As Europe faces increasing heatwaves, AIKO’s All Back Contact (ABC) photovoltaic modules are gaining recognition for their superior safety performance. The ABC modules, the first to receive TÜV Rheinland’s ‘PV Module Anti-Ignition Hazard’ certification, demonstrate hot spot temperatures over 35%…
Wes Streeting, the new UK Defense Secretary, asserted that Europe will ultimately appreciate President Donald Trump’s role in prompting NATO allies to take greater responsibility for their own security. In an interview with Sky News, Streeting emphasized a shift in…
Historic wildfires in France and Spain, exacerbated by extreme heat and drought conditions, have led to the evacuation of over 300,000 residents, marking one of Europe’s largest evacuation efforts since World War II. The wildfires, fueled by record-breaking temperatures and…
Audi has significantly lowered its annual revenue and margin forecasts due to a sharp decline in its China operations, despite a slight increase in its operational results for the first half of 2026. The company reported a revenue drop of…
The ongoing heatwave in Europe underscores significant operational challenges for technology companies, including Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon, as they expand data centre infrastructure. Researchers warn that rising temperatures may pose a greater long-term threat than local protests, with the World…
Wellington Management has announced the appointment of Fabio Balboni as its new chief economist, enhancing its macro strategy team. Balboni, previously a senior economist at HSBC and HM Treasury, will focus on macroeconomic analysis for Europe, Scandinavia, and Switzerland. His…
Eutelsat and SES have announced they will receive more than $6 billion from the U.S. government for the migration of satellite services, following a decision by the FCC to reallocate spectrum for advanced mobile services. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)…
The implementation of the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulations is anticipated to catalyze mergers and partnerships within the cryptocurrency sector as firms adapt to new compliance costs. According to a CoinDesk report, the MiCA rules, effective from July 1,…
Lidl has introduced the Wero payment solution, enhancing digital payment sovereignty in Germany’s online retail sector. Effective July 24, 2026, Lidl becomes the first grocery retailer in Germany to implement the Wero payment method, developed by the European Payments Initiative…
The European Commission has levied a €890 million fine against Google for breaching the Digital Markets Act (DMA), raising the total penalties against the company to €10.38 billion. The fines stem from Google’s preferential treatment of its own services in…
