Europe

Laude Smart Intermodal: We remain the leader in intermodal transport in Ukraine

In 2026, Ukrainian grain, as well as vegetable oils, is transported in containers owned by the Polish carrier to the Greater Odesa port complex. The company also transports fertilizers from [..]

Jet fuel shortage debate unsettles German travellers, survey finds

Berlin (dpa) – Concerns about a possible jet fuel shortage linked to the Iran war are unsettling travellers in Germany, according to a survey. Almost one in five respondents in [..]

Poll: Public has little confidence in the German military

Berlin (dpa) – Confidence in the ability of the German military to defend the country is low, according to a survey conducted by the Insa polling institute and published by [..]

Commerzbank rejects UniCredit takeover bid as “not adequate”

Frankfurt (dpa) – Commerzbank is rejecting the latest takeover offer from Italy’s UniCredit as “not adequate,” the major German banking group said in Frankfurt on Monday. “UniCredit is not offering [..]

Mistral AI acquires Physics AI pioneer Emmi AI to create the leading AI stack for Industrial Engineering

Mistral AI today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Physics AI pioneer Emmi AI to strengthen its position as the leading AI transformation partner for industrial [..]

PONAR Wadowice: the strategic importance of non-destructive testing in the aviation and defence sectors

PONAR Wadowice S.A., one of Europe’s leading technology companies in the field of advanced dual-use oli hydraulics, signed an agreement on 24 April 2026 to acquire a 51 per cent [..]

Iute Group’s growth supported by digitalisation and efficiency

Iute Group, a digital banking group operating in Southeast Europe, increased total revenue by 13% year-on-year to EUR 32.5 million in the first quarter of 2026. The Group’s net profit [..]

Flights home planned as hantavirus-struck Hondius heads for Tenerife

By dpa correspondents. Madrid (dpa) – Travel arrangements for European passengers aboard the hantavirus-hit Hondius have been made, Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska told a press conference in Madrid on [..]

German airports warn millions of flights could be cancelled

The Association of German Airports (ADV) is warning that flights may be cancelled and prices are likely to rise in future, as jet fuel shortages loom. Berlin (dpa) – The [..]

Germany’s housing shortage pushes Vonovia rents even higher

Berlin (dpa) – Germany’s largest landlord, Vonovia, benefited from higher rental income in the first quarter of the year. The business involving ancillary services, such as tradesmen’s services and energy [..]

SOFTSWISS launches Tech Race Summit in Warsaw to address high-load infrastructure challenges

SOFTSWISS, a technology company with development centres in Warsaw and Poznan, is launching Tech Race Summit on 10 September 2026 in Warsaw. The new high-load technology conference is dedicated to [..]

UK Prime Minister brought together leaders across public life to drive a whole-of-society response to antisemitism

Leaders from across society were brought together in Downing Street to drive forward progress on tackling antisemitism in all its forms. The Government had been taking action to protect Jewish [..]

Finland Prime Minister Orpo: “Deepening cooperation will help secure the future of Europe”

Prime Minister Orpo represented Finland at the eighth summit of the European Political Community (EPC) in the Armenian capital of Yerevan on Monday 4 May. The theme of the summit [..]

Intelic BASE provides direct access to battlefield-tested unmanned systems from across Europe

European defense technology company Intelic today announced the launch of Intelic BASE, a new procurement hub designed to strengthen European defense sovereignty by helping Ministries of Defense across Europe identify [..]

Expert: New US tariff on EU cars would mainly hit German automakers

Berlin (dpa) – A new 25% tariff on cars produced in the European Union for import into the United States could result in additional annual costs to the German automotive [..]

Iute appoints Madis Toomsalu to the Supervisory Board of its Moldovan bank

Iute Group has appointed former CEO of Estonian bank LHV, Madis Toomsalu, as a member of the Supervisory Board of its Moldovan bank Energbank. Toomsalu will join the Supervisory Board [..]

Zubr Capital Invests in Soloband Games, Developer of World Tour Merge

Zubr Capital, a growth equity firm investing in global technology companies, has announced a Series A investment in Soloband Games, a Cyprus-based studio developing casual games for a global audience. [..]

SOFTSWISS internal cybersecurity product wins Global Tech Award 2026

SOFTSWISS, a global tech company with the development centers in Poznań and Warsaw, has won a Global Tech Award 2026 in the Cyber Security Technology category. The accolade recognises Pipeguard, [..]

CAPA 2026 Summit: Berlin to become the meeting place for the international aviation industry

On 23 and 24 April 2026, Berlin will play host to the international aviation industry: Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), visitBerlin, and the Berlin and Cottbus Chambers of Industry and Commerce [..]

Study: Hungarians debunked Orbán’s propaganda faster than it could spread

Going into Hungary’s parliamentary election, one side of the information contest had an extraordinary head start. Fidesz controlled an estimated 80% of the country’s media landscape and had spent years [..]

Lufthansa cancels hundreds of flights as crews renew strike

Frankfurt (dpa) – Hundreds of flights were cancelled again across Germany on Thursday as flight crew at flag carrier Lufthansa held a further round of strikes. At the country’s largest [..]

US tariffs raise fears for European pharmaceutical sites

Berlin (dpa) – Pharmaceutical manufacturers in Germany and Switzerland view the latest US tariffs on pharmaceutical products as a threat to their European production sites, representatives said on Friday. “In [..]

Who will lead Sweden towards technology leadership? The call for proposals to establish clusters of excellence is now open

Vinnova and the Swedish Research Council take the next step in the record-breaking investment in clusters of excellence for groundbreaking technology – powerful environments built on the border between excellent [..]

Germany sees third consecutive diesel price record after rule change

Berlin (dpa) – Germany has recorded a third consecutive day of record diesel prices after the government introduced a new measure earlier this week, the country’s ADAC automobile association said [..]

Poland’s blunt message on Iran war: energy, power and Europe’s hidden vulnerability

Poland is no longer treating the war involving Iran as a distant geopolitical conflict. The tone coming from Warsaw—across official X statements, government messaging, and Polish media—has become sharper, more [..]

German petrol prices surge again despite new government restrictions

By Carsten Hoefer, Christof Rührmair and Sascha Meyer, dpa. Berlin (dpa) – German fuel prices rose again at midday on Thursday, one day after a rule came into force limiting [..]

Nine in 10 German industrial firms expect Iran war to hit business

Munich (dpa) – Nine in 10 German manufacturing companies expect the war in Iran to impact their business, a leading economic institute found. The Munich-based ifo Institute said only 9% [..]

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 [..]

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