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Wrist Wars: Luxury watchmakers not concerned about digitalisation

The global market for smartwatches has more than doubled since the second quarter of 2018, so where does this leave the traditional luxury watchmakers?

Money

How can Europe’s start-ups rise above the post-COVID economic crisis?

Europe’s start-ups are having a moment. The green, digital future looks promising, KPMG France’s chairman tells Euronews Next.

Work

MWC 2021: Spain looking to become leader in AI, says digital minister

Spain is "lagging behind" when it comes to addressing a skills shortage but its progress with digitalisation is turning this around.

Money

Despite rise of cards during COVID, cash is still king in Switzerland

Cards are becoming more widely used in the face of COVID. But the Swiss are not ready to give up cash just yet.

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Tech News

Euroviews. The future of healthcare will mean embracing more digital solutions

Healthcare is rapidly changing. Pharma company Sanofi believes a range of innovations will occur, such as data democratisation and the automation of clinical trials.

Serbia

Meet the digital nomads blazing a trail in Serbia

In partnership with Serbia

Three digital nomads explain why they have chosen to work and live in Serbia.

Europe News

Brussels aims to create new EU-wide digital identity

The cross-border instrument will allow EU citizens to open bank accounts, file tax returns and enrol in university.

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The EU is planning to launch a new bloc-wide digital wallet

EU citizens who sign up for the app will be able to store and verify IDs, passwords, and payments safely and securely.

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Debate: How can digital transformation drive productivity & equality?

In partnership with Accenture

COVID-19 has fast-tracked the world's digital transformation. How can businesses and workers make the most of it? Euronews' Disrupted Live debate put this question and more to some of the key thinkers and digital players in Europe.

World

Margrethe Vestager explains the EU's position in the global battle for data

Margrethe Vestager, the Executive Vice President of the European Commission, responsible for all things digital, gives us her insight into global data, data sharing, big tech, the Data Governance Act and the reality of policy and implementation.

Money

What is the difference between digital currency and cryptocurrency?

From the Bahamas to Britain, the world's biggest banks are issuing digital currencies to fend off the threat of cryptocurrencies. But how are they different?

Living

Is 3D printing the key to a sustainable fashion industry?

Nicolai Peitersen gives us his take on digital fabrication and how it could revolutionise fashion.

Europe News

Brussels' new digital strategy comes 'way too late', MEP warns

Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager laid out the EU's digital aims for the decade in Brussels on Tuesday, telling reporters that she wants the bloc to become "digitally sovereign" by 2030.

United Kingdom

Poet John Keats 'brought back to life' 200 years after his death

How the Romantic poet lives on: scientists from the Institute for Digital Archaeology have 'virtually recreated him' thanks to Computer Generated Imagery.

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Virtual idol digital avatars take to the real-life stage in China

Although the phenomenon originated in Japan, virtual idols are now stealing airtime in China, appearing at concerts, TV shows, billboards and even news programmes.

World News

Five reasons why the new Digital Services Act matters

"I really wouldn't want to be in the European Commission's shoes right now," Jan Penfrat, senior policy advisor at EDRi said. "We need to find smart solutions for this that protect people's fundamental rights because the internet isn't going to go away."

Portugal

Watch: Von der Leyen gives more detail on EU's Digital Services Act

Speaking at the Web Summit von der Leyen explained how the Commission intends to rewrite the digital market rulebook for small start-ups as well as big platforms.

World News

Euroviews. The EU can set the pace worldwide with a forward-thinking digital trade strategy ǀ View

With a forward-thinking digital trade strategy, the EU could make a huge impact globally on privacy, COVID-19 recovery efforts and much more.

Estonia

Estonia launches new visa programme for wealthy 'digital nomads'

The Baltic country wants to attract wealthy tech entrepreneurs with a new one-year visa.

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The 2020 WorldSkills Russia National Competition will be the largest ever thanks to distance tech

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The WorldSkills Russia National Competition takes place annually and brings outstanding students and trainers of technical and vocational education from around the country.