Business funding: Where is venture capital flowing in Europe?
Venture investments in Europe lagged last year, although economic bright spots and a rise in exits provide hope for 2025. Read More
TikTok users in Germany more susceptible to Russian and Chinese misinformation, says report
TikTok users and young people in Germany are significantly less suspicious and have a more favourable view of Moscow and Beijing, according to the study, which flags it as a…
At the Poland-Belarus border, security and migration merge into one
Poland has reframed the debate on migration through the lenses of national security, forcing the EU to change its tune. Read More
Cheaper trips and ridiculous recommendations: The highs and lows of AI travel bots
Artificial intelligence (AI) is fast becoming one of the most significant trends shaping the travel and tourism industry, redefining how travellers plan, book, and experience journeys. Read More
European markets gain despite Trump’s signals on tariffs
US President Donald Trump delivered tariff threats to China, and the European Union, while pressurising Russia with more sanctions and import levies. The European markets, however, hit new highs as…
Ukrainian soldiers on Donetsk frontlines call for more weapons as Russia continues its attacks
Ukrainian troops on the frontlines in the Donetsk region have called for more weapons to help fend off Russian advances in the region. Read More
Crypto industry concerned over Trump’s embrace of personal meme coins
The price of bitcoin and other digital assets has soared since Trump won the US elections. A lavish “Crypto Ball” ahead of Trump’s inauguration sold tickets for thousands of dollars.…
Major milestone for EU energy revolution as solar power overtakes coal for the first time
The EU’s electricity transition has moved faster than anyone could have hoped for, but further progress cannot be taken for granted, experts say. Read More
Did Elon Musk give a ‘Nazi’ salute and does it play into the hands of neo-fascist groups?
Historians disagree over the significance of Musk’s gesture, which is reminiscent of the greeting used by 20th century fascists and their modern-day supporters. Read More
Can you spot an Italian man based on his style? Milan Fashion Week attendees weigh in
Tailored suits, leather shoes, turtlenecks… At Milan Fashion Week, attendees had a debate: Can you really spot an Italian man’s style from a mile away? Read More