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FairFuelUK urges UK to follow Italy with fuel duty cut
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FairFuelUK is pressing John Healey to cut UK fuel duty, arguing that lower pump prices would help slow inflation and support businesses and motorists.
AI Festival returns to Milan in 2027 with a bigger business and training focus
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AI Festival will return to Milan on Feb. 11-12, 2027, at Superstudio Maxi, bringing together AI companies, startups, investors, researchers and professionals.
SpecterAI trains first quantum-safe security instructors in Vietnam
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SpecterAI says it has completed train-the-trainer programs for HPT and QNet, creating Vietnam’s first certified instructor base for quantum-safe security.
The Patch Boys of Canton & Rome expands drywall repair services in Georgia
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The Patch Boys of Canton & Rome, GA has launched professional drywall repair and ceiling restoration services for homeowners across Woodstock and nearby communities.
Italy brings nearly €19B medtech ecosystem to WHX Miami 2026
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Italy will send 16 healthcare technology companies to WHX Miami 2026 from June 17-19, using the show to pitch AI diagnostics, telemedicine, radiation-free screening and other tools to U.S. buyers and partners.
RW Studio expands online labor consulting across Italy
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RW Studio has expanded its online labor-consulting service to help companies, professionals and employers handle payroll, contracts and workforce compliance remotely.
WMF 2026 brings 3,000 startups and investors to Bologna
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World Startup & VC Fest returns June 24-26 at WMF 2026 in Bologna, drawing more than 3,000 startups, investors, and corporates from 80+ countries.
Maker Faire Rome opens MakeITcircular 2026 contest
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Maker Faire Rome has opened applications for MakeITcircular 2026, a circular-economy contest tied to the Oct. 23-25 event in Rome. The winner gets 3,000 euro as Italy’s repair, reuse and recycling rules face growing pressure to improve.
PLA Media teams up with Gina’s Skinny Italian to expand retail reach
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PLA Media has launched a collaboration with Gina Sicilia’s Gina’s Skinny Italian to grow awareness for the low-carb, no-sugar-added Italian food brand across retail, online and media channels.
Global Citizen Solutions ranks Switzerland, UAE and Portugal top for residency programs in 2026
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Global Citizen Solutions released its 2026 Global Residency Programs Index on August 10, ranking 48 residency programs across 46 jurisdictions.
Coworking market seen reaching $17.07 billion by 2035
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The global coworking spaces market is projected to rise from $4.85 billion in 2026 to about $17.07 billion by 2035 as hybrid work, startup growth and smart-building tech reshape office demand.
Mestrualia wins CE mark for Sobek diagnostic device
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Mestrualia, a Northern Italian femtech startup, has secured CE marking for Sobek, opening the door to European market access as the company prepares clinical pilots.
Switzerland, UAE and Portugal top new global residency rankings
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Global Citizen Solutions released its 2026 Global Residency Programs Index on Aug. 10, ranking 48 residency routes across 46 jurisdictions and putting Switzerland, the UAE and Portugal at the top. The report highlights quality of life and…
Factosquare targets North American beauty brands after Las Vegas debut
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Factosquare used Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas, held July 13–15, to introduce its South Korean K-beauty manufacturing platform to North American brands.
WMF 2026 draws 75,000 people in Bologna as AI, startups and culture converge
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WMF – We Make Future closed its largest edition in Bologna after drawing more than 75,000 attendees from 90 countries over June 24-26. The event underscored Italy’s growing role as a global hub for AI, innovation, investment and cultural exchange,…
AIOTF Software buys Rave Ventures, adds Damiano Raveenthiran as founding partner
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AIOTF Software has acquired AI venture studio Rave Ventures after announcing a CAD $100 million capital commitment, and named founder Damiano Raveenthiran as founding partner.
ELECTE tops 40% revenue growth as newsletter audience passes 100,000
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ELECTE says fiscal 2025 revenue rose more than 40% from 2024 as its AI analytics platform expanded across more than 500 businesses.
Report says direct domain marketplaces are challenging brokerage models
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DomainsNoBroker.com released an industry report on July 31, 2026 comparing direct domain marketplaces with traditional brokers and established marketplaces.
ANDOPEN pushes serverless biometric access control for global expansion
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ANDOPEN is rolling out SnapPass, a 1:1 biometric authentication system that keeps facial data on a user-held token instead of a cloud server.
Suncoast Local launches hand-coded websites for AI search
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Suncoast Local LLC launched in Sarasota with a hand-coded web design model aimed at Google and AI assistants like ChatGPT. The firm is offering Suncoast businesses a free 48-hour website audit as it bets small-business search habits are shifting…
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