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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 [..]

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 [..]

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