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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.

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Bright spots across Europe

Austria Agreement Newborns to receive state-funded starter credits Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Belgium Investment Google trades coal for cloud in Wallonia Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Bosnia Basketball Sarajevo prepares for undefeated basketball derby Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Croatia Unique Politician finds second act in rural project Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Cyprus Peace Leaders pause politics for peace festival Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Denmark Cycling Cyclists secure five medals in Shanghai Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Finland Growth Tampere game store doubles in size Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Greece Investor Investor turns eight dollars into $2.5 billion Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Iceland COVID Pandemic data shows best global outcome Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Ireland Victory Munster dedicates five-try victory to Anthony Foley Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Latvia Drones Guardsman builds drone-spotting app Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Lithuania Treatment Mother recovers from aggressive blood cancer Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Malta Interconnector Second Sicily interconnector nears completion Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Montenegro Promenade Podgorica approves new Morača river promenade Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Norway Trade Free trade agreement signed with Vietnam Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Portugal Awards Double win for Lisbon at tourism awards Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Romania Drones Air force pilots down two drones over Black Sea Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Slovakia Innovation AI Integration for Banking App Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Slovenia Infants Free RSV protection launched for infants Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Sweden GoalSuccess Swedish Talent Scores New Goal Success Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →