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Retail banking market to reach $5.2 trillion by 2031
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Mordor Intelligence says the global retail banking market will grow from $3.56 trillion in 2025 to $5.20 trillion by 2031, powered by digital banking, instant payments and mobile-first customer behavior.
Five powder coating companies in China gain on sustainability push
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Global demand for powder coatings is rising as manufacturers and builders look for lower-emission, energy-efficient finishing systems.
Adamastor Furia stands out at Yiannimize Grand Tour 2026
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Adamastor Automotive says its Furia drew attention across the Lisbon-to-Ibiza Yiannimize Grand Tour 2026, helping spotlight Portugal’s first supercar before enthusiasts and creators.
Maria Madalena Model builds international fashion career with IMC Models
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The 14-year-old Lisbon model is expanding her runway, editorial and media résumé through IMC Models Agency and its House of Fashion platform.
Protective coatings market seen reaching $20.11 billion by 2031
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Mordor Intelligence says the global protective coatings market is set to rise from $16.5 billion in 2026 to $20.11 billion by 2031, helped by infrastructure spending, offshore wind and EV battery buildouts.
10-year-old Portuguese model books Agatha Ruiz de la Prada runway spot
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Vanuza Henrique, a 10-year-old model from Braga represented by IMC Models, walked for Agatha Ruiz de la Prada at The House of Fashion after nearly two years of academy training.
In Seclusion spa wins Bronze at A' Architecture Awards
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Zehua Zhang’s riverside spa In Seclusion in Portugal has won a Bronze A’ Design Award in architecture, recognition that highlights its low-impact approach and integration with the Vez River setting.
Battery packaging market projected to more than double by 2031
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Allied Market Research says the global battery packaging market is set to rise from $24.5 billion in 2021 to $61.5 billion by 2031, driven by renewable energy storage, electric vehicles and lithium-ion demand.
INTERSPORT France opens new distribution center with TGW automation
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INTERSPORT France has launched a highly automated fulfillment center in Saint-Vulbas, east of Lyon, to speed shop replenishment, handle seasonal peaks and improve worker ergonomics.
Studio Graphene enters Ireland with Tribe Digital integration
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Studio Graphene is expanding into Ireland by integrating Dublin-based Tribe Digital, adding design-led expertise and a local presence to its European footprint.
Marc Swift launches AI cast and trailer for debut speculative novel
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Independent author Marc Swift has unveiled an AI-visualized cast and a 50-second cinematic trailer for his novel Don’t Panic!
Mariana Santos advances with IMC Models and The House of Fashion
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Mariana Santos, a 15-year-old model from Vila Real, Portugal, has added The House of Fashion to her résumé as she builds experience through IMC Models Academy.
Lisa Coppola releases AI-assisted video for Take Me Higher
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Lisa Coppola has released a new music video for her single “Take Me Higher,” the second track from her upcoming album Showing Up As Myself, due worldwide Aug. 8, 2026. The project pairs real performance footage with AI-created visuals,…
Qubit Labs report maps cheaper DevOps hiring hubs for 2026
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Qubit Labs says companies can cut DevOps hiring costs by as much as 60% by targeting eight emerging tech hubs instead of the US. The 2026 report benchmarks pay across five DevOps roles and points to South Africa as a standout market for both…
Condominio Cascais by David Bastos wins Silver A' Design Award
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Condominio Cascais, a coastal residential development in Cascais, Portugal, has won Silver in the A’ Design Award’s Construction and Real Estate Projects Design category.
Burak Ricardo Dogru wins Social Impact Champion at Influencer Magazine Awards 2026
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Burak Ricardo Dogru received the Social Impact Champion Award at the Influencer Magazine Awards 2026 in London on July 1, 2026, for his cross-border animal rescue documentation and multilingual advocacy.
Adventure tourism market seen hitting $841.7 billion by 2031
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Adventure tourism is projected to expand from $514.53 billion in 2026 to $841.73 billion by 2031, according to Mordor Intelligence, as travelers shift toward experience-led trips.
Casa Lily turns a soccer cleat into a luxury high heel for World Cup season
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Casa Lily and sports artist Lily Cantero have unveiled a Miami-born collaboration that reimagines the soccer cleat as a sculptural high heel during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The launch underscores how football, fashion, and art are converging as…
mci group tops 581.7 million euros in 2025 revenue and makes Spain its AI hub
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mci group said it ended 2025 with 581.7 million euros in revenue and 40.2 million euros in EBITDA, while naming Spain as the base for its global AI development team.
Mechanical ventilators market seen reaching $7.1 billion by 2031
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Mordor Intelligence projects the global mechanical ventilators market will grow from $5.59 billion in 2026 to $7.1 billion by 2031, driven by respiratory disease prevalence, critical care investment and new ventilation technology.
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