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The Sun
9 hours ago
- General
- The Sun
Institut auf dem Rosenberg Opens 2026/27 Admissions, Emphasizing Diversity and Individuality Over Sole Academic Merit
ST. GALLEN, SWITZERLAND - Newsaktuell – 3 June 2025 - Institut auf dem Rosenberg, recently ranked as the 'Best Boarding School in the World' by Premium Europe, announces the opening of its admissions cycle for the 2026/27 academic year. With all grades currently operating on a waitlist basis, the school continues to attract exceptional applicants, with only a select few gaining direct admission. 'Academic excellence is fundamental, but it's the unique personalities, talents, and perspectives that truly enrich our community,' said Anita Gademann, Board Member and Head of Innovation. 'We seek students who not only excel in academics but also bring distinctive qualities that contribute to a vibrant and forward-thinking environment.' Rosenberg's commitment to individualized education is evident in its unparalleled Talent & Enrichment Programme. Offering over 100 courses – from robotics and artificial intelligence to fashion design and international law – the programme provides students with real-world experiences beyond traditional academics. The school's state-of-the-art facilities, including the Creative Lab and Future Park, support this innovative curriculum, fostering an environment where creativity and critical thinking thrive. With a student body representing over 60 nationalities and an average class size of eight, Rosenberg ensures personalized attention and a multicultural learning experience. The school's Individual Development Plan (IDP®) further tailors education to each student's strengths and aspirations. By valuing character and diversity alongside academic prowess, Institut auf dem Rosenberg continues to set the standard for education, cultivating a community where future leaders thrive.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Natascha Thomas is the new PDLN President
• Annual conference of the international network for the legally compliant marketing of media content in Warsaw BERLIN, GERMANY - Newsaktuell – 2 June 2025 - The international PDLN network has elected Natascha Thomas as its new president. She succeeds Javier Diaz da Olarte, from CEDRO, Centro Español de Derechos Reprográficos. Thomas has already been active as Vice President of the network for the past two years. The newly elected Vice President is Carlos Eugénio from Visapress in Portugal. Following her election as the new PDLN President in Warsaw, Thomas said: 'At first I would like to thank Javier for his dedicated work at the head of the PDLN. It´s my firm intention to build on this and further promote our international cooperation. I am sure we can make the most of the opportunities offered by AI by sharing experiences and learning from each other. The same also applies to the risks that the rapid technological development entails. The PDLN network with its established structures makes it possible to further advance our common goal of protecting the interests of content producers and preventing abuse on a global scale.' Natascha Thomas has been Deputy Managing Director of PMG Presse-Monitor since 2020 and is responsible for sales, marketing and business development. In this position, the graduate communications researcher is passionate about driving forward the digitalisation of processes and products. The most recent result of her commitment is the launch of the newly developed, highly available PMG MediaHub portal. Here, over 900 publishers offer the content of more than 3,000 publications for legally compliant secondary utilisation. PR professionals from over 5,000 companies and organisations use this one-stop shop for their daily media monitoring and legally compliant press review creation. Portrait of Natascha Thomas Having graduated in communication studies, Natascha Thomas held positions as a digital consultant and research analyst among others, before joining Axel Springer AG, where she was in charge of digital products. As a member of the executive board of AFP GmbH and its subsidiary SID Sport-Informations-Dienst GmbH, Thomas was responsible in particular for the areas of Marketing and Sales. Since 2020, Natascha Thomas has been the deputy managing director of PMG Presse-Monitor GmbH & Co. KG.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Europe's Largest Inaugural Tech and Startup Event Opens in Berlin as the Continent Spurs Momentum for Open Innovation and AI Leadership
BERLIN, GERMANY - Newsaktuell - 21 May 2025 - Berlin became the focal point of Europe's tech momentum and global digital cooperation as GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything 2025 opened its doors today at Messe Berlin, launching the region's largest inaugural tech, startup and digital investment event to capacity crowds and the biggest, most international lineup of tech and businesses converging in Europe. The show arrives at an inflection point in Europe's digital future, sparked by a continent-wide 'Choose Europe' movement to anchor the next wave of innovation, research, investment, talent and deep-tech breakthroughs on home ground; alongside a renewed impetus in Germany represented by the formation of a new government and the country's first digital ministry taking stewardship on digital transformation, AI excellence and data policy. Born in the UAE with global editions now running in seven countries, GITEX is the world's largest and best-rated tech and startup event, reflecting the UAE's wider national commitment to global digital collaboration. With the show's expansion into Europe, it echoes the UAE's shared commitment to advance innovation and scientific frontiers, recently strengthened with Abu Dhabi's MGX investment and Nvidia partnering to develop Europe's largest AI data center campus1 alongside the development of a new 5GW AI campus2, the largest of its kind outside the US to be based in Abu Dhabi. Welcome addresses led the inauguration ceremony from European and global leaders, including Kai Wegner, Governing Mayor of Berlin; H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of State for Entrepreneurship; Clara Chappaz, the Minister of AI and Digital of France; Thomas Jarzombek, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Minister for Digital and State Modernization, Germany; Jan Kavalírek, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, Czech Republic; Franziska Giffey, Mayor of Berlin & Senator for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises; and Trixie LohMirmand, EVP of Dubai World Trade Centre, the global organiser of GITEX. With participation from over 100 countries, 1,400 tech companies, startups, and SMEs, more than 600 influential investors, and 500 industry leaders on-stage, the event sparked strategic dialogues on innovation, investment, policy shifts and business transformations, as well as catalysed collaborations at scale - across sectors and geographies. Taking place until 23 May at Messe Berlin, GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything 2025 is organised in partnership with the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises, Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Berlin Partner for Business and Technology, and the European Innovation Council (EIC). Kai Wegner, Governing Mayor of Berlin: 'The GITEX tech fair – which is taking place in Berlin for the very first time – brings founders from around the world, investors, and established companies together. As Germany's startup capital, Berlin is the perfect place for GITEX. We want to create the best environment for founders in our city. Networking events and industry fairs like GITEX are part of that effort.' Her Excellency (H.E.) Alia Al Mazrouei, the UAE Minister of State for Entrepreneurship: 'Moving beyond economic diplomacy, the UAE is now championing entrepreneurial diplomacy, guided by our diligent efforts in fostering global partnerships to empower entrepreneurs in the country. GITEX EUROPE's vision of bringing together SMEs, investors, accelerators, incubators and industry leaders to ignite innovation, foster collaboration, and drive growth aligns with the UAE's aspirations to strengthen partnerships with Europe in entrepreneurship and digital economy.' Clara Chappaz, the Minister of AI and Digital of France, commented on the development of AI: 'When you were hear about Europe being a continent of regulation, this is the past. Today, Europe is all about innovation. More than ever, we have all the ingredients to succeed as Europeans building these amazing technologies when it comes to AI. The partnerships between France and Germany is extremely determined to accelerate Europe when it comes to innovation, and in particular when it comes to everything we can do on digital innovation.' Thomas Jarzombek, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Minister for Digital and State Modernization reiterated: 'It's a great opportunity here to connect startups and also for investment opportunities right now here in Berlin. We have to move forward, faster than we did in the past. Easy for you to do business in Germany, easy for every citizen to do everything with an app and to digitalize things you have in our pocket right now.' Jan Kavalírek, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, Czech Republic: 'One of our top priorities right now, is to create the best possible environment for AI researchers and to deploy artificial intelligence across all the industrial sector. This is the reason why we invest in AI heavily, both in software and in hardware infrastructure, and this is also the reason why we are glad to part of GITEX EUROPE.' Franziska Giffey, Mayor of Berlin and Senator for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises: 'We have more than 5,000 startup enterprises here in Berlin, and of course we want to do more. We want to be the number one innovation place in Europe. Whenever you think about coming to the place of freedom, the place of possibilities, come to Berlin.' Trixie LohMirmand, global organiser of GITEX: 'As the world's third largest economy, Germany's market gravity and Europe's openness create a powerful test-bed where capital, code and talent can cross-pollinate at speed, forging new collaborative forces across geographies and sectors. GITEX EUROPE proves that innovations can scale beyond borders, opening new markets and opportunities for Europe's most ambitious companies.' Spanning high impact showcases and talks covering AI, cybersecurity, deep tech, green tech, quantum computing, SMEs, and startup, scaleup and investments, GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything offers unmatched opportunities to access new markets, breakthrough technologies, industry transformations and business insights. Across the show floor, global tech enterprises including IBM, AWS, Bosch, Cisco, CrowdStrike, Dell, Fortinet, Lenovo, ManageEngine, NinjaOne, NVIDIA, and SAP, alongside over 750 startups from 60 countries, showcase how infrastructure, intelligence, and investment intersect to propel Europe's digital future forward. From business leaders to AI architects, quantum researchers to CIOs, green tech innovators to global investors, the opening day's gathering set the tone for decisive partnerships accelerating the continent's AI and digital competitiveness. The opening day conference programme was headlined by Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, Nobel Physics Laureate and 'Godfather of AI' with a riveting keynote on 'AI for Humanity's Greatest Challenges'. In April 2025, the United Arab Emirates and European Union delivered a joint statement to begin dialogue toward a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)3 aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties across key sectors such as AI, advanced manufacturing, healthcare and more. GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything leverages a powerful network of established relationships in tech, policy, investment and business spanning four regions and seven countries, with more new international editions in the wings. Currently the GITEX global network of events takes place in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Germany, Morocco, Nigeria, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. For more information, visit: About GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything 2025 GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything 2025, Europe's most global, collaborative, and cross-industry tech event, taking place from May 21–23, 2025, at Messe Berlin, Germany. Convening over 1,400 exhibiting enterprises, SMEs and startups from 100-plus countries, alongside over 600 investors, and 500 expert speakers across AI, Deep Tech, Quantum, Cybersecurity, Connectivity, Smart Cities, Green Tech, and many more, GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything is advancing the continent's digital future in partnership with the world. This inaugural edition features the new SMEDEX, GITEX SCALEX, and GQX, and brings to Germany the world's largest and best-rated startup and investor event – North Star Europe. GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything is seamlessly connected with the GITEX network of tech and startup events in Germany, Morocco, Nigeria, Singapore, Thailand, UAE, and Vietnam. For more information, please visit:
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Deutsche Rück Group maintains profit-oriented growth course
DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY - Newsaktuell - 21 May 2025 - The Deutsche Rück Group further expanded its business in the 2024 financial year while simultaneously strengthening its financial position. Gross premiums written grew in all business areas, rising significantly by 18.3% to around €2.1 billion. Net premiums earned increased by 17.5% to €1.4 billion. Growth came from both international markets and the German domestic market. Total security resources rose by €375.8 million to more than €3.1 billion. The highest premium increases came from the liability, accident and motor insurance business and the other lines of insurance. In the liability, accident and motor insurance lines, the second-largest segment of Deutsche Rück's portfolio, gross premiums rose by 23.9% to €485.8 million. Gross premium income in property insurance, which accounts for more than two-thirds of Deutsche Rück Group's gross premiums, also grew strongly by 16.5% to €1.4 billion. In life business, the Deutsche Rück Group recorded a 9.7% increase in gross premiums to €84.2 million. In the 2024 financial year, the Deutsche Rück Group expanded its life and health reinsurance business to the markets of the Middle East and North Africa. 'We grew strongly and profitably in all business areas in 2024,' says Frank Schaar, Chief Executive Officer of the Deutsche Rück Group. 'Our strategy of gradually and purposefully internationalising our business over the recent years is paying off.' The Group generated investment income of €74.8 million and achieved a net profit after taxes of €14.5 million (previous year: €12.0 million). Deutsche Rückversicherung AG and its subsidiary Deutsche Rückversicherung Switzerland Ltd offer reinsurance cover on the European insurance market and selected international markets. Thanks to outstanding long-term credit ratings and consistent market performance, the Group companies are much sought-after and well-established in Germany as one of the leading reinsurers.
Malay Mail
06-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
HEIDELBERG holds its ground in a difficult market environment in FY 2024/25 - targets achieved, significant increase in incoming orders compared to previous year
Sales and adjusted EBITDA margin at previous year's level according to preliminary figures Free cash flow excluding special items clearly positive at around € 50 million Rising order intake compared to previous year lays the foundation for a good start to FY 2025/26 Additional, positive order impetus expected from China Print trade fair in May Adjusted EBITDA margin to rise to around 8 percent in FY 2025/26 Growth market packaging printing: High interest worldwide in the Boardmaster from HEIDELBERG for high-volume folding carton production. HEIDELBERG, GERMANY - Newsaktuell - 6 May 2025 - Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) held its own in a difficult market environment in financial year 2024/25 and achieved the targets it had set itself. According to preliminary calculations, the adjusted EBITDA margin remained stable at 7.1 percent, bringing the financial year to a successful close. The slightly lower sales volume compared to the previous year, rising wage costs and expenses for the drupa trade fair were successfully offset by the cost-cutting and efficiency measures initiated. In the fourth quarter alone, the adjusted EBITDA margin doubled to around 10 percent compared to the previous year. At around € 2,280 million, sales were slightly below the previous year's level (€ 2,395 million). After a weak first quarter due to a reluctance to buy in the run-up to the drupa trade fair, sales increased quarter by quarter in the financial year and closed with a particularly strong fourth quarter. At around € 50 million, free cash flow was once again clearly positive (previous year: € 56 million), which did not include any special items in the reporting year, such as from the sale of non-operating assets."We were able to achieve our financial year targets in a difficult economic environment and uncertain geopolitical conditions," said Jürgen Otto, CEO of HEIDELBERG. "With a clearly positive free cash flow for the second year in a row, we have confirmed our financially solid development. The measures initiated to reduce personnel costs will help us to further strengthen our profitability in the new financial year." The adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to improve further to around 8 percent in the next financial year 2025/ closed the past financial year with a high order intake. At over € 600 million, incoming orders in the fourth quarter were up on the previous quarters of the financial year. The basis for this is also the global and diversified positioning of the company, which allows HEIDELBERG to benefit from the different growth dynamics in the individual regions. The significant increase in incoming orders in the EMEA region in the fourth quarter deserves special mention, while the Americas region showed a slight improvement at a still subdued level. After several previous quarters of strong growth, the Asia/Pacific region was below the previous year's level, mainly to the reluctance to invest ahead of the China Print trade segments in the core business achieved an increase in orders thanks to strong development in the Sheetfed product area, with the Packaging Solutions segment accounting for the higher growth. Preliminary order intake for the year as a whole therefore totaled around € 2.430 billion, which was around 6 percent higher than the previous year's figure of € 2.288 billion. Overall, the improvement can be seen across both segments, with Packaging Solutions accounting for around 52 percent of order intake for the year as a whole. Compared to the previous year, order intake in this strategically important segment recorded absolute growth of around 7 percent."Our global presence in over 170 countries around the world is paying off, especially in economically uncertain times," said Dr. David Schmedding, Chief Technology & Sales Officer at HEIDELBERG. "Thanks to the rising order situation, we expect a better start to the new financial year compared to the previous year. The China Print trade fair in May should provide further impetus for orders. We are also keeping a close eye on the development of customs duties worldwide. However, there is no comparable manufacturer in the USA in our core business. In the global market environment, our competitors are likely to be affected by the US tariffs to the same extent, meaning that we will continue to maintain our leading position. Overall, we are therefore confident about the new financial May 15 to 19, China Print, the largest trade fair in the Chinese printing industry, will take place in Beijing this year with over 100,000 visitors. Customer groups from overseas are also expected to attend. In terms of sales, China is one of the top three markets for HEIDELBERG. At the booth, the company will showcase its latest innovations aimed at increasing efficiency and productivity, integrated hybrid production with offset and digital printing, developing new business opportunities and digital transformation. HEIDELBERG intends to gradually expand its business and portfolio to offer customers integrated end-to-end solutions for the entire production process through automation, robotics and software. As a system provider, the aim is to tap into the huge potential in the growing packaging segment. In China, the annual printing volume in the packaging sector is growing by around 4 percent. HEIDELBERG is thus also creating competitive advantages for its customers in China and intends to grow further in this market publication of the audited financial figures for the 2024/25 financial year is scheduled for June #HEIDELBERG The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About HEIDELBERG: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is a leading technology company that has stood for innovation, quality and reliability in mechanical engineering worldwide for 175 years. With a clear focus on growth, HEIDELBERG is driving further development in its core areas of packaging and digital printing, software solutions and the lifecycle business with service and consumables, so that customers can achieve maximum productivity and efficiency. The company is also focusing on expanding new business areas in the industrial business, such as high-precision plant engineering with integrated control, automation technology and robotics, as well as the growing green technologies. With a strong international presence in around 170 countries, the creative power and expertise of its approximately 9,500 employees, its own production facilities in Europe, China and the USA and one of the largest global sales and service networks, the company is ideally positioned for future growth. Image 1: Growth market packaging printing: High interest worldwide in the Boardmaster from HEIDELBERG for high-volume folding carton production. Image 2: HEIDELBERG expects additional, positive order impetus from the China Print trade fair in May. Images and further information about the company are available on the Investor Relations and Press Portal of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG at Important note: This press release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions and estimates made by the management of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft. Even if the company management is of the opinion that these assumptions and estimates are correct, the actual future development and the actual future results may deviate considerably from these assumptions and estimates due to a variety of factors. These factors may include, for example, changes in the overall economic situation, exchange rates and interest rates as well as changes within the graphic arts industry. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft provides no guarantee and assumes no liability that future developments and the actual results achieved in the future will correspond to the assumptions and estimates made in this press release.
