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Editor’s Digest: Unlock it for Free In this weekly newsletter, Roula Khalaf, Editor of FT, chooses her favorite stories. The new chair of Telefónica has vowed to pursue deals across Europe with the aim of making the Spanish telecoms group a counterweight to US dominance of the tech industry. Marc Murtra said that, after being parachuted into a struggling company …

Bitcoin’s value is falling again. Credit: Shutterstock, leksiv Bitcoin has tumbled below $90,000 (around €85k), marking its lowest point since November 2024, according to numerous reports, including The Standard You can also find out more about the following: Reuters. The largest cryptocurrency in the world saw a steep drop of up to 7.5% on February 25, before stabilising around $89,314. …

A screenshot of Google’s homepage—symbolic of the company’s dominant position now under scrutiny following the EU court’s ruling on Android Auto Credit : Shutterstock, Galeh Nur Wihantara The Court of Justice of the European Union took a position against Google’s decision that JuicePass, an Enel app, could not be run on Android Auto. Back in 2021, Italy’s antitrust authority fined …

AMERICANS have flooded into Spain to escape Donald Trump’s administration. But where are they staying?  Actor Richard Gere has become the figurehead of a new movement of Americans flocking to Spain to escape the ‘thug’ president, Donald Trump. Part of the ‘Trump refugees’, US citizens are coming to Spain for safer communities, work life balance and high cultural offerings.  The …

As the most fashionable capital of Europe, Madrid is becoming a refuge for those fleeing from Trump’s regime. The US-Spain Wealth Divide and remote working have been fuelling the flow of immigrants since the Covid-19 Pandemic. But now, Americans are looking for a new life far from the turmoil of Donald Trump’s Second Term. “The level of interest has been …

DAVID Chipperfield has confirmed that the design of the Torre del Puerto de Malaga skyscraper has been updated significantly. Chipperfield has taken the project in a different direction. Originally led by Malaga-based Malaga architect Jose Segui (who resigned from the project at the end 2024), the original vision was shifted under Segui’s leadership.  In a recent private presentation at Malaga …

Apple iPhone 16e. Credit: Apple Newsroom Apple announced today, February 19, the iPhone 16e – a powerful, yet affordable addition to its iPhone 16 line. This device is equipped with the A18 chip and Apple Intelligence. It also has a 48MP 2-in-1 system camera. The device is an attractive option for users who are looking for high performance but at …

Alicante is harder to rent a home than Barcelona or Madrid, according to the Idealist Property Portal The affordability was calculated based on the average household income. Although properties are more costly elsewhere, Alicante has a lower purchasing power due to lower salaries. It is important to reach conclusions. Idealista’s The research service took into consideration that the average Spanish …

Marbella’s new residents have a primary hub that isn’t a Michelin-starred beach club. The Pool, not the infinity-style pool but a huge glass and steel space for co-working on the Golden Mile. Christian Rasmusson, the co-founder of the Swedish company, says that its members are from over 30 countries. We bought our villa within four months and knew we would …

Crypto scam exposed in Norway. Credit: Pexels, Alesia Kozik Norwegian authorities have accused four men of orchestrating an extensive cryptocurrency fraud scheme, which deceived tens of thousands in several countries. The Norwegian Economic Crime Unit has a report on the subject. Økokrim, the fraudulent operation amassed over 900 million kroner (€77.3 million), with more than 700 million kroner (€60 million) …