Business

New world map makes Africa look bigger: what’s the fuss about? Cartographers explain

The UN has passed a non-binding resolution to endorse the Equal Earth Projection, a map which more fairly represents the true size of the Earth’s landmasses. The current commonly used projection, called the Mercator Projection, greatly exaggerates land towards the north and south poles, which makes Africa look much smaller. In the Mercator projection, countries...

New report of attack on Strait of Hormuz shipping fans fears of threats to oil supplies

New report of attack on Strait of Hormuz shipping fans fears of threats to oil supplies by : Reuters Source link

Travel bots are making decisions for us – convenient, but should we trust them?

Imagine telling your phone that you want a quiet boutique hotel near a city centre, below a certain price, with a decent breakfast and late checkout. A few seconds later, an AI assistant compares the options, explains why each one fits and helps complete the booking. This is no longer hypothetical. In late August this...

IMF

IMF / Board Approves US$88.3 Million in Emergency Financing Support to Malawi IMF

IMF / Board Approves US$88.3 Million in Emergency Financing Support to Malawi

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved today a disbursement of US$88.327 million (SDR 69.40 million) to Malawi under the new Food Shock Window of the Rapid Credit Facility. Malawi is the first low-income country to make use of the Food Shock Window since it was adopted by the Executive Board last...

Techno

After an AI broke into Hugging Face: SMEs need guidance now, and Europe needs sovereign AI

The post After an AI broke into Hugging Face: SMEs need guidance now, and Europe needs sovereign AI appeared first on European DIGITAL SME Alliance. by : Florian Schuck on 2026-07-27 10:44:00 Source link #broke #Hugging #Face #SMEs #guidance #Europe #sovereign

NOI Techpark joins the Tech Sovereignty Catalogue, in a bid to build Europe’s first digitally sovereign innovation district

The post NOI Techpark joins the Tech Sovereignty Catalogue, in a bid to build Europe’s first digitally sovereign innovation district appeared first on European DIGITAL SME Alliance. by : Serena Dell’Agli on 2026-07-01 11:21:00 Source link #NOI #Techpark #joins #Tech #Sovereignty #Catalogue #bid #build #Europes #digitally #sovereign #innovation #district

More productive, more sovereign: the case for an EU SME digitalisation voucher scheme

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit “Cookie Settings” to provide a controlled consent. Read More by : Benedetta Beltrame on 2026-06-23 14:51:00 Source link...

Democratic Tech Alliance: EU legislators and tech providers unite for democratic and sovereign technology

The post Democratic Tech Alliance: EU legislators and tech providers unite for democratic and sovereign technology appeared first on European DIGITAL SME Alliance. by : Benedetta Beltrame on 2026-05-20 09:28:00 Source link #Democratic #Tech #Alliance #legislators #tech #providers #unite #democratic #sovereign #technology

Economy

THE GETAWAY

On 29th November 2023, shareholders of United Investments Limited (UIL) will be called upon to ratify a decision of the Board redefining the course of the group and its people. From shareholders, middlemen  to regulators, they all seem to have found a convenient corner in this looping circle. The story of UIL is an absolute...

Keynote speech by EVP Vestager at the IBEC conference.

European Commission Speech Dublin, 30 Sep 2022 “Harvesting the fruits of the digital age” Introduction Dia dhuit, It’s a great pleasure to be here in Dublin – an old Viking city. Tomorrow is the first day of… by : European Commission on 2022-09-30 12:30:07 Source link #Keynote #speech #EVP #Vestager #IBEC #conference

State aid: Commission approves aid to support the resolution of the Polish Getin Noble Bank S.A.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 01 Oct 2022 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, several support measures in the context of the resolution of the Polish Getin Noble Bank S.A. by : European Commission on 2022-10-01 06:54:08 Source link #State #aid #Commission #approves #aid #support #resolution #Polish #Getin #Noble #Bank #S.A

World

How vulnerable are European stocks to natural gas price shocks?

How vulnerable are European stocks to natural gas price shocks? by : Investing.com Source link

US judge rules that Trump plan to halve FEMA workforce violated law

US judge rules that Trump plan to halve FEMA workforce violated law by : Reuters Source link