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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Opera to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results on August 19, 2025
OSLO, Norway, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Opera Limited (NASDAQ: OPRA), one of the world's major browser developers and a leading internet consumer brand, announced today that the company's second quarter 2025 financial results will be released before the market opens on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The earnings release will be available on our investor relations website at Management will host a conference call to discuss the second quarter 2025 financial results on the same day at 8:00 a.m. ET. Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers: United States: +1 800-225-9448Norway: +47 80-01-3780International: +1 203-518-9708 Confirmation Code: OPRAQ225 A live webcast of the conference call can be accessed at About OperaOpera is a user-centric and innovative software company focused on enabling the best possible internet browsing experience across all devices. Hundreds of millions use the Opera web browsers for their unique and secure features on their mobile phones and desktop computers. Founded in 1995, and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Opera is a public company listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol "OPRA". Download the Opera web browser and access other Opera products from Learn more about Opera at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Opera Limited Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Telegraph
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Royal Ballet and Opera caves in to pro-Palestine activists and halts Israel show
The Royal Ballet and Opera has caved in to pro-Palestine activists and cancelled a planned production in Israel. A 2026 run of Tosca in partnership with the Israeli Opera in Tel Aviv will no longer go ahead because of pressure from staff. It comes after Daniel Perry, a 'queer dance artist' and alumnus of a £48,000-a-year dance school, pulled out a Palestinian flag during a curtain call at the Royal Opera House last month. The Royal Opera, part of the newly combined Royal Ballet and Opera (RBO), which receives public funding from the Arts Council, condemned the stunt at the time as inappropriate and contrary to its commitment to political neutrality. Following the on-stage protest on July 19, the RBO faced internal pressure from staff, who demanded the cancellation of the Tosca production. Almost 200 staff signed a letter to Sir Alex Beard, the RBO's chief executive, calling the curtain call protest an 'act of courage and moral clarity'. The letter demanded that the RBO 'withholds our productions from institutions that legitimise and economically support a state engaged in the mass killing of civilians'. Announcing that the production would be cancelled, Sir Alex said: 'I am appalled by the crisis in Gaza and recognise the deep emotional impact this has had across our community and wider society. 'On this issue, we acknowledge and respect the full range of views held by our staff, artists and audiences.' He added that following Mr Perry's on-stage stunt, which Oliver Mears, the director of the Royal Opera House, attempted to end by snatching at the Palestinian flag, the RBO would review its stance on political messaging. Sir Alex added: 'The events at the curtain call on July 19 were without precedent. We have reflected carefully and reviewed our internal protocols. We always endeavour to act with integrity and compassion. 'We want our stage to remain a space for shared cultural appreciation, free from individual political statements.' Sir Alex went on to refer to Ukraine, saying: 'Our support for Ukraine was aligned with the global consensus at the time. As the world's geopolitics have become more complex, our stance has changed to ensure that our actions reflect our purpose and values.' The RBO has not confirmed whether this means that further pro-Palestine protests will be tolerated, or if pro-Ukraine messaging will be limited to ensure neutrality. The RBO's decision has been welcomed by pro-Palestine activists. Artists for Palestine, which has lobbied for cultural institutions to sever ties with Israel, said: 'This is a welcome breakthrough for institutional accountability – and a victory for grass-roots organising. Across the cultural sector too many institutions, faced with genocide, have opted for silence or worse. 'The RBO staff's open letter is an essential ethical uprising against this refusal to speak out.'
The Guardian
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
UK's Royal Ballet and Opera withdraws Tosca production in Tel Aviv
The Royal Ballet and Opera has pulled its 2026 production run of Tosca at the Israeli National Opera in Tel Aviv. The internal announcement by the RBO chief executive, Alex Beard, came after almost 200 Royal Opera and Ballet members signed an open letter criticising the organisation's stance on Gaza. Beard acknowledged the 'open letter that has been circulating internally' and told staff: 'We have made the decision that our new production of Tosca will not be going to Israel.' The Israeli National Opera website has now dropped reference to the Royal Opera House. The letter sent to Beard and the RBO board on Friday was signed by 182 RBO members including dancers, singers, musicians and staff across artistic, creative, technical and administrative departments. It is understood that 40 signatories signed with their names while the others signed anonymously because of fear of reprisals. The members said they were deeply concerned about 'recent actions and decisions taken by the RBO in the context of the ongoing genocide in Gaza'. In particular, the signatories highlighted the RBO's recent hire of its production of Turandot to the Israeli National Opera. 'The decision cannot be viewed as neutral,' they said. 'It is a deliberate alignment, materially and symbolically, with a government currently engaged in crimes against humanity. 'The venue itself, the Israeli Opera, publicly offers free tickets to soldiers of the Israeli Defense Forces 'in recognition of their work', as stated on their website. The RBO is clearly making a strong political statement by allowing its production and intellectual property to be presented in a space that openly rewards and legitimises the very forces responsible for the daily killings of civilians in Gaza.' They said they rejected 'any current or future performances in Israel' and demanded the organisation 'withholds our productions from institutions that legitimise and economically support a state engaged in the mass killing of civilians'. Production hires mean sets, props and costumes are rented out to another opera house. Preparations for Turnadot were taking place when the Israel-Iran war broke out, and rehearsals were held in bomb shelters. The Guardian understands at least one performer decided to leave the production and sought therapy because of this. The signatories also expressed solidarity with Daniel Perry, the performer who raised the Palestinian flag in 'an act of courage and moral clarity on our very stage' on 19 July. They condemned what they called 'extremely poor judgment' by RBO's director of opera, Oliver Mears, who 'we witnessed attempting to forcibly snatch the flag from the performer, displaying visible anger and aggression in front of the entire audience.' Perry later said Mears told him he would 'never work for the Opera House ever again'. The signatories called for Mears 'to be held accountable for his public display of aggression' and said the act, 'far from being a neutral administrative intervention, was itself a loud political statement. It sent a clear message that any visible solidarity with Palestine would be met with hostility.' The letter highlighted the role the arts had historically played during times of crisis, and cited the RBO's swiftness to stand in solidarity with Ukraine after Russia's invasion. They said: 'We organised Concerts for Ukraine, we played the Ukrainian national anthem before performances, and we publicly displayed the Ukrainian flag as a gesture of solidarity with its people. We understood then that silence was unacceptable. Why is it different now? … The double standard is deafening.' Organisers of the letter said years spent working to change public perceptions of the RBO to make it more inclusive and accessible were 'threatened by recent choices'. The RBO confirmed to the Guardian that Tosca will not go to the Israeli National Opera. Beard said: 'I am appalled by the crisis in Gaza and recognise the deep emotional impact this has had across our community and wider society. On this issue, we acknowledge and respect the full range of views held by our staff, artists and audiences. 'The events at the curtain call on 19 July were without precedent. We have reflected carefully and reviewed our internal protocols. We always endeavour to act with integrity and compassion. We want our stage to remain a space for shared cultural appreciation, free from individual political statements. 'Our support for Ukraine was aligned with the global consensus at the time. As the world's geopolitics have become more complex, our stance has changed to ensure that our actions reflect our purpose and values.'
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Microsoft in Brazilian antitrust regulator's crosshairs after Opera complaint
Brazil's antitrust enforcer CADE has opened an investigation into Microsoft, days after Norwegian browser Opera complained about Microsoft's Edge, according to a CADE statement published late Thursday on its website. Opera, in its complaint filed on Tuesday, alleged that Microsoft pre-installs Edge as the default browser across Windows devices and computers, thereby preventing rivals from competing on the merits of the products. Opera had 6.78% of the Brazilian desktop browser market in June versus Edge's 11.52% and market leader Google Chrome's 75%. CADE said it had opened an administrative inquiry and set an August 15 deadline for Microsoft to respond to Opera's allegations about its Windows operating system licences, the Microsoft 365 software and its Jumpstart programme. The Jumpstart programme allows Microsoft clients to build autonomous artificial intelligence agents for routine tasks, a move which could help the company monetise its billion-dollar investments in AI. Other Big Tech companies have similar tools. Microsoft did not immediately respond to emailed requests for comment. Opera has been complaining about its competitor since December 2007 when it took its grievance about the latter's internet Explorer browser bundled with its Windows operating system to the European Commission, resulting in a 561-million-euro ($640 million) fine for the U.S. tech giant.
Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Microsoft in Brazilian antitrust regulator's crosshairs after Opera complaint
Microsoft in Brazilian antitrust regulator's crosshairs after Opera complaint By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Brazil's antitrust enforcer CADE has opened an investigation into Microsoft, days after Norwegian browser Opera complained about Microsoft's Edge, according to a CADE statement published late Thursday on its website. Opera, in its complaint filed on Tuesday, alleged that Microsoft pre-installs Edge as the default browser across Windows devices and computers, thereby preventing rivals from competing on the merits of the products. Opera had 6.78% of the Brazilian desktop browser market in June versus Edge's 11.52% and market leader Google Chrome's 75%. CADE said it had opened an administrative inquiry and set an August 15 deadline for Microsoft to respond to Opera's allegations about its Windows operating system licences, the Microsoft 365 software and its Jumpstart programme. The Jumpstart programme allows Microsoft clients to build autonomous artificial intelligence agents for routine tasks, a move which could help the company monetise its billion-dollar investments in AI. Other Big Tech companies have similar tools. Microsoft did not immediately respond to emailed requests for comment. Opera has been complaining about its competitor since December 2007 when it took its grievance about the latter's internet Explorer browser bundled with its Windows operating system to the European Commission, resulting in a 561-million-euro ($640 million) fine for the U.S. tech giant. ($1 = 0.8764 euros) Solve the daily Crossword
