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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 …

Credit: maninisimio from pixabay via Canva.com. Credit: maninisimio via Canva.com. Pixabay. If you want to appear smart and efficient, type a half baked prompt into ChatGPT. You’ll get a polished answer. It’s easy to personalize it. You just tweak it and hit send. What if your little brain saver actually dulls it? In a study published in June 2025 by …

Under the surface of the sea, something truly groundbreaking is happening. The Spanish Navy’s new S-80 Submarine, named “Ali”. Isaac PeralThis is not another addition to the fleet. The first vehicle of its kind to use a home-grown, unique system that converts bioethanol directly on board into hydrogen fuel. This might sound very technical, but the implications are huge: this …

You can now get discounts on Uber rides in Europe by watching advertisements. Credit: Odua Images via Canva Uber’s new offer for ride offers is now available in Europe. You can get a fair rate or discount by watching a targeted advertisement. Your next Uber ride may include a brand message, but the ride will be discounted or free. While …

Wearable technology will be a big part of the world in 2025. Image: Yuganov Konstantin, via Canva.com There are no flashing lights or weird visors. It is a mat frame which hugs the runner’s temple when they are sprinting or surfing, allowing the runner to squint at the spray. Behind those Oakley polarised lenses is 3K video recording and eight …

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 …

SAY Hola to Le Cap – the sizzling new villa that’s giving Ibiza a run for its money. Tucked away on Formentera, this six-bed mansion could be yours for a cool €8.9 million . You’d be forgiven for thinking it was built directly out of the sand. Built entirely from natural stone, this pad is a blend of rustic charm …