The International Carpet & Flooring Expo (ICFE) is expanding its footprint to 11 halls this January, responding to rising worldwide demand. Between 6–9 January 2026, 500 exhibitors from 25 countries and around 50,000 visitors will gather in Istanbul for one of the industry’s largest trade events. Having swiftly gained international recognition since its debut, the third edition of ICFE (formerly CFE) has become a key crossroads for the carpet and flooring community. Organised by Tüyap Exhibitions Group alongside İHİB and GAHİB, the exhibition draws in major producers, importers, and designers from every part of the globe. Despite the dominance of…

Romania’s planned international airport near Bucharest is on course to become one of Europe’s first crypto-enabled transport hubs, with Miracle Pay expected to feature as a recognised payment channel pending formal concession results and regulatory agreement. MetaTerra Holdings, the strategic parent company driving the Miracle ecosystem, stated that it has entered structured discussions with Jetstream, the consortium bidding for the airport’s development and operation rights. The collaboration aims to integrate Miracle Pay within the airport’s payment framework, enabling eligible merchants — from duty-free and dining to parking and retail — to accept transactions through the system once commercial and regulatory…

Key characteristics A powerful enabler of progress in diverse sectors The strategic relevance of a material today can often be measured by its direct contribution to progress, technological advances and the global shift towards cleaner energy. Well-known resources such as lithium and rare earth elements are already central to the energy transition due to their widespread use in essential applications. Similarly, niobium – a lesser-known element – has in recent years proven its value in a range of innovative fields. Niobium is a rare transition metal prized for its unique properties, notably its resistance to corrosion and capacity to withstand…

VitrA Tiles made an impression at Cersaie 2025 with an exhibition stand designed to deliver an engaging and immersive journey. Organised into four curated sections, the display invited professionals to explore the future of ceramic design, featuring breakthrough technologies, practical solutions, and creative new approaches. Among the most anticipated highlights was V-Tone, a next-generation Tonalite technology developed to eliminate the issue of shade inconsistencies between batches. By ensuring exceptional chromatic consistency, V-Tone keeps colours identical to the original tone, offering designers greater freedom and reliable project uniformity. The initial phase of investment in V-Tone will commence in March 2026, with…

James Holloway, a London-based journalist, has published findings on 42-year-old Ukrainian national Nikolai Fenik whose conduct, he argues, underscores serious flaws in the nation’s refugee assistance structure. A life split in two On paper, Fenik arrived in the UK as a refugee escaping the war. In reality, he cultivated a parallel life marked by contentious property activities, assorted business interests and unreliable records. His situation has drawn sharp attention to weaknesses in the UK’s benefit system and to concerns raised by British families who feel they receive less generous state support. Fenik co-habits with Tatiana Kuchmiy, who is registered officially…

Over 300 participants, including entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and leaders from across the technology landscape, assembled in Berlin for the Venture Vibe Deep Tech Summit. The event spotlighted the influence of emerging technologies in quantum science, AI, biotechnology, and other sectors that are driving fundamental shifts in business, society, and international cooperation. The day’s proceedings commenced with opening addresses by Gokhan Celebi, Managing Partner at SilentWing, and Ulkar Shabanova, Global Project Manager at Rook AI. Both speakers discussed the disruptive nature of deep technologies and underscored the need for fresh strategies to navigate future challenges. Their remarks laid the groundwork for…

Obesity is expected to impact almost 40 per cent of adults worldwide by 2035. Buşra Nur Özger, founder of Nur Ozger Health, warns against viewing bariatric surgery as the end of the road. Instead, she argues that it should signal the start of an ongoing process that demands long-term physical and emotional support. According to Özger, the surgery represents a major milestone, but continued progress relies on lifestyle changes, aesthetic interventions, and psychological guidance. Her own twenty-year battle with weight before surgery gives her a unique perspective, which she now applies to her work. Together with her team, she has…

Mileo Luxury Boutique Hotel continues to raise the bar in Mykonos by showing that five-star service and environmental integrity can go hand in hand. Located on a hillside with views of Kalo Livadi beach, the property’s 25 suites are designed to provide guests with an elegant stay rooted in sustainability. From operations to guest services, eco-friendly practices form the backbone of the Mileo experience. Over two years, this approach has delivered glowing guest satisfaction scores. “We haven’t simply built a hotel; we’ve created a living space that elevates our guests’ environmental awareness whilst offering them a meaningful and memorable escape,”…

Crypto exchanges are launching their own native tokens to strengthen ecosystems and provide value to users. One such token is WhiteBIT Coin (WBT), which has quickly gained recognition in the digital asset market. Traders and investors alike are curious about what is WhiteBIT Coin, how it works, and most importantly, how to buy WBT Coin securely. This article explores the fundamentals of WBT Coin, its utilities, benefits for holders, and guidance on where to buy WBT Coin for those looking to add it to their portfolios. What Is WhiteBIT Coin? So, what is WhiteBIT Coin? WBT is the native token of…

An extraordinary milestone has been hit by Revolut, a UK-based fintech company, reaching a $75 billion valuation through a secondary share sale, an indication of increasing investor confidence and assertion of its position as one of the most valuable digital finance platforms in the world This leap in valuation places Revolut alongside some of the biggest traditional banks, showing how quickly fintechs are rising to change the global financial market. According to analysts, this milestone demonstrates the strong performance of the company growing up and finally how mature the digital finance sector has become. From Startup to Global Fintech Giant…