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Spain begins shutting down 2G and 3G mobile networks to free up radio spectrum for 5G. The government opened a public consultation, with a goal to disconnect the older networks by January 2026.

Portugal's new cybersecurity law, Decree-Law No. 125/2025, goes into effect, implementing the NIS 2 directive....

Dutch authorities closed the internet consultation for the Cyber Security Act (Cbw) and the Resilience of Critical Entities Act (Wwke). These laws implement EU directives to boost the cyber resilience of organizations....

Portugal's digital sovereignty faces challenges, with a study revealing a strong reliance on foreign tech. Only 5% of the country's technological infrastructure is based domestically.

Brussels emphasizes AI's role in dual-use technologies, aiming for technological competitiveness and strategic autonomy. The European Commission's report highlights the need for better integration between civil research and defense programs to accelerate AI solutions' deployment.

Spanish banks like BBVA, CaixaBank, and OpenBank now allow crypto trading, marking a shift for conservative institutions. Despite this, they offer no investment advice, leaving crypto decisions solely to customers.

The Danish postal service, PostNord, will cease delivering letters on December 30th after over 400 years of service. This decision reflects the growing digitalization of Danish society.

Spanish FinTech startup Akka channeled nearly €9 million into tech companies this year, becoming the largest private investment club in Spain. Akka, founded in 2023, provides access to startup investing through its platform, boasting over €10 million invested in the last 20 months.

Brussels gears up for significant changes in IT law in 2026, impacting cybersecurity, AI, and platform regulation. Key updates stem from NIS2, the AI Act, and a new EU procurement strategy.

European tech startups secured over €1. 3 billion in funding across more than 75 deals last week....

Google's image search revolutionized how people access information online after Jennifer Lopez's iconic 2000 Grammy dress. The search engine moved from text-based results to visual content, impacting the internet's evolution.

YouTube deletes channels generating fake movie trailers using AI, removing content farms that misled millions of viewers. Screen Culture and KH Studio were responsible for the deceptive videos.

Lovable secured $330M in funding to empower non-developers to build software, reaching a $6. 6B valuation....

London-based Nodu, a stablecoin infrastructure startup, secured €1. 25 million in pre-Seed funding to expand its global reach....

Netflix was defrauded of $11 million by director Carl Rinsch, who was found guilty of the crime after receiving $61 million for a sci-fi series. Rinsch spent the funds on personal investments and luxury items, as the series "White Horse" never materialized.

LG is responding to user backlash by allowing removal of the Microsoft Copilot icon from its smart TVs. Thousands of users complained about the forced integration of the AI assistant on their devices.

French startup C12 secured €13. 9 million in public funding from the France 2030 plan, aiming to build a universal quantum computer....

German VC firm Picus Capital secured €150 million in preferred equity financing from Carlyle AlpInvest. The funding will fuel new investments and support Picus's portfolio of nearly 200 companies, including unicorns Personio and Enpal, with a focus on fintech, AI, and cybersecurity.

Neural Concept, an AI platform for product development, secured €85 million in Series C funding, backed by Goldman Sachs Alternatives. The Lausanne-based company aims to enable AI-driven design of advanced systems for cars and spacecraft.

Spanish telecom provider Digi will not raise prices in 2026, bucking the trend of competitors like Vodafone, Movistar, and Orange. The announcement contrasts with rising costs planned by the larger telecom companies for fiber and mobile services.