Although the EU is pushing for greater banking consolidation in Europe, the reality in Italy is proving complicated.
Category: 3. Europe
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Italy’s banking clash: MPS, Mediobanca, and their billionaire backers
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Why businesses are turning to self-hosted crypto payment gateways in 2025 — And what this signals for 2026
Throughout 2025, cryptocurrency payments moved firmly into the mainstream as businesses searched for faster, more secure, and globally accessible transaction models. One trend clearly stood out: the accelerating shift toward the self-hosted crypto payment gateway, a model that offers companies…
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Safe from harm: Study reveals world record breaking dinosaur footprint park protected by mud
A new study paints an enormous picture of almost 17,000 dinosaur footprints in a mountainous area of Bolivia, making it the world’s largest find of its kind that’s been protected from centuries of erosion.
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From contacts to contracts: How strategic networking drives international business
Today we are speaking with Mehmet Göktürk İplikçioğlu (pictured), an entrepreneur and international advisor who has been active in global business since 2001. İplikçioğlu has developed his own investments across several sectors, from the international higher education sector to…
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Saro Spadaro: From Caribbean commitment to a global blueprint for responsible leadership
Few entrepreneurial journeys in the hospitality and real estate sectors speak as clearly of integrity, vision and resilience as that of Saro Spadaro. For more than two decades, he has led The Maho Group in Sint Maarten, turning the Caribbean island into a blueprint for integrated development….
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How digital archaeology and open science are transforming heritage preservation in China and Europe
From the AI-driven conservation of China’s Dazu Rock Carvings to the Rijksmuseum’s transparent restoration of Rembrandt’s Night Watch, China and Europe are embracing a new model of preservation.
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Australia banned social media for under-16s. Could Denmark do the same?
From Wednesday,Australia is set to enforce a world-leading social media ban for anyone under 16, as concern grows that kids are getting too swept up in a digitised world of harmful content and commercial interests.
And now, Denmark looks ready to follow its lead.
Last month, the Nordic…
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Uzbekistan’s entrepreneurs are fueling new jobs, fresh ideas and stronger local economies
Across the country, a new wave of entrepreneurs is reshaping the business landscape. Their work is being supported by reforms aimed at improving access to finance, simplifying regulations and expanding programmes designed to help small businesses grow.
One example is Natalya Klimenko, founder…
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Abu Dhabi’s Zayed National Museum brings 3,000 years of UAE history to the Saadiyat skyline
A new landmark in Abu Dhabi is opening its doors, telling the story of the UAE through the legacy of its founding father.
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Japan earthquake: Is it safe to travel despite the ‘megaquake’ warning?
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Japan is on alert after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck its northern regions late on Monday, prompting tsunami warnings and a rare government advisory…
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