The Costa Rica Report 2026 is out now
Packed with exclusives, The Costa Rica Report 2026 goes inside the MedTech boom, billion-dollar investment, smart factories, nearshoring and the talent powering Costa Rica’s economic rise.
Chris Packham urges PM to ban ‘frankenchicken’ from schools and hospitals
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Campaigners say the planned A82 upgrade could damage Loch Lomond’s sensitive shoreline, woodland and valuable blue spaces.
LED lights could be ‘the new asbestos’, UCL scientists warn
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MPs tune in to Britain’s Eurovision ‘nul points’ problem
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MPs tell Government to reject Thames Water creditors as utility nears insolvency
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BP appoints Ian Tyler chairman after Albert Manifold ousting
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EIB makes first small nuclear reactor investment with €40m backing for Finnish start-up
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Estonia’s e-residents launch more than 4,200 companies as business creation jumps 36%
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Loch Lomond’s ‘Bonnie Banks at risk’ from major road upgrade
Campaigners say the planned A82 upgrade could damage Loch Lomond’s sensitive shoreline, woodland and valuable blue spaces.
Only 14% of companies can show supply chain safeguards are working, study finds
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Hackers could plunge Britain into darkness in less than two minutes, report warns
New modelling warns hackers could disrupt Britain’s battery network and trigger a nationwide blackout affecting millions of people.
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The Costa Rican university teaching entrepreneurship as a survival skill
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New AI master’s aims to turn non-tech graduates into business leaders
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Chinese education group to buy Dublin Business School for US$127.5m
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UK universities take top four places in European global rankings
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OpenAI admits AI models hid mistakes, invented data and acted without permission
OpenAI reveals six cases of AI models hiding mistakes, inventing data, using exposed credentials and acting without user permission.
AI arms race could mean fewer cold emails reaching your inbox
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Costa Rica is writing the next chapter of global MedTech
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SpaceX to launch one-tonne orbital factory for European space firm in 2028
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Cyber attack hits Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports as customer data stolen
A cyber attack affecting three UK airports exposed customer data, including email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registrations and postcodes.
New direct flights from Paris and Athens open easier route to Alaska
New Paris and Athens flights to Seattle will create easier one-stop connections to Alaska, Hawaii and the US West Coast.
Could this be the future of cheap flying? World’s largest electric aircraft uses just $5 of power
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Passenger jet flies on fuel made from waste CO₂ in aviation breakthrough
A passenger jet has flown using sustainable aviation fuel made from waste CO₂ and renewable electricity in a major aviation breakthrough.
Housing costs hit recruitment at 77% of large London firms, survey finds
Housing costs are affecting recruitment and retention at 77 per cent of large London firms, while young workers struggle to buy.
Could this turnkey development be one of Europe’s smartest serviced apartment investments right now?
A turnkey Braunschweig serviced apartment development combines 90%+ occupancy, a long-term Limehome lease and strong sustainability credentials.
EXPO REAL adds infrastructure as property investors seek safer long-term returns
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EU banking rules could drive up cost of new homes and green renovations, property chiefs warn
German property leaders warn EU banking reforms could make housing projects and energy-efficient renovations more expensive to finance.
Richard Branson’s Virgin Trains gets green light for up to 20 daily Channel services
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Marriott signs all-inclusive resort deals in Jamaica and Zanzibar
Marriott signs all-inclusive resort deals in Jamaica and Zanzibar, expanding its global leisure portfolio with Catalonia Hotels & Resorts.
A new energy era: full renewable energy supply is possible
Solar, battery storage and digital technologies are converging to make reliable, round-the-clock renewable energy systems technically and economically possible.
How private aviation is changing the way affluent travellers explore Europe
Private aviation is reshaping European luxury travel through flexible itineraries, regional airports and personalised journeys for affluent travellers.
Chris Packham launches campaign to rid Britain of ‘frankenchicken’
Chris Packham calls for Britain to end fast-growing chicken breeds in public procurement, highlighting animal welfare concerns and government action.
What the rise of synthetic companionship reveals about men and women
Dr Stephen Whitehead explores how synthetic companionship reflects changing expectations, autonomy and emotional intimacy between men and women.
Leaving AI governance to the US and China alone could trigger an AI apocalypse
Vendan Ananda Kumararajah argues that AI governance needs global participation, diverse ideas and safeguards against catastrophic risks.
Reclaiming the toothbrush moustache
Babak Mehrdadnia argues that the toothbrush moustache can be reclaimed from Hitler by celebrating Chaplin, Hardy and its comic history.
Two Mediterranean islands, one perfect autumn escape
Deborah Lyon explores Sardinia and Corsica in one trip, discovering their contrasting landscapes, cultures, food and unforgettable coastal towns.
Inside the world’s wildest new mini golf course with caves, 13ft waterfalls… and sharks
Orlando’s new 36-hole mini golf course will take players through caves, past 13ft waterfalls and alongside sharks and stingrays.
This Japanese ski resort has just been named the world’s best place for seasonal work
Niseko, Japan, has been named the world’s best seasonal work destination after ranking highly for safety, costs and job opportunities.
This French city could be the ultimate European weekend break
Deborah Lyon explores Nice, discovering its Old Town, Mediterranean food, cultural treasures and the artistic legacy of Henri Matisse.
The Costa Rica Report 2026 is out now
Packed with exclusives, The Costa Rica Report 2026 goes inside the MedTech boom, billion-dollar investment, smart factories, nearshoring and the talent powering Costa Rica’s economic rise.
LATEST VIDEOS
Scan Here to Submit Your Vote in The European Global Business Awards 2026
Chris Packham urges PM to ban ‘frankenchicken’ from schools and hospitals
Chris Packham urges Prime Minister Andy Burnham to remove fast-growing chicken breeds from schools, hospitals and other public-sector procurement.
Loch Lomond’s ‘Bonnie Banks at risk’ from major road upgrade
Campaigners say the planned A82 upgrade could damage Loch Lomond’s sensitive shoreline, woodland and valuable blue spaces.
LED lights could be ‘the new asbestos’, UCL scientists warn
UCL researchers warn prolonged LED exposure may affect mitochondria and metabolic health, while urging more time in natural daylight.
MPs tune in to Britain’s Eurovision ‘nul points’ problem
MPs investigate how Britain chooses its Eurovision entry amid disappointing results stretching back more than a decade.
MPs tell Government to reject Thames Water creditors as utility nears insolvency
MPs urge the Government to reject Thames Water’s creditors and prepare for special administration as the indebted utility nears insolvency.
The municipal pension fund setting a new standard in South Africa
NJMPF is setting a new standard for South African pension funds through governance, member education, innovation and stronger engagement.
BP appoints Ian Tyler chairman after Albert Manifold ousting
BP appoints Ian Tyler as chairman after Albert Manifold’s ousting, marking another major step in the energy giant’s leadership shake-up.
They came to Malta as nomads. Then stayed on as founders
Malta’s Nomad Residence Permit helps remote professionals and entrepreneurs build businesses, connect with innovators and establish longer-term roots in Europe.
EIB makes first small nuclear reactor investment with €40m backing for Finnish start-up
The EIB is investing €40m in Finnish start-up Steady Energy to develop small modular reactors designed to provide district heating.
Estonia’s e-residents launch more than 4,200 companies as business creation jumps 36%
Estonia’s e-residents have launched more than 4,200 companies this year, with business creation up 36 per cent on 2025.
Poland’s Baltic region: the booming investment destination you probably haven’t heard of
Pomerania is attracting global investors with skilled talent, strong infrastructure and sustained economic growth across Poland’s Baltic coast.
Inside Costa Rica’s medtech boom
Costa Rica medtech sector is booming, becoming a global hub for medical devices, innovation, and life sciences manufacturing growth.
Costa Rica’s research moment
ACIB-FUNIN is helping Costa Rica expand its clinical research capabilities, supporting biomedical studies, innovation and evidence generation for global health.
Loch Lomond’s ‘Bonnie Banks at risk’ from major road upgrade
Campaigners say the planned A82 upgrade could damage Loch Lomond’s sensitive shoreline, woodland and valuable blue spaces.
Only 14% of companies can show supply chain safeguards are working, study finds
Only 14 per cent of companies can show their responsible sourcing programmes are reducing risks or improving outcomes.
Hackers could plunge Britain into darkness in less than two minutes, report warns
New modelling warns hackers could disrupt Britain’s battery network and trigger a nationwide blackout affecting millions of people.
The Costa Rican university teaching entrepreneurship as a survival skill
Allan Matarrita-Chinchilla explains how ULACIT in Costa Rica uses entrepreneurship education to prepare students for innovation and professional change today.
New AI master’s aims to turn non-tech graduates into business leaders
HIM Business School launches a one-year AI master’s helping non-tech graduates apply artificial intelligence to business and customer experience.
Chinese education group to buy Dublin Business School for US$127.5m
China Chunlai will acquire Dublin Business School from Kaplan, marking its first major expansion into European higher education.
UK universities take top four places in European global rankings
Oxford, Cambridge, UCL and Imperial have claimed Europe’s top four places in the latest global university rankings.
OpenAI admits AI models hid mistakes, invented data and acted without permission
OpenAI reveals six cases of AI models hiding mistakes, inventing data, using exposed credentials and acting without user permission.
AI arms race could mean fewer cold emails reaching your inbox
AI-generated sales emails face increasingly sophisticated filters as buyers use automation to screen unwanted messages and reduce inbox clutter.
Costa Rica is writing the next chapter of global MedTech
CINDE explores how Costa Rica has built a leading MedTech hub for precision manufacturing and global healthcare investment.
SpaceX to launch one-tonne orbital factory for European space firm in 2028
Space Cargo Unlimited plans to launch a one-tonne factory aboard SpaceX’s Starfall vehicle in 2028 for commercial microgravity manufacturing.
Cyber attack hits Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports as customer data stolen
A cyber attack affecting three UK airports exposed customer data, including email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registrations and postcodes.
New direct flights from Paris and Athens open easier route to Alaska
New Paris and Athens flights to Seattle will create easier one-stop connections to Alaska, Hawaii and the US West Coast.
Could this be the future of cheap flying? World’s largest electric aircraft uses just $5 of power
The world’s largest electric aircraft completes a record-breaking test flight, pointing towards cheaper and cleaner regional air travel.
Passenger jet flies on fuel made from waste CO₂ in aviation breakthrough
A passenger jet has flown using sustainable aviation fuel made from waste CO₂ and renewable electricity in a major aviation...
Housing costs hit recruitment at 77% of large London firms, survey finds
Housing costs are affecting recruitment and retention at 77 per cent of large London firms, while young workers struggle to...
Could this turnkey development be one of Europe’s smartest serviced apartment investments right now?
A turnkey Braunschweig serviced apartment development combines 90%+ occupancy, a long-term Limehome lease and strong sustainability credentials.
EXPO REAL adds infrastructure as property investors seek safer long-term returns
EXPO REAL 2026 is expanding into infrastructure, with a new forum exploring energy, digital and social infrastructure as long-term investment...
EU banking rules could drive up cost of new homes and green renovations, property chiefs warn
German property leaders warn EU banking reforms could make housing projects and energy-efficient renovations more expensive to finance.
Richard Branson’s Virgin Trains gets green light for up to 20 daily Channel services
Emma Strandberg reports that Virgin Trains has cleared a regulatory hurdle to launch up to 20 Channel services from 2030.
Marriott signs all-inclusive resort deals in Jamaica and Zanzibar
Marriott signs all-inclusive resort deals in Jamaica and Zanzibar, expanding its global leisure portfolio with Catalonia Hotels & Resorts.
A new energy era: full renewable energy supply is possible
Solar, battery storage and digital technologies are converging to make reliable, round-the-clock renewable energy systems technically and economically possible.
How private aviation is changing the way affluent travellers explore Europe
Private aviation is reshaping European luxury travel through flexible itineraries, regional airports and personalised journeys for affluent travellers.
Chris Packham launches campaign to rid Britain of ‘frankenchicken’
Chris Packham calls for Britain to end fast-growing chicken breeds in public procurement, highlighting animal welfare concerns and government action.
What the rise of synthetic companionship reveals about men and women
Dr Stephen Whitehead explores how synthetic companionship reflects changing expectations, autonomy and emotional intimacy between men and women.
Leaving AI governance to the US and China alone could trigger an AI apocalypse
Vendan Ananda Kumararajah argues that AI governance needs global participation, diverse ideas and safeguards against catastrophic risks.
Reclaiming the toothbrush moustache
Babak Mehrdadnia argues that the toothbrush moustache can be reclaimed from Hitler by celebrating Chaplin, Hardy and its comic history.
Two Mediterranean islands, one perfect autumn escape
Deborah Lyon explores Sardinia and Corsica in one trip, discovering their contrasting landscapes, cultures, food and unforgettable coastal towns.
Inside the world’s wildest new mini golf course with caves, 13ft waterfalls… and sharks
Orlando’s new 36-hole mini golf course will take players through caves, past 13ft waterfalls and alongside sharks and stingrays.
This Japanese ski resort has just been named the world’s best place for seasonal work
Niseko, Japan, has been named the world’s best seasonal work destination after ranking highly for safety, costs and job opportunities.
This French city could be the ultimate European weekend break
Deborah Lyon explores Nice, discovering its Old Town, Mediterranean food, cultural treasures and the artistic legacy of Henri Matisse.
