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Data Center And Cloud Services Market Outlook To 2030 EU Digital Services Act Shapes Data Handling Practices Across Europe
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The Global Data Center and Cloud Services Market, valued at USD 385 billion, is booming due to cloud computing demand, big data analytics, and scalable IT needs. Dominant in hybrid cloud models, key regions include...

Four EU countries and Egypt make up top five US LNG importers
Within the global gas story, many chapters are being written, including a U.S. wave of upcoming liquefied natural gas (LNG) developments, where the export boom continues to fuel new projects, as the European regasification build-out continues....

Faulty flood control projects could heighten climate risks—UP scientist
Billions of pesos poured into flood control and infrastructure projects may end up worsening, rather than reducing, the country’s climate vulnerabilities if they are not science-based and backed by strict environmental safeguards. This is...

German steelmaker Thyssenkrupp calls for “urgent adjustments” to EU emissions trading
The European Union’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) “urgently needs to be adjusted” to prevent industry in the union from falling behind global competitors as the momentum of the green transition has slowed, said German steelmaker Thyssenkrupp....

Migrants facing deportation from Britain taught balloon craft and flower arranging with taxpayers' money
Migrants facing deportation from Britain are being taught balloon craft and flower arranging with taxpayers' money. Taxpayer funds totalling £165,000 annually are being allocated to recruit instructors for recreational activities for individuals...

Electric car leasing, winter tyres, ‘malus’ system expanded: What will impact drivers in France in coming months?
Debate over low-emission zones is likely to continue into next year Increased penalties on heavy vehicles are set to come into force from January 2026 EricBery / Shutterstock The final months of the year will see a number of changes for drivers in...

Ghana to begin licensed timber exports to Europe on October 8
Ghana has officially announced that its Forest Law Enforcement, Governance, and Trade (FLEGT) licensed timber will enter the European market on October 8, 2025. This marks a historic milestone, culminating a 16-year journey to strengthen forest...

Ghana’s FLEGT licensing system to go live on European market in October 2025 – Minister
The Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buahand the EU Ambassador, Irchad Razaaly. Ghana has officially announced that its Forest Law Enforcement, Governance, and Trade (FLEGT) licensed timber will enter the European market on October 8, 2025. This...

Hybrid Cloud Utilization In Europe Set To Double By 2026 - Europe State Of The Cloud Report
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) European organizations have opportunities in expanding hybrid cloud use, enhancing AI adoption, and prioritizing sustainability, despite economic challenges. There's a focus on app deployment efficiencies and...

Mystery unravelled behind Europe’s largest earthquake could lead to better future predictions
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Ukraine-Russia buffer zone ‘being considered by European leaders’ to get peace deal with Putin
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Belize City earns global medals for climate action progress
The Belize City Council has been recognized for its efforts in climate action by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM). The city received two “medals” for its progress in the 2024 cycle. Belize City was recognized for its...

African migrant with deportation order slaughtered a dog named Merlin and took it home to eat in Italy, also tortured another dog with boiling oil
A migrant from Mali has been arrested in Italy for allegedly slaughtering a dog named Merlin in front of a pharmacy and then carrying the dog’s body home in Naro, allegedly to eat, according to Italian newspaper La Stampa. The week before, police...
AceGuard Announces Launch of EU AI Act Compliance Platform
AceGuard, founded by Toni Zemani, AI Act certified specialist, introduces a practical AI compliance platform to help businesses meet the EU AI Act’s regulatory standards. Germany, August 29, 2025 — A New Era in EU AI Act Compliance: AceGuard As...

Gore pleased with podium finish in Germany
Jamaican race car driver Tommi Gore (left) and his Israeli teammate Alon Gabbay celebrate with their trophies after finishing third in race one during Round 4 of the ADAC GT4 Germany season at Sachsenring Circuit in Saxony, Germany, at the...

Vodafone Germany launches tariffs for 5G network slicing
Vodafone has become the first telco in Germany to launch standardised tariffs for 5G network slicing, aiming to make the technology more accessible to businesses of all sizes. The move introduces two new options – Campus Flex Exclusive and Campus...

Nordex installed 1 GW of wind parks in the Balkans and Greece – Serbia and the region are promising markets
When the Nordex company was founded 40 years ago, wind energy was often seen as an eccentric idea. Today, the company celebrates its anniversary with impressive results – 57 GW of installed wind turbine capacity in more than 40 countries. Among...

The climate activist case for continued drilling for fossil fuels
Friday 29 August 2025 10:54 am | Updated: Wednesday 27 August 2025 11:20 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Oil prices have spiked as Israel and Iran...

Flying’s Environmental Impact Is Undeniable. Is Sustainable Aviation Fuel the Answer?
Unlike kerosene-based jet fuel, SAF is produced from renewable or recycled bio-organic sources and can lower total greenhouse gas emissions over time. It can be produced from biomass like corn, used cooking oil, and agricultural residues, as well...

Adriana Marques Silva focus on environment in candidature
She is currently completing a PhD in Economics and Business, specializing in Management, at the Faculty of Economics at the University of Algarve. With a career spanning human resources management, Adriana Marques Silva is running for mayor of...