Tech & Startups
Germany’s VUSE XR raises €1.2 million for mixed reality training software
Düsseldorf angel network IACD led the pre-seed round, with the money earmarked for product development, AI tools and commercial expansion.
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Climate concern persists as Europeans question the cost of green policies
A poll commissioned by Mandate Research found support for expanding clean power, despite doubts about the financial benefits of environmental policies.
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EU countries challenge electricity tax and grid charge plans
More than a dozen member states oppose preferential taxation for electricity over gas, while proposals for EU-wide grid charging rules face separate objections.
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Volkswagen reports €5.8 billion quarterly loss
Sales dropped 6.3 per cent to €75.3 billion as the German carmaker faced intense competition in China.
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Euro slips as investors await ECB decision and assess US tech earnings
Alphabet shares dropped about 10 per cent after hours, while Microsoft gained nearly 3 per cent following contrasting earnings results.
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ECB keeps rates steady as energy shock threatens growth
The deposit facility rate stays at 2.50 per cent as the central bank warns that higher energy costs are likely to push up inflation.
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Digital Science acquires academic writing platform Jenni AI
The UK company plans to integrate its research data into Jenni AI, beginning with the Dimensions database of 171 million publications.
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Jet2 unveils all-business-class aircraft for charter customers
The Boeing 737-800NG has 76 seats, compared with 189 on the airline’s usual aircraft of that size.
