investment marks a major milestone in the [..]

Bundeswehr eyes deeper Norway ties to counter Russian Arctic threat

Bardufoss, Norway (dpa) – Given the Russian threat in the far northern regions of Europe, German Army Inspector Christian Freuding intends to further expand cooperation with NATO partner Norway to [..]

Rising fuel prices increase interest in electric cars in Germany

By Daniel Mollitor, dpa. The rise in petrol prices due to the Iran war has increased German customer interest in electric cars, the online platforms Carwow and Meinauto.de confirmed to [..]

German finance minister warns against economic panic over Iran war

Berlin (dpa) – German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil on Saturday warned against scaremongering over inevitable consequences of the Iran war for the German economy. “It is important to keep a [..]

Ammongas secured safe delivery of 425 million Nm³ of biomethane in 2025 and expands knowledge transfer initiative

We delivered positive results in 2025 — new contracts, expanded service portfolio, and landmarked e-fuel grade CO₂ purification and liquefaction achievements. The next logical step is investing in knowledge transfer [..]

Sweden’s first comprehensive AI strategy aims for top-10 ranking

Sweden aims to take a leading role in artificial intelligence. The Government is now presenting a new AI strategy with the aim of providing more effective government agencies, clearer rules [..]

8 Baltic Sea countries, Iceland, Norway developing joint crisis and evacuation plans

The eight countries bordering the Baltic Sea, Norway and Iceland are drawing up joint response plans to major crises, military threats, and possible evacuations as lessons continue to be learnt [..]

SOFTSWISS appoints new CTO to drive 2026 technology strategy

SOFTSWISS, an international tech brand with its partner’s development centres in Warsaw and Poznań, appoints Sergey Kastukevich as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in line with its 2026 technology and product [..]

Iute Group revenue rises to EUR 124.6 million and net profit to EUR 9.9 million

Iute Group, a digital banking group operating in Southeast Europe, generated total revenue of EUR 124.6 million in 2025, while net profit increased to EUR 9.9 million. The Group’s consolidated [..]

German Carnival parades heap satire on Putin, Trump, domestic leaders

By Christoph Driessen, dpa. Cologne/Dusseldorf (dpa) – The major German cities along the river Rhine – Cologne, Dusseldorf and Mainz – were holding their annual irreverent and deeply satirical Carnival [..]

Navalny remembered worldwide two years on as Kremlin denies poisoning

By Ulf Mauder, dpa. Moscow (dpa) – Two years after the death of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, many people in Russia and other countries commemorated the opposition leader on Monday. [..]

GetJet Airlines signs long-term ACMI partnership with Eurowings, Lufthansa Group

GetJet Airlines has signed a long-term partnership agreement with Eurowings, part of the Lufthansa Group, following a successful and thorough selection process. Starting in March 2026, six aircraft from the [..]

Siemens Energy nearly triples quarterly profit

Munich (dpa) – Siemens Energy nearly tripled its profit in the first quarter of its financial year, the German energy technology company said on Wednesday. In the October-to-December period, Siemens [..]

Germans see domestic EVs as most competitive, survey shows

Berlin (dpa) – Many consumers in Germany believe the country produces the world’s most competitive electric vehicles, even as its auto industry faces mounting pressure, a survey showed. About 43% [..]

German minister warns against EU isolation in global competition

Berlin (dpa) – German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche has rejected a proposal by a European Union commissioner to tie the allocation of EU public funds to “Made in Europe” criteria [..]

Iute Group establishes Iute Affinity for insurance solutions

Iute Group, a digital banking group operating in Southeast Europe, has established a new insurance services and operational management subsidiary Iute Affinity, to reinforce protection as a core pillar within [..]

Study: Russia’s influence activities exploited special characteristics of bilateral relationship with Finland

By the Government Communications Department, Government Analysis, Assessment and Research Activities, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland. A study carried out by the Finnish Institute of International Affairs together with [..]

Merz urges Europe to step up and learn “language of power politics”

By dpa correspondents. Berlin (dpa) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday called on fellow European leaders to unite and assert themselves as an independent force in a new world [..]

Deutsche Bank posts record profits, strives to be Europe’s top bank

By Jörn Bender and Steffen Weyer, dpa. Frankfurt (dpa) – Profits for Germany’s Deutsche Bank jumped to a record high in 2025, with the bank posting its best-ever pre-tax result, [..]

New Lufthansa Group collaboration with Starlink: High-speed internet on all fleets across all airlines

The Lufthansa Group keeps on investing in its premium customer experience and will equip all of the group’s around 850 aircraft with high-speed broadband internet access from 2026 onwards, both [..]

North Sea states sign deal to create “world’s largest energy hub”

Hamburg (dpa) – European countries bordering the North Sea have agreed to sizeable investments to expand offshore wind energy production, at a major gathering in Germany on Monday. Wind farms [..]

Zubr Capital portfolio company Zing Coach partners with Paris Saint-Germain to launch AI-powered fan fitness experiences

Zubr Capital, a growth equity firm investing in global technology companies, has announced that its portfolio company, Zing Coach, has entered a strategic partnership with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) until 2027, [..]

Germany, France aim to keep fast-growing start-ups in Europe

Berlin (dpa) – Germany and France are seeking to keep fast-growing start-ups in Europe and preempt them from moving to the United States. The aim is to create better conditions [..]

Major NATO exercises begin in Germany under shadow of Greenland row

Emden, Germany (dpa) – NATO has begun transferring around 10,000 soldiers, equipment and vehicles to Germany for a major military exercise in the coming weeks under the shadow of the [..]

Iute Group receives regulatory approval to establish a digital bank in Ukraine

Iute Group, a banking group founded in Estonia, has received approval from the National Bank of Ukraine and signed an agreement that enables to proceed with establishing a digital bank [..]

How europeans travel: key insights from Eurostat’s tourism data

Tourism remains a defining feature of everyday life in Europe, shaped by social habits, geography, transport connectivity, and economic capacity. According to harmonised data published by Eurostat, Europeans have returned [..]

Warsaw at the top of the Forbes’s list of European cities of the future

Warsaw was included in the prestigious ranking ‘European Cities Of The Future: 10 Places To Visit In 2026’ published by the Forbes magazine. The Polish capital was recognised as one [..]

European farmers protest against planned Mercosur trade deal

Berlin/Paris/Rome (dpa) – EU farmers concerned about the possibility of cheap agricultural imports flooding the bloc protested against a planned trade deal with four South American countries on Thursday. German [..]

Warming of the North and Baltic seas continues, German figures show

Kiel, Germany (dpa) – The warming of both the North and Baltic seas in continuing, with the North Sea posting a 56-year record, according to figures released by Germany’s Federal [..]

Iute wins state tender in Ukraine to build a digital bank

Iute Group, a banking group founded in Estonia, will establish a business entity in Ukraine and is preparing to enter the market by building a digital bank, subject to regulatory [..]

Germany and Lithuania back Denmark over latest US Greenland threats

By Jörg Blank and Alexander Welscher, dpa. Vilnius (dpa) – The foreign ministers of Germany and Lithuania on Monday expressed their full support for Denmark following remarks by US President [..]

Attacks on police and arrests in Germany as nation rings in 2026

Germany’s celebration of the turn of the year was largely peaceful compared to previous years, although there were isolated deaths, injuries and revellers in some places threw fireworks at police [..]

Warsaw – European leader in combining business and tourism

During Cityscape Global – the world’s largest investment fair, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – the international organisation European Best Destinations recognised Warsaw as the city with the best combination [..]

Videberg Kraft AB applies for state aid to build nuclear power in Sweden

The Swedish Government has received the first application for state aid to build new nuclear power in Sweden. Videberg Kraft AB has applied for support to build new reactors on [..]

SOFTSWISS in 2025: approaching 1,000 employees in Poland, community initiatives and employer of the year recognition

SOFTSWISS, an international tech brand with its partner development centres in Warsaw and Poznań, looks back on 2025 as a year of steady growth, community engagement, and meaningful initiatives across [..]

German finance minister warns carmakers: The future is electric

Following an EU proposal to relax new CO2 emission limits for cars, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has warned the country’s carmakers against relying too heavily on combustion engines. Car [..]

New “signal for Europe” as VW starts up battery production in Germany

Volkswagen has launched its own in-house battery cell production, with manufacturing officially beginning on Wednesday at the first plant operated by its battery subsidiary PowerCo. Production began at the Salzgitter [..]

Volkswagen launches autonomous “Gen.Urban” concept in Germany

Volkswagen has launched a new autonomous vehicle onto the streets of Wolfsburg, Germany, with the Gen.Urban concept. The Gen.Urban is a research vehicle which aims to see how passengers experience [..]

German farmers protest low butter, milk prices with tractor rallies

Farmers in Germany staged tractor protests on Monday against low milk and butter prices set by discount retailers, accusing supermarkets of driving prices down to unsustainable levels. Police counted around [..]

Rheinmetall wins multimillion-euro deal from Dutch Defence Ministry

German aerospace and defence company Rheinmetall has secured a major order to supply the Skyranger 30 system for both mobile and dismounted use to the Dutch Defence Ministry, the company [..]

Baerbock says Ukraine must not cede territory for peace deal

Ukraine should not be forced to give up territory as part of a peace deal, UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock has said, warning that rewarding aggression only fuels further [..]

European BIOservicES survey: farmers call for clearer policies and real support for soil protection

BIOservicES, a project funded through the Horizon Europe programme (101112374), is publishing the results of a large-scale European survey analysing perceptions of the value and importance of soil ecosystem services [..]

Merz postpones Norway trip for Belgium talks on frozen Russian assets

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has postponed an upcoming trip to Norway to be able to travel to Belgium for a meeting with Prime Minister Bart de Wever and European Commission [..]

Berlin, London forging close ties after Brexit, says German president

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier believes Berlin and London are on the path to closer ties after the difficult Brexit years. “The first few years after Brexit were not easy,” Steinmeier [..]

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