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The Netherlands’ hyperloop dream will not come true: company declares bankruptcy
Dutch hyperloop startup Hardt Hyperloop has been declared bankrupt, marking the end of an ambitious transport vision. The company was founded in 2017 by students from Delft University, following their…
Global Counsel: Mandelson’s lobbying firm collapses into administration after Epstein scandal
Global Counsel, the influential lobbying firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson, has collapsed into administration following a rapid and sudden exodus of some of its high profile blue-chip clients. The crisis…
Nacon files for insolvency as company’s future hangs in the balance
French gaming giant Nacon has officially filed for insolvency following a major financial crisis involving its parent company, Bigben Interactive. The move was triggered after Bigben’s banking pool…
Commission approves €390 million Italian rescue loan to Acciaierie d'Italia under EU State aid rules
On February 10, 2026, the European Commission officially approved a €390 million rescue loan for Acciaierie d’Italia (ADI), the operator of Italy’s largest steelworks in Taranto, clearing the path…
