EIB Global has named Alessandro de Concini as its new representative in Albania. The Italian banker, who has worked for 17 years at the European Investment Bank (EIB) and spent five years in the Western Balkans lending team, will replace Petia Manolova. Based in Tirana, de Concini will focus on supporting Albania’s green and digital…

Procfit GmbH reports that roughly 70 percent of procurement professionals now employ artificial intelligence (AI) to optimise supply chains, reduce risk, and improve pricing decisions. AI automates routine tasks such as bid comparison, invoice verification, and data cleansing, freeing buyers to focus on strategic activities. Systems also analyse prices, risks, and supplier performance in real…

On the 14th matchday of the 3. Liga, TSV 1860 München lost 0–4 at home to Jahn Regensburg, the club’s worst result of the season. The match, played in front of 4,000 supporters, saw Regensburg dominate from the opening minute, with a header and a contested penalty deciding the scoreline. Coach Markus Kauczinski said he was “shocked” and described the…

Statistics Canada released industry expenditure data for Canadian newspaper publishers covering the period 2016 to 2024. The publicly available Table 21‑10‑0192‑01 shows percentages of total operating expense allocated to various cost categories. In 2024, salaries, wages, commissions and benefits accounted for 42.0 % of total operating expense, up from 41.2 % in 2022. The cost of goods sold…

Statistics Canada released data showing a continued decline in total newspaper advertising sales in Canada between 2016 and 2024, falling from $1,830 million to $722.8 million. Digital advertising grew from $244.7 million in 2016 to $315.1 million in 2024, while printed advertising dropped from $1,585.3 million to $407.7 million. Daily newspaper advertising, split by format,…

A recent Flash Eurobarometer survey found that Europeans continue to see democracy and economic power as the EU’s main strengths. The study, which interviewed 25,893 EU citizens online between 3 and 10 September 2025, reported that 36% view respect for democracy, human rights and the rule of law as a key strength, while 31% cite…

A car crashed off the road on Landsemvegen near Steinkjer, Trøndelag, according to police reports. The vehicle, which was on its side, involved one driver who has since exited the vehicle. Police patrols arrived at the scene at 16:38, and the driver is suspected of driving under the influence. A woman in her 50s was…

On 10 November 2025 the Department for Education announced the creation of Regional Improvement Teams aimed at boosting standards across further education colleges. The teams, staffed by sector and industry experts, will analyse college performance against local skills needs and provide targeted support, including peer mentoring and professional development for FE teachers. Around 70,000 students…

A schoolgirl was injured after a collision with a vehicle on Puurtilantie and Murhilahdentie in Varkaud on November 10, 2025. At 09:00–09:40 the accident occurred when a child on a bicycle was crossing the safety path in the direction of Murhilahdentie. A car traveling from Puurtila struck the bicycle’s rear tyre and the child fell. The vehicle,…

In 2024, the United States and Germany were the largest ultimate investors in EU inward foreign direct investment, accounting for 14 % and 12 % of a total €3.892 trillion. Among the 13 EU countries that reported data, the United Kingdom and France each represented 9 % of the investment value. For immediate investing economies, Luxembourg led with 17 %,…

The AOK-Bundesverband’s chair, Dr Carola Reimann, said on 11 November that the German government’s upcoming “Pharma‑Dialog” must not allow the pharmaceutical industry to escape efficiency measures in the health system. The meeting, scheduled for 12 November at the chancellor’s office, will discuss growth‑promoting conditions for drug production and supply. Reimann welcomes cooperation but cautions that an increased manufacturer discount…

An agenda for the Justice and Home Affairs Council (JHA) held on 4 and 5 December 2023