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Mondrio raises US$3.75 million for AI-driven business pricing

The Amsterdam and San Francisco company plans to expand its teams and commercial presence in Europe and the United States.

12 Nov, 14:181 min read

Tech & Startups
Opdo raises US$2.3 million for AI optical engineering tools
12 Nov, 14:031 min read
Tech & Startups
Biomatter raises US$18 million and plans enzyme design facility in Vilnius
12 Nov, 13:031 min read
Tech & Startups
Gama raises €15 million to expand satellite solar array production
12 Nov, 12:481 min read

Europe

Burnham puts affordability at centre of COP31 climate appeal

The UK prime minister urged businesses to widen access to electric cars and heat pumps, while maintaining the country’s 2050 net zero commitment.

12 Nov, 10:191 min read

Greta Thunberg criticises industry lobbying at COP31 in Turkey
12 Nov, 07:18
Thomas-Symonds backs debate on dropping Labour’s EU red lines
12 Nov, 07:03
German government criticised over €5.8 million office spending
11 Nov, 22:33

Policy

Merz urges EU to preserve carbon market rules and reject further ETS2 changes

The German chancellor favours compensation for industry's electricity costs rather than weaker carbon pricing, while backing the planned 2028 launch of ETS2.

12 Nov, 11:332 min read

Finland and Estonia urge EU response system for serious AI incidents
11 Nov, 20:48
Gaming groups challenge proposed EU limits on in-game spending
11 Nov, 17:03
MEPs call for public cloud spending to favour European suppliers
11 Nov, 15:48

Business

Uzbekistan wind farm approaches completion with Dutch lender backing

The €232 million Nukus 2 development combines wind turbines with battery storage, with commissioning targeted for completion at the end of November 2026.

10 Nov, 17:492 min read