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Tenarai Europe: thoughtful AI implementation in enterprises means faster decisions, fewer errors, lower operating costs, and better use of employees

According to the study How Polish Companies Implement AI, conducted by CubeResearch on behalf of EY among 499 medium-sized and large Polish companies in the last quarter of 2025, as [..]

Warter Fuels: an alkylate alternative to unleaded fuels

In urban areas, parks, gardens, and anywhere maintenance work requires the use of equipment powered by combustion engines, the use of conventional gasoline should arguably already be prohibited—especially since a [..]

AI-driven supercycle reshapes global investment landscape

In a new report SEB’s equity strategists outlines how artificial intelligence is driving a new “investment supercycle” that could reshape industries and markets over the next 10–20 years. According to [..]

Norwegian named Europe’s most punctual airline as it heads into the busy summer season

Norwegian has been named Europe’s most punctual airline in May 2026, according to the latest On-Time Performance (OTP) rankings from Cirium, the leading aviation analytics company. With an On-time performance [..]

Space innovation isn’t just about satellites – it’s also about people – Glenn Bilby, Quinematic Space

The new ESA BIC Sweden inbubatee Qinematic Space is using movement intelligence and biomechanics to support astronaut health, performance and mission readiness, while creating solutions with impact far beyond space. [..]

Rheinmetall boss concerned about future of Franco-German project

Berlin (dpa) – German defence contractor Rheinmetall has warned that the future of a Franco-German tank project could be at risk amid concerns over potential French budget cuts. “There is [..]

Mercedes-Benz sees growing potential in defence sector

Stuttgart (dpa) – German carmaker Mercedes-Benz sees potential in expanding its foothold in the security and defence sector with the development of special vehicles. Board member Michael Schiebe said in [..]

Iute expands its digital ecosystem with access to global medical expertise

Iute Group’s insurance solutions company Iute Affinity has partnered with global healthcare provider Further to give customers access to Second Medical Opinion and advanced Precision CancerCare services across Iute markets. [..]

Tech Race Summit announces the former Google executive as first keynote speaker

Tech Race Summit organised by SOFTSWISS has announced Andrey Doronichev as the first keynote speaker for its debut event in Warsaw on 10 September 2026. The former Google executive and [..]

Venture capital for German biotech firms plummeted in 2025

Frankfurt (dpa) – Biotech firms in Germany raised notably less money last year than in 2024, according to a report released by the consultancy firm EY and the BIO Deutschland [..]

Vinnova named Sweden’s healthiest employer in 2026

For the second year in a row, Vinnova has been named the winner of the Health Index 2026 in the Key Figures Institute’s annual survey of working conditions. Vinnova also [..]

Iute bond volume reaches EUR 300 million on European capital markets

Iute’s bonds due 2030 have commenced trading on the Nasdaq Tallinn and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange following the recent EUR 140 million tap issue placed with European institutional investors. After [..]

The 50-year-old Riksbank building is being modernised for the future

The Riksbank is planning an extensive renovation and restoration of its headquarters at Brunkebergstorg in Stockholm. The building, which is also a listed building, has reached a point where large [..]

NATO DIANA enables contract between UK and Microamp for advanced 5G mmWave capability

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to DIANA innovator Microamp to support the ongoing warfare development, experimentation, and operational trials of its advanced 5G mmWave communications capability. [..]

“Schengen door needs closing more tightly:” 11 countries call for Russian visa restrictions

Estonia and 10 European countries are pushing for the European Union to reduce Russian access to the Schengen Area ahead of the upcoming summer. Politico Europe cites a joint letter [..]

Boeing plane that collapsed at Frankfurt Airport towed from tarmac

Frankfurt (dpa) – The Lufthansa Boeing Dreamliner that buckled at Frankfurt Airport has been towed to a maintenance area, the German airline said on Friday. The airline said the Boeing [..]

Several injured as Lufthansa plane collapses at gate in Frankfurt

Frankfurt(dpa) – Several employees were injured when a Lufthansa plane collapsed while parked at the gate at Frankfurt Airport for reasons yet unknown, the airline said on Thursday. The German [..]

5G COMPAD 2.0 completes first demonstration in Norway

The European Defence Fund project 5G Communications for Peacekeeping and Defence 2.0, known as 5G COMPAD 2.0, completed its first intermediate demonstration session on May 19, 2026, in Asker, Norway. [..]

FlixBus is significantly expanding its services at the capital’s airport

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) will become even more accessible for many travellers from Eastern Germany this year: FlixBus is significantly expanding its services at BER. New direct services and more [..]

Brussels calls on Germany to phase out EU internal border checks

The European Commission recommended that Germany and other EU countries phase out border checks within the Schengen area. Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia and Sweden have [..]

Uber and Autobrains plan to test self-driving taxis in Munich

Berlin (dpa) – Ride-hailing platform Uber and Israeli artificial intelligence (AI) firm Autobrains are launching a joint robotaxi programme in Munich. A fleet of Level 4 autonomous vehicles is to [..]

Munich Airport briefly halts flights after suspected drone sighting

By Sabine Dobel, dpa. Munich (dpa) – Air traffic at Munich Airport was suspended for about an hour on Saturday morning following a suspected drone sighting. Take-offs and landings were [..]

German-Dutch corps to lead new NATO command centre in the Baltics

By Annette Birschel, dpa. Berlin/Amsterdam (dpa) – Germany and the Netherlands are to jointly lead a new NATO command centre in Estonia aimed at increasing deterrence amid a perceived threat [..]

Tech Race Summit opens final call for speakers

SOFTSWISS has opened the final call for speakers at Tech Race Summit, its high-load technology conference taking place in Warsaw on 10 September 2026. The organiser is inviting experts with [..]

Iute Group increases outstanding bond volume to EUR 300 million

Iute Group, a digital banking group operating in Southeast Europe, placed an additional EUR 140 million of its existing bonds due 2030 with institutional investors through a private placement. The [..]

Laude Smart Intermodal: We remain the leader in intermodal transport in Ukraine

In 2026, Ukrainian grain, as well as vegetable oils, is transported in containers owned by the Polish carrier to the Greater Odesa port complex. The company also transports fertilizers from [..]

Jet fuel shortage debate unsettles German travellers, survey finds

Berlin (dpa) – Concerns about a possible jet fuel shortage linked to the Iran war are unsettling travellers in Germany, according to a survey. Almost one in five respondents in [..]

Poll: Public has little confidence in the German military

Berlin (dpa) – Confidence in the ability of the German military to defend the country is low, according to a survey conducted by the Insa polling institute and published by [..]

Commerzbank rejects UniCredit takeover bid as “not adequate”

Frankfurt (dpa) – Commerzbank is rejecting the latest takeover offer from Italy’s UniCredit as “not adequate,” the major German banking group said in Frankfurt on Monday. “UniCredit is not offering [..]

Mistral AI acquires Physics AI pioneer Emmi AI to create the leading AI stack for Industrial Engineering

Mistral AI today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Physics AI pioneer Emmi AI to strengthen its position as the leading AI transformation partner for industrial [..]

PONAR Wadowice: the strategic importance of non-destructive testing in the aviation and defence sectors

PONAR Wadowice S.A., one of Europe’s leading technology companies in the field of advanced dual-use oli hydraulics, signed an agreement on 24 April 2026 to acquire a 51 per cent [..]

Iute Group’s growth supported by digitalisation and efficiency

Iute Group, a digital banking group operating in Southeast Europe, increased total revenue by 13% year-on-year to EUR 32.5 million in the first quarter of 2026. The Group’s net profit [..]

Flights home planned as hantavirus-struck Hondius heads for Tenerife

By dpa correspondents. Madrid (dpa) – Travel arrangements for European passengers aboard the hantavirus-hit Hondius have been made, Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska told a press conference in Madrid on [..]

German airports warn millions of flights could be cancelled

The Association of German Airports (ADV) is warning that flights may be cancelled and prices are likely to rise in future, as jet fuel shortages loom. Berlin (dpa) – The [..]

Germany’s housing shortage pushes Vonovia rents even higher

Berlin (dpa) – Germany’s largest landlord, Vonovia, benefited from higher rental income in the first quarter of the year. The business involving ancillary services, such as tradesmen’s services and energy [..]

SOFTSWISS launches Tech Race Summit in Warsaw to address high-load infrastructure challenges

SOFTSWISS, a technology company with development centres in Warsaw and Poznan, is launching Tech Race Summit on 10 September 2026 in Warsaw. The new high-load technology conference is dedicated to [..]

UK Prime Minister brought together leaders across public life to drive a whole-of-society response to antisemitism

Leaders from across society were brought together in Downing Street to drive forward progress on tackling antisemitism in all its forms. The Government had been taking action to protect Jewish [..]

Finland Prime Minister Orpo: “Deepening cooperation will help secure the future of Europe”

Prime Minister Orpo represented Finland at the eighth summit of the European Political Community (EPC) in the Armenian capital of Yerevan on Monday 4 May. The theme of the summit [..]

Intelic BASE provides direct access to battlefield-tested unmanned systems from across Europe

European defense technology company Intelic today announced the launch of Intelic BASE, a new procurement hub designed to strengthen European defense sovereignty by helping Ministries of Defense across Europe identify [..]

Expert: New US tariff on EU cars would mainly hit German automakers

Berlin (dpa) – A new 25% tariff on cars produced in the European Union for import into the United States could result in additional annual costs to the German automotive [..]

Iute appoints Madis Toomsalu to the Supervisory Board of its Moldovan bank

Iute Group has appointed former CEO of Estonian bank LHV, Madis Toomsalu, as a member of the Supervisory Board of its Moldovan bank Energbank. Toomsalu will join the Supervisory Board [..]

Zubr Capital Invests in Soloband Games, Developer of World Tour Merge

Zubr Capital, a growth equity firm investing in global technology companies, has announced a Series A investment in Soloband Games, a Cyprus-based studio developing casual games for a global audience. [..]

SOFTSWISS internal cybersecurity product wins Global Tech Award 2026

SOFTSWISS, a global tech company with the development centers in Poznań and Warsaw, has won a Global Tech Award 2026 in the Cyber Security Technology category. The accolade recognises Pipeguard, [..]

CAPA 2026 Summit: Berlin to become the meeting place for the international aviation industry

On 23 and 24 April 2026, Berlin will play host to the international aviation industry: Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), visitBerlin, and the Berlin and Cottbus Chambers of Industry and Commerce [..]

Study: Hungarians debunked Orbán’s propaganda faster than it could spread

Going into Hungary’s parliamentary election, one side of the information contest had an extraordinary head start. Fidesz controlled an estimated 80% of the country’s media landscape and had spent years [..]

Lufthansa cancels hundreds of flights as crews renew strike

Frankfurt (dpa) – Hundreds of flights were cancelled again across Germany on Thursday as flight crew at flag carrier Lufthansa held a further round of strikes. At the country’s largest [..]

US tariffs raise fears for European pharmaceutical sites

Berlin (dpa) – Pharmaceutical manufacturers in Germany and Switzerland view the latest US tariffs on pharmaceutical products as a threat to their European production sites, representatives said on Friday. “In [..]

Who will lead Sweden towards technology leadership? The call for proposals to establish clusters of excellence is now open

Vinnova and the Swedish Research Council take the next step in the record-breaking investment in clusters of excellence for groundbreaking technology – powerful environments built on the border between excellent [..]

Germany sees third consecutive diesel price record after rule change

Berlin (dpa) – Germany has recorded a third consecutive day of record diesel prices after the government introduced a new measure earlier this week, the country’s ADAC automobile association said [..]

Poland’s blunt message on Iran war: energy, power and Europe’s hidden vulnerability

Poland is no longer treating the war involving Iran as a distant geopolitical conflict. The tone coming from Warsaw—across official X statements, government messaging, and Polish media—has become sharper, more [..]

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Latvia showcases strongest-ever presence at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris

Christoph Huber, brigadier general in the German Army and commander of Panzer Brigade 45 in Lithuania, exits a Puma infantry fighting vehicle at the start of the "Freedom Shield 2026" exercise. The large unit's first brigade combat exercise involves 2,900 soldiers from eight nations and 800 vehicles. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

German armoured brigade holds first military exercises in Lithuania

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Tallinn erects modular bomb shelter in the heart of the city

The NATO Forward Land Forces Finland has been established on June 6, 2026, in Boden, Finland. General Markus Laubenthal, SHAPE Chief of Staff, assumed Command of the Swedish Regiment in presence of the Swedish Minister of Defence Pål Jonson. The FLF Finland will be the 9th FLF in SACEURs AoR. NATO Photo by OR-7 Dennis Sattler

NATO enhances security in the Arctic and High North

Elron trains. Source: Ken Mürk/ERR

Elron to test drone attack response with train passengers on Wednesday

Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Ben Hodges, former Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe (2014–2017). Publicity photo

Ben Hodges: Putin’s war is exposing Russia’s biggest problem

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More than 30 Latvian companies to participate in Europe’s leading defence technology exhibition, EUROSATORY 2026

Alma Ribanovic, CEO of Iute Affinity

Iute expands its digital ecosystem with access to global medical expertise

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Secretary General praises Norway’s leadership in NATO and support for Ukraine

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Latvijas Banka is issuing a licence to SIA Fibonatix (LV) to operate as a payment institution

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