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The European Commission has recently unveiled its proposal for the Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA), which aims to boost the local cloud and AI industry by reshaping infrastructure, the European cloud market, and how public sector bodies can operate in the future. CADA focuses on three major pillars: investment in research, development and innovation, capacity building — tripling the European data centre market within the next five to seven years — and a comprehensive autonomy framework, which entails four levels of sovereignty and security and new obligations for EU member states. CADA met with a mixed reception Thus far,…
Published on 22/06/2026 – 12:33 GMT+2 Exclusivity, luxury and privacy are often overused buzzwords in the world of hospitality, but a new retreat in Finnish Lapland may have a genuine claim to all three. Opening in December this year, Octola III will accommodate just six guests, but don’t expect to make a simple booking online – access is granted exclusively through a private invitation-only waiting list. Guests have the option of booking one suite, two suites or the entire property. The latest addition to the Octola Private Wilderness portfolio sits 500 metres above sea level on the site of a…
Published on 22/06/2026 – 14:00 GMT+2 Grammy Award winning American singer-songwriter SZA has slammed AI and artists who “support this degenerate shit,” having discovered that more than 200 of her songs have been used to train AI. Posting on Instagram Stories, the 36-year-old behind hits like ‘Kill Bill’ and ‘Luther’ with Kendrick Lamar shared the results of a search of her name on an AI music database. The search apparently revealed that 238 of her songs had been used in AI training datasets. “Checked and music AI has trained off 238 of my songs. I’m certain some unreleased. If you’re…
The negotiations in Switzerland resulted in the creation of a “communication line” between the U.S. and Iran to coordinate the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the statement. The memorandum of understanding signed last week had stated that during the 60-day window, the two countries would lift their blockades of the critical waterway without charging passage fees. The peace talks, hosted at the luxury Bürgenstock resort on Lake Lucerne, also created a “de-confliction cell” between the countries and Lebanon in order to help end the ongoing fighting between Israeli forces and Iran-backed Hezbollah. U.S. Vice President…
By Eduard Wolter Published on 22/06/2026 – 12:56 GMT+2 A decade after the 2015 Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA), the EU is now Kazakhstan’s largest trading and investment partner, Tokayev says. According to the head of state, Kazakhstan’s economy is being modernised and diversified for the mutual benefit of both sides: “The partnership between Kazakhstan and the European Union is more important today than ever before. And that is why it must be strengthened.” Tokayev identified three main strategic objectives: firstly, strengthening resilience; secondly, expanding connectivity in all its forms; and thirdly, creating new opportunities for citizens. A pragmatic and…
Published on 22/06/2026 – 13:32 GMT+2 The German government announced on Monday that it intends to acquire 40% of the defence contractor KNDS, a move designed to bolster European arms production in partnership with its NATO and EU ally France. The decision deepens state involvement in a company whose hardware has become central to Europe’s rearmament efforts. KNDS was created in 2015 through the merger of Germany’s Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and France’s Nexter. The French state holds a 50% stake, while the other half belongs to the German family behind Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, whose planned exit has opened the door for Berlin…
While most of us get our travel inspiration from social media platforms and websites (like Euronews Travel) these days, there’s just something about having a physical book. Rather than endlessly scrolling, you find yourself slowing down and gently flicking through the pages, truly absorbing what you’re reading and seeing. It’s little wonder, then, that Assouline’s books have become must-haves for coffee tables the world over, particularly the travel series with its iconic brightly coloured covers. Now travellers passing through Doha’s Hamad International Airport will get to see oversized versions of those eye-catching spines with the launch of the brand’s first…
Published on 22/06/2026 – 12:34 GMT+2 Everyone’s favourite furry red monster from Sesame Street just can’t catch a break… Earlier this month, Elmo learned the hard way that New York Knicks fans don’t go in for diplomacy when he wished both the Knicks and their NBA Finals opponents, the San Antonio Spurs, well just before tip-off. “Elmo hopes both teams have fun!”, he wrote on X in his typically wholesome manner. This was met with fury and a tirade of colourfully worded reactions from Knicks supporters, with one savagely responding: “Don’t you dare forget your roots you little red f***.”…
The Commission president made note of Starmer’s efforts to reinforce European defense during a period in which U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed doubts about NATO’s future and moved to reduce the presence of American troops in Europe. London and Brussels inked the EU–U.K. security and defense partnership last year to create a new structure for joint military cooperation. Von der Leyen also celebrated Starmer’s support for Ukraine, which was a defining feature of his premiership. During his time in office, Starmer signed a landmark 100-year partnership agreement with Kyiv and helped launch the so-called Coalition of the Willing with…
Renting a car in Yerevan with a debit card is a practical choice for tourists who want more freedom during their stay in Armenia. The city is easy to use as a starting point for short trips, mountain routes, wine regions, monasteries, and lake views. A rental car helps save time and gives better control over the travel plan. Before booking, it is important to check the payment rules. Some rental desks still ask for a credit card. Others accept debit cards, but may block a deposit. For many visitors, this is not convenient. A better option is to choose…