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Despite notable progress since joining the European Union, many Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries still rank in the bottom third of the new Prosperity Index published by Erste Group Research. The index assesses all 27 EU member states across five categories: Economy, Households, Society, Education, and Sustainability. The lower...

Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe are streamlining travel for foreign visitors by eliminating the need for separate visas. Authorities from these five countries have agreed to work on implementing a unified Schengen-style visa, as reported by VisaGuide.World. This single visa initiative will allow travelers to move freely among Angola,...

In the past year, 92% of US households have faced rising living costs due to increased food and utility expenses. Most households reported higher food bills, driven by supply chain disruptions, inflation, and labor shortages. Additionally, 65% of households noted a rise in gas or electricity bills. This increase is...

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced Alison Dolan as its new Chief Financial Officer, following the retailer's impressive profit performance and the declaration of its first yearly dividend since 2019. Dolan, transitioning from her role at the real estate portal Rightmove, will succeed interim CFO Jeremy Townsend, who will remain...

UiPath shares plummeted over 30% on Wednesday following the announcement that CEO Rob Enslin will resign effective June 1. Co-founder Daniel Dines, who stepped down as co-CEO on January 31, will assume the CEO role once again. Enslin expressed confidence in UiPath's future in the AI and automation market, noting...

Lars-Christian Svensen is stepping down as the Chief Executive of John Fredriksen-backed dry bulk company Golden Ocean Group (NASDAQ: GOGL). Svensen, who initially stepped up as interim head in June last year and took on the permanent CEO role in January, has decided to pursue new opportunities, as announced by...

Galaxy Gaming has announced the appointment of Steve Kopjo, formerly with Everi Holdings, PlayAGS, and Wynn Resorts, as its new Chief Financial Officer. Kopjo will officially assume the CFO role on May 28, succeeding Harry Hagerty, who will transition to a strategic advisory role after serving as CFO for seven years....

In 2024, Lagos, Nigeria, had an estimated population of around nine million, making it the most populated city in Africa. Kinshasa, Congo, and Cairo, Egypt, followed with approximately 7.8 million and 7.7 million residents, respectively. Africa has a rich and varied urban history going back centuries, with some countries and...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to get a book published? It's not just about writing a compelling story or presenting groundbreaking ideas; it's also about nailing that all-important book proposal. You see, the publishing process isn't as simple as jotting down your thoughts and sending them off to...

CEO of Fisher Capital, Alexander Spellane's Approach to Gold Investment in Turbulent Times: Amidst the digital investment frenzy that spans from cryptocurrencies to non-fungible tokens (NFTs), there remains a steadfast presence of traditional asset classes, symbolizing stability and resilience. Gold, with its illustrious history as a safe haven during economic upheavals—most...