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Although there persists global hype around blockchain as a transformative technology, Europe continues to face significant challenges in fully embracing its potential. Some regions like Asia and the United States are pushing…
Category: 3. Europe
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Finland to restrict the use of smartphones in school during the day
The Finnish parliament has passed legislation which restricts the use of smartphones and other electronic devices by students in primary and secondary schools during the day.
Lawmakers say concern over the students’ wellbeing and the quality of their learning environment were the…
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China’s C919 stuck on tarmac in Europe as certification timeline extended
As China continues to promote its home-grown C919 passenger plane to overseas markets – and builds a name for the jet in Southeast Asia – it could take longer than expected for the aircraft to receive a coveted endorsement from the European…Continue Reading
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Nigel Farage's Reform party faces crucial test in local elections in the UK
Farage ran for election to the House of Commons eight times, losing every attempt until he was elected as an MP for the Clacton constituency in 2024.
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Cain International on building a net lease portfolio in Europe
This article is sponsored by Cain International
Because of its complexity and relatively small size compared with the US, the European net lease market can be challenging for investors looking to deploy at scale. For investors…
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Washington signs historic rare earths minerals deal with Ukraine
The US and Ukraine announced on Wednesday an economic deal after a weekslong press by President Donald Trump calling on Ukraine to compensate Washington for billions in military and economic assistance to help Ukraine repel the Russian invasion.
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Spotify has already raised prices in Europe and Latam, what will happen in the US?
Spotify has already begun to increase prices for some European users, with the Premium plan in the Netherlands and Luxembourg rising to €12.99 from €10.00; in Belgium, users saw only a €1.00 bump.
These figures and news that other EU members…
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US and Ukraine sign agreement creating investment fund
The U.S. and Ukraine have signed an economic partnership agreement to develop mineral resources in the Eastern European country amid its grinding war with Russia, the Trump administration announced Wednesday.
As part of the agreement, the U.S. and Ukraine will cooperate to establish an…
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Meta warns of ‘worse’ experience for European users
Meta warned Wednesday that European users could face a “materially worse” experience following a key regulatory decision by the European Commission.
Meta recently introduced a “consent or pay” model which leaves users to choose between paying for…
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US and Ukraine inch towards critical minerals deal
Both the US and Ukraine have said they are broadly ready to sign a deal which would give American firms access to Ukraine’s minerals.
“We are ready to sign this afternoon if they are,” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday, adding that Ukraine “decided to make last minute changes”…
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