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30 November 2025
The Baltic media group says that its Latvian subsidiary has been hit by an insolvency application filed by a third-party advertising firm (SIA Ekis & Co‑Positioning and Consulting), over a dispute tied to invoicing for advertising services, reportedly about €200,000.Delfi Latvia is disputing the billing method and consequently taking legal action. The management are insisting that the issue is handled through normal channels, as they say it is a commercial disagreement rather than a financial crisis. They also emphasize it doesn’t materially affect Delfi’s day-to-day operations or broader financial health. In 2024, Delfi Latvia reported €5.5 million in revenue and a €594,281 profit, confirming the subsidiary remains financially stable.
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25 November 2025
Gauzy Ltd. saw its shares drop 48.5% in premarket trading after revealing that three of its French subsidiaries have entered insolvency proceedings. On November 13, the Commercial Court of Lyon initiated Redressement Judiciaire - a judicial reorganization process designed to preserve operations, protect jobs, and repay creditors while enabling recovery. In response, Gauzy postponed its third-quarter 2025 financial results, originally set for November 14.The Tel Aviv based company said it strongly disagrees with the ruling and intends to appeal promptly, though the proceedings will continue during the appeals process. CEO Eyal Peso emphasized that Gauzy has invested over $50 million in its French operations in recent years and considers the court’s decision unwarranted. The firm is working with court-appointed administrators to maintain normal operations and ensure its subsidiaries can meet financial obligations.
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22 November 2025
Couriers and staff at Fastway Couriers in Ireland are in limbo following the company’s entry into receivership. Workers protested outside the depot at Greenogue, Co Dublin, having been told they are still working for the company for 30 days under receivership, but won’t be paid until the New Year - and will not be able to claim social welfare in the meantime. Franchise-holders and subcontractors also say they have been left in the dark. The collapse comes ahead of the busy Christmas period, raising fears for thousands of parcels in transit and the viability of small businesses relying on timely delivery.
The situation has triggered political concern, with calls for urgent clarity on workers’ entitlements and protection of third-party goods caught up in the company’s downfall.
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17 November 2025
Sonder, a short‐term rental company once valued at nearly $2 billion, is filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and liquidating its U.S. operations after its partnership with Marriott International collapsed.
The deal, struck in August 2024, aimed to integrate Sonder’s properties into Marriott’s booking systems - but delays and integration issues led to a major revenue drop and working‐capital losses.
Guests staying at Sonder properties booked through Marriott, in Europe and around the world, were abruptly told to vacate after the licensing agreement ended on November 9 2025. The fallout has exposed the risks of rapid expansion and complex hotel-rental tie-ups in the hospitality industry.
13 November 2025
The Romanian government, the principal creditor of the financially distressed Liberty Galati steel mill (part of Liberty Steel Group), has reversed its stance and agreed to sell the company's core assets separately via an international auction.
This decision, a shift from an initial push for a sale of the entire company, aims to expedite the liquidation process, cover debts to secured creditors and employees, and address a large portion of the $1.2 billion in total liabilities. The core assets are valued between $400 million (liquidation price) and $800 million (market price).
This move comes as the steel mill operates under a pre-insolvency procedure. Interested bidders reportedly include Ukrainian billionaire Rinat Akhmetov's Metinvest and local Romanian road construction magnate Dorinel Umbrărescu.

