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Report: Three in four SMEs in Romania, Central and Eastern Europe use AI but not at scale
Romania Insider
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July 8, 2025
A new report by AI Chamber, based on a survey conducted among over 3,200 small and medium-sized enterprises, or SMEs, from 11 countries in Central and Eastern Europe, shows that over 75% of SMEs in the region claim to already be using AI, but only...
BALKAN BLOG: Can Croatia become a European energy and transport hub?
BNE Intellinews
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Croatia has ambitions to become a gateway for energy and trade in Europe, using its position on the Adriatic to link global markets with Central Europe. But as the small country ramps up investments in new gas pipelines, and the modernisation of...
Germany's Martin Schindler & Niko Springer set to play in last 16 at Baltic Sea Darts Open
Sporting News
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July 13, 2025
Saturday's second round of action of the Baltic Sea Darts Open was full of upsets and young stars prevailing. Several high seeds fell in shocking defeats, leaving a fun lineup for Sunday's last 16. Several European Tour events take place in...
Intermittent HIV treatment dosing may be a response to the funding crisis, but adolescent study raises concerns
Aidsmap
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Intermittent HIV treatment schedules – such as weekends off treatment – may not be inferior to continuous treatment in adults with well-controlled HIV, but they are not suitable for adolescents with HIV in Africa who receive one or two viral load...
How hosting the Open dramatically changed Ireland’s world image
Golf Digest Middle East
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July 17, 2025
Wilma Erskine gazed around Royal Portrush as Shane Lowry, who grew up across the border in the Republic of Ireland, hoisted the claret jug at the first Open Championship played in Northern Ireland in 68 years. The 2019 Open trophy presentation...
2025 on Track to Become the Worst Year for Cryptocurrency Theft, Chainalysis Reveals
BeInCrypto
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July 17, 2025
Chainalysis’s latest report revealed that cryptocurrency services lost over $2.17 billion in 2025, exceeding the total amount stolen in all of 2024. Moreover, 2025 is on track to become the worst year on record. The report highlighted that a...
Violent storms strike central Europe following intense heatwave
Euronews
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July 8, 2025
In northern Italy, a 63-year-old woman was killed near Milan when a tree fell during severe weather. Two municipal workers were injured while clearing debris overnight. The storms follow a heatwave across the region, with scientists warning that...
Liquidnet Advances Emerging Markets Strategy With New Hire - Michael Fidance Appointed As Head Of CEEMEA Equities To Drive Growth Across Central And Eastern Europe, The Middle East And Africa
Mondovisione
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Liquidnet, a leading technology-driven agency execution specialist, today announced the appointment of Michael Fidance as Head of CEEMEA Equity Markets. Based in London and reporting to James Whitehead, Head of Trade Coverage, EMEA, Fidance will...
Baltic Eagle Offshore Wind Farm Comes Online in Germany
Offshore Engineer News
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July 10, 2025
Jul 10, 2025 (Credit: Iberdrola) The Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm in Germany has been fully completed and energized, the joint venture partners Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) and Iberdrola have announced. As the first project...
Foreign Office updates travel advice for Hungary as people could face fines
Liverpool Echo
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July 17, 2025
The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for people heading to Hungary. It is one of the most visited countries in central Europe, known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Plenty of people choose to fly to Hungary every...
Baltic mobile network experiencing technical glitches Thursday
LSM
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July 10, 2025
LSM's Latvian language portal observed that the network had problems with both Internet access and with calling people and sending text messages. Company representative Oskars Fīrmanis told LSM.lv that the network disruptions began after 1 p.m....
I travelled Europe by myself with a Eurail pass. All over again
Toronto.com
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We asked Star readers to tell us about trips they have taken and to share their experience and advice: Where: Western Europe When: September 2023 Trip rating: 5 out of 5 What inspired you to take this trip? My first European trip decades ago...
With pipes from India, Bulgaria accelerates construction of gas pipeline to Central Europe
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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July 8, 2025
Zhecho Stankov Photo: BTA A second ship carrying pipes for the Vertical Gas Corridor project, which will connect Greece and Romania, has arrived at the Port of Burgas. Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov oversaw the delivery. "These 2,526 pipes from...
Asia has a violent crypto crime problem, Chainalysis H1 2025 report
Cryptopolitan
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July 17, 2025
Crypto crime numbers in the first half of 2025 have already surpassed all of 2024’s stolen funds, and Asia is reportedly at the center of it all. A mid-year report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis released Thursday revealed more than $2.17...
Western Balkans must be Europe’s strategic core, minister says
Gazeta Tema
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July 12, 2025
DUBROVNIK, July 12 - Albanian Foreign Minister Igli Hasani used the platform at the Dubrovnik Forum 2025 to demand a shift in how Europe views the Western Balkans. Speaking to regional, European, US, Gulf, Brazilian, and African delegates, Hasani...
Q1 2025 reveals crypto media’s visibility reset in Western Europe
crypto.news
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July 7, 2025
In Q1 2025, crypto media in Western Europe entered a phase of noticeable realignment. As the soft enforcement of MiCA began reshaping content boundaries—particularly around what qualifies as promotional—publishers also faced algorithmic turbulence...
Baltic nation threatens to shut down main Russian border crossing
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Estonia may shut down the Narva border crossing due to an overwhelming number of people attempting to enter Russia, Interior Minister Igor Taro has said. The statement comes amid growing concerns over long wait times and increased border...
Ukrzaliznytsia Updates Train Schedules Amid Storm Disruptions in Central Europe
Mezha
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July 8, 2025
The company reported this on Telegram Ukrzaliznytsia has announced changes to the passenger train schedule due to storm conditions observed in Zakarpattia, as well as in neighboring countries – Slovakia and Hungary. This information was published...
Scandinavia in a different league to Bahrain Trophy rivals
Northwich Guardian
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Aidan O’Brien’s Justify colt was the 11-8 favourite under Ryan Moore in a small field of five, and horse and rider were happy to travel along in the slipstream of early leader Furthur. As the race progressed he loomed up beside the front runner to...
Tour de France 2025 live: Stage 12 result and standings as Tadej Pogacar soars to victory on Hautacam
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 17, 2025
Flo Clifford17 July 2025 18:35 Best young rider classification after stage 12 Ben Healy’s difficult day out meant he lost white as well as yellow today, with Remco Evenepoel - who wore the jersey for him today - now owning it properly once again....