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EU, Germany launch two energy efficiency networks in Kano
From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The European Union (EU), in partnership with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), has launched two Energy Efficiency Networks (EEN) in Kano State. The initiatives seek to support Kano...

Labour is locking Britain into a high-tax, low-growth doom loop
Wednesday 18 June 2025 5:34 am | Updated: Tuesday 17 June 2025 11:41 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email As of April, global assets have been slapped...
EU, Germany launch Energy Efficiency Networks in Kano
The European Union (EU), in collaboration with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), has initiated two Energy Efficiency Networks (EEN) in Kano State to promote energy efficiency. These initiatives, which seek...

June small business honoree keeps Alton’s downtown ‘a-buzz’
Honeybee Vintage Owner Melissa Bland holds her RiverBend Growth Association Small Business of the Month sign outside her Alton storefront. (RBGA photo) The RiverBend Growth Association has selected Honeybee Vintage in Alton as its June 2025 Small...

Britain’s legions of brokers fight on
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Small- and mid-cap brokers in the UK, like boozy lunches, are an imperilled breed. No surprise then to see Peel Hunt,...

Britain bets £250 M on the future of flight.
Britain’s clean-tech bet on aviation aims to future-proof the skies. Credit: Matthew Turner from Pexels via Canva.com Clean flight is no longer a concept. On June 16, 2025, at the Paris Air Show, the UK government pledged £ 250 million to develop...

The American urge to overpack for Europe
A porter carries tourists luggages outside the main train station in Venice, Italy, Wednesday, April 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) It’s the thundering rattle of roller bags on cobblestone, the teetering heave of monster suitcases up endless...

SFR network crash puts France offline
When France went dark digitally, it wasn’t just homes affected. Credit: ericniequist from pixabay via Canva.com Calls dropped mid-conversation. Apps froze without warning. Even emergency services briefly lost connection. On 16 June 2025, millions...

New Sorillus RAT Actively Attacking European Organizations Via Tunneling Services
European organizations are facing a sophisticated cyber threat as the Sorillus Remote Access Trojan (RAT) emerges as a prominent weapon in a multi-language phishing campaign targeting businesses across Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Belgium, and...
Get Britain growing - or get out of the way
17 June 2025, 17:26 Get Britain growing – or get out of the way . Picture: Alamy By Charlie Rubin This is a great country, built on the backs of small businesses. Proudly, we used to be called a nation of shopkeepers. Listen to this article The...

eBay and Small Business Britain launch Side-Hustle Lab to back UK’s next wave of entrepreneurs
16th June 2025 By May Garland eBay UK and Small Business Britain have launched the Side-Hustle Lab, a free six-week online programme aimed at supporting aspiring entrepreneurs turning passion projects into viable businesses. This area is reserved....
'No-brainer': Queensland small businesses extend trading hours
A growing number of Queensland businesses are extending their trading hours to meet the demands of a 24-hour economy. From healthcare providers to hairdressers and pharmacies, many smaller businesses are getting on board to provide services in...

3YOURMIND Tapped by EU to Boost Defense-Ready Spare Part Production
3YOURMIND, a software company specializing in on-demand and distributed manufacturing, has been selected from more than 400 applicants to join the 2025 cohort of the European Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS) Business Accelerator. The eight-month...

European Consumers Favor All-in-One Financial App Format, But Missing Features Drive Multi-App Usage
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox In Europe, consumers prefer a single app that meets all their financial needs. However, they must often rely on multiple financial apps due to feature gaps,...

GOL, EU sign US$25 Million Financing Agreement
The Government of Liberia and the European Union have signed a US$25 Million Financing Agreement that marks an important step in enhancing Liberia’s private sector, with a focus on strengthening cassava, fisheries, and food processing value...

Liberia, EU Seal €25M Pact
The European Union and the Government of Liberia have signed a landmark €25 million financing agreement aimed at revitalizing Liberia’s private sector, with a strong focus on job creation, entrepreneurship, and value chain development in key...

Phocuswright Europe 2025 – AI agency takes center stage
Phocuswright Europe 2025 kicked off in Barcelona last week, welcoming over 600 attendees from 20+ countries to discuss the future of travel. The event highlighted the booming travel industry, tempered by geopolitical and economic concerns. A key...

Europe and Hollywood are ending VPN privacy. Here’s what to expect
VPNs have become everyday tools — but growing pressure from Hollywood and regulators could change how private they really are. Credit: Stefan Coders from Pexels via Canva.com VPNs have quietly transformed the way people connect online. From...
Europe at a crossroads: Brussels Economic Forum 2025 sparks more questions than answers
As the Brussels Economic Forum (BEF), held in May, marked its 25th anniversary this year, the debate over Europe’s economic future turned sharply to the question of whether growth and climate action can truly coexist. Among the many high-level...

World Travel & Tourism Council releases statement on current anti-tourism protests in Europe
In light of ongoing anti-tourism protests in Europe, particularly in Italy, Portugal, and Spain, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) issued the following statement dated 16th June: Travel and tourism bring significant economic benefits, not...