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Using drones in industrial inspections will prevent deadly workplace accidents

Every day, industrial workers risk their lives inspecting hazardous spaces such as power plants and refineries. Flyability wants to revolutionise these indoor inspections by deploying its hi-tech drones instead

Has COVID-19 left the European Green Deal hanging in the balance?

The European Green Deal lays out the blueprint for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. But with COVID-19 rewriting the international agenda and fossil-fuel-dependent states reluctant to decarbonise, executing this ambitious plan will be far from easy

Inside Russia’s relationship with Rosneft and Venezuela

Although nothing is ever clear-cut where Russia is concerned, the country’s decision to reduce its stake in oil giant Rosneft is likely the result of US sanctions and the company’s relationship with Venezuela

A good night’s sleep is the key to improving workplace productivity

Poor sleep is damaging productivity levels and costing employees their health and happiness. Amsterdam-based start-up Shleep wants to fix businesses’ sleep problems with its digital coaching platform

The risks (and benefits) of Sweden’s proposed e-krona

Sweden is trialling the use of an e-krona in what could become the world’s first central bank digital currency. But despite the possible benefits, there are still risks around the widespread implementation of such technology

Urban planners are putting Minsk on the map

Belarus is poised to take a leading role among the economies of Eastern Europe thanks to the development of a new international financial centre in the heart of its capital

Europe’s second defining moment

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the ideological division between Northern and Southern Europe. Without greater collaboration, the eurozone may not survive the crisis

Costa Smeralda’s airport refurbishment will open it up to new visitors

The picturesque Costa Smeralda has long been a destination of choice for high-net-worth individuals. The airport’s recently refurbished runway and luxury terminal have made it easier than ever to travel to this stretch of the Sardinian coastline

Critical thinking: how the COVID-19 pandemic is driving progress

The COVID-19 pandemic is pushing governments and businesses to their limits, but history shows us that times of crisis often spur innovation

How customer relationship managers can boost business performance

Business process outsourcing is driving new efficiencies in several industries. By working with customer relationship management firms, companies can focus on their core processes and deliver higher standards of service

Europe needs a DARPA – here’s why

To remain competitive in the global technology market, Europe must invest in a state-backed research agency. Industry leaders have already found success in doing so

The geopolitics of Holocaust memory

The world has adopted a ‘never forget’ stance on the Holocaust. But, in practice, the memorialisation of the Jewish genocide has become a tool for political one-upmanship

Who pays for the Green Deal?

The European Green Deal has noble intentions, but the way institutions propose to fund it is cause for concern. Shadow budgets and note printing will not tackle the climate crisis

Will the Eastern Mediterranean pipeline deal create a regional energy hub?

Now that Cyprus, Greece and Israel have signed the Eastern Mediterranean pipeline deal, the countries may finally fulfil their ambitions of becoming regional energy hubs – but long-simmering disputes could create blockages

Is Germany right to power down its nuclear reactors?

While Germany continues to decommission its nuclear power plants, the fact that the country still relies heavily on coal undermines any environmental benefits of the policy

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