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What are the EES changes to travel to the Schengen area in 2025? - Portugal Business News Travel and Tourism News Europe - What are the EES changes to travel to the Schengen area in 2025? The European Entry/Exit System (EES) will be launched in October 2025 and the ETIAS in 2026, here is all you need to know about traveling to the Schengen area:     1 – What is the Schengen area?   The Schengen area was created on June 14th, 1985, when Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands met in the village of Schengen in Luxembourg to gradually abolish checks between the borders of Schengen countries through the signing of the Schengen Agreement to allow the free movement of people, goods and services.   Schengen symbolizes Freedom, as millions of Europeans from Schengen countries can move freely between borders to study, live and work. Citizens from the Schengen Zone do not need their passports to travel between Schengen states.        2 – What countries are part of the Schengen area in 2025?   40 years since the creation of the Schengen area, on June 14th, 2025, the Schengen area includes 29 countries, including 25 EU countries and 4 non-EU countries, that represent 450 million people living in the Schengen area.   There are 25 EU countries that are part of the Schengen area in 2025 as well as 4 island dependencies, namely: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal (including Madeira Island and the Azores), Romenia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain (including Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands), and Sweden.   There are 4 non-EU countries that are part of the Schengen area in 2025, namely: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.     3 - What are the changes to travel to the Schengen area in 2025?   Reducing barriers between the 29 Schengen countries means increased cooperation between member states to fight terrorism and other threats through the Schengen Information System (SIS) that allows authorities to share security alerts in real time.   The European Union is preparing to launch 2 new border management initiatives that will affect travel to Europe and to Schengen countries to strengthen security, namely:   1 – The Entry/Exit System (EES) – from October 2025  2 - The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) – end of 2026     4 – What is the European Entry/Exit System (EES)?   The European Entry/Exit System (EES) is a new digital border system that will change requirements for traveling to the Schengen area.   The European Entry/Exit System (EES) is expected to start in October 2025.   EES registration will replace the current system of manually stamping passports when visitors arrive in the EU and will instead require travelers to register their biometric details, such as fingerprints or a photo, when they arrive at the Schengen area border.  ​   The EES digital record will be valid for 3 years and travelers that enter the Schengen area again during that period will only need to provide a fingerprint or photo at the border on entry and exit.     5 – Who does not require an EES (European Entry/Exit System)?   The citizens who do not require an EES include:   -       A United Kingdom citizen who is a beneficiary of the Withdrawal Agreement as long as he holds the residence permit card   -       A holder of a residence permit from one of the EES countries -       Citizens of Andorra, San Marino, Monaco, the Vatican City State and Ireland   4 – What is the ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System)?   30 European countries will require visa-exempt travelers to have an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) travel authorization, namely all Schengen countries + Cyprus. ETIAS will start operations in the last quarter of 2026.     5 – Who does not require an ETIAS?   The citizens who do not require an ETIAS include:   -       A United Kingdom citizen who is a beneficiary of the Withdrawal Agreement , -       A holder of a residence permit from one of the ETIAS countries -       Citizens of Andorra, San Marino, Monaco, the Vatican City State and Ireland

Sword Health raises 40 million dollars and is now valued 4 billion - Portugal Business News Tech News Europe – Sword Health just raised 40 million dollars in a funding round led by General Catalyst, with the participation of Khosla Ventures, Comcast Ventures, Lince Capital, Oxy Capital, Armilar, Indico Capital and Shilling, raising the valuation of Portuguese Unicorn Sword Health to 4 billion dollars.   This new funding round by Sword Health will allow the Healthtech Unicorn to develop their research in basic AI and to accelerate their expansion into new areas such as mental health, just as they have already done for millions of patients suffering from physical pain, according to the founder and CEO of Sword Health, Virgílio Bento.   The AI-based solution developed by Sword Health “Mind” will operate with the same B2B2C model as its other services, as it is a service purchased by companies that make them available to employees.   In January, Sword Health purchased British company Surgery Hero to collaborate with 18 entities of the United Kingdom's National Health Service.   Portuguese Unicorn Sword Health currently has more than 1,000 employees globally, of which around half are located in Portugal and has already received more than $300 million from investors.

Louis Vuitton dresses Real Madrid teams - Portugal Business News Brands News Europe -   Louis Vuitton dresses Real Madrid teams.   Aligned in ambition, uniting a shared pursuit of excellence and spirit of travel, Louis Vuitton brings its tailoring expertise to transform the wardrobes of @realmadrid athletes into an expression of distinctive elegance that goes beyond sport.   Real Madrid and Louis Vuitton have signed a collaboration agreement, making the French brand an official sponsor of the club. Louis Vuitton will kit out the men's and women's football and basketball squads for travel and institutional events.   Louis Vuitton and Real Madrid share values that have driven them to the top of their respective disciplines, propelled by a relentless pursuit of excellence, a spirit of innovation and self-improvement,” said Pietro Beccari, Louis Vuitton CEO.   Meanwhile, Emilio Butragueño said the following: "At Real Madrid, we regard excellence as the essential way to stay at the top. The same philosophy defines a brand as iconic in the fashion industry as Louis Vuitton. We have both succeeded in transcending time, and not only share the responsibility to build a lasting legacy, but also to inspire the world beyond our respective industries.”   Louis Vuitton dresses Real Madrid teams - Portugal Business News

The EU is developing the BEAST missile system with an investment of 34,940,299.21 euros - Portugal Business News Defence News Europe - The BEAST (Boosting European Advanced Missile System Technologie) is a European missile system that is being developed with an EU investment of 34,940,299.21 euros and includes a consortium of 12 countries as per the list of companies below:   The BEAST missile project aims to develop a modular Future Short-Range Missile (FSRM) for versatile multi-role use in air-to-air, ground-based air defence, and air-to-ground operations.   The BEAST project is due to start in the last quarter of 2025 and has a development horizon of three years, until the end of 2028.   The European BEAST missile system includes Portuguese AI technology developed by Critical Software. The technology includes a machine learning operations platform with the aim of automating the implementation of AI models in the missile system's main software to simplify workflows. This will reduce human errors and accelerate the development and updating of AI-based components, according to João Pedro Mortágua, senior director of business development at Critical Software, who added: “This project is very much in line with the logic of defending European citizens and not at all about promoting attacks or deaths.”     Here are the 12 European countries and the companies involved in the BEAST missile consortium:   1 – Germany      1 -   DIEHL DEFENCE GMBH & CO. KG - Coordinator of the BEAST project 2 - DATA MACHINE INTELLIGENCE SOLUTIONS GMBH 3 - HENSOLDT SENSORS GMBH     2 – Greece      1 - AKMON - SYMVOULOI EPICHEIRISEON - ANTIPROSOPEIES, EMPORIKI, EXAGOGIKI - EISAGOGIKI, KATASKEVASTIKI KAI VIOMICHANIKI ANONYMI ETAIREIA 2 - INTEROPERABILITY SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL HELLAS SINGLE MEMBER SOCIETE ANONYME     3 – Lithuania     BALTIJOS PAZANGIU TECHNOLOGIJU INSTITUTAS     4 – Portugal     CRITICAL SOFTWARE SA     5 – Italy     1 - FLYSIGHT SRL 2 - NORTHROP GRUMMAN ITALIA S.P.A.     6 - The Netherlands   1 - GKN FOKKER AEROSPACE BV 2 - STICHTING KONINKLIJK NEDERLANDS LUCHT - EN RUIMTEVAARTCENTRUM     7 – Norway     NAMMO RAUFOSS AS     8 – Sweden     SAAB DYNAMICS AKTIEBOLAG     9 – Spain     1 - SENER AEROESPACIAL SOCIEDAD ANONIMA 2 - SISTEMAS DE MISILES DE ESPANA SL     10 – Poland     1 - SIEC BADAWCZA LUKASIEWICZ-INSTYTUT LOTNICTWA 2 - VIGO PHOTONICS SPOLKA AKCYJNA     11 – Hungary     1 - SCIENGINEER KFT 2 - WYSIO KFT.     12 – Cyprus     VETRONICS RESEARCH CENTRE EU LTD

Top 8 new cultural tourism attractions in 2025 that won the EU Heritage Awards Cultural Tourism News Europe - Here are the 2025 winners of Europe's new cultural tourism attractions, under the EU 2025 European Heritage Awards for Conservation projects:     Top 8 new cultural tourism attractions in Europe that won the 2025 EU Heritage Awards: 1 - Tower Roof of the Church of St. Mauritius – Austria Tower Roof of the Church of St. Mauritius – Austria - Portugal Business News The restoration of the vibrant, polychrome-tiled medieval roof of St. Mauritius’ Church in Spitz an der Donau secured Austria’s only surviving late medieval roof of its kind.   The medieval parish Church of St. Mauritius in Spitz an der Donau, perched high above the Danube River, is an iconic landmark within the Wachau UNESCO World Heritage landscape. Its vibrant, polychrome-tiled tower roof is not only visually striking but also historically significant since it originates from around 1505. This makes it Austria’s only fully preserved late medieval example of this distinctive roofing style.     2 - Antwerp City Hall – Belgium Antwerp City Hall – Belgium - Portugal Business News   Antwerp City Hall, completed in 1565, is one of Northern Europe’s earliest Renaissance civic buildings. The restoration of Antwerp City Hall reinforces its function as the political and administrative heart of the city, while safeguarding a UNESCO-listed Renaissance landmark for future generations.     3 - Hôtel Solvay – Belgium Hôtel Solvay – Belgium - Portugal Business News   Hôtel Solvay was designed by Belgian architect Victor Horta for the Solvay family and was completed in 1903. An Art Nouveau landmark in Brussels, it has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000.     4 - Nicosia Old Municipal Market – Cyprus Nicosia Old Municipal Market – Cyprus - Portugal Business News   The Nicosia Old Municipal Market in Cyprus is a modernist 1960s landmark near the Buffer Zone and was transformed into a center for innovation and civic exchange. The earthquake-resistant AGORA hub now anchors the city’s emerging Creative Industries Quarter. It houses co-working spaces, labs, and cultural venues, and hosts events ranging from digital art festivals to inclusive skills training.     5 - Kambones 1615 Historic House – Greece Kambones 1615 Historic House – Greece - Portugal Business News   Kambones 1615, a privately restored Venetian tower house on the island of Naxos, preserves five centuries of architectural, agricultural and cultural heritage. Using traditional techniques, the restoration project blends sustainability, craft and community to create a model for heritage-led rural regeneration in Europe.   The Kambones 1615 complex includes a residence, an olive press, farm structures and a rare double-aisled chapel representing both Orthodox and Catholic traditions that was designated a protected monument in 1975. Set within a 200-hectare estate, the site is deeply embedded in its natural surroundings, where ancient olive trees coexist with nesting birds of prey.     6 - EC1 Łódź – City of Culture Complex – Poland EC1 Łódź – City of Culture Complex – Poland - Portugal Business News   EC1, a member of the European Route of Industrial Heritage, features several listed buildings. The restoration project preserved key architectural and technical elements of the historic buildings while adapting them for contemporary use. Art Nouveau and industrial-style facades were restored, early 20th-century machinery was conserved, and interior features, such as woodwork, tiles and metalwork, were retained or replicated using traditional techniques.   Today, EC1 encompasses the Centre for Science and Technology, a Planetarium, the Centre for Comics and Interactive Narratives, the cinema of the National Centre for Film Culture, and a hands-on education zone for children. These attractions are complemented by public green space and a year-round cultural program.     7 - Peniche Fortress National Museum of Resistance and Freedom - Portugal Peniche Fortress National Museum of Resistance and Freedom - Portugal - Portugal Business News   The Peniche Fortress, one of the main political prisons during the dictatorship in Portugal, now hosts the National Museum of Resistance and Freedom.   The Peniche Fortress, whose construction began in the 16th century to defend the Portuguese coast, later served as the country’s most notorious political prison during Europe’s longest-lasting dictatorship (1926-1974). It is now the National Museum of Resistance and Freedom, inaugurated on 27 April 2024 to mark the 50th anniversary of Portugal’s Carnation Revolution and the release of political prisoners.     8 - Puerta de Alcalá – Spain Puerta de Alcalá – Spain - Portugal Business News   The restoration of the Puerta de Alcalá, that is a symbol of Madrid and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, combined traditional craftsmanship and scientific analysis in a large-scale public project.   Puerta de Alcalá is one of Madrid’s most iconic monuments. Erected between 1769 and 1779 by architect Francesco Sabatini for King Charles III, the triumphal arch is a defining landmark in the heart of the Spanish capital. Today, it forms part of the “Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, Landscape of Arts and Sciences”, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2021.

Top 10 des investisseurs les plus performants en France et dans le sud de l’Europe en 2025 - PBN Actualités Investissements Europe – Voici le Top 10 des investisseurs et fonds de capital risque les plus performants en France et en Europe du Sud en 2025, selon Sifted :     Top 10 des investisseurs et fonds de capital-risque les plus performants en France et en Europe du Sud en 2025 : 1 - Kima Ventures - France Kima Ventures est l’investisseur numéro 1 le plus performant en France et en Europe du Sud en 2025. Kima Ventures est dans le segment Fonds de capital-risque (VC) avec 3 des startups à la croissance la plus rapide de la région France et Europe du Sud en 2025, à savoir Folk qui se classe 3ème, Reflect qui se classe 13ème et Flitter qui se classe 25ème.    Le taux de croissance annuel composé (TCAC) moyen de Kima Ventures est de 154,92 %.     2 – Bpifrance – France Bpifrance se classe au 2e rang des investisseurs les plus performants en France et en Europe du Sud en 2025. Bpifrance est dans le segment du Financement Public avec 3 des startups à la croissance la plus rapide de la région France et Europe du Sud en 2025, à savoir Electra qui se classe No. 1, Dfns qui se classe 19ème et Sharelock qui se classe 29e.    Le taux de croissance annuel composé (TCAC) moyen de Bpifrance est de 156,58 %.     3 - CDP Venture Capital – Italie   CDP Venture Capital se classe au 3e rang des investisseurs les plus performants en France et en Europe du Sud en 2025. CDP Venture Capital est dans le segment du Financement Public avec 3 des startups à la croissance la plus rapide de la région France et Europe du Sud en 2025, à savoir Toduba qui se classe 17ème, Unobravo qui se classe 27ème et Multiverse Computing qui se classe 56ème.    Le taux de croissance annuel composé (TCAC) moyen du capital-risque CDP est de 122,19 %.     4 – Breega – France   Breega occupe la 4e place des investisseurs les plus performants en France et dans le sud de l’Europe en 2025. Breega est dans le segment du capital risque avec 6 des startups à la croissance la plus rapide de la région France et Europe du Sud en 2025, à savoir Sharelock qui se classe 29e, Kovalee qui se classe 30e et Jump qui se classe 37e, Dalma, Ukio et Coverflex (Portugal).   Le taux de croissance annuel composé (TCAC) moyen de Breega est de 135,73 %.     5 - Azimut Group - Italie   Azimut Group se classe au 5ème rang des investisseurs les plus performants en France et dans le sud de l’Europe en 2025. Azimut Group est dans le segment des entreprises d’investissement avec 3 des startups à la croissance la plus rapide de la région France et Europe du Sud en 2025, à savoir Smartness qui se classe 41st, Tuidi qui se classe 48th et Up2You qui se classe 62nd.    Le taux de croissance annuel composé (TCAC) moyen du groupe Azimut est de 100,07 %.     6 - Global Founders Capital - Allemagne   Global Founders Capital se classe au 6e rang des investisseurs les plus performants en France et dans le sud de l’Europe en 2025. Global Founders Capital est dans le segment Fonds de capital-risque (VC) avec 3 des startups à la croissance la plus rapide de la région France et Europe du Sud en 2025, à savoir REVER qui se classe 2ème, Upway qui se classe 23ème et Flitter qui se classe 25ème.    Le taux de croissance annuel composé (TCAC) moyen de Global Founders Capital est de 265,71 %.     7 - Mundi Ventures - Espagne   Mundi Ventures se classe au 7ème rang des investisseurs les plus performants en France et dans le sud de l’Europe en 2025. Mundi Ventures est sur le segment Fonds de capital-risque (VC) avec 3 des startups à la croissance la plus rapide de la région France et Europe du Sud en 2025 à savoir REVER qui se classe 2ème, NEAT Protect qui se classe 8ème et Barbiku qui se classe 33ème.    Le taux de croissance annuel composé (TCAC) moyen de Mundi Ventures est de 263,09 %.     8 – Eurazeo - France   Eurazeo se classe au 8ème rang des investisseurs les plus performants en France et dans le sud de l’Europe en 2025. Eurazeo est sur le segment capital-investissement avec 3 des startups à la croissance la plus rapide de la région France et Europe du Sud en 2025, à savoir Electra qui se classe No. 1, Swile qui se classe 44ème et Stockly qui se classe 58ème.    Le taux de croissance annuel composé (TCAC) moyen d’Eurazeo est de 215,34 %.     9 – Partech - France   Partech se classe au 9ème rang des investisseurs les plus performants en France et en Europe du Sud en 2025. Partech est sur le segment Fonds de capital-risque (VC) avec 3 des startups à la croissance la plus rapide de la région France et Europe du Sud en 2025, à savoir Shakers qui se classe au 18ème rang, Exein qui se classe au 22ème et Smartness qui se classe au 41ème.    Le taux de croissance annuel composé (TCAC) moyen de Partech est de 142,34 %.     10 - Founders Future - France   Founders Future se classe au 10e rang des investisseurs les plus performants en France et dans le sud de l’Europe en 2025. Founders Future est dans le segment Fonds de capital-risque (VC) avec 3 des startups à la croissance la plus rapide de la région France et Europe du Sud en 2025 à savoir NEAT Protect qui se classe 8ème, Omi qui se classe 50ème et Tomorro qui se classe 54ème.    Le taux de croissance annuel composé (TCAC) moyen de Founders Future est de 141,98 %.

Top 10 best performing investors in France and Southern Europe in 2025 - Portugal Business News Investment News Europe – Here are the Top 10 best performing investors and Venture Capital funds in France and Southern Europe in 2025, according to Sifted:     Top 10 best performing investors and VC funds in France and Southern Europe in 2025: 1 - Kima Ventures - France Kima Ventures is the number 1 best performing investor in France and Southern Europe in 2025. Kima Ventures is in the VC segment with 3 of the fastest growing startups in the France and Southern Europe region in 2025, namely folk that ranks 3rd, Reflect that ranks 13th and Flitter that ranks 25th.     The average Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Kima Ventures is 154.92%.     2 – Bpifrance – France Bpifrance ranks 2nd best performing investor in France and Southern Europe in 2025. Bpifrance is in the Public funding segment with 3 of the fastest growing startups in the France and Southern Europe region in 2025, namely Electra that ranks 1st, Dfns that ranks 19th and Sharelock that ranks 29th.     The average Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Bpifrance is 156.58%.     3 - CDP Venture Capital – Italy   CDP Venture Capital ranks 3rd best performing investor in France and Southern Europe in 2025. CDP Venture Capital is in the Public funding segment with 3 of the fastest growing startups in the France and Southern Europe region in 2025, namely Toduba that ranks 17th, Unobravo that ranks 27th and Multiverse Computing that ranks 56th.     The average Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of CDP Venture Capital is 122.19%.     4 – Breega – France   Breega ranks 4th best performing investor in France and Southern Europe in 2025. Breega is in the Venture Capital segment with 6 of the fastest growing startups in the France and Southern Europe region in 2025, namely Sharelock that ranks 29th, Kovalee that ranks 30th and Jump that ranks 37th, Dalma, Ukio, and Coverflex (Portugal).     The average Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Breega is 135.73%.     5 - Azimut Group - Italy   Azimut Group ranks 5th best performing investor in France and Southern Europe in 2025. Azimut Group is in the Investment firm segment with 3 of the fastest growing startups in the France and Southern Europe region in 2025, namely smartness that ranks 41st, Tuidi that ranks 48th and Up2You that ranks 62nd.     The average Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Azimut Group is 100.07%.     6 - Global Founders Capital - Germany   Global Founders Capital ranks 6th best performing investor in France and Southern Europe in 2025. Global Founders Capital is in the VC segment with 3 of the fastest growing startups in the France and Southern Europe region in 2025, namely REVER that ranks 2nd, Upway that ranks 23rd and Flitter that ranks 25th.     The average Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Global Founders Capital is 265.71%.     7 - Mundi Ventures - Spain   Mundi Ventures ranks 7th best performing investor in France and Southern Europe in 2025. Mundi Ventures is in the VC segment with 3 of the fastest growing startups in the France and Southern Europe region in 2025, namely REVER that ranks 2nd, NEAT Protect that ranks 8th and Barbiku that ranks 33rd.     The average Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Mundi Ventures is 263.09%.     8 – Eurazeo - France   Eurazeo ranks 8th best performing investor in France and Southern Europe in 2025. Eurazeo is in the Private equity segment with 3 of the fastest growing startups in the France and Southern Europe region in 2025, namely Electra that ranks 1st, Swile that ranks 44th and Stockly that ranks 58th.     The average Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Eurazeo is 215.34%.     9 – Partech - France   Partech ranks 9th best performing investor in France and Southern Europe in 2025. Partech is in the VC segment with 3 of the fastest growing startups in the France and Southern Europe region in 2025, namely Shakers that ranks 18th, Exein that ranks 22nd and Smartness that ranks 41st.     The average Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Partech is 142.34%.     10 - Founders Future - France   Founders Future ranks 10th best performing investor in France and Southern Europe in 2025. Founders Future is in the VC segment with 3 of the fastest growing startups in the France and Southern Europe region in 2025, namely NEAT Protect that ranks 8th, Omi that ranks 50th and Tomorro that ranks 54th.     The average Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Founders Future is 141.98%.

Quelles sont les startups à la croissance la plus rapide en France et dans le sud de l’Europe en 2025 ? - PBN Actualités Startups Europe : Voici le Top 10 des startups à la croissance la plus rapide en France et dans le sud de l’Europe en 2025, selon Sifted :     Top 10 des startups à la croissance la plus rapide en France et dans le sud de l’Europe en 2025 : 1 – Electra – Paris, France Electra est la startup n° 1 à la croissance la plus rapide en France et en Europe du Sud en 2025. Electra est une startup de technologie climatique qui opère dans le secteur des VE.   La startup Electra a été lancée en 2020 et compte 240 employés. Son financement total est de 783,5 millions d’euros, avec un taux de croissance annuel composé (TCAC) sur 2 ans de 681,46 %.      2 – REVER – Barcelone, Espagne REVER est la 2ème startup à la croissance la plus rapide en France et dans le sud de l’Europe en 2025. REVER est une startup B2B SAAS qui opère dans le secteur de la vente et du service client.   La startup REVER a été lancée en 2022 et compte 45 employés. Son financement total est de 8,5 millions d’euros, avec un taux de croissance annuel composé (TCAC) sur 2 ans de 674,60 %.      3 – folk – Paris, France   Folk est la 3ème startup à la croissance la plus rapide en France et dans le sud de l’Europe en 2025. Folk est une startup B2B SAAS qui opère dans le secteur de la vente et du service client.   La startup Folk a été lancée en 2021 et compte 24 employés. Son financement total est de 8,3 millions d’euros, avec un taux de croissance annuel composé (TCAC) sur 2 ans de 532,46 %.     4 – Sifflet – Paris, France   Sifflet est la 4ème startup à la croissance la plus rapide en France et dans le sud de l’Europe en 2025. Sifflet est une startup B2B SAAS qui opère dans le secteur des données et de l’analyse.   La startup Sifflet a été lancée en 2021 et compte 35 employés. Son financement total est de 16,6 millions d’euros, avec un taux de croissance annuel composé (TCAC) sur 2 ans de 505,53 %.     5 – Nabla – Paris, France   Nabla est la 5ème startup à la croissance la plus rapide en France et dans le sud de l’Europe en 2025. Nabla est une startup Healthtech qui opère dans le secteur des caretech.   La startup Nabla a été lancée en 2018 et compte 50 employés. Son financement total est de 47 millions d’euros, avec un taux de croissance annuel composé (TCAC) sur 2 ans de 460,77 %.     6 – sheerME – Lisbonne, Portugal   sheerME est la 6e startup à la croissance la plus rapide en France et en Europe du Sud en 2025. sheerMe est une startup grand public qui opère dans le secteur du bien-être.   La startup sheerME a été lancée en 2021 et compte 54 employés. Son financement total est de 9,4 millions d’euros, avec un taux de croissance annuel composé (TCAC) sur 2 ans de 330,95 %.   7 – BioEsol – Grenoble, France   BioEsol est la 7ème startup à la croissance la plus rapide en France et dans le sud de l’Europe en 2025. BioEsol est une startup climatique qui opère dans le secteur des réseaux intelligents et du négoce d'énergie.      La startup BioEsol a été lancée en 2021 et compte 31 employés. Son financement total est de 5,1 millions d’euros, avec un taux de croissance annuel composé (TCAC) sur 2 ans de 309,74 %.     8 – NEAT Protect – Paris, France   NEAT Protect est la 8ème startup à la croissance la plus rapide en France et dans le sud de l’Europe en 2025. NEAT Protect est une startup Fintech qui opère dans le secteur Insurtech.   La startup NEAT Protect a été lancée en 2022 et compte 102 employés. Son financement total est de 60 millions d’euros, avec un taux de croissance annuel composé (TCAC) sur 2 ans de 309,47 %.     9 – Danelfin – Barcelone, Espagne   Danelfin est la 9ème startup à la croissance la plus rapide en France et dans le sud de l’Europe en 2025. Danelfin est une startup Fintech qui opère dans le secteur Wealthtech.   La startup Danelfin a été lancée en 2018 et compte 15 employés. Son financement total est de 4 millions d’euros, avec un taux de croissance annuel composé (TCAC) sur 2 ans de 308,29 %.     10 – Najar – Paris, France   Najar est la 10e startup à la croissance la plus rapide en France et en Europe du Sud en 2025. Najar est une startup B2B SAAS qui opère dans le secteur de l’approvisionnement.   La startup Najar a été lancée en 2021 et compte 80 employés. Son financement total est de 17 millions d’euros, avec un taux de croissance annuel composé (TCAC) sur 2 ans de 305,43 %.

What are the fastest growing startups in France and Southern Europe in 2025 - Portugal Business News Startup News Europe: Here are the Top 10 fastest growing startups in France and Southern Europe in 2025, according to Sifted:     Top 10 Fastest growing startups in France and Southern Europe in 2025: 1 – Electra – Paris, France Electra is the No. 1 fastest growing startup in France and Southern Europe in 2025. Electra is a climate tech startup that operates in the EV sector.   Electra was launched in 2020 and has 240 employees. Its total funding is 783.5 million euros, with a 2-year revenue Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 681.46%.       2 – REVER – Barcelona, Spain REVER is the 2nd fastest growing startup in France and Southern Europe in 2025. REVER is a B2B SAAS startup that operates in the sales and customer service sector.   REVER was launched in 2022 and has 45 employees. Its total funding is 8.5 million euros, with a 2-year revenue Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 674.60%.       3 – folk – Paris, France   Folk is the 3rd fastest growing startup in France and Southern Europe in 2025. Folk is a B2B SAAS startup that operates in the sales and customer service sector.   Folk was launched in 2021 and has 24 employees. Its total funding is 8.3 million euros, with a 2-year revenue Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 532.46%.     4 – Sifflet – Paris, France   Sifflet is the 4th fastest growing startup in France and Southern Europe in 2025. Sifflet is a B2B SAAS startup that operates in the data and analytics sector.   Sifflet was launched in 2021 and has 35 employees. Its total funding is 16.6 million euros, with a 2-year revenue Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 505.53%.     5 – Nabla – Paris, France   Nabla is the 5th fastest growing startup in France and Southern Europe in 2025. Nabla is a Healthtech startup that operates in the caretech sector.   Nabla was launched in 2018 and has 50 employees. Its total funding is 47 million euros, with a 2-year revenue Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 460.77%.     6 – sheerME – Lisbon, Portugal   sheerME is the 6th fastest growing startup in France and Southern Europe in 2025. sheerMe is a Consumer startup that operates in the wellbeing sector.   sheerME was launched in 2021 and has 54 employees. Its total funding is 9.4 million euros, with a 2-year revenue Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 330.95%.     7 – BioEsol – Grenoble, France   BioEsol is the 7th fastest growing startup in France and Southern Europe in 2025. BioEsol is a Climate startup that operates in the Smart grids and energy trading sector.   BioEsol was launched in 2021 and has 31 employees. Its total funding is 5.1 million euros, with a 2-year revenue Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 309.74%.     8 – NEAT Protect – Paris, France   NEAT Protect is the 8th fastest growing startup in France and Southern Europe in 2025. NEAT Protect is a Fintech startup that operates in the Insurtech sector.   NEAT Protect was launched in 2022 and has 102 employees. Its total funding is 60 million euros, with a 2-year revenue Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 309.47%.     9 – Danelfin – Barcelona, Spain   Danelfin is the 9th fastest growing startup in France and Southern Europe in 2025. Danelfin is a Fintech startup that operates in the Wealthtech sector.   Danelfin was launched in 2018 and has 15 employees. Its total funding is 4 million euros, with a 2-year revenue Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 308.29%.     10 – Najar – Paris, France   Najar is the 10th fastest growing startup in France and Southern Europe in 2025. Najar is a B2B SAAS startup that operates in the procurement sector.   Najar was launched in 2021 and has 80 employees. Its total funding is 17 million euros, with a 2-year revenue Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 305.43%.

Where in Europe are the Startup World Cup pitch competitions 2025 being held for the 1 million prize? - Portugal Business News Startup News Europe - Startup World Cup, the No. 1 Startup competition in the world, is launching regional pitch competitions for the one million USD prize in direct investment from American company Pegasus Tech Ventures.   Here are the cities in Europe where the Startup World Cup pitch competitions 2025 are yet to be held:   The Startup World Cup prize will be awarded at the Grand Finale on October 16th and 17th, at the Hilton Union Square in San Francisco, where over 100 regional champions will compete live on stage for a chance to win a $1 million investment prize.   Pegasus Tech Ventures has $2 billion in assets under management and the Startup World Cup features more than 100 regional events per year, attracting more than 50,000 participants including top-tier investors and receiving around 10,000 applications per edition.     Here is the list of cities in Europe where the Startup World Cup pitch competitions 2025 are yet to be held:     1 – Paris, France   The Startup World Cup pitch competition 2025 in Paris will be held on June 12th, 2025 .     2 – London, UK   The Startup World Cup pitch competition 2025 in London will be held on June 25th, 2025 .     3 - Bilbao, Spain   The date for the Startup World Cup pitch competition 2025 in Bilbao, Spain will be held on June 26th, 2025 .     4 – Greece   The Startup World Cup pitch competition 2025 in Greece will be held on June 28th, 2025 .     5 – Aix-en-Provence, France   The date for the Startup World Cup pitch competition 2025 in Aix-en-Provence, France will be held on July 2nd, 2025 .     6 - Cyprus   The Startup World Cup pitch competition 2025 in Cyprus will be held on July 5th, 2025 .     7 – Liechtenstein   The Startup World Cup pitch competition 2025 in Liechtenstein will be held on August 28th, 2025 .     8 – Lisbon, Portugal   The Startup World Cup pitch competition 2025 in Lisbon will be held on September 10th to 11th, 2025 at Unicorn Factory Lisboa .   Portuguese startups can apply for the Startup World Cup pitch competition 2025 until August 2nd.  The winner will be announced on September 11th and will represent Portugal at the Grand Finale in San Francisco in October.     9 – Malta   The date for the Startup World Cup pitch competition 2025 in Malta is not yet set.     10 – Pristina, Kosovo   The date for the Startup World Cup pitch competition 2025 in Pristina, Kosovo is not yet set.     11 – Belgrade, Serbia   The date for the Startup World Cup pitch competition 2025 in Belgrade is not yet set.     12 – Poznan, Poland   The date for the Startup World Cup pitch competition 2025 in Poznan, Poland is not yet set.     13 – Romania   The date for the Startup World Cup pitch competition 2025 in Romania is not yet set.     14 – Berlin, Germany   The date for the Startup World Cup pitch competition 2025 in Berlin is not yet set.

Top 10 EU countries that have the most Ukrainian refugees and unaccompanied minors in 2025 - Portugal Business News EU Immigration News – These are the Top 10 EU countries that have the most Ukrainian refugees and unaccompanied minors from Ukraine in 2025, according to the Eurostat last update on June 10th, 2025:   There were 4.26 million Ukrainian refugees in the EU as per data on April 30th, 2025, that represents 9.5% of the total population in the EU.   There are over 18,000 unaccompanied minors from Ukraine that are living in Europe as a whole in 2025 and the majority of Ukrainian minors that are accounted for are distributed in European countries as per the list in Part 2 below.     Part 1 - Top 10 EU countries that have the most Ukrainian refugees in 2025: 1 – Germany Germany ranks the No 1 country that hosts the most Ukrainian refugees in 2025 with 27.9% of the total number of Ukrainian refugees in the EU.  This represents 1,189,355 Ukrainian refugees in Germany in 2025.     2 – Poland   Poland ranks 2nd country that hosts the most Ukrainian refugees in 2025 with 23.2% of the total number of Ukrainian refugees in the EU.  This represents 986,925 Ukrainian refugees in Poland in 2025.   Compared with the total population in the country, Poland has the second highest ratio of Ukrainian refugees per thousand people with   26.9%.       3 – Czechia   Czechia ranks 3rd country that hosts the most Ukrainian refugees in 2025 with 8.7%  of the total number of Ukrainian refugees in the EU. This represents 370,600 Ukrainian refugees in Czechia in 2025.   However, compared with the total population in the country, Czechia has the highest ratio of Ukrainian refugees per thousand people with   34.0%.       4 – Spain   Spain ranks 4th country that hosts the most Ukrainian refugees in 2025 with 235,895 Ukrainian refugees.     5 – Romania   Romania ranks 5th country that hosts the most Ukrainian refugees in 2025 with 184,390 Ukrainian refugees.     6 – Italy   Italy ranks 6th country that hosts the most Ukrainian refugees in 2025 with 166,380 Ukrainian refugees.     7 – Slovakia   Slovakia ranks 7th country that hosts the most Ukrainian refugees in 2025 with 132,600 Ukrainian refugees.     8 – Netherlands   The Netherlands ranks 8th country that hosts the most Ukrainian refugees in 2025 with 123,290 Ukrainian refugees.     9 – Ireland   Ireland ranks 9th country that hosts the most Ukrainian refugees in 2025 with 112,175 Ukrainian refugees.     10 – Belgium   Belgium ranks 10th country that hosts the most Ukrainian refugees in 2025 with 89,580 Ukrainian refugees.     Even though Estonia ranks only 21st European country that hosts the most Ukrainian refugees in 2025, Estonia has the third highest ratio of Ukrainian refugees per thousand people with 24.7%.  This represents 33,975 Ukrainian refugees in Estonia in 2025.     Part 2 - Top 10 European countries that have the most unaccompanied minors from Ukraine in 2025: 1 – Austria Austria ranks No 1 European country with the highest number of unaccompanied minors from Ukraine in 2025, with 2,640 Ukrainian minors in Austria.   In relative terms, the 4th European country with the highest share of unaccompanied minors from Ukraine is Austria with 6.3%.     2 – Norway   Norway ranks 2nd European country with the highest number of unaccompanied minors from Ukraine in 2025, with 2,150  Ukrainian minors in Norway.   In relative terms, the 3rd European country with the highest share of unaccompanied minors from Ukraine is Norway with over 7.5% .   3 - Netherlands   The Netherlands ranks 3rd European country with the highest number of unaccompanied minors from Ukraine in 2025, with 1,890  Ukrainian minors in the Netherlands.     4 – Lithuania   Lithuania ranks 4th European country with the highest number of unaccompanied minors from Ukraine in 2025, with 1,750 Ukrainian minors in Lithuania.     5 – Belgium   Belgium ranks 5th European country with the highest number of unaccompanied minors from Ukraine in 2025, with 1,610  Ukrainian minors in Lithuania.     6 – Denmark   Denmark ranks 6th European country with the highest number of unaccompanied minors from Ukraine in 2025, with 1,345  Ukrainian minors in Denmark.   In relative terms, the 2nd European country with the highest share of unaccompanied minors from Ukraine is Denmark with 7.7%.     7 – Romania   Romania ranks 7th European country with the highest number of unaccompanied minors from Ukraine in 2025, with 1,315  Ukrainian minors in Romania.     8 – Sweden   Sweden ranks 8th European country with the highest number of unaccompanied minors from Ukraine in 2025, with 1,215  Ukrainian minors in Sweden.   In relative terms, the 5th European country with the highest share of unaccompanied minors from Ukraine is Sweden with nearly 6% .     9 – Croatia   Croatia ranks 9th European country with the highest number of unaccompanied minors from Ukraine in 2025, with 1,175  Ukrainian minors in Croatia.   However, in relative terms, Croatia is the No 1 European country with the highest share of unaccompanied minors from Ukraine with 13.8%.     10 – Finland   Finland ranks 10th European country with the highest number of unaccompanied minors from Ukraine in 2025, with 1,170  Ukrainian minors in Finland.

Seven Rila Lakes in Bulgaria - Portugal Business News Travel and Tourism News Europe – Here are the Top 10 cheapest cities to travel to in Europe in 2025, according to the European Backpacker Price Index for 2025:   The safest and cheapest city to travel to in Europe in 2025 is Bulgaria as the   average daily cost in Sofia is around 39 USD in 2025, based on a cheap hostel, budget meals, the price of public transport, and a limited budget for entertainment.     Top 10 cheapest cities to travel to in Europe in 2025:     1 – Kyiv, Ukraine   The No. 1 cheapest city to travel to in Europe in 2025 is Kyiv in Ukraine as the average daily cost in Kyiv is around 36.32 USD in 2025 , based on a cheap hostel, budget meals, the price of public transport, and a limited budget for entertainment.     2 – Sofia, Bulgaria   The 2nd cheapest city to travel to in Europe in 2025 is Sofia in Bulgaria as the average daily cost in Sofia is around 38.85 USD in 2025 , based on a cheap hostel, budget meals, the price of public transport, and a limited budget for entertainment.     3 – Bucharest, Romania   The 3rd cheapest city to travel to in Europe in 2025 is Bucharest in Romania as the average daily cost in Bucharest is around 39.85 USD in 2025 , based on a cheap hostel, budget meals, the price of public transport, and a limited budget for entertainment.     4 – Budapest, Hungary   The 4th cheapest city to travel to in Europe in 2025 is Budapest in Hungary as the average daily cost in Budapest is around 41.02 USD in 2025 , based on a cheap hostel, budget meals, the price of public transport, and a limited budget for entertainment.     5 – Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina   The 5th cheapest city to travel to in Europe in 2025 is Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina as the average daily cost in Sarajevo is around 46.91 USD in 2025 , based on a cheap hostel, budget meals, the price of public transport, and a limited budget for entertainment.     6 – Zagreb, Croatia   The 6th cheapest city to travel to in Europe in 2025 is Zagreb in Croatia as the average daily cost in Zagreb is around 48.52 USD in 2025 , based on a cheap hostel, budget meals, the price of public transport, and a limited budget for entertainment.     7 – Cesky Krumlov, Czechia   The 7th cheapest city to travel to in Europe in 2025 is Cesky Krumlov in Czechia as the average daily cost in Cesky Krumlov is around 48.94 USD in 2025 , based on a cheap hostel, budget meals, the price of public transport, and a limited budget for entertainment.     8 – Belgrade, Serbia   The 8th cheapest city to travel to in Europe in 2025 is Belgrade in Serbia as the average daily cost in Belgrade is around 49.58 USD in 2025 , based on a cheap hostel, budget meals, the price of public transport, and a limited budget for entertainment.     9 – Krakow, Poland   The 9th cheapest city to travel to in Europe in 2025 is Krakow in Poland as the average daily cost in Krakow is around 51.49 USD in 2025 , based on a cheap hostel, budget meals, the price of public transport, and a limited budget for entertainment.     10 – Riga, Latvia   The 10th cheapest city to travel to in Europe in 2025 is Riga in Latvia as the average daily cost in Riga is around 53.27 USD in 2025 , based on a cheap hostel, budget meals, the price of public transport, and a limited budget for entertainment.