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How can open company-register data help explain the structure of an entire professional sector? Navor's Swiss Fiduciary Landscape turns an April 2026 snapshot of over 17 000 Swiss companies classified as fiduciary or accounting providers into a multilingual public research resource. Instead of presenting a directory of individual businesses, it shows aggregate patterns by canton, city, legal form and founding period. The project illustrates how open register data can be reused to provide broader insights to the professional sector. The analysis uses a two-stage method. Multilingual search

As the manager of TED (Tenders Electronic Daily), the Publications Office of the European Union is pleased to announce its upcoming 'TED-together’ event, which will take place on 24-25 November in a hybrid format, both on site in Luxembourg and online. This event will be of interest to a wide range of TED stakeholders and partners, particularly users and reusers of TED data, eSenders, and the eProcurement Ontology and European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) communities. This year’s programme will feature discussions on policy developments related to public procurement, the use of the

A new study on the European Data Portal examines the availability and consistency of scheduled public transport data in General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) format across the EU. GTFS is an open, machine-readable standard covering operators, stops, routes, trips and timetables, which helps transport authorities and developers to reuse data more easily across borders. Reliable public transport data helps journey planners operate efficiently, supports transport research and enables authorities to understand how well communities are connected. The researchers analysed nearly 1 000 feeds

Yearly on 2 October, the world marks the International Day of Non-Violence . Originally established by the United Nations to celebrate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the day is used to promote a culture of peace, tolerance and understanding. The day highlights the importance of resolving conflicts through dialogue rather than force, while encouraging governments, organisations and citizens to work together towards more peaceful societies. The observance remains highly relevant for communities across Europe and beyond as they seek evidence-based solutions to complex social challenges

During the third quarter of 2026, the European Data Portal published two new data stories . The first was published in July and focuses on artificial intelligence , while the second, published in September, is about supply chains . Using open data, they explored how AI is becoming part of everyday life and how goods move through the transport networks that underpin Europe’s economy. The first story examined the growing role of artificial intelligence in Europe. From writing emails and generating images to supporting work and learning activities, AI tools are becoming increasingly common among

services for citizens and businesses The Interoperable Europe Act entered into force in 2024, creating a new framework to strengthen cooperation and interoperability across public administrations in the European Union. The regulation aims to ensure that digital public services can work seamlessly across borders, making it easier for citizens, businesses and authorities to exchange information and access services. By supporting the EU's Digital Decade objectives, the act is expected to improve the delivery of public services while reducing administrative burdens. The act introduces several key

Every year on 27 September, the world celebrates World Tourism Day, a global observance led by UN Tourism . The day recognises the social, cultural and economic importance of tourism and encourages discussion about the future of the sector. In 2026, the theme is 'Digital Agenda and AI to redesign tourism', highlighting how digital technologies can help create more inclusive, sustainable and efficient travel expenses. Tourism remains a major contributor to Europe's economy and communities. According to Eurostat's tourism statistics , tourism generates valuable economic activity while supporting

Navor , a Swiss software provider, is showcasing how open government data can be transformed into practical digital services through its use of Zefix , Switzerland's central business name index. Zefix , operated by the Federal Commercial Registry Office, provides publicly accessible information on legal entities registered in Switzerland, including company names, registered offices and business identifiers. By integrating this data into its platform, Navor helps users identify active companies and verify Swiss business identification numbers, demonstrating the value of open data for everyday

Licensing can often be one of the most challenging aspects of data sharing. Different licences may require attribution, notification of changes, or specific conditions for redistribution and reuse. The Licensing Assistant , available on the European Data Portal , simplifies this process by presenting licence terms in a consistent format and allowing users to filter licences based on the obligations they impose, the permissions they grant, or what they prohibit. This helps organisations choose appropriate licences while giving reusers greater certainty about how they can use datasets. Clear and

For mor e than a decade, the Open Data Maturity (ODM) assessment has helped track the development of open data ecosystems across Europe. It helps participating countries to better understand and strengthen their data policies , portals, metadata quality and data reuse. As Europ e's dat a market continues to evolve – driven by new legislative proposals like the 'Digital Omnibus ', technological developments such as AI, and growing expectations around data quality and impact – the ODM assessment must also adapt. Drawing on legislative analysis, international benchmarking, technical testing and