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Mango expands in Poland with first Zielona Góra store as NEPI Rockcastle relationship deepens

Mango expands in Poland with first Zielona Góra store as NEPI Rockcastle relationship deepens

The new location at Focus Mall covers more than 500 square metres and represents Mango’s first store in Zielona Góra and the wider Lubusz region. It is the fourth Mango opening at a Polish shopping centre owned by NEPI Rockcastle in 2026, consolidating a relationship that is helping the Spanish fashion group extend its reach beyond the country’s largest metropolitan markets.

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Sweden’s Lovable raises €347 million and reaches an €11.5 billion valuation in Europe’s AI race

Sweden’s Lovable raises €347 million and reaches an €11.5 billion valuation in Europe’s AI race

The Stockholm-based “vibe coding” startup has secured one of Europe’s largest technology funding rounds of 2026. The deal more than doubles its valuation in just months and brings the EU-backed Scaleup Europe Fund into the company’s investor base, strengthening Europe’s effort to finance global technology champions without forcing them to relocate to the United States.

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Spanish Supermarket DIA Accelerates Potential Exit from Argentina and Searches for Buyer

Spanish Supermarket DIA Accelerates Potential Exit from Argentina and Searches for Buyer

Argentina remains a valuable business because of its scale, logistics infrastructure and brand recognition, but persistent operating difficulties have weakened the subsidiary's contribution to the group. Market estimates cited around the potential transaction have put its possible value at approximately €400 million to €450 million, although DIA has not announced an official valuation.

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Revolut Secures Full French Banking Licence and Turns Paris Into Its Western European Hub

Revolut Secures Full French Banking Licence and Turns Paris Into Its Western European Hub

The new French entity will initially serve customers in France before progressively extending to Germany, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain. With more than 30 million customers in Western Europe, over €1 billion earmarked for regional investment and a new Paris headquarters due to open in 2027, Revolut is moving closer to competing directly with Europe's established banking groups.

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Fastmail Launches EU Data Region as European Demand for Digital Sovereignty Grows

Fastmail Launches EU Data Region as European Demand for Digital Sovereignty Grows

Australian email provider Fastmail has introduced an EU data region, allowing customers to keep the primary copy of their email and files on company-operated infrastructure in Amsterdam. The move responds to growing European demand for greater control over where corporate and personal information is stored. However, the architecture remains partly transatlantic, meaning the option improves data residency without eliminating transfers or storage in the United States.

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Volkswagen’s Major Shareholders Urge Swift Action to Restore Competitiveness

Volkswagen’s Major Shareholders Urge Swift Action to Restore Competitiveness

Volkswagen’s principal shareholders have intensified calls for decisive action to strengthen the automaker’s long-term competitiveness, backing management’s restructuring efforts as the company faces mounting pressure from rising production costs, slowing profitability and fierce competition from Chinese manufacturers. The debate comes at a critical moment as Europe's largest carmaker seeks to redefine its strategy for the coming decade.

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Lotus Bakeries Unveils €500 Million Global Expansion to Boost Biscoff Production

Lotus Bakeries Unveils €500 Million Global Expansion to Boost Biscoff Production

Belgian food manufacturer Lotus Bakeries has announced a €500 million investment programme—the largest in the history of its iconic Biscoff brand—to expand production capacity across Belgium, the United States and Thailand. The initiative responds to rapidly growing global demand for Biscoff biscuits and spread while supporting the company's long-term international growth strategy.

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Spanish Drone Startup Fuvex Secures €3 Million to Accelerate Dual-Use UAV Expansion Across Europe

Spanish Drone Startup Fuvex Secures €3 Million to Accelerate Dual-Use UAV Expansion Across Europe

Spanish drone technology company Fuvex has raised €3 million in new funding to expand its portfolio of dual-use unmanned aerial systems for both civilian and defense applications. The investment will support product development, international expansion and the scaling of manufacturing as demand for advanced autonomous drone technologies continues to grow across Europe.

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TGS Advances Multi-Billion-Euro Investment Plan for Landmark Natural Gas Liquids Project

TGS Advances Multi-Billion-Euro Investment Plan for Landmark Natural Gas Liquids Project

Argentine energy infrastructure company Transportadora de Gas del Sur (TGS) is moving ahead with its long-term capital expenditure programme for its flagship Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) project, one of the largest energy infrastructure developments in Argentina's history. With a total investment of approximately €2.6 billion, the initiative aims to unlock additional value from Vaca Muerta's natural gas production while significantly expanding the country's export capacity.

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MAIRE Wins €1.3 Billion Contract to Build Latin America’s Largest Urea Production Complex in Argentina

MAIRE Wins €1.3 Billion Contract to Build Latin America’s Largest Urea Production Complex in Argentina

Italian engineering group MAIRE, through its subsidiary Tecnimont, has secured a €1.3 billion contract to develop what will become the largest urea production complex in Latin America. The project, commissioned by Fértil Pampa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pampa Energía, will strengthen Argentina’s fertilizer production capacity and reduce the region’s dependence on imports.

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Lagardère Travel Retail Expands Airport Dining Portfolio with New Italian Restaurant in Warsaw

Lagardère Travel Retail Expands Airport Dining Portfolio with New Italian Restaurant in Warsaw

Lagardère Travel Retail Poland has strengthened its food and beverage offering at Warsaw Chopin Airport with the launch of L’Officina, a proprietary Italian dining concept developed entirely by its in-house team. The opening reflects the company’s strategy of expanding customised airport hospitality experiences as passenger traffic and foodservice demand continue to grow.

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Italian HealthTech Group Gpi Expands Across Latin America with €18.3 Million in New International Contracts

Italian HealthTech Group Gpi Expands Across Latin America with €18.3 Million in New International Contracts

Italian digital healthcare company Gpi has secured €18.3 million in new international contracts during the second quarter of 2026, driven by strong demand for healthcare software and a significant expansion across Latin America. The company has entered seven additional markets in the region while reinforcing its presence in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

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European Space Start-up The Exploration Company Targets €1.7 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round

European Space Start-up The Exploration Company Targets €1.7 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round

European aerospace start-up The Exploration Company (TEC) is seeking fresh investment that could value the company at more than €1.7 billion, as it accelerates the development of reusable space capsules designed to strengthen Europe's independent access to space. The fundraising reflects growing investor confidence in the continent's emerging commercial space sector.

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Fourthline and Veridas Merge to Create Global Digital Identity and Compliance Platform

Fourthline and Veridas Merge to Create Global Digital Identity and Compliance Platform

European digital identity specialists Fourthline and Veridas have announced a merger aimed at creating one of the world’s largest independent identity verification and compliance providers. The new company will combine AI-powered biometric authentication, Know Your Customer (KYC) technologies and fraud prevention solutions to serve financial institutions, governments and regulated industries worldwide.

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ASML Raises Forecast as AI Boom Fuels Europe's Most Valuable Company

ASML Raises Forecast as AI Boom Fuels Europe's Most Valuable Company

Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML has raised its 2026 revenue forecast after reporting stronger-than-expected quarterly results, reinforcing confidence that the global artificial intelligence boom continues to drive demand for advanced chips. The upgraded outlook strengthens ASML's position as Europe's most valuable listed company and highlights the continent's growing role in the AI supply chain.

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Axial Targets Latin America as It Seeks to Replicate Its European Energy Trading Success

Axial Targets Latin America as It Seeks to Replicate Its European Energy Trading Success

Spanish energy management company Axial is accelerating its expansion into Latin America after establishing itself as one of Europe's leading independent providers of energy market services. The company sees the region's rapidly evolving electricity markets and renewable energy boom as an opportunity to export its expertise in energy trading, portfolio optimization and risk management.

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BBVA to Stand Trial in Spain's Villarejo Case, Marking a Major Corporate Governance Test

BBVA to Stand Trial in Spain's Villarejo Case, Marking a Major Corporate Governance Test

Spain's National Court has ordered BBVA, its former chairman Francisco González and several former executives to stand trial over the long-running Villarejo case, one of the country's most significant corporate governance investigations in recent years. The proceedings are expected to test the effectiveness of corporate compliance, internal controls and executive accountability in large financial institutions.

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Energy Transition Minerals Expands Spanish Mining Strategy as Europe Seeks Critical Mineral Security

Energy Transition Minerals Expands Spanish Mining Strategy as Europe Seeks Critical Mineral Security

Energy Transition Minerals (ETM) is accelerating its search for new mining opportunities in Spain while awaiting the outcome of a long-running dispute over its flagship rare earth project in Greenland. The move highlights Europe's growing urgency to secure domestic supplies of critical minerals essential for electric vehicles, renewable energy technologies and industrial competitiveness.

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