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Holi, a Polish HealthTech startup, secured €3 million in seed funding to expand its digital obesity clinic across Europe. The data-driven platform will target Southern and Eastern European markets, following the lead of several other funded digital health companies.

Brussels seeks a counter-strategy against Big Tech's dominance over Europe's subsea cables. Four US corporations currently control 71% of the cable capacity, according to a new report.

Swiss robotics company mimic secured €13. 8 million in seed funding to deploy its AI-powered robots across multiple industries....

The Dutch government launches the "Denk vooruit" campaign, urging citizens to prepare for emergencies, including digital disruptions like cyberattacks. This initiative provides resources to help people cope with potential failures of the internet and mobile networks.

German AI startup octonomy secures a $20 million seed round to expand its agentic AI platform for complex service workflows. The funding will accelerate the development of digital coworkers designed to handle technical support tasks, achieving 95% accuracy and integrating within 20 days.

Spanish Army's Logistics Academy is developing "Gonzalo" (GZLO), an AI model to assist military operations. This ChatGPT-like system aims to serve as an administrative assistant, focusing on security and confidentiality within the armed forces.

Amazon is cutting 1,200 jobs in Madrid and Barcelona as part of its global restructuring. This move follows the company's initial announcement of 14,000 layoffs worldwide.

Parisian deeptech startup Altrove secured $10 million in seed funding to scale its AI-designed materials, reducing reliance on critical imported resources. The funding will allow Altrove to expand labs and grow the team, aiming for industrial-scale production within two years.

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties filed a formal complaint with the EU Commission regarding the appointment of Niamh Sweeney as Ireland's Data Protection Commissioner. The human rights organization claims her past role as a Meta lobbyist compromises the data protection authority's independence.

The implementation of the EU's AI Act, with key parts slated for August 2026, faces potential delays due to missing standards, prompting industry calls for postponement. Organizations like European Digital Rights (EDRi) warn against this, yet a delay seems increasingly likely.

Brussels launched the "Doorverwijsboom" for organizations under the Cyberbeveiligingswet (Cbw) to streamline incident reporting and support. The resource provides sector-specific guidance, CSIRT contact information, and links to ten mandatory security measures.

The International Criminal Court is ditching Microsoft for openDesk, an open-source office suite developed by Germany's Centre for Digital Sovereignty. This shift follows an email access issue, raising concerns about dependence on US tech.

Spanish fintech startup Abacum, led by CEO Julio Martinez, streamlines financial operations with its AI-powered platform for CFOs. The company, serving hundreds of mid-market firms across 31 countries, has raised $105 million to date.

The European Central Bank plans a pilot program for the digital euro, launching in mid-2027 if legislation passes in 2026. Issuance of the digital currency could follow in 2029.

At 18, Robert Mukhametov, based in Cyprus, created three AI-powered apps, each ranking in the App Store's Top 100 without outside funding. His first app, CalSnap, uses AI to help users track calories by photographing their meals, a success achieved through bootstrapping.

Proton launches its Data Breach Observatory, offering users a way to check if their data has been compromised. This new tool from the privacy-focused company allows users to scan for data leaks.

Microsoft and Meta launch a virtual office feature connecting PCs to Meta Quest headsets, letting users access Windows 11 in a virtual desktop. The feature allows for multiple virtual screens while on the move.

The European Central Bank is preparing to launch the digital euro, with plans for it to enter circulation by 2029. This digital currency aims to provide a secure and efficient means of payment for all citizens.

Brussels faces a new challenge as a member of the European Parliament appeals to the European Court of Justice to halt data transfers to the US. This follows a previous court decision regarding the EU-US data transfer framework.