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UK organisations still falling short on GDPR compliance, benchmark report finds

A new benchmark report finds UK organisations across sectors still struggling with GDPR compliance, particularly privacy by design and accountability. The post UK organisations still falling short on GDPR compliance, benchmark report finds appeared first on The European Magazine.

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Jan 27

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California's proposed wealth tax triggers billionaire exodus before voters even decide

A proposed ballot measure in California has triggered an unprecedented exodus of billionaires from the state, even before voters have had their say. The 2026 Billionaire Tax Act, backed by the Service Employees International Union–United Healthcare Workers West, would impose a one-time 5% tax on California residents with net worth exceeding $1 billion. While proponents ... Read more

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Jan 16

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Homelessness among seniors is rising—and shelters aren't equipped

Across the United States, a demographic shift in homelessness has emerged with troubling implications. Older adults now represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the homeless population, yet the infrastructure designed to help them remains woefully unprepared for their unique needs. As housing costs continue to outpace fixed incomes and the nation's population ages, the ... Read more

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Jan 15

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Parliament invites cyber experts to give evidence on new UK cyber security bill

UK cyber security experts are invited to submit evidence as MPs scrutinise new legislation expanding cyber regulation and resilience requirements. The post Parliament invites cyber experts to give evidence on new UK cyber security bill appeared first on The European Magazine.

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Jan 12

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The art of quiet wealth: 8 habits of people who are rich but never flaunt it

When most people picture wealth, they imagine something loud. Luxury cars. Designer labels. Oversharing on social media. Subtle bragging disguised as “gratitude.” But after spending time around genuinely wealthy people—people whose financial security is beyond question—I’ve noticed something unexpected. They don’t look rich. In fact, many of them blend in so well that you’d never ... Read more

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Dec 31, 2025

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41% of Americans don't know they're paying 401(k) fees that could cost them $155,000

More than four in ten American workers have no idea they're paying fees on their 401(k) retirement accounts, according to a U.S. Government Accountability Office survey that continues to be cited in 2025 industry reports. The finding highlights a troubling reality: hidden charges are silently eroding retirement savings while most participants remain completely unaware. The ... Read more

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Dec 20, 2025

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McDonald's CEO shares harsh career truth in viral Instagram post — and people aren't happy

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski recently posted a video on Instagram that has divided professionals across the country. In the clip titled “Tough Love with the McDonald's CEO,” the 57-year-old executive delivered a blunt message: nobody cares about your career as much as you do. “Remember, nobody cares about your career as much as you do,” ... Read more

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Dec 19, 2025

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OpenAI is building a world where your creative output belongs to the machine

Last month, I sat in a cafe in Singapore—a city that often feels like a scale model for the future—and watched a demo of Sora 2.0. On the screen, a hyper-realistic scene of a 1920s jazz club flickered to life. The lighting was perfect. The smoke curled with a physical accuracy that would have taken ... Read more

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Dec 17, 2025

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5 places in Thailand that have spectacular natural beauty but tourists haven't discovered yet

Thailand's famous spots have earned their reputation. But they've also earned their crowds—Maya Bay now feels like a theme park queue, and Phi Phi's beaches are standing room only by mid-morning. The good news: Thailand is big, and most tourists stick to the same handful of places. Here are five spots where the natural scenery ... Read more

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Dec 17, 2025

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Psychology says people over 65 who still do these 8 things are sharper than 87% of people a decade younger

I've noticed something interesting during my daily walks around the neighborhood. There's this group of folks, all well past retirement age, who gather at the community center every morning. They're sharp, engaged, and frankly, more cognitively agile than some people half their age. It got me curious. What are these people doing differently? After building ... Read more

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Dec 12, 2025

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AI innovation linked to a shrinking share of income for European workers

AI adoption in Europe shifts income from labour to capital, slowing wage growth and raising economic inequality concerns. The post AI innovation linked to a shrinking share of income for European workers appeared first on The European Magazine.

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Dec 9, 2025

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The art of discipline: 9 morning habits highly successful people always practice

If you had met me in my early twenties, you would have met someone who believed discipline was something you were either born with or you weren’t. I genuinely thought successful people had some rare inner circuitry the rest of us didn’t. They woke up early because it was “natural” for them. They stayed consistent ... Read more

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Dec 8, 2025

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Sam Altman called Trump “Hitler.” Now he says “we couldn't do this without you, Mr. President.”

When a tech CEO invokes values, ask what those values are positioning him for. In June 2016, Sam Altman — then running Y Combinator, now running OpenAI — published a blog post comparing Donald Trump to Hitler. “To anyone familiar with the history of Germany in the 1930s, it's chilling to watch Trump in action,” ... Read more

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Dec 8, 2025

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How much you have to make to be considered upper class in America

“Upper class” sounds like something out of a period drama… until you realize people quietly use it every day to compare themselves: But what does that actually mean in numbers? If you strip away the ego, the envy, and the Instagram nonsense, you get a simple question: How much money does a household in America ... Read more

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Dec 5, 2025

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Psychology says preferring solitude over constant socializing is a subtle sign of these 9 unique traits

I used to think something was wrong with me. Friday nights, my phone would buzz with invitations. Group dinners. Rooftop parties. After-work drinks that always stretched into midnight. And while everyone around me seemed energized by the prospect, I'd find myself hoping they'd cancel. It took me years to realize this wasn't a defect. It ... Read more

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Dec 3, 2025

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Europe emphasises AI governance as North America moves faster towards autonomy, Digitate research shows

Digitate’s study shows Europe strengthening AI governance while North American firms push faster toward semi-autonomous enterprise systems. The post Europe emphasises AI governance as North America moves faster towards autonomy, Digitate research shows appeared first on The European Magazine.

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Dec 2, 2025

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Interview: DataSnipper CEO Vidya Peters on unicorn pressure, AI breakthroughs, EU vs US startup mindset, and Europe’s ‘secret weapon’

Interview by Rahul Raj When we last interviewed Vidya Peters in 2023, she had just taken over the helm of one of Europe’s fastest-rising enterprise SaaS companies as the new CEO. Her vision for Datasnipper was clear, enable the company to solve the problem of connecting unstructured data across industries. Fast forward to today: Under ... Read more

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Nov 28, 2025

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European Commission announces 8 startups for STEP funding; 3 are from the Netherlands

The European Commission (EC) has unveiled a new cohort of companies set to receive significant scale-up investments through the EIC Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Scale-Up call. A total of €171M has been proposed for equity investments in these innovative firms, which will now undergo further evaluation by the EIC Fund before final investment ... Read more

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Nov 28, 2025

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Swiss-based Gravis Robotics raises €19.9M to turn any earthmoving machine into a robot

Gravis Robotics raises €19.9M to expand industry partnerships and deploy autonomous systems in construction and earthmoving equipment. Zurich-based Gravis Robotics, an earthmoving autonomy platform that aims to transform global construction, has secured $23M (nearly €19.9M) in funding and has entered a series of industry partnerships. The round was co-led by IQ Capital and Zacua Ventures. ... Read more

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Nov 28, 2025

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Germany’s Quantum Systems hits ‘triple unicorn’ status with €180M Series C extension: Know more

Germany-based Quantum Systems has raised €180M to support its expansion in unmanned systems across multiple domains. Germany-based Quantum Systems, an aerial data intelligence company, has secured €180M in a Series C extension round led by Balderton Capital. The new round follows the €160M Series C closed in May 2025, bringing total capital raised this year ... Read more

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Nov 28, 2025

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Dutch solar startup Soly files for bankruptcy a year after €30M funding round

Groningen, Netherlands-based Soly, an international solar energy company, has been declared bankrupt. The announcement was made by the co-founder, Milan van der Meulen, through a LinkedIn post. The announcement comes over a year after raising €30M in funding led by ArcTern Ventures. The bankruptcy petitions for Soly Holding B.V. and Soly NL SSC B.V. were ... Read more

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Nov 28, 2025

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Paris-based ESG platform FINGREEN AI shuts down after EU changes sustainability rules

French company FINGREEN AI, an AI-powered ESG platform, is shutting down all operations due to recent regulatory changes from the European Union. Paris-based FINGREEN AI, an AI-powered ESG platform helping consultants and companies streamline sustainability reporting projects, has announced that it is shutting down all operations due to recent regulatory changes from the European Union. ... Read more

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Nov 27, 2025

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Interview: Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands on Techleap's new mandate, privatisation, the Dutch deeptech, and what Europe must solve next

Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands seemed notably relaxed when he joined our virtual meeting, offering the same calm, grounded presence that has come to define his public role in recent years. Since taking on the position of Special Envoy of Techleap in 2016, he has become the most recognisable face of the Dutch tech ecosystem, ... Read more

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Nov 27, 2025

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Amsterdam-based Alleo acquired by Helsinki’s Epassi: Know more

Helsinki-based Epassi acquires Amsterdam-based Alleo to build a unified employee benefits platform. Know more! Helsinki-based Epassi, a company specialised in digital employee benefits technology, has acquired Amsterdam-based Alleo (formerly YourCampus), an HR platform focused on improving employee benefits and compensation. The acquisition is aimed at expanding its presence in the Dutch market. Together with Bedrijfsfitness ... Read more

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Nov 27, 2025

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Amsterdam’s Healthplus.ai raises €2.3M to help hospitals predict post-surgery infection risk

Amsterdam’s Healthplus.ai has raised €2.3M to develop further and expand its AI technology, designed to support hospitals in managing surgical care. Amsterdam’s digital healthtech and AI startup Healthplus.ai has secured €2.3M in funding to advance its AI-driven system for predicting post-surgery infection risk. The round was led by Elevating Capital, with participation from LUMO Labs, ... Read more

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Nov 27, 2025

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London’s Procure AI raises €11.2M to address resource shortages and complexity in enterprise procurement

London-based Procure AI, a company specialised in AI-driven procurement automation solutions, has raised $13M (approximately €11.2M) in seed funding. The investment round was led by Headline, with additional contributions from C4 Ventures, Futury Capital, and several prominent angel investors within the procurement sector. With the new funding, the UK company plans to strengthen its engineering ... Read more

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Nov 26, 2025

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GrayMatter Robotics opens 100,000-sq-ft AI robotics innovation centre in California

GrayMatter Robotics launches a 100,000-sq-ft AI robotics innovation centre in California, showcasing physical AI for advanced manufacturing. The post GrayMatter Robotics opens 100,000-sq-ft AI robotics innovation centre in California appeared first on The European Magazine.

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Oct 29, 2025

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South African students develop tech concept to tackle hunger using AI and blockchain

South African students design Misfits Mzansi, an AI and blockchain app using surplus farm produce to tackle hunger. The post South African students develop tech concept to tackle hunger using AI and blockchain appeared first on The European Magazine.

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Oct 20, 2025

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Automation breakthrough reduces ambulance delays and saves NHS £800,000 a year

Robotic automation cuts NHS ambulance delays by hundreds of hours monthly, freeing staff and saving over £800,000 annually. The post Automation breakthrough reduces ambulance delays and saves NHS £800,000 a year appeared first on The European Magazine.

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Oct 14, 2025

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New AI breakthrough promises to end ‘drift’ that costs the world trillions

A new AI breakthrough promises identical answers every time, ending costly drift and restoring trust in automation. The post New AI breakthrough promises to end ‘drift’ that costs the world trillions appeared first on The European Magazine.

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Oct 8, 2025

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Watch: driverless electric lorry makes history with world’s first border crossing

A driverless electric lorry completes the world’s first fully autonomous international border crossing, showcasing future logistics and transport innovation. The post Watch: driverless electric lorry makes history with world’s first border crossing appeared first on The European Magazine.

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Sep 25, 2025

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