Category: Europe
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Protecting Construction Businesses: New Portal to Combat Equipment Theft
As the August Bank Holiday looms just around the corner, the construction industry finds itself under siege from organized crime, with a surge in theft and fraudulent hires. But amidst the looming shadows, a beacon of hope emerges. Enter the Hire Association Europe & Event Hire Association (HAE EHA), riding in on their white horse…
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Europe’s Crackdown on Free Speech: An Alarming Trend
Picture this: You’re scrolling through your social media feed, getting ready to share your views on a hot-button topic, when suddenly you receive a notification that your post has been flagged for “inappropriate content.” Sound familiar? Well, if you’re living in Europe, it probably does. Across the continent, a crackdown on free speech has been…
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St Mirren’s European Dream Comes to an End as Brann Secures Victory
St Mirren’s dreams of progressing in Europe were shattered as they faced a 3-1 defeat to SK Brann in Norway. After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, the Scottish side needed a victory to move forward, but fate had other plans. The game started with a spark of hope for St Mirren, as Adam…
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The Ballerina Behind Bars: Ksenia Karelina’s Unjust Sentence
In a dramatic and unexpected turn of events, the tale of Ksenia Karelina, an American-Russian woman, takes a dark and compelling twist as she is sentenced to a staggering 12 years in a Russian prison. Her crime? A mere act of donating $51 to a charity supporting Ukraine. It’s almost unfathomable that such a small…
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The European Datacenter Crunch: What’s Behind the Low Vacancy Rates
The European datacenter landscape finds itself in a sticky situation. Recent market data from CBRE reveals that major datacenter hubs in Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris, and Dublin – often referred to as FLAPD – are grappling with vacancy rates that have plummeted to an all-time low, falling below 10% for the first time. The surge…
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A Brighter Outlook for Europe’s Energy Future
Europe’s grand ambition to become the world’s first climate-neutral continent has captured the imagination of many. It’s a daunting task, especially in the face of recent crises that have tested the EU’s resolve. From the COVID-19 pandemic to the invasion of Ukraine and energy security issues, Europe has been through the wringer, facing both environmental…