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Siemens in Madrid, Spain. Credit: Manuel Esteban, Shutterstock Siemens is opening a cutting edge data centre hub in Madrid in Spain as the country becomes a key player for Europe’s digital future. Siemens Smart Infrastructure announced plans to establish a new technology hub for data centres in Madrid. Support operations will be based in Aragon. The centre will be collaborating …

Credit: nonbirinonko via Canva.com from Pixabay. Credit: nonbirinonko via Canva.com. Pixabay. Athens suddenly has many rooftop bars and renovated ports. But a question remains, even with the economy recovering. What does Greece produce? But here’s the thing: You can’t build a thriving economy on flights and frappes alone. Tourism is seasonal. Shipping, which is volatile and global, is a major …

Unlock White House Watch for free This guide will help you understand what Trump’s second-term means for Washington, Washington business and the global economy. The commitment of Donald Trump to Nato shouldn’t worry allies, as long as they dramatically increase their defence expenditures, said the alliance’s Secretary-General at the start of a summit intended to placate the US President. Spain, …

This is an online version of the Europe Express newsletter. Subscribers can sign up. here Subscribe to the FT newsletter and receive it every Saturday morning, as well as on weekdays. Upgrade to Premium or browse all FT Newsletters Good morning. Can the EU truly claim to have a unified market? Our correspondents ask if Brussels is up to the …

Techarena is a startup platform based in Stockholm. Credit: Instagram, @techarenan Stockholm-based Techarena has secured €1.08 million in fresh funding to expand across Europe, aiming to connect thousands more entrepreneurs amid a fast-changing tech and political landscape. Investment comes from BackingMindsThe Swedish venture capital company is known for its support of overlooked founders. The €1.08M cash injection will help Techarena …

Regional tensions are caused by the gas drilling rights in Crete. Credit: hlehnerer via Canva.com It began in the south of Crete,  that’s where Greece has now redrawn a line. Athens has invited foreign companies to explore its exclusive economic zone for gas on June 17th 2025. Libyan Unity’s government rebuked Greece, saying that the water was theirs. Turkey is …

The EU Parliament in Strasbourg — where Big Tech faces its biggest challenges yet. Credit: Leonid Andonov via Canva.com Google has always defended Android with the same argument: Android is free, flexible and good for competition. The EU never seemed to be convinced. The EU Court advisor’s rejection of the company’s final appeal appears to have permanently etched the largest …

You never knew that your logins are being sold as you browse. Credit: Firmbee.com, via Pexels and Canva.com They didn’t get out because you lost them or left them behind. They were first stolen by malware you didn’t notice. After that, they were sorted and tagged. The hacker was only one, the hoodie was just a cover. But hundreds of …

Chocolate favourites like these are at the centre of Mars’ growing empire — and why EU regulators are watching closely. Credit: Изображения пользователя Mouse Family via Canva.com Mars’ 36 billion dollar bid for Kellanova – the company that makes Cheez-Its, Pop-Tarts and yes, Pringles – is not about Pringles.  This is a move to dominate the global snack aisle. The …

Signal called WhatsApp’s new AI update a “privacy nightmare” — and the apps now feel worlds apart.Credit: Rahul Shah from Pexels via Canva.com Most rivalries are usually fought behind closed doors. But not in this case. Meredith Whitaker, Signals’ president, took to social networks to criticize WhatsApp’s AI-powered latest update. She accused it of crossing the line into advertising. It …