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Europe AND Middle East
Europe AND Middle East regional intelligence explains how companies, people, policy moves, network operations, investment signals, data centre demand, telecom execution, and market constraints shape infrastructure delivery in the same geographic market or governance area. The page connects public articles with evidence, regional actors, operating dependencies, market context, and customer or regulatory exposure that may otherwise sit across separate topic or company pages. Readers can compare who is active, which signals are backed by public evidence, how local execution risk connects to broader internet infrastructure strategy, and what changes may affect customers, partners, regulators, or capital planning. Search users can understand the geography, the relevant infrastructure sectors, the public evidence base, and the practical questions that make the regional page more useful than a short listing of articles.
Institutional
Energy firms pledge $98B to rewire Britain’s grid
What happened: $98B investment announced to modernize Britain’s grid Energy firms in Great Britain have pledged to invest £77 billion ($98 billion) over the next decade to overhaul the nation’s electricity grid. The initiative is part of a strategic effort to modernize aging…
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Sandfield Capital secures $775M to grow litigation finance
What happened: Capital injection for Sandfield Capital’s expansion Sandfield Capital, a prominent player in the Litigation FinTech sector, has secured a substantial £600 million ($775 million) facility to fuel its expansion plans. This significant financial commitment positions…
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Telia brings 5G to 99% of Norway’s population
What happened: Telia expands nationwide 5G coverage, supporting Norway’s digitalisation goals Telia has achieved nationwide 5G coverage in Norway, reaching 99% of the population just four years after launching its first 5G base stations in Lillestrøm. The company’s network now…
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EU launches IRIS² to challenge Starlink’s global satellite dominance
What happened: New satellite network aims to strengthen Europe’s space and security capabilities The European Union has greenlit the IRIS² satellite project, a major initiative aimed at creating a European-led alternative to SpaceX’s Starlink. IRIS², which will consist of 290…
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Volume raises $6M to revolutionize A2A payments
Volume raises $6 million in seed funding to revolutionize account-to-account (A2A) payments.
ICANN
ICANN to Host 2025 Middle East DNS Forum in Bahrain
What happened: The 2025 Middle East DNS Forum to be held in Bahrain on 29-30 April as a hybrid event The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), in collaboration with the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Bahrain, has announced the 2025 Middle…
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BT’s survey reveals impact of split-screening and streaming on Telecom Networks
What happened: Split-screening and streaming impacts Telecom Networks BT Group’s latest survey revealed how the UK’s increasing reliance on multi-device usage, including the rising trend of split-screening, is impacting telecom networks. The survey found that 35% of UK adults now…
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Millions risk financial insecurity due to lost pension pots
What happened: UK savers face pension uncertainty, risking their retirement plans. Millions of UK working-age adults are unaware of where all their pension pots are, creating significant risks for their financial future. Research conducted by Raindrop, a pension-finding platform…
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Payabl. teams up with Work in Fintech to empower future talent
payabl. teams up with Work in Fintech to offer mentorship and career opportunities.
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Telia claims to be first to deliver nationwide 5G coverage in Norway
What happened: Telia reaches 99% of Norway’s population with 5G setting a new milestone in mobile connectivity Telia has announced that it is the first operator in Norway to deliver nationwide 5G coverage, now reaching nearly 99% of the population. This milestone comes four years…
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Nokia and EOLO launch Europe’s first 5G mmWave network
What happened: Nokia and EOLO to deliver Italy’s first 5G mmWave network Nokia has entered a four-year partnership with EOLO, Italy’s first B Corp in the telecoms sector, to deploy Europe’s first 5G standalone mmWave Radio Access Network. The deal sees Nokia provide a range of…
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Only 13 FinTech deals close as 2024 nears its end
What happened: A quiet week for FinTech deals in December As 2024 winds down, the FinTech sector experienced a slower week, with only 13 funding deals recorded globally. Despite this, the total raised across these deals reached $736 million, signaling that significant investments…
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Eviden and Ordo pilot open banking-based payment platform
Eviden and Ordo partner with ByzGen to pilot an open banking platform.
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ABN AMRO and Two launch ‘Pay Later’ for B2B payments
What happened: New Solutions for B2B Payments ABN AMRO, a leading financial institution based in the Netherlands, has launched a pilot program named ‘Pay Later’ in collaboration with B2B tech company Two. This new feature allows business clients to make payments through online…
Cloud Service
Virgin Media O2 opens flagship store in Westfield Stratford City
What happened: Virgin Media O2 opens new its flagship store Virgin Media O2 has opened its new flagship store at Westfield Stratford City, aiming to enhance its retail experience for customers. The store features interactive technology and an immersive space where visitors can…
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Digi expands to Belgium with low-cost mobile and fibre plans
What happened: Digi launches low-cost mobile and fibre services in Belgium Digi Communications has officially launched in Belgium, expanding its European footprint. The Romania-based operator introduced a low-cost mobile plan and fibre broadband, although the latter is currently…
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Finny raises $4.3M to redefine financial advisory with generative AI
What happened: Finny’s $4.3M funding Finny, a FinTech startup based in New York City, has successfully secured $4.3 million in seed funding to enhance its generative AI-powered platform. The funding round was led by Maple VC and HNVR, with contributions from prominent investors…
Institutional
EU cyber resilience act: A new challenge for open-source projects
What happened The CRA, which officially passed in 2024, is the EU’s latest push to ensure security and transparency in digital products with network components. By 2027, all affected products must comply with stringent security requirements. This timeline includes multiple…
Institutional
GoCardless and Endava partner to transform enterprise payment
What happened: GoCardless and Endava team up The partnership between GoCardless and Endava focuses on embedding GoCardless’ payment technology into Endava’s enterprise clients’ operations. By integrating features like Direct Debit and Instant Bank Pay into digital transformation…
Institutional
Navigating change: RIPE NCC’s 2025 strategy
What happened: How RIPE NCC will tackle security, diversity, and sustainability in 2025 In RIPE NCC (Réseaux IP Européens Network Coordination Centre) staff presentation which was published on RIPE NCC’s official Youtube channel on December 9, RIPE NCC’s CEO, Hans Petter Holen…