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EU bid to suspend Israel from startup funding falls short of majority
A European Union proposal to suspend Israel from a research funding program for startups failed to garner the necessary support for passage Tuesday after Germany and Italy balked. The proposal, announced Monday, would partially suspend Israel’s...

Spain to invest €480 million in renewables manufacturing
The programme will be separated into two, one with €35 million allocated for projects with a budget between €1 million and €30 million, and the remaining quantity for projects of €30 million or more. On average, the maximum funding a project will...

Spain scraps 90-day minimum requirement for foreign work permits under entrepreneurs’ law
Spain has removed the 90-day minimum stay requirement for certain foreign work permits under its Entrepreneurs Law, enabling skilled professionals to undertake short-term assignments legally and more efficiently. The policy shift now allows...

Is This the End of Budget Flights in Europe? A Train Startup Thinks So
Budget flights in Europe have long dominated the continent’s short-haul travel scene, offering speed and affordability. But a Berlin-based startup is quietly preparing a challenge that could shake up the way travelers move across borders. With a...

Not your regular solar panel: 10 European startups harvesting the power of the sun
Solar power has long been recognised as one of the most promising sources of clean energy. As global demand for electricity rises and climate targets grow more urgent, harnessing the sun’s energy continues to play a vital role in transforming how...

How European cannabis startups are shaping the future of legalisation
As the conversation around cannabis shifts across Europe, a new generation of startups is laying the groundwork for a legal and regulated industry. While the UK maintains a cautious approach, entrepreneurs across the continent are moving quickly...

Mesa mall space gets small businesses off the ground
Next Phase, a program of Mesa’s Chamber of Commerce Foundation, offers a helping hand and a nurturing space to new entrepreneurs to hone their business. The 1,200-square-foot space at Superstition Springs Center (on the second floor, west of the...

50 Over 50: Lifestyle
View the list: A-G Claudine Adamo 55 | Executive Vice President & COO, Merchandising, Costco As head of merchandising at Costco, Claudine Adamo and her team decide what the wholesale giant's more than 140 million cardholders put in their shopping...

Pharma Formulation Development Outsourcing Forecast Report 2025-2033 Featuring SGS, Intertek, Recipharm, Lonza, Charles River Laboratories, Eurofins Scientific, Labcorp, Thermo Fisher Scientific
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The global Formulation Development Outsourcing Market is projected to grow from US$ 33.6 billion in 2024 to US$ 64.74 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 7.56%. Key growth drivers include rising R&D costs, demand for...

'Mallorca's shops love tourists' - Small businesses launch pro-tourism campaign
Mallorca's small business association Pimeco has initiated a supportive campaign for tourism under the slogan 'Mallorca's shops love tourists', distributing posters among its members and across local establishments. The initiative comes as...

Property taxes, policing and political culture: Where the mayor candidates stand on key issues in Wyandotte County
Wyandotte County is at a crossroads. When Tyrone Garner, the mayor and CEO of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, announced in November that he would not run for reelection, six candidates emerged to replace him in...

Transforming retail: Daveyton Mall introduces new multi-tenant emporium for small businesses
Vukile Property Fund, a specialist consumer-led retail real estate investment trust (REIT), has launched a new multi-tenant emporium at Daveyton Mall. “We're invested in more than shopping centres. We're invested in the communities they serve. The...

Discover the Corridor Series Celebrates Three and a Half Years of Showcasing Local Adventures and Community Connections
Carbon Corridor Press Release Carbon County, UT — What started as a simple idea to spark interest in local tourism has grown into a beloved series that has captured the hearts of locals and drawn attention from far beyond county lines. The...

Expat parenting in Spain: Raising kids without your ‘village’ nearby
A beach day with my daughter. Credit: Letara Draghia I moved from the UK to Manilva, Spain, back in 2022 with my husband and 9-month-old daughter. There have been many ups and many downs. It certainly takes a while to adjust to the new culture,...

UM Spotlights Top Alumni Under Age 25
MISSOULA – A University of Montana education can set you on a path to your dream career, and many grads are making an impact as soon as they graduate. The UM Alumni Association is honoring the outstanding work of recent graduates in its latest 25...
Block AI Labs Empowers Startups with Affordable, AI-Driven Software Development from U.S. and Colombia
Leveraging Medellín’s rising tech talent and bilingual support, Block AI Labs delivers smart solutions for global startups. AUSTIN, Texas, July 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Block AI Labs, founded by tech entrepreneurs Daniel and David Shnader, is...
ICYMI: Young entrepreneurs showcase startups at St. Catharines City Hall
Ten students from across Niagara are spending their summer not at the beach, but building their own businesses; 'It’s a privilege to be busy' IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: A version of this article was originally published by ThoroldToday on July 17. Ten...
The tripartite illusion
Wesley Gibbings In small economies such as ours in the Caribbean, there are bound to be anomalies in the formal arrangements designed to achieve industrial peace, and ensuing wealth generation, involving workers, employers, and...

China and Spain bridge data worlds, build trust
Visitors learn about the "AI+ mine safety supervision" technical solution at the China Mobile booth at Mobile World Congress 2025 held in Shanghai on June 18, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] In a quiet district of Barcelona, far from the tourist crowds...

Nebraska Small Business Conference coming to Grand Island
2025 Nebraska Small Business Conference, (Courtesy) GRAND ISLAND — The 4th annual Nebraska Small Business Conference is coming to Grand Island, Lincoln, and Omaha in August. Focused on entrepreneurship education, the conference will be held in...