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Two vulnerabilities rated 9.2 out of 10 could allow attackers to execute code remotely on vulnerable servers. European cybersecurity agencies have urged organisations to update immediately, while several government services were temporarily taken offline as a precaution.
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Eindhoven-based Photon Bridge has raised €10 million to develop optical engines, aiming to meet the surging demand for lasers in AI infrastructure and telecoms.
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Copenhagen-based Lumilab has raised pre-seed funding, led by Giant Ventures, to develop an AI-powered platform for automating energy infrastructure operations, signaling investor interest in sustainable energy innovation.
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Lithuania’s Tauragė will use €20 million from the European Investment Bank to expand sustainable transport and infrastructure as it targets climate neutrality by 2030.
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Europe’s EV sales soared 70% in September, reaching around 30% of all new car registrations, as automakers and policymakers accelerate the shift to electric mobility.
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Škoda Group is strengthening its position in emerging rail markets by pursuing partnerships and technology transfer in India and Azerbaijan, aiming to capitalise on major infrastructure investments.
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Google DeepMind and Google Cloud will provide access to advanced science AI models, including AlphaFold 3, and $3 million in computing credits to up to 200 European researchers, aiming to accelerate scientific innovation across the region.
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French startup HyLight has raised €13 million to expand its hydrogen-powered autonomous airships, accelerating the shift from helicopter-based to greener, more efficient infrastructure inspections across Europe.
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Nippur Fiber Holdings and Beacon are the new investors behind Metrotel’s expansion into Argentina’s mass-market telecoms business. The company plans to use Tuenti for the mobile operation built around six million lines that Telecom must divest following its acquisition of Telefónica Argentina.
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Siemens Energy and other German firms are positioning themselves at the center of Azerbaijan’s green energy transition and infrastructure expansion, as Baku seeks to boost renewables and regional trade.
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Germany leads the EU in MiCA-authorized crypto providers, but the Baltic states are emerging as pivotal hubs for crypto payment infrastructure, reshaping Europe's market dynamics.
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Finnish regulators have ordered Google to suspend work on two data centers until environmental impact assessments are completed, casting uncertainty over a $15 billion AI infrastructure investment.
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The Series A funding round for Copenhagen’s Pandektes, led by Alstin Capital, reflects surging investor interest in European LegalTech and AI-powered research tools.
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Payments firm OpenPayd plans a Nasdaq debut by year-end to finance its U.S. entry and acquisitions, positioning itself for growth in cross-border and digital asset payments.
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Companies are integrating artificial intelligence into core operations faster than their internal controls can evolve. André Rizzo argues that accountability, workflow redesign and effective governance—not access to technology alone—will determine which businesses turn AI into lasting value.
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A new report from SET Ventures and Future Energy Ventures finds 40% of EU energy grids are over 40 years old, raising urgent questions for policy, investment and competitiveness.
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Ports face mounting pressure to invest in infrastructure as shrinking bulk cargo volumes and rising costs threaten operational viability and long-term profits.
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The European Union is evaluating launch sites in Norway and Canada to boost satellite capabilities and reduce reliance on external providers, signaling a shift in its global space strategy.
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Naples-based Clastix has raised €2.9 million in seed funding, backed by Mistral and EU-supported capital, to develop sovereign Kubernetes solutions for Europe’s AI sector.
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Innovative solutions from European startups aim to curb soaring data-centre electricity demand driven by the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure.
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ADNOC’s investment arm XRG is weighing the purchase of up to 50% of Energos Infrastructure, reflecting a broader push by energy majors to secure flexible LNG assets as global trade routes lengthen.
Munich-based Arcos has secured €5.5 million in Seed funding led by HTGF to expand its civil security technology and operations across Europe.
The Irish fashion retailer has formed a strategic partnership with El Puerto de Liverpool to launch in Mexico through a franchise model. Store locations, opening dates and the pace of expansion have yet to be disclosed.
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The Australian venture is developing a system that uses concentrated sunlight and advanced materials to split water directly into hydrogen and oxygen. Its pilot plant has reached technology readiness level six, while the company considers Europe a priority market for future deployment.
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The British fintech has completed the regulatory process required to operate as a bank in Colombia. It will invest an additional €53.7 million in local infrastructure and says almost 200,000 people have joined its waiting list.
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Shell and FAW have partnered to develop electric semi truck batteries using immersion-cooling technology, aiming to boost safety and performance in a fast-evolving market.
Talks among Europe’s largest mobile operators to launch a satellite-to-mobile venture could transform connectivity across the continent and intensify competition, Bloomberg News reports.
The Spanish insurance claims consultancy, launched in April with the backing of Miura Partners, has appointed local directors in three markets. The move creates a regional platform for handling complex losses across energy, infrastructure, construction and industry.
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The Samsung-led Series D is the largest equity fundraising announced by a European technology company. Mistral will use the capital to develop artificial intelligence models, expand its computing infrastructure and build an enterprise platform capable of competing with larger US providers.
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The German reinsurer expects slightly lower prices in the January 2027 renewals but plans to maintain or expand capacity where returns meet its thresholds. Latin America’s insurance protection gap and opportunities to gain market share in Europe are central to the strategy, supported by a €1.4 billion half-year profit and a 254% solvency ratio.
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