Lithuanian PM urges Baltic states to secure EU funding for delayed Rail Baltica project in 2028-2034 budget

Norways RunwayVC reaches €40 million first close for Fund II to back industrial technology startups RunwayVC, a Norwegian early-stage venture firm, has reached a €40 million first close for Fund II, targeting early-stage companies across industrial AI and software, robotics, automation and autonomous systems. Aker was the sole LP in Fund I and continues as a cornerstone investor in Fund II. New LPs in Fund II include Halliburton, Aker BP […] The post Norways RunwayVC reaches €40 million first close for Fund II to back industrial technology startups appeared first on EU-Startups.

eu-startups · about 1 hour ago

Ready, set, pitch: Applications open for the MeOut Summit 2026 Pitch Marathon in Budapest Startups from across Europe are being invited to apply for an exclusive Pitch Marathon at the MeOut Summit 2026, taking place at Budapests Akvárium on 25–26 November 2026. Bringing together founders, investors and innovation leaders from across Europe and beyond, this years Summit will feature speakers including Jack Mardack, Co-founder of Oyster; Martin Olczyk, Managing […] The post Ready, set, pitch: Applications open for the MeOut Summit 2026 Pitch Marathon in Budapest appeared first on EU-Startups.

eu-startups · about 1 hour ago

How SMEs can grow internationally without opening local offices The old rule of international expansion was simple: commit first, learn later. Today, that approach is increasingly unnecessary. International expansion used to mean long timelines, specialist support, and significant upfront investment before a business could make its first sale in a new market. For many SMEs, the barrier was never ambition, but the cost and […] The post How SMEs can grow internationally without opening local offices appeared first on EU-Startups.

eu-startups · about 1 hour ago

Smart thermostat maker Boldr raises €4.2 million to grow connected heating and cooling platform London-based energy management startup Boldr has raised €4.2 million ($5 million) in a pre-Series A round to expand its smart climate technology across North America, develop its contractor software platform, and move into a broader range of residential and commercial heating and cooling systems. The round was led by Unconventional Ventures, with participation from Ada […] The post Smart thermostat maker Boldr raises €4.2 million to grow connected heating and cooling platform appeared first on EU-Startups.

eu-startups · about 1 hour ago

200 athletes from 25 nations set for FIS Roller Ski World Championships in Madona - The Baltic Times The FIS Roller Ski World Championships return to Madona, Latvia, from 3–6 September 2026, seven years after the city last hosted t......

baltic times · about 1 hour ago

Lithuania open to airBaltic investment, but will focus on national interests - The Baltic Times VILNIUS - Lithuania would consider any Latvian offer to acquire a stake in struggling airline airBaltic, but any decision would depend on an ass......

baltic times · about 1 hour ago

The Saeima supports in principle states possible participation in financial stabilization of airBaltic - The Baltic Times RIGA - A bill on the possible participation of the state in financial stabilization of national airline airBaltic, including potential participa......

baltic times · about 1 hour ago

Kulbergs suggests that Baltic countries should consider establishing joint airline in the future - The Baltic Times RIGA - Establishing a joint airline would provide strategic benefits for all three Baltic countries in the long term, Latvian Prime Minister And......

baltic times · about 1 hour ago

Baltic states must fight for EU funding for Rail Baltica - Lithuania PM in Riga - The Baltic Times VILNIUS - The Baltic states must fight to secure funding for the Rail Baltica project in the European Unions 2028-2034 budget, Lithuanian P......

baltic times · about 1 hour ago

From the Baltics to the U.S.: An E-2 Visa Roadmap for Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian Entrepreneurs - The Baltic Times Moving a business across borders requires careful planning. For entrepreneurs from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania who want to enter the U.S. mar......

baltic times · about 1 hour ago

Night Run participants raised 6,810 euros for decathlete Karel Tilga through the Ülemiste Centre Directors challenge - The Baltic Times Nearly 2,600 people took part in the five-kilometre distances of the Ülemiste Night Run on the evening of Friday, 14 August, where,......

baltic times · about 1 hour ago

Lithuania should not invest in airBaltic until airline turns profitable, president says - The Baltic Times VILNIUS - It would be irresponsible for Lithuania to invest in Latvias loss-making national airline airBaltic until it returns to profitabl......

baltic times · about 1 hour ago

Lithuanian PM criticises airport board appointment over alleged Russia, Belarus ties - The Baltic Times VILNIUS - Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius on Friday called the appointment of independent board member Oleksandras Laneckis to s......

baltic times · about 1 hour ago

Omniva to install letterboxes in parcel machines - The Baltic Times TALLINN - The Estonian state-owned international technology and logistics group Omniva will begin installing letterboxes for standard letters in......

baltic times · about 1 hour ago

Tallinn Chess Festival to bring 16 international grandmasters to TalTech - The Baltic Times TALLINN – International-level chess will be on display at the Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) assembly hall on Friday and Satur......

baltic times · about 1 hour ago

Prețul gramului de aur, 24 august 2026. Aurul s-a scumpit cu aproape 11 lei în weekend Banca Națională a României a stabilit pentru luni, 24 august, un preț de 672.2462 lei pentru un gram de aur, în creștere cu 10.534 lei față de ziua precedentă. Vineri, 21 august, gramul de aur era cotat la 647.2002 lei.

adevarul · about 2 hours ago

Mika Godts shows promise on PSG debut against Rennes Rennes, 24 August (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Mika Godts made an encouraging first appearance for Paris Saint-Germain as the Belgian winger helped Luis Enriques side recover from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Rennes in their Ligue … Read more

brussels morning · about 2 hours ago

Alternative for Germany is set to win big in Saxony-Anhalt next week. So how would the German establishment deal with a state governed by the far-right party? POLITICO put the question to current officials. Their reluctance to answer was striking. 🔗 www.politico.eu/article/germ...

bluesky_Politico Europe · about 2 hours ago

Xpeng forecast disappoints as China EV competition heats up reut.rs/3SuLm89

bluesky_Reuters · about 2 hours ago

Macron confirms school mobile phone ban effective from new term The ban on mobile phones in secondary schools "could take effect from the start of term next week", government spokesperson Maud Bregeon announced.

euronews · about 2 hours ago

University of Nicosia students win global architecture prizes with Gaza project Second-year architecture students at the University of Nicosia won most of the prizes and honourable mentions in the global Community Urban Farm architecture competition, with their studio project set in Gaza. The students competed against architects, designers, planners and students from all five years of study at leading universities around the world, according to the […]

in-cyprus · about 2 hours ago

PULL&BEAR reopens Mall of Cyprus store with new look Pull&Bear is strengthening its presence in Cyprus with the reopening of its store at Mall of Cyprus on Thursday, August 27, 2026, featuring a new retail concept that reflects the brands evolving aesthetic and technological approach. Spanning more than 750 square metres, the store introduces a digital-first, minimalist design that brings together a variety of […]

cyprus mail · about 2 hours ago

KBC Rijeka performs first robotic gynaecological operations RIJEKA, 24 August 2026 – The Clinical Hospital Centre Rijeka (KBC Rijeka) has successfully carried out its first robot-assisted surgical... The post KBC Rijeka performs first robotic gynaecological operations first appeared on Croatia Week.

croatia week · about 2 hours ago

Children in wheelchairs can now ride a carousel in Tallinn - The Baltic Times TALLINN – A playground for children with severe and profound disabilities, located at the Tallinn Childrens Home in Mustamäe, re......

baltic times · about 2 hours ago

Sommerschule startet mit Teilnehmerrekord, Kopftuch und Deutschfokus [premium] Mehr als 58.500 Kinder und Jugendliche nehmen heuer an der Sommerschule teil – rund 17.000 mehr als im Vorjahr. Für außerordentliche Schülerinnen und Schüler aus Deutschförderklassen besteht erstmals eine Mitmachpflicht.

die presse · about 2 hours ago

Curs valutar BNR, 24 august 2026. Euro a scăzut și dolarul a crescut. Cum au evoluat principalele valute Banca Națională a României (BNR) a publicat luni, 24 august 2026, noile cotații pentru principalele valute. Euro a ajuns la 5,2536 lei, iar dolarul american la 4,5037 lei.

adevarul · about 2 hours ago

Kaamos art grant to focus on artists over 60 The Kaamos art scholarship, awarded for the first time last year, is this year intended for artists over 60. The amount of the scholarship is 25,000 euros.

news.err · about 2 hours ago

Storm damage claims in Lithuania could reach €3 million A powerful storm that swept across Lithuania on Saturday has already caused more than €2 million in insured losses, with more than 2,700 claims registered by Monday morning, insurer Lietuvos Draudimas and Swedbank said.

lrt · about 2 hours ago

How to encourage smarter AI use in the classroom This article is from Making AI Work, MIT Technology Reviews limited-run newsletter examining how to apply LLMs across industries. To receive it in your inbox, sign up here. Chatbots took many schools by surprise upon their release a few years ago. Suddenly, students carried an app in their phones that could magically answer almost any…

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Thomson Reuters built its own model on a Chinese open base Thomson Reuters launched its first proprietary large language model on Monday. The company calls it Thomson. It says it spent $40mn on talent and compute to train the model, and that it began from what its announcement describes as a strong open-source foundation. The announcement does not say which foundation. Its chief technology officer named […] This story continues at The Next Web

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