Google in Europehttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/Google in Europeen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/static/blogv2/images/google.pngGoogle in Europehttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/How AI can bring new opportunity in the UKhttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/ai-potential-uk/An illustration showing the London skyline in the background with a laptop in the foreground. There is a British flag screensaver on the open laptop screen.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/AI_Opportunities_in_UK.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">To realise AI’s full potential in the UK, a comprehensive AI opportunity agenda will be required.Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/ai-potential-uk/UKGoogle in EuropeAIarticleHow AI can bring new opportunity in the UKTo realise AI’s full potential in the UK, a comprehensive AI opportunity agenda will be required.Googlehttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/ai-potential-uk/Debbie WeinsteinVice President of Google and Managing Director of Google UK & IrelandDiscover the people, places and treasures that shape Ukraine’s culturehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/arts-culture/discover-ukraines-culture/Blue and yellow collage depicting traditional patterns, a wooden church and a collage of 4 pioneers of Ukrainian culture.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Ukraine_Card_3D_01.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Celebrating the people, places, and treasures that shape Ukrainian culture on Google Arts & Culture.Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/arts-culture/discover-ukraines-culture/Arts & CultureGoogle in EuropearticleDiscover the people, places and treasures that shape Ukraine’s cultureCelebrating the people, places, and treasures that shape Ukrainian culture on Google Arts & Culture.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/arts-culture/discover-ukraines-culture/Amit SoodDirectorGoogle Arts & CultureGoogle earns Gold in the Defence Employer Recognition Schemehttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/google-earns-gold-in-the-defence-employer-recognition-scheme/Henry Chin, Head of the Google Veterans Network in Europe, Middle East and Africa, talking at an event<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Google_-_Armed_Forces_Covenant_.max-600x600.format-webp_LbDUGG6.webp">Google earns Gold in the Defence Employer Recognition SchemeThu, 22 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/google-earns-gold-in-the-defence-employer-recognition-scheme/UKarticleGoogle earns Gold in the Defence Employer Recognition SchemeGoogle earns Gold in the Defence Employer Recognition SchemeGooglehttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/google-earns-gold-in-the-defence-employer-recognition-scheme/Phil RichardsonWildfire boundary maps expand to new countries in Europe and Africahttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/google-wildfire-boundary-maps-europe-africa/Map shows wildfire boundary in Cyprus<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/wildfires_emea_hero_B.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Learn how we’re using AI to keep communities across Europe and Africa safe during wildfires.Mon, 29 Jul 2024 22:01:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/google-wildfire-boundary-maps-europe-africa/Google in EuropeGoogle in AfricaSustainabilityAIResearcharticleWildfire boundary maps expand to new countries in Europe and AfricaLearn how we’re using AI to keep communities across Europe and Africa safe during wildfires.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/google-wildfire-boundary-maps-europe-africa/Moriah RoyzGoogle Research Product ManagerAvichai TendlerGoogle Research Software EngineerWorld record-breaking Google Cloud x Formula E hackathonhttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/world-record-breaking-google-cloud-x-formula-e-hackathon/Image of Eric Ernst, VP of Technology at Formula E, presenting to a full room of participants<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/246b214392ab74a85d3e4db86868897.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Formula E and Google Cloud broke a Guinness World Records™ title for the most participants in a generative AI hackathon, with 1,130 participants tackling real life chall…Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/world-record-breaking-google-cloud-x-formula-e-hackathon/UKGoogle CloudarticleWorld record-breaking Google Cloud x Formula E hackathonFormula E and Google Cloud broke a Guinness World Records™ title for the most participants in a generative AI hackathon, with 1,130 participants tackling real life challenges.Googlehttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/world-record-breaking-google-cloud-x-formula-e-hackathon/John AbelTechnical Director, Office of the CTOGoogle CloudHelping Brits to make AI work for themhttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/helping-brits-make-ai-work-for-them/Illustration depicting the British flag made up of blue and red brushstrokes<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/brits_ai_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">AI has the potential to benefit every sector in the UK, from helping teachers craft engaging lesson plans to improving small businesses’ customer service, and even helpi…Thu, 25 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/helping-brits-make-ai-work-for-them/UKarticleHelping Brits to make AI work for themGooglehttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/helping-brits-make-ai-work-for-them/Debbie WeinsteinVice President of Google and Managing Director of Google UK & IrelandHow to use Gemini to pack for your next triphttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/how-to-use-gemini-to-pack-for-your-next-trip/Photo of a suitcase with clothes packed in it and a mobile phone on top of the open case representing Gemini<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/unnamed_4_U2I3Btj.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Does packing for holiday stress you out? Learn how to use Gemini to help you with your holiday preparation.Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/how-to-use-gemini-to-pack-for-your-next-trip/UKGeminiarticleHow to use Gemini to pack for your next tripDoes packing for holiday stress you out? Learn how to use Gemini to help you with your holiday preparation.Googlehttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/how-to-use-gemini-to-pack-for-your-next-trip/Laurian ClemenceHead of Product CommunicationsGoogle UKThe AI Era: Expanding marketing and creative potentialhttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/generative-ai-creative-experimentation/The words "AI expands potential" in black text over an outline of a global map<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Cannes_hero_AI.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">How generative AI will enhance creativity and performance for marketers to unlock an infinite universe of ideas.Wed, 19 Jun 2024 12:45:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/generative-ai-creative-experimentation/Google AdsGoogle in EuropearticleThe AI Era: Expanding marketing and creative potentialHow generative AI will enhance creativity and performance for marketers to unlock an infinite universe of ideas.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/generative-ai-creative-experimentation/Vidhya SrinivasanVice President / General Manager, AdsUkrainian startups building for post-war economic recoveryhttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/entrepreneurs/ukrainian-startups-building-for-post-war-economic-recovery/Two women stand in a open hallway; the woman on the left wears a traditional white and blue Ukrainian shirt.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/JWA_GFS_male_0175.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Introducing the first 2024 cohort of Google for Startups Ukraine Support Fund recipients.Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/entrepreneurs/ukrainian-startups-building-for-post-war-economic-recovery/EntrepreneursEconomic ImpactGoogle in EuropearticleUkrainian startups building for post-war economic recoveryIntroducing the first 2024 cohort of Google for Startups Ukraine Support Fund recipients.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/entrepreneurs/ukrainian-startups-building-for-post-war-economic-recovery/Michał KramarzHead of Google for Startups, Central and Eastern EuropeSupport for European and Israeli startups working on AI and climate solutionshttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/entrepreneurs/gfsa-ai-and-climate-solutions/A man wearing a white shirt and white headphones looks across the room, between people on either side.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Screenshot_2024-06-10_at_7.39.1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Applications are open for two new Google for Startups Accelerator programs in Europe and Israel.Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/entrepreneurs/gfsa-ai-and-climate-solutions/EntrepreneursSustainabilityGoogle in EuropeAIarticleSupport for European and Israeli startups working on AI and climate solutionsApplications are open for two new Google for Startups Accelerator programs in Europe and Israel.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/entrepreneurs/gfsa-ai-and-climate-solutions/Matt BrittinPresidentGoogle Europe, Middle East and AfricaSupporting the UK General Election in 2024https://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/google-2024-uk-election-support/Illustration of crosses, ticks, a magnifying glass and a play button.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/UKElections_4.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We are supporting the UK General Election by surfacing high-quality information, safeguarding our platforms and equipping campaigns with best-in-class security tools and…Thu, 30 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/google-2024-uk-election-support/UKSafety & SecurityGoogle in EuropearticleSupporting the UK General Election in 2024We are supporting the UK General Election by surfacing high-quality information, safeguarding our platforms and equipping campaigns with best-in-class security tools and training.Googlehttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/google-2024-uk-election-support/Katie O'DonovanDirector of Government Affairs and Public Policy, Google UKMeet 24 startups advancing healthcare with AIhttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/entrepreneurs/ai-for-health/Startup founders from the Growth Academy: AI for Health program<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GFS_AIGradWAW_190.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">24 startups from across EMEA have been selected for the second Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Health program.Wed, 29 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/entrepreneurs/ai-for-health/Google in EuropeGoogle in the Middle EastEntrepreneursGoogle in AfricaHealtharticleMeet 24 startups advancing healthcare with AI24 startups from across EMEA have been selected for the second Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Health program.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/entrepreneurs/ai-for-health/Yuval PassovHead of Google for Startups,Emerging MarketsGoogleVisit Poland's Lower Silesia on Google Arts & Culturehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/arts-culture/visit-polands-lower-silesia-on-google-arts-culture/Painted image of a golden gleaming figure walking through a dark forest<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Hero_image_in_English.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Embark on a virtual journey through the Polish region of legends and mysteries on Google Arts & CultureWed, 29 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/arts-culture/visit-polands-lower-silesia-on-google-arts-culture/Arts & CultureGoogle in EuropearticleVisit Poland's Lower Silesia on Google Arts & CultureEmbark on a virtual journey through the Polish region of legends and mysteries on Google Arts & CultureGooglehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/arts-culture/visit-polands-lower-silesia-on-google-arts-culture/Witold WójtowiczHead of gPS CEE & Google Wroclaw Site LeadOur first offsite heat recovery project lands in Finlandhttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/our-first-offsite-heat-recovery-project-lands-in-finland/Image showing the roof of a data center.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Hero_FdWq8bB.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">How our Hamina data center in Finland will provide heat to local households, schools and public service buildings.Mon, 20 May 2024 11:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/our-first-offsite-heat-recovery-project-lands-in-finland/SustainabilityGoogle in EuropearticleOur first offsite heat recovery project lands in FinlandHow our Hamina data center in Finland will provide heat to local households, schools and public service buildings.Googlehttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/our-first-offsite-heat-recovery-project-lands-in-finland/Ben TownsendGlobal Head of Infrastructure & SustainabilityGoogleNew support for AI advancement in Central and Eastern Europehttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/new-support-for-ai-advancement-in-central-and-eastern-europe/Boris Georgiev (Director CEE, Google Cloud), Prof. Martin Vechev (Full Professor at ETH Zurich, Founder and Architect of INSAIT) and Slav Petrov (VP Research, Google DeepMind) announced the new investment to INSAIT at Google Cloud Day in Bulgaria (May 16)<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Screenshot_2024-05-16_5.09.49_P.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google invests $2 million in INSAIT, the Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology in Sofia, Bulgaria.Fri, 17 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/new-support-for-ai-advancement-in-central-and-eastern-europe/Google in EuropeAIarticleNew support for AI advancement in Central and Eastern EuropeGoogle invests $2 million in INSAIT, the Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology in Sofia, Bulgaria.Googlehttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/new-support-for-ai-advancement-in-central-and-eastern-europe/Slav PetrovVP Research Google DeepMind and Member of the Advisory Board of INSAITStrengthening democracy in Europehttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/strengthening-democracy-in-europe/Billboard style poster saying "Strengthening democracy in Europe"<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Screenshot_2024-07-10_12.59.58.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Announcing the new €15M Google.org Impact ChallengeThu, 16 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/strengthening-democracy-in-europe/Google in EuropearticleStrengthening democracy in EuropeGooglehttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/strengthening-democracy-in-europe/Annette Kroeber-RielVice President, Government Affairs and Public Policy for EuropeHow The FA uses Google Cloud AI to identify future England football starshttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/how-the-fa-uses-google-cloud-ai-to-identify-future-england-football-stars/Morgan Rogers of England celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s sixth goal during the UEFA U21 Euro 2025 Qualifier between England and Luxembourg<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Screenshot_2024-05-12_11.11.27_.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">The FA is using Google Cloud gen AI to identify England's next football stars by analyzing scouting reports.Wed, 15 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/how-the-fa-uses-google-cloud-ai-to-identify-future-england-football-stars/UKGoogle CloudAIarticleHow The FA uses Google Cloud AI to identify future England football starsThe FA is using Google Cloud gen AI to identify England's next football stars by analyzing scouting reports.Googlehttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/how-the-fa-uses-google-cloud-ai-to-identify-future-england-football-stars/Paola OlivariApply for the Google for Startups Ukraine Support Fundhttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/entrepreneurs/google-for-startups-ukraine-support-fund-application/A group of people speak in an open-air area, with green vines on the walls. A blonde woman wearing a yellow and blue lanyard and a gray blazer is looking at the camera.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/JWA_GFS_male_0150.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Applications are now open for a $10 million Google for Startups Ukraine Support FundFri, 03 May 2024 16:10:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/entrepreneurs/google-for-startups-ukraine-support-fund-application/EntrepreneursEconomic ImpactGoogle in EuropearticleApply for the Google for Startups Ukraine Support FundApplications are now open for a $10 million Google for Startups Ukraine Support FundGooglehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/entrepreneurs/google-for-startups-ukraine-support-fund-application/Michał KramarzHead of Google for Startups, Central and Eastern EuropeGrowth Academy’s new AI program to help startups build educational toolshttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/entrepreneurs/ai-for-education-startups/Two men wearing white t-shirts reading "Kwame AI" face the camera and smile.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Kwame_AI_header_RKK2nWN.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">The new Growth Academy: AI for Education program provides edtech startups with hands-on Google mentorship and technical support.Sun, 21 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/entrepreneurs/ai-for-education-startups/Learning & EducationEntrepreneursGoogle in EuropeGoogle in the Middle EastarticleGrowth Academy’s new AI program to help startups build educational toolsThe new Growth Academy: AI for Education program provides edtech startups with hands-on Google mentorship and technical support.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/entrepreneurs/ai-for-education-startups/Ben GomesSVP Learning & EducationLisa GevelberVPGoogle for StartupsDiscover the Czech National Library’s treasures with Google Arts & Culturehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/arts-culture/discover-the-czech-national-librarys-treasures-with-google-arts-culture/An opulent Baroque Library with ornate ceiling frescoes towering over rows of wooden bookshelves, radiating the grandeur of a bygone era.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Hero_Image_1_Baroque_Library_in.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">A new virtual experience allows users to explore the Clementinum’s stunning Baroque Library in Prague.Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/arts-culture/discover-the-czech-national-librarys-treasures-with-google-arts-culture/Arts & CultureGoogle in EuropearticleDiscover the Czech National Library’s treasures with Google Arts & CultureA new virtual experience allows users to explore the Clementinum’s stunning Baroque Library in Prague.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/arts-culture/discover-the-czech-national-librarys-treasures-with-google-arts-culture/Tomáš FoltýnDirectorNational Library of the Czech Republic