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Uzbekistan’s Bold Reforms Spark Global Interest

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Uzbekistan is stepping up on the world stage as reforms led by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reshape the nation’s politics, economy and civil society, sparking significant international interest.

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From cables to AI: how Sparkle is powering internet expansion

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As of July 2024, 5.45 billion people – 67 per cent of the global population – are now online.

Europe in Motion

In which EU countries are the most businesses being launched?

The number of companies opened across the EU is higher than those closing, with 3.4 million new companies created in 2022 versus 2.8 million that went out of business.

Europe News

Poland reopens discussion on Sunday trading

Since 2018, a number of trade-related activities have been banned on Sundays, but experts say changing consumer habits indicate a need to reconsider these regulations.

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Business

Harris or Trump: Who's winning big business backing in the US?

A number of business leaders including Elon Musk have pledged their support for Trump during the 2024 US elections. Others, such as Reid Hoffman, the co-founder of LinkedIn are supporting Kamala Harris.

Tech News

Irish watchdog slaps LinkedIn with €310m fine for GDPR violations

Six years after a complaint was lodged against LinkedIn over its handling of user data, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has imposed one of the larger fines in GDPR history.

Tech News

How IBM is harnessing AI models for business

IBM is rolling out new AI models, which it claims outperforms other popular large language models (LLMs).

Economy

German firms struggle to secure loans as economic uncertainty persists

Hesitancy from German banks is at its highest level in seven years, according to the IFO.

Europe News

Land border controls could impact German economy, business groups say

German industries are concerned about border checks causing delays and higher costs, calling for policies like green lanes to ease the impact on trade and workers.

Business

Irish employers urged to introduce menopause policies or pay price

Experts have warned that offering no support to women dealing with menopause symptoms such as anxiety, depression, extreme fatigue and brain fog, could end up costing businesses.

Business

Denmark's DSV raises €5bn in share sale to fund Schenker acquisition

The Danish logistics company is raising funds to buy Schenker, the logistics unit of German state railway Deutsche Bahn.

Tech News

OpenAI plans to build even larger AI model as value skyrockets

Now the world’s third largest venture-backed company, OpenAI has signalled that it will further boost its AI research.

Culture news

Pink Floyd to sell music rights to Sony for €362 million

Shine On You Crazy Millions... The iconic British rock band has agreed to sell their catalogue and also reportedly accepted to sell rights to their name and likeness. This valuable deal comes after years of infighting among bandmembers.

Business

Eurozone jobless figure remains stable, according to latest data

The eurozone unemployment rate remained stable at 6.4% throughout June, July and August, and down 0.2% on August last year. Greece, Spain and Sweden have the highest rates of unemployment.

Eco-Innovation

Europe’s most promising climate solutions vie for The Earthshot Prize

From sustainable fish feed to environmental DNA, these are Europe's finalists for the global environmental award.

Business

How Switzerland is training up the next generation of luxury hoteliers

Switzerland has made a name - and business - for itself training up the next generation of hoteliers. Nestled in the hills above the city of Lausanne, the EHL Hospitality Business School is one of the schools doing just that.

Green News

How this concerned father shifted his company away from oil and gas

Jordi Zonneveld didn't want his three daughters to live in a world reliant on burning oil, gas and coal, warming the planet.

Tech News

OpenAI could switch to for-profit company giving Sam Altman a stake

Chief technology officer Mira Murati is also the latest senior staffer to step down in a leadership shake-up

Europe News

Thousands rally in Brussels to call for EU industrial action

Initially launched in solidarity with employees at the Audi plant in Brussels, Monday's rally in the Belgian capital became the call for measures to preserve Europe's industrial sector.

Business

European business confidence in China at all-time low, report says

Many European businesses believe the returns on investments in the world's second-largest economy are not worth the risks, because of issues including China's economic slowdown and a politicised business environment.