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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Santander made the largest job cuts in over 20 years in 2025

Santander bank executed the biggest workforce reduction in over two decades, decreasing its staff by 4% in 2025.

Mar 23 • 04:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Central Office in Two Years, Digitalization Will Wait. The Government Already Knows How Quickly It Will Change Construction

The Czech government is planning to establish a Central Office in the next two years and has outlined a strategy for transforming the construction sector, putting digitalization on hold for now.

Mar 21 • 21:14 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

While thousands will check their tax assessments, there are major problems with MitID

There are ongoing login issues with MitID, affecting access to tax assessments and other important government services in Denmark.

Mar 21 • 07:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Králíček ends after two months as the government envoy for digitalization

Kralicek has resigned after only two months in the government's digitalization envoy position.

Mar 20 • 09:37 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Rabbit Ends After Two Months as Government Delegate for Digitalization. He Had Too Much

A government delegate for digitalization in Czechia has resigned after just two months in the position due to excessive workload.

Mar 20 • 09:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The insurance sector drives digitalization to expand access and energize the market in 2026

The insurance sector in Ecuador is focusing on digitalization and innovation to drive growth and accessibility in 2026.

Mar 19 • 14:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

We will abolish the digital agency and save money, claimed ANO MPs. Havlíček counters that nothing is planned.

Czech MPs from the ANO party argue for the abolition of the Digital Information Agency, but Deputy Minister Havlíček asserts that no such measures are being prepared.

Mar 19 • 12:23 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. exclusive: Is green electricity really better than its reputation?

A new study challenges the perception of green electricity's efficiency, highlighting the need for better digitalization and flexibility in energy supply, while fossil fuels still play a role in ensuring energy security.

Mar 19 • 08:07 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Berlin Administrative Reform: What Will Become of Kai Wegner's Prestige Project?

The Berlin Administrative Reform led by Mayor Kai Wegner faces challenges with the recent appointment of Matthias Hundt as the new Secretary of State for Digitalization and Administrative Modernization.

Mar 18 • 20:25 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Citi projects a modernized banking with a strategic outlook

Citi is modernizing its banking approach, emphasizing digitalization and automation to meet evolving customer demands.

Mar 18 • 18:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Banking competition will intensify to attract and retain clients

The digitalization of Mexico's financial system is entering a new phase of direct competition among institutions to attract users away from traditional banks.

Mar 18 • 16:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cash, the main competitor of banking

Cash remains the biggest challenge for banks in Mexico, according to Armando Herrera, emphasizing the need for strategies to promote digitalization in the economy.

Mar 18 • 15:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexican economy advances with digital transactions

Digital payments are becoming essential in Mexico's modern economy, presenting significant opportunities for financial digitalization, according to Mastercard's Kiki del Valle.

Mar 18 • 11:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Banking must accelerate its transition to digitalization

Moisés Chaves, president of Bankaool, emphasizes the need for Mexican banks to transition to digital systems amid various sector challenges.

Mar 18 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Rauno Kiris and Kristjan Lill: The Future of Digital Criminal Proceedings

Rauno Kiris and Kristjan Lill discuss the potential of digitization to enhance criminal proceedings by making them quicker, more transparent, and accessible.

Mar 18 • 07:22 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Researchers on sugar dating: A gateway to prostitution

Researchers argue that sugar dating could lead to increased risks of exploitation and potentially serve as a gateway to prostitution.

Mar 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Austria agrees on social media ban for children and teenagers

Austria is set to implement a social media ban for children aged up to 14 or 16 as a measure to protect them from high levels of addiction.

Mar 18 • 02:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The technology industry sees the future surprisingly positively

The technology industry in Finland anticipates positive growth due to increased demand, new orders, and a focus on research and digitalization, but geopolitical uncertainties pose challenges.

Mar 17 • 08:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Jureček's IT Expert Now Plans Cleanups for ANO Minister. "I Was Lucky with Juchelka," He Says

Karel Trpkoš, known as an IT expert closely associated with former Minister Marian Jurečka, remains influential in the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs after Jurečka's departure, now planning significant personnel changes.

Mar 17 • 05:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Companies hindered by poor mobile coverage – only one operator works in Claestorp

A survey shows that eight out of ten entrepreneurs across several regions in Sweden seek better and more stable internet connections for their digital development, highlighting inadequacies particularly in rural areas like Claestorp.

Mar 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The state still has 2021 services to digitize, i.e., more than half

The Czech government has over 2000 services left to digitize, with plans to complete the process by 2027.

Mar 16 • 13:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The state still has more than half of its services to digitize

Czechia still has over half of its state services yet to be digitized, highlighting a significant gap in public service modernization.

Mar 16 • 12:26 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Election: From Student Representative to Politician

Lorenz Höfler, a 24-year-old, has become the mayor of Karsbach in Lower Franconia, representing the Free Voters.

Mar 15 • 13:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Tender disputes move to the internet. Remote hearings before the KIO

New regulations allowing remote participation in hearings before the National Appeals Chamber in Poland take effect on March 13.

Mar 13 • 03:49 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Moonflow and Puntored seal alliance to digitize collection in Mexico: AI and 50,000 collection points

Moonflow and Puntored have formed a strategic partnership to digitize the accounts receivable process in Mexico, utilizing AI to streamline collection at various payment points.

Mar 12 • 14:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Rewrite it by hand, print it, and send it to Turk. The Ministry of the Environment has stepped into the analog age

The Czech Ministry of the Environment is moving towards analog processes despite the government's emphasis on digitalization, leading to significant operational changes and a controversial oversight mechanism involving political figures.

Mar 12 • 13:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Suffered massive internal bleeding from national tests

Following years of failures and a billion cost, the digitalization of national tests in Sweden was halted, leading to significant stress for the CEO Joakim Malmström, who suffered health repercussions.

Mar 12 • 10:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Big changes for Polish students? It's about e-diaries. Mysterious minister's announcement

Polish Minister of Digitalization discusses upcoming changes to the mObywatel app, including the development of an electronic diary and potential social media restrictions for minors.

Mar 12 • 09:19 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Aarhus University takes action against cybercrime with new education program

Aarhus University has introduced a new specialization in cybersecurity for engineering students in response to the increasing threats of cybercrime.

Mar 11 • 12:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Nearly one million told 'act now' ahead of April tax rule change

Nearly one million people in the UK are being urged to prepare for new tax rules requiring digital record-keeping starting April 2026.

Mar 11 • 05:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: The experience of three Latvian cities with EU investments in regional education

The article explores how EU funding is utilized in education across three cities in Latvia, focusing on its impact and differences in accessibility.

Mar 11 • 05:15 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

National Tests Became a Failure – for Almost One Billion

Sweden's attempt to digitize national tests has failed, costing nearly one billion kronor, with prior warnings ignored in favor of adhering to a strict timeline.

Mar 11 • 04:58 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

We Ask You: Should Croatia Constitutionally Protect Cash?

The article discusses the increasing pressures of digitalization and the need for constitutional protection of cash in Croatia, similar to actions taken by other European countries.

Mar 10 • 19:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

They managed to digitize the brain of a fly, a key step for life simulation

Scientists have successfully digitized the entire brain of a fruit fly, marking a significant milestone in digital life simulation and the understanding of biological nervous systems.

Mar 10 • 18:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Switzerland Votes for Constitutional Protection of Cash; Which Countries Have Done the Same?

Switzerland has voted to protect the right to use cash in its constitution, with 73.4% of voters supporting the measure aimed at preserving the use of physical Swiss francs.

Mar 10 • 11:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A brand new engineering degree at Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences – something like it has never been seen in Finland before

Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences is launching Finland's first AMK degree in resource technology, aimed at equipping students with interdisciplinary skills in technology and agriculture.

Mar 10 • 05:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Electronic permit granting system begins operation in Piracicaba; learn how it will work

The new electronic permit system in Piracicaba, Brazil, aims to streamline and digitize the process of issuing construction permits.

Mar 9 • 10:42 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

New medical documents will be included in the e-health system

Latvia plans to integrate new digital medical documents into its e-health system to improve accessibility and resource efficiency in healthcare.

Mar 9 • 10:06 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Digitalization will define the future of banking, says Banorte

Marcos Ramírez, CEO of Grupo Financiero Banorte, emphasizes the importance of digitalization in the banking sector to meet changing consumer habits and improve operational efficiency.

Mar 9 • 08:57 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

70% Use Fax in Schools, 90% Use Seals: Inflexible Circumstances Revealed by Ministry of Education Survey

A recent survey by Japan's Ministry of Education reveals that 71.7% of public elementary and junior high schools still use fax machines for daily operations, and 91.0% continue to use seals, indicating slow progress in digitalization efforts despite government initiatives.

Mar 9 • 08:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Paweł Rochowicz: KSeF System, or Digitization at the Cost of the Taxpayer

The article discusses the implementation of the KSeF system in Poland, criticizing the financial burden it places on taxpayers while highlighting the need for efficient digital solutions in businesses.

Mar 6 • 03:43 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

IT Logistics is a Quadrature of a Circle

Poland's logistics industry is lagging behind its European counterparts in adopting IT solutions despite having a developed IT sector.

Mar 5 • 10:59 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Greater inclusion will demonstrate the success of digitalization: Klar

Stefan Möller, CEO of Klar, emphasizes the importance of attracting new users to the digital banking sector to demonstrate the success of their offerings, particularly focusing on the consumer and SME sectors.

Mar 5 • 08:13 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

New players will renew banking attention: Nu

Nu Mexico aims to transform the banking experience for Mexicans by leveraging technology and digitalization.

Mar 5 • 08:07 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SZ Digital Summit: The Moon Can Wait

Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder emphasized the importance of digitalization in his state during his closing remarks at the Digital Summit organized by Süddeutsche Zeitung.

Mar 4 • 16:19 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

AI, data, and energy: the pillars of Mexico's financial leap

Mexico is leveraging AI and digitalization to transform its financial sector, focusing on innovative platforms that improve decision-making and efficiency in credit distribution.

Mar 4 • 09:37 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The IT General: Municipalities are 20 years behind in development

Marcus Matteby, a digitalization director and PhD in informatics, argues that Swedish municipalities lag behind by 20 years in digital transformation, advocating for technology as a means to achieve a more equitable society.

Mar 4 • 09:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Industry Under Pressure: These 15 AI Startups Want to Automate Tax Consulting

Fifteen AI startups are poised to transform the tax consulting market in Germany, addressing both demand for automation and the ongoing professional skills shortage.

Mar 4 • 05:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Changes are brewing in 'Senukai' stores: don't be surprised when you see this

'Senukai' stores in the Baltic region are implementing advanced solutions to enhance their operations and customer service through automation and digital pricing.

Feb 27 • 12:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

MitID is up again after breakdown

MitID has been restored after being temporarily unavailable due to server instability, according to the Danish Agency for Digitization.

Feb 27 • 10:09 UTC

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