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Google invests billions in Wallonia data centres

Google is investing billions to build data centres in Farciennes, repurposing a Belgian region historically reliant on coal mining. In Malta, the second electricity interconnector with Sicily reached 92% completion, with most of the land cable now installed. The Austrian government finalised its 'Future Depot' initiative, which will provide a €500 state starter credit to every child born from 2027. Elsewhere, Lisbon won European tourism awards for best city and best cruise destination.

Bright spots across Europe

🎉  Austria — Newborns to receive state-funded starter credits

Under the new 'Future Depot' initiative, the state will provide a 500-euro starter credit for every child born from January 2027.

💰  Belgium — Google trades coal for cloud in Wallonia

Google is investing billions in data centers in Farciennes, a region historically built on coal mines that is now being repurposed for digital infrastructure.

🏀  Bosnia and Herzegovina — Sarajevo prepares for undefeated basketball derby

The city is anticipating a basketball spectacle at the Zetra arena today as the undefeated Bosna hosts Partizan in a highly anticipated ABA League match.

✨  Croatia — Politician finds second act in rural project

A former politician in Čaporice has surprised skeptics with a unique rural development project that yielded an unexpected success after he left office.

🕊️  Cyprus — Leaders pause politics for peace festival

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman briefly left the political ring to attend a bicommunal festival in Pyla together.

🚴  Denmark — Cyclists secure five medals in Shanghai

The national team finished the World Cycling Championships with five medals, including a silver for Tobias Aagaard.

📈  Finland — Tampere game store doubles in size

A game store in Tampere has more than doubled its floor space and plans to open an unusual cafe inside its premises.

📈  Greece — Investor turns eight dollars into $2.5 billion

An investor who began with just $8 has accumulated more than $2.5 billion in assets and is making systematic domestic investments.

✅  Iceland — Pandemic data shows best global outcome

The chief physician at Landspítali reports that data now confirms the country fared better than any other nation during the COVID-19 pandemic, though vaccine hesitancy and Long-COVID remain as legacies of the period.

🏉  Ireland — Munster dedicates five-try victory to Anthony Foley

Munster defeated Racing 92 in the Champions Cup at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, a win dedicated to the late Anthony Foley. The team secured an opening night victory with a five-try performance.

🛰️  Latvia — Guardsman builds drone-spotting app

A dedicated guardsman is actively developing an application designed to recognize drones, with the explicit aim of enhancing Latvia's security and defense capabilities. This innovative initiative demonstrates a proactive approach to national protection.

❤️‍🩹  Lithuania — Mother recovers from aggressive blood cancer

An exceptional story highlights a mother, Lina, who has been successfully treated for an aggressive form of blood cancer.

🔌  Malta — Second Sicily interconnector nears completion

Work on the second electricity interconnector between Malta and Sicily is 92% complete, with the majority of the land cable now installed to bolster the national grid.

🌳  Montenegro — Podgorica approves new Morača river promenade

The capital has cleared the conceptual design for a new pedestrian walkway along the Morača river.

🤝  Norway — Free trade agreement signed with Vietnam

Norway and Vietnam have entered into a free trade agreement, opening a new chapter for economic cooperation between the two countries.

🏆  Portugal — Double win for Lisbon at tourism awards

Lisbon has been named Europe’s best city and best cruise destination at the same time as local groups hold demonstrations over the housing market.

✈️  Romania — Air force pilots down two drones over Black Sea

Romanian F-16 pilots successfully intercepted and destroyed two Russian Geran drones in a rapid response operation over the Black Sea.

💡  Slovakia — AI Integration for Banking App

Slovenská sporiteľňa is integrating artificial intelligence into its George banking application, marking a significant technological advancement for the bank. This move aims to enhance user experience and financial management.

👶  Slovenia — Free RSV protection launched for infants

A new health program will provide free protection against RSV for infants, accessible to parents even before they have selected a pediatrician.

⚽  Sweden — Swedish Talent Scores New Goal Success

A Swedish talent achieved a new goal-scoring success during the night.

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