Hamad Ali is a journalist based in London, United Kingdom.

ING Leverages Graph Technology to Identify Suspicious Activity

01 Oct 2023  |  WatersTechnology.com  |  English  |  Data Analytics

ING is integrating graph technology into its data analytics platform, Hunter, to enhance the detection of suspicious activities in financial transactions. This technology helps visualize relationships between data points, aiding in the identification of criminal networks. Annerie Vreugdenhil, CIO of wholesale banking at ING, emphasizes the importance of this advancement in staying ahead of financial criminals. The platform, capable of analyzing 14 billion transactions in seconds, is operational and continues to evolve. ING is part of a Dutch banking initiative to combat financial crime, though data privacy regulations pose challenges to broader data sharing.

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Jose Bautista is a journalist based in Brisbane City, Australia. He has worked as journalist and foreign correspondent for Spanish news agency EFE, Agence France Presse (AFP), Chinese news agency Xinhua, Spanish news agency Europa Press (EP) and Deutsche Presse Agentur (DPA) in Colombia, Venezuela ...

Borders Inc: The Migration Control Industry

17 Oct 2023  |  Baggrund  |  Danish  |  Industry Transparency

The article investigates the industry behind Spain's migration control, highlighting the opaque nature of public contracts and the concentration of business among a few private companies. It reveals that a significant portion of contracts are awarded without public tender, raising concerns about transparency. The ACS Group, owned by Real Madrid's president Florentino Pérez, and Indra are among the top beneficiaries. The article also discusses the externalization of border control to African countries, with Spain deploying agents and military troops to prevent migration from Africa. It criticizes the lack of public access to information about these practices and the potential misuse of technology provided by Spain for suppressing opposition in African countries. The article was nominated for The European Press Prize 2023 in the category 'The Migration Journalism Award'.

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Jessica Benavides Canepa is a lifestyle journalist currently based in Europe with a focus on luxury travel, food and fashion. I've lived in several international cities and visited over 50. My published online/print credits include Hemispheres, Four Seasons Magazine, Nat Geo, BBC Travel, Jetsetter, ...

The 15 Best Hotels In Madrid

29 Feb 2024  |  Forbes  |  English  |  Hotel Reviews

Forbes contributor Jessica Benavides Canepa reviews the 15 best hotels in Madrid, Spain, for various types of travelers, including leisure and business travelers, couples, families, art lovers, and foodies. The article provides a detailed description of each hotel's unique amenities, design, and location, highlighting their suitability for different preferences and needs. The selection includes luxury properties like Rosewood Villa Magna and Four Seasons Hotel Madrid, boutique options such as CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha, and specialized stays like the design-focused Madrid Edition and the historic Westin Palace.

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Daniel Bland is a freelance journalist based in São Paulo, Brazil. He primarily covers Business News, and has interviewed numerous top level government officials and company executives for more than a decade. 

Besides having more than 11,000 articles - in English and Spanish - published by ...

US snapshot, AI talks round corner, new executive appointments

21 Feb 2024  |  www.linkedin.com  |  English  |  Executive Appointments

Fleet Mobility Today highlights upcoming initiatives, including country profiles and interviews with key executives in the fleet and mobility industry. The first interview will feature Manuj Aggarwal discussing AI's impact on fleet efficiency and safety. The newsletter also announces several new executive appointments across major companies like Tesla, Fisker, Nissan, Volkswagen do Brasil, and Toyota. The Fleet Mobility Today website is set to launch on February 29, 2024. The publication encourages collaboration and growth within the fleet and mobility market in the Americas.

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Piero Cingari is an accomplished financial writer and analyst with a rich background in covering financial and economic themes. He holds master's in economics from the University of Bologna. He began as a bond/FX strategist at AcomeA SGR, later covering currencies and commodities at Capital.com. ...

Spain's economy is thriving: Why it's growing more than its EU rivals

29 Mar 2024  |  www.euronews.com  |  English  |  Investment

Spain's economy is experiencing robust growth, outpacing its European counterparts due to strong domestic consumption and investment. The IBEX 35 Index and house prices have surged, and employment has increased significantly. Despite inflation remaining above pre-pandemic levels, it has moderated from previous highs. Spanish assets are performing well, with the IBEX 35 Index seeing significant gains. Moody's has revised Spain's outlook to positive, citing strong economic fundamentals. Eurostat projects continued growth driven by consumption and investment, with inflation expected to moderate further.

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Ben Clatworthy is a journalist based in London, United Kingdom.

British half-term ski families face blockades by French farmers

02 Feb 2024  |  www.thetimes.com  |  English  |  Protests

French farmers are planning blockades that could disrupt travel for British families heading to ski resorts during the February half-term holiday. Transfer companies are diverting vehicles, and local leaders in Alpine regions are considering contingency measures. Despite some disruption, major tour operators like Ski Line and Inghams report that all guests have reached their destinations. The busiest period for French ski resorts is expected to see significant traffic, with over 70,000 vehicles heading to popular areas like Courchevel and Val d'Isere.

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Melissa Daniels is a journalist based in Los Angeles. She has extensive experience covering political campaigns, public policy and the judiciary — as well as feature reporting for arts and culture sections and business publications. She is available for freelance assignments as well as contract ...

5 Payment Trends to Watch in 2024

29 Dec 2023  |  digiday.com  |  Spanish  |  Technology

The article discusses five key payment trends to watch in 2024, including the increased adoption of 'tap to pay' and digital wallets, the stabilization and expansion of 'Buy Now, Pay Later' (BNPL) services, the growth of loyalty and rewards programs, the emergence of scanner-less checkouts, and the adoption of mobile point of sale (mPOS) systems. It highlights the shift towards contactless payments, the broadening demographic using BNPL for various purchases, and the integration of payment technologies into retail strategies to enhance customer experience. The article also notes the importance of security and compliance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) requirements as these technologies become more widespread.

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Daniela De Lorenzo is a 33 y.o. Italian journalist and photographer based in Brussels.
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Belgian-Dutch Ventyr Wins Norway’s First Offshore Wind Auction

20 Mar 2024  |  Forbes  |  English  |  Offshore Wind Auction

Ventyr, a Belgian-Dutch company, won the auction to develop the Southern North Sea II offshore wind project near Norway's border with Denmark. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced the project as part of Norway's goal to achieve 30,000 MW of renewable energy by 2040. The auction, which required bidders to propose the lowest amount of government support needed, was won by Ventyr with a bid of 115 øre per kilowatt hour. The consortium includes Ingka Investment, part of the Ingka Group that owns IKEA stores, and Belgian offshore wind developer Parkwind. Despite the auction's success, many bidders withdrew due to concerns over low profitability amid rising development costs and insufficient subsidies.

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An ice rink and a market with 24 stalls and 'food trucks' will open tomorrow in Plaza Circular

14 Dec 2023  |  www.laopiniondemurcia.es  |  Spanish  |  Community Activities

The Plaza Circular in Murcia will host a variety of Christmas activities, including a synthetic ice rink, a European-style market with 24 stalls, and a food truck zone. The events, organized by the Ayuntamiento de Murcia, will feature nearly 300 activities, including concerts, workshops, and performances. The initiative aims to foster community engagement and social interaction, with support from various sponsors and collaborators.

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I am a journalist based in Madrid. I have worked for seven years in the Diagonal and El Salto Diario newspapers, of which I am one of the founders. I am specialized in information on human rights violations and company monitoring.

Uniforms, food, and tanks: the already planned payments that inflate the defense spending every year

14 Nov 2023  |  civio.es  |  Spanish  |  Military Contracts

From 2013 to 2022, Spain's Ministry of Defense paid 254.8 million euros to a consortium led by El Corte Inglés for military uniforms, with an additional 44 million euros expected between 2023 and 2024. These contracts were initially funded from the peacekeeping operations budget despite being planned expenses. Defense budgets have consistently underestimated actual spending, with the real costs covered by credit extensions from the Contingency Fund. The Constitutional Court previously ruled such financing illegal. The article highlights the lack of transparency and realistic budgeting in defense spending, with the actual cost exceeding the 2% of GDP that NATO requests for defense.

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Sam Gituku is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya.
He has nine years of experience as a journalist having started off as a Radio correspondent. He now works as a television journalist at Citizen TV Kenya and doubles up as  an online contributor for the digital platform of the station - ****. 

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Turkana Wind Power probe: MPs to summon former KETRACO boss Fernandes Barasa

05 Oct 2023  |  www.citizen.digital  |  English  |  Political Accountability

Members of Parliament are summoning former KETRACO CEO Fernandes Barasa to explain the unfavorable contract for the Loyangalani-Suswa transmission line, which led to significant financial penalties for the government. The project, initially managed by Lake Turkana Wind Power Company and later taken over by KETRACO, faced delays and complications, including the bankruptcy of the Spanish firm Isolux Ingenieria. The government ended up paying Ksh.16 billion in penalties for unused power, raising concerns about the roles of KETRACO, Kenya Power, and the Ministry of Energy in the deal.

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alicia gonzalez is a journalist based in Madrid, España.

This is what the world economy will look like in 2024, the year of the Ds: deceleration, disinflation, debt, and deglobalization

23 Dec 2023  |  El País México  |  Spanish  |  Deglobalization

The global economy in 2024 is expected to face deceleration, disinflation, debt, and deglobalization. Despite robust growth in 2023, especially in the US, the outlook remains cautious with potential risks from geopolitical uncertainties and fiscal imbalances. Key factors include the end of interest rate hikes, upcoming elections in major economies, and the impact of digitalization and demographic changes. The article highlights the resilience of the US economy, challenges in the Eurozone, particularly Germany, and the surprising growth in Spain driven by tourism and internal demand. The analysis underscores the need for fiscal adjustments and the potential long-term impact of AI on productivity.

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Ana Gonzalez is a filmmaker/journalist with experience in more than 20 countries. She has collaborated with media outlets such as the BBC, Atlas Obscura, NatGeo, TIME, Al Jazeera, Mediaset and others. In 2021, her documentary “Flamenco Queer” was released by The New Yorker with support from the ...

Aquática Ingeniería wins the ideas contest to design the O Parrote platform in A Coruña

15 Jan 2024  |  www.lavozdegalicia.es  |  Spanish  |  Local Development

Aquática Ingeniería has won the contest to design a new bathing and water sports platform in O Parrote, A Coruña. The project, announced by the president of the Port Authority, Martín Fernández Prado, and the Infrastructure and Mobility Minister, Ethel Vázquez, aims to create a safe sports initiation zone with disabled access, a support building, and a café with a terrace. Despite initial plans for completion in 2023, delays have pushed the expected completion to summer 2025. The project will cost 2.8 million euros, with the design phase costing 150,000 euros.

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I am a journalist and documentary filmmaker based in Caracas, Venezuela. I want to tell the next story.

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Collaboration, commitment, and digitalization can drive sustainable finance

01 Apr 2024  |  Ethic  |  Spanish  |  Social Inequality

Ignacio Juliá, CEO of ING, discusses how collaboration, commitment, and digital technologies can drive a sustainable future. He outlines ING's strategy, 'Empowering Your, Our Sustainability Journey', which focuses on setting an example in sustainability, supporting clients in their sustainable transition, and managing social change. Juliá highlights the importance of public-private collaboration, exemplified by projects like FARO with Fundación Nantik Lum and the Madrid City Council. He also emphasizes the role of digital transformation in enhancing customer experience and promoting social inclusion. ING's initiatives with UNICEF and the CREA program by Fundación Nantik Lum aim to combat social inequality by providing digital and financial education to vulnerable youths and women.

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Pablo Hernández Mares is a freelance science journalist based in Guadalajara, Mexico. Proficient in audio and video editing. Specialized in creating multimedia content for science and technology. Musical producer for news and special reports.

Is early and rapid initiation of therapy for heart failure viable and safe?

16 Oct 2024  |  espanol.medscape.com  |  Spanish  |  Medical Research

The article discusses the viability and safety of early and rapid initiation of therapy for heart failure, focusing on acute heart failure and the importance of optimizing treatment during the early vulnerable period post-hospitalization. It highlights various studies, including VICTORIA, EMPULSE, and FINEARTS, which demonstrate the benefits of specific treatments like vericiguat and empagliflozin. The article emphasizes the need for improved implementation of guideline-directed medical therapy and the use of different algorithms to enhance patient outcomes. Expert opinions from Dr. Shelley Zieroth and Dr. José Antonio Magaña Serrano are featured, along with data from international studies and registries.

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London based journalist reporting on sustainability in aviation and key financial developments in business aviation, helicopters, superyachts and future of flight including drones and other technologies.

Diamond Green Diesel delivers SAF from Texas

20 Nov 2024  |  www.safinvestor.com  |  English  |  Renewable Energy

Diamond Green Diesel, a joint venture between Valero Energy Corporation and Darling Ingredients, has completed its first marine shipment of neat SAF from Port Arthur, Texas. The initiative aims to supply major US aviation hubs with cleaner fuels, utilizing low-carbon intensity waste fats as feedstock. The DGD Port Arthur plant, operational since late 2022, is expected to upgrade half of its 470 million gallon annual production capacity to SAF by 2025, positioning DGD as a leading SAF manufacturer globally.

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Mark Johnson is a business, finance, consumer and lifestyle journalist based in London, United Kingdom.

He has worked for the BBC, Bloomberg TV, Dow Jones Newswires, Share Radio in the past and also currently produces a daily 2 minute video containing a market update, stock idea and big boss ...

Modern Citizens appoints Toprak Özturan as Managing Director

17 Feb 2025  |  mediashotz.co.uk  |  English  |  Marketing

Modern Citizens has appointed Toprak Özturan as Managing Director of its Netherlands division, succeeding Robbert Gangadin. Özturan, with a background in global ad agencies and experience with brands like Heineken and Volvo, will focus on innovative content strategies and digital engagement. Her appointment is seen as a strategic move to enhance Modern Citizens' integrated marketing approach. CEO Matthew Robinson expressed enthusiasm for Özturan's expertise, while acknowledging Gangadin's contributions to the company.

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Dutch banks’ customers ‘unknowingly’ profit from destructive palm oil companies

01 Oct 2023  |  Eco-Business  |  English  |  Sustainable Investment

Dutch banks ABN AMRO, ING, and Rabobank are criticized for not informing customers that their investment funds include shares in environmentally damaging palm oil companies in Indonesia. Despite labeling some funds as 'sustainable,' these banks are linked to companies with poor environmental and human rights records. The report by Milieudefensie calls for banks to cease financial relationships with the palm oil sector. Activists highlight the severe environmental and social impacts on communities like Pungkat in Sumatra. The article also discusses the broader issue of greenwashing and the need for stricter sustainability criteria in investment portfolios.

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Little Bread and Much Circus

23 Dec 2023  |  www.laopiniondemurcia.es  |  Spanish  |  Christmas Celebrations

The article criticizes the superficiality of political leaders in Spain, particularly focusing on the competition among cities to have the largest Christmas decorations. It highlights economic inequality, noting that while politicians distract the public with festive displays, many Spaniards struggle with rising food prices and limited access to quality food. The piece questions the priorities of political figures like Abel Caballero, the mayor of Vigo, and criticizes the use of public funds for trivial purposes while essential goods become increasingly unaffordable for the average citizen.

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Alison Mutler is a journalist based in Bucharest, Romania and covers Romania and Moldova. I have covered Romanian current affairs, politics, protests, the EU, corruption, social issues, defense, NATO, lifestyle and sport for the past 30 years, 25 of those for the Associated Press. I also served as ...

Romania’s Madrigal Choir returns to the US for first time since communism ended

09 Nov 2023  |  universul.net  |  English  |  International Relations

Romania's renowned Madrigal Choir is set to tour the United States for the first time since the end of communism, with sold-out performances in Washington, New York, Chicago, and Seattle. The tour, featuring Renaissance music and Romanian carols, marks a significant cultural event and a continuation of the choir's legacy, which began in 1963 and became a symbol of freedom during Romania's communist era. The concerts, conducted by Anna Ungureanu and organized by the Romanian Embassy and the Romanian Cultural Institute with support from the Ministry of Culture and various sponsors, also serve as a form of public diplomacy and celebration of Romanian talent.

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Osama Rizvi is an international energy and economic analyst whose areas of interests include global economy, commodity and financial markets and climate change where he specifically focuses on Oil prices, commodity analysis, interest rates, food prices and global economy. Critically, Osama focuses ...

Will the ECB reduce its interest rates in 2024?

06 Dec 2023  |  fr.euronews.com  |  French  |  European Central Bank

The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to meet on December 14, 2023, with analysts predicting various outcomes regarding interest rates. The ECB has maintained the rate at 4%, but internal discussions suggest differing views on future rate changes. The impact of high interest rates on consumers and businesses is significant, contributing to the cost of living crisis. The ECB's primary goal is to combat inflation, which has recently decreased to 2.4% in the Eurozone. Some experts, including François Villeroy de Galhau, suggest that rate cuts may occur in 2024, while others, like Innes McFee and Christine Lagarde, caution against premature reductions. The ECB's upcoming decisions will consider economic growth, inflation trends, and labor market conditions.

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Former Reuters multimedia reporter now freelancing in Spain for international media after being based in Mexico, Brazil, USA, Canada, Portugal and UK. Has grilled both Fidel Castro and George W. Bush at news conferences, covered everything from World Cup finals to plane crashes, and from ...