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The companies of Schwarz Group aim to invest up to 5.6 billion euros by 2033 in the construction of a data center, strengthening critical infrastructure in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Digital Sovereignty: The investment is intended to promote the development and operation of cloud and AI solutions under German law, thereby fostering value creation in Germany and Europe. Sustainability: Plans include the exclusive use of renewable energy during regular operations, the development of a district heating network, and state-of-the-art air cooling to ensure the ecological efficiency of the data center. Blueprint for Germany: The first flagship projects of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state government and Schwarz Digits include a digital building permit system and the introduction of OpenDesk in the education sector.

The Bertelsmann Stiftung's new Policy Brief uses 50 case studies from 22 countries to illustrate how AI can support citizen participation and to identify the risks that must be considered. The study was conducted in collaboration with the OECD.

Kao continues its strategic expansion of its cosmetics business by launching Curél, Japan’s No. 1*1 skincare brand for sensitive skin, in four Nordic countries: Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. Curél will launch exclusively at KICKS and Matas in the Nordics. This launch marks a step in Curél’s global growth strategy, with Europe positioned as a priority region.

Taking over manroland sheetfed lifecycle business and POLAR production operations strengthens core business ONBERG pursuing partnership with Skyeton in European defense sector Move into production of sodium-ion battery storage systems taps into new potential First-quarter incoming orders lay solid foundation for further business development Sales and EBITDA margin at start of year in line with expectations Forecast for financial year 2026/2027 confirmed

Düsseldorf, 18. August 2026 – Polarise Holding GmbH (“Polarise”), a European provider of sovereign AI cloud solutions, has secured a debt financing partnership with SWI Stoneweg Icona Group (“SWI Group”) to accelerate the expansion of its European AI cloud platform. The financing of up to a high double-digit million-euro amount strengthens Polarise’s funding base for the continued execution of its growth strategy. As part of the new financing structure, Polarise and SWI Group have agreed to transition the previously announced majority equity investment agreement into a debt financing arrangement. Michel Boutouil, CEO of Polarise, said: “Our growth strategy is aimed at building Europe’s AI infrastructure of the future – with sustainable, highly efficient AI Factories and sovereign AI compute for businesses. We are executing this strategy with significant momentum and strong partners. Polarise develops and operates AI data centres – so-called AI Factories – in Germany and across Europe.

Commemorative event to mark the European Holocaust Remembrance Day for Sinti and Roma on 2 August 2026 in Auschwitz-Birkenau

Cologne – CHRIST Juweliere und Uhrmacher, one of Europe's most renowned jewelry retailers, is partnering with fulfillmenttools to transform the way it manages and orchestrates orders across its retail network. CHRIST is implementing the Agentic Order Management System (OMS) – as part of a broader transformation in which the retailer is building a modular, future-proof commerce architecture powered by commercetools Sphere, the autonomous commerce platform. The new system landscape spans stores and digital channels across Germany, Austria and the Netherlands. Breaking free from monolithic constraints For internationally operating retailers, the ability to respond flexibly and quickly to customer demand is a key success factor. This is especially true in the jewellery trade, which is shaped by specific requirements: high-value products, complex inventory structures, and customers who expect a first-class, seamless shopping experience at every touchpoint. CHRIST has built a strong operatio

The Bikeleasing Group announces strategic investment in Workride, New Zealand’s market leader for company bike leasing as an employee benefit. Around 2,000 New Zealand employers already use Workride’s offering. The investment extends the Bikeleasing Group’s international presence and marks its next cross-continental step in its growth trajectory.

Heidelberg/Germany, July 27, 2026—It is with deep sadness that the family and the Institute for Plastination announce the passing of Dr. Gunther von Hagens, inventor of Plastination and creator of the BODY WORLDS exhibitions. He died on July 24, 2026, at the age of 81. Gunther von Hagens fundamentally transformed the field of anatomy. Through Plastination—the preservation techni­que he invented in 1977—he created an entirely new perspective of the human body for medical education, science and the general public. He made the complexity, vulnerability and beauty of the human body—previously reserved for the dissection room and anatomical textbooks –directly accessible to the wider public. Together with his wife and curator, Dr. Angelina Whalley, Gunther von Hagens created BODY WORLDS, one of the most successful exhibitions in the world. Since its debut, the exhibition has been visited by more than 58 million people. BODY WORLDS made anatomy publicly accessible, encouraged reflection on h

Mainz - A new form for media leaders Leading Today – Shaping Tomorrow As media organizations navigate fundamental shifts in streaming, distribution, artificial intelligence and platform ecosystems, ZDF and SRF are bringing together senior industry leaders for Streamium Days 2026 (September 7–8, 2026), a new international forum dedicated to the future of audience engagement and media distribution.

TOSYALI continues to accelerate its energy transition by securing long term international financing for supporting its decarbonization agenda and sustainability investments. The company has signed Export Finance Buyer Credit Agreements worth 187 million euros with BBVA, under Spanish Export Credit Agency Cesce’s cover, for Osmaniye and Niğde Projects in its first phase of solar power plant (SPP) investments with total capacity of 1.2 GW.

Seventh Sustainability Report highlights expansion of energy and resource sovereignty External ESG rating confirms effective alignment of sustainability with strategic risk management Climate transition plan serves as central instrument for future-proofing business processes

New study analyzes EV purchase prices and market trends in Germany, Europe's largest car market

Aachen, Germany, 16 July 2026 – Grünenthal announced today that the company has joined the Cluster for Nucleic Acid Therapeutics Munich (CNATM), a Munich-centred innovation network that brings together leading universities, research institutions, biotech companies and industry partners to accelerate next-generation nucleic acid therapeutics into innovative treatments that can make a meaningful difference for patients

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Aachen – FEV is collaborating with Microsoft to integrate powerful, in-vehicle Generative AI capabilities built on NVIDIA GPU-accelerated compute and AI model microservices. The cooperation aims to enable multimodal voice, text, and gesture interactions directly in the vehicle – independent of a permanent Internet connection.

SAN JOSE, Calif. - 8. juli 2026 - Adobe utvider tilgjengeligheten til Acrobat Studio og Acrobat KI-assistenten i Norge. Nå er de KI-støttede funksjonene for produktivitet og kreavtivitet også tilgjengelige på norsk, og kan dermed brukes av brukere på lokalt språk. Acrobat Studio kombinerer Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Express Premium og smarte KI-assistenter. Acrobat KI-assistent er også tilgjengelig som et separat tillegg for alle Adobe Acrobat-produkter (Acrobat Reader, Acrobat Standard og Acrobat Pro) – et fleksibelt alternativ for alle som ønsker å bruke KI-støttede funksjoner kun når de arbeider med dokumenter. Begge disse tilbudene gjør det mulig for brukere å raskere samle inn informasjon i PDF-er og Office-dokumenter, opprette innhold og effektivisere arbeidsflyten. Acrobat Studio og Acrobat KI-assistenten markerer et viktig trinn i utviklingen av PDF-filen, som har blitt standarden for viktige dokumenter siden den ble lansert av Adobe i 1993. Acrobat utvikler seg fra et ledende pr

Aachen, 08 July 2026 – Grünenthal announced today that its investigational compound tegacorat (GRM-01) received Orphan Drug and Rare Pediatric Disease Designations from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

The investigational compound has a unique mechanism of action and the potential to become a first-in-class therapy option for the treatment of acute and chronic pain. In a Phase I trial, the investigational compound was demonstrated to be safe and well tolerated. A Phase II trial will commence later this year.

More than half of consumers in Norway mistrust routers from Chinese manufacturers (59%) Many mistrust devices made in the USA European routers enjoy a high level of trust across Europe (60%) For half of Europeans (55%), the ‘Made in Europe’ label important to when making a purchase