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34092 STORIES · UPDATED 76D AGOSBC Summit Lisbon adds marketing and customer experience conference to 2026 agenda
- SBC Summit Lisbon adds a marketing and customer experience (CX) track to its 2026 agenda, set for October 1 at the Lisbon International Fair.
- The track is part of the Technology & Innovation stage, running alongside sports betting innovation and iGaming product/design tracks.
- Sessions will cover branding, data-driven marketing, creator partnerships, customer acquisition, and AI, with speakers from operators and tech firms.
- The summit runs September 29 to October 1, 2026, at the Lisbon International Fair and MEO Arena, expecting 40,000 industry professionals.
- Conference access is included in Conference, Business, and VIP passes; Business or VIP passes are needed for marketing sessions and networking.
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Read the full article on Google Notícias — Lisbon (cobertura local) (in Portuguese)Google Notícias — Lisbon (cobertura local) · 83d ago · translated from Portuguese
What to do after evacuating your home or residential building due to the 7.4 earthquake that devastated Cali: step-by-step to protect your assets
- A 7.4 earthquake devastated Cali, prompting evacuation of over 500 buildings.
- Mandatory in-person census by Cali officials; avoid fake digital links or QR codes.
- Official WhatsApp 310 229 97 08 reports severe facade or interior damage; also use atencionsismo.cali.gov.co.
- Temporary housing financial aid is being managed for evacuated families.
- Legal experts advise claiming the global common-area policy per Article 15 of Law 675 of 2001.
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Read the full article on El Tiempo — Colombia (sección nacional) (in Spanish)El Tiempo — Colombia (sección nacional) · 83d ago · translated from Spanish
Licensable picture: AI Summit Seoul & Expo 2026 Opens In Seoul
reutersconnect.com · 83d ago
Thessaloniki: Kyriakos Mitsotakis inaugurates the Kalamaria Metro – Five new stations in operation
- Thessaloniki's Kalamaria metro extension opens on August 27, inaugurated by PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
- Five new stations (Nomarchia, Kalamaria, Aretsoy, Nea Krini, Mikra) join the network, extending the line by about 4.7 km.
- The Mikra-to-city-center ride takes about 15 minutes; to the New Railway Station about 25 minutes.
- The extension is expected to serve about 80,000 passengers daily and cut traffic by roughly 12,000 cars per day.
- After this, the metro network will total about 14 km and 18 stations, with the next expansion planned for western Thessaloniki.
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Read the full article on ERT News (Hellenic public broadcaster) (in Greek)ERT News (Hellenic public broadcaster) · 83d ago · translated from Greek
81,000 warning letters sent to crypto holders in HMRC tax crackdown
- HMRC sent 81,172 warning letters, emails, and texts to crypto investors in 2025-26, up from 27,714 in 2023-24.
- Investors may face fines or prosecution for undeclared crypto profits, including crypto-to-crypto exchanges.
- From March 2027, overseas crypto platforms must share customer data with tax authorities, easing HMRC targeting.
- HMRC estimates the new data-sharing rules could raise up to £315m by April 2030.
- Bitcoin rose from about £14,000 to £90,000 between December 2022 and October 2025, then fell to around £48,000.
BBC · 83d ago
Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Wednesday, August 19, 2026: Crypto prices rise after SEC announces proposed regulation
- Bitcoin opened at $64,681.22 on Aug 19, 2026, up 0.3% from Tuesday, then rose to $64,877.66 by 9:25 a.m. ET.
- Ethereum opened at $1,916.47 on Aug 19, 2026, up 0.2% from Tuesday, then rose to $1,936.31 by 9:24 a.m. ET.
- Prices rose after the SEC proposed new rules for crypto assets, including registration exemptions and disclosure requirements for capital raising.
- The proposed rules could let mature crypto networks like bitcoin and ethereum exit securities classification after meeting managerial commitments.
- Crypto trades are taxable events; holding assets less than a year usually means higher tax rates, and timing can affect taxes by 17% or more.
Yahoo Finance · 83d ago
Capacity expansion in Pacific traffic: Korean Air launches seasonal service to Melbourne
Aviation.Direct · 83d ago
The illusion of colors on the hoarding: how "land demarcation" paralyzed the future of Balneário Camboriú
Google Notícias — Balneário Camboriú (cobertura local) · 83d ago · translated from Portuguese
Colombia’s Airports Gradually Resume Operations at Several Terminals
- Colombia's airports are gradually resuming operations after post-earthquake technical inspections by Aerocivil.
- Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport in Cali is operating normally with no reported infrastructure damage.
- El Edén Airport in Armenia resumed commercial services but is temporarily unavailable as an alternate airport.
- Matecaña International Airport in Pereira remains closed to regular flights, open only for state, medical, search, and humanitarian missions.
- Guillermo León Valencia Airport in Popayán stays closed due to volcanic ash; check with airlines for flight status.
Aviation Club Center · 83d ago
Tech expo comes to Taipei, showing us the future
Taipei Times · 83d ago
Let’s make a deal: TIFF touts its first market, says Canadian creators will benefit
CityNews Toronto · 83d ago
Real estate prices rise 8% in 12 months in Natal; see neighborhoods with most expensive square meter
- Natal residential property prices rose 8.8% in the last 12 months, above the 4% inflation rate.
- Natal ranked 5th among the most valued capitals in Northeast Brazil; Salvador led with 11.2%.
- Statewide, the average square meter price rose 13% between 2025 and 2026, reaching R$ 9,283.
- Apartment sales in Natal grew 47% in Q1, with new developments up 61%; 2-bedroom units make up 65.7% of supply.
- Capim Macio has the most expensive square meter at R$ 7,771; Praia do Meio saw the highest appreciation at 36.7%.
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Read the full article on G1 Rio Grande do Norte (Globo — estado, cobre Natal) (in Portuguese)G1 Rio Grande do Norte (Globo — estado, cobre Natal) · 83d ago · translated from Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro kicks off the 2026 EducationUSA Fair circuit with over 40 American universities
- Rio de Janeiro hosts the free EducationUSA 2026 Fair on August 23, opening the South American circuit.
- Over 40 U.S. universities will be represented, offering info on degrees, short programs, and English courses.
- The fair is part of the Freedom 250 celebration of the U.S. 250th anniversary.
- Attendees can talk directly with university reps and get guidance from EducationUSA advisors on applications and exams.
- After Rio, the fair will tour 12 cities across nine South American countries.
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Read the full article on Google Notícias — Rio de Janeiro (cobertura local) (in Portuguese)Google Notícias — Rio de Janeiro (cobertura local) · 83d ago · translated from Portuguese
MEXTRÓPOLI brings together international architects in CDMX from September 17 to 20
- MEXTRÓPOLI 2026, an architecture and city festival, runs September 17-20 in Mexico City.
- The festival's theme is 'Movimientos,' exploring the city as a territory of constant shifts and transformations.
- It is backed by Mexico's federal Culture Secretariat through the Profest 2026 program.
- Confirmed speakers include Pritzker Prize winner Riken Yamamoto and MoMA curator Martino Stierli.
- The program features 12 international conferences, 3 exhibitions, 10+ city routes, and 9 public-space pavilions.
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Read the full article on Google News — Mexico City (local) (in Spanish)Google News — Mexico City (local) · 83d ago · translated from Spanish
Air France-KLM Flying Blue Award Fare Bands Launch With Some No Cancellation & Checked Luggage (Major Devaluation)
LoyaltyLobby · 83d ago
International congress on renewable energies and energy transition is organized in Lima
Google News — Lima (local) · 83d ago · translated from Spanish
Nordic business leaders to join Vietnam green industries summit
Scandasia · 83d ago
Man critically injured in shooting in Metro Vancouver
- A man was critically injured in a shooting in Maple Ridge, B.C., in Metro Vancouver.
- The incident was reported on August 19, 2026, by CTV News Vancouver.
- The article provides no details on the victim, suspect, or circumstances of the shooting.
CTV News · 83d ago
Hermoso Cariño 2026: the festival returns to Guadalajara with NSQK, Camilo Séptimo and Little Jesus
- Hermoso Cariño festival returns to Guadalajara for its second edition on November 7, 2026.
- The event takes place at the Concha Acústica del Parque Agua Azul in Guadalajara.
- Headliners include NSQK, Camilo Séptimo, and Little Jesus, plus DAAZ, La Texana, and more.
- Tickets are on sale now: General at $950 plus fees, Preferente at $1,450 plus fees.
- The festival celebrates local music and identity with a mix of contemporary styles and generations.
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Read the full article on Google News — Guadalajara (local) (in Spanish)Google News — Guadalajara (local) · 83d ago · translated from Spanish
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