Ukrainian startups are building for the future
In March, we announced the $5 million Google for Startups Ukraine Support Fund. Operated by Huge Thing, the Ukraine Support Fund backs Ukrainian-founded tech companies so they can continue to…
Community in times of need: DevFest for Ukraine
Each year, Google Developer Groups (GDGs) come together for DevFest conferences around the world – not only to exchange knowledge and share experiences, but also to get inspired, celebrate the…
Finding community and customers through Growth Academy: Women Founders
With thousands of highly-valued tech companies, a global-first market approach, and a strong economy dominated by entrepreneurship, it’s clear why Israel’s nickname is 'The Startup Nation.'However, this thriving startup ecosystem…
New ways to print your memories with Google Photos in Europe and Canada
We use photos for so many things: to decorate our homes, reminisce with family and friends, and make personalized gifts. But today, most (if not all) of our photos —…
An update on Google Play billing in the EEA
Google has been a leader in platform openness for more than a decade, allowing for multiple app stores and avenues of distribution on Android, and piloting user choice billing. We…
Supporting journalism in Europe
When people searched for the “Twin Towers” in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, access to online news was unreliable. Websites crashed as people tried to keep up with the…
Google News is now available in Spain
When the initial reports of the war in Ukraine emerged, I turned to news reports to better understand the rapidly evolving situation: from international media outlets reporting on the impact…
How Dublin City University is prioritizing wellbeing
Mental and physical health and wellbeing have come into ever sharper focus since the beginning of the pandemic.In January 2021, a Dublin City University Students’ Union survey of almost 2,000…
40 European startups selected for the Black Founders Fund
It has been clear for many years that Black founders do not have the same opportunities and support as many others, particularly when it comes to funding. This is despite…
Google at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit
The following is adapted from remarks delivered by Kent Walker, President of Global Affairs, at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit on June 10, 2022.On February 24, the world watched in horror…