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Spain bets on gallium chips as its future in semiconductors, aiming for next-gen photonic semiconductors. This venture could revolutionize telecom, defense, and quantum computing.

Vilnius digital marketplace Saltz secures €20 million Series A for European expansion. The funding fuels investment in cross-border food trade technology and over 100 new hires by 2026.

Nscale secures €1. 7 billion Series C to build global AI compute infrastructure, accelerating development across Europe....

Slovenia's innovation scene is highlighted by Apillon, a Web3 development platform simplifying blockchain for 150,000+ builders. The company offers plug-and-play tools for decentralised apps, having raised €3....

European startups secured over €1 billion in funding last week amid more than 15 M&A and exit deals. This surge highlights continued investor confidence and robust deal-making activity across the continent's tech ecosystem.

Dutch government mandates 3 data-sharing standards to enhance digital services and enable a federated data system. These standards—NL-SBB, CloudEvents, and FSC—will improve how public sector organizations exchange data securely and transparently.

Italy's Mirai Robotics secures €3. 6M for AI robotics transforming maritime operations....

Nextcloud Flow vulnerability allows code injection, risking instance compromise. A critical update is now available to patch this security flaw.

Germany's Telura launches with €4M pre-Seed for electric impulse drilling technology, aiming to accelerate geothermal energy access. The startup's innovation targets Europe's growing energy gap driven by AI and electrification demands.

Germany's NIS2 registration deadline passed with 18,500 companies missing the mark, risking substantial fines. This oversight prompts political debate over potential errors in the cybersecurity directive's rollout.

FBI gains access to anonymized Proton account payment data via legal aid, challenging Swiss data protection. Proton emphasizes adherence to strict Swiss legal frameworks.

EU Commission preaches digital sovereignty but uses Microsoft Excel forms, drawing criticism from The Document Foundation. LibreOffice developer questions Brussels' commitment to open-source alternatives.

WhatsApp to allow ChatGPT and other AIs following EU pressure to avoid sanctions. Meta imposes a condition on the integration of general-purpose AI services into its messaging platform.

Germany's BSI registers 11,500 critical entities under NIS2 directive, highlighting widespread cybersecurity compliance. Yet, nearly 20,000 entities still need to register by the deadline.

Austrian Post acquires 70% of Bulgarian e-commerce logistics platform euShipments. com....

WhatsApp reverses AI chatbot policy to appease EU regulators. Competitor chatbots now permitted on the platform, averting potential European Commission sanctions.

Germany's Cellbox Solutions raises €3. 5M for its warm-chain logistics technology, enabling global transport of living cells....

German data protection chief's BND oversight lawsuit rejected, creating a "control-free zone" for intelligence agency operations. Experts urge government action to ensure effective oversight of digital surveillance.

German-made Nextcloud challenges US giants like Dropbox and Teams. Self-hosted tests by c't 3003 reveal its potential as a robust European alternative.

Germany enforces NIS2 cybersecurity rules, levying fines as registration deadline passes. Over 30,000 entities must comply, with political concerns arising over initial figures.