Spain

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Startups

Tech accelerator imec.istart expands its cross-border network to include six European countries

Belgian accelerator imec.istart has announced the expansion of its startup support programs and investment activities to include Spain, Germany, and Bulgaria, alongside its existing presence in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy, with regional investment support exceeding 160 million euros.

2026-10-29

Cloud Computing and Data Centers

AWS Investments in Spain: How Data Centers Are Reshaping the Digital Economy and Technical Jobs

A recent study revealed that Amazon Web Services (AWS) investments in digital infrastructure in Spain are contributing to revenue growth and the creation of thousands of jobs, with plans to inject 33.7 billion euros by 2035.

2026-10-27

Energy and Green Technologies

Zayed Sustainability Prize announces finalists for 2027 cycle with record participation

The Zayed Sustainability Prize announced the shortlisted companies, institutions, and schools for the 2027 cycle, after attracting a record 10,233 submissions from 177 countries while expanding financial support for finalists.

2026-10-24

Medical Technologies

Moderna and Merck's Personalized Cancer Vaccine Reduces Risk of Death and Melanoma Recurrence by 42%

Phase 3 clinical trial results have demonstrated the success of a personalized mRNA vaccine in reducing the risk of deadly skin cancer recurrence, marking a shift in targeted immunotherapies.

2026-10-22

Cybersecurity

Hacking of Cooling Systems in Approximately 700 French Stores Reveals the Risks of Exposed Control Devices

Attackers exploited outdated, internet-connected control devices to manage cooling systems in approximately 700 stores in France, damaging large quantities of food and causing fires in some cases. The incident indicates that the lack of updates and failure to isolate access from the internet facilitated a widespread breach.

2026-10-14

Technologies

Spanish Museum Rebuilds Cray-1 Using 30 Old Mac Minis

Spain’s Museo de Historia de la Computación has created a full-size visual replica of the Cray-1 supercomputer and operates it through a cluster containing 30 Mac Minis from 2012 and 2014. The project illustrates the difference between historical vector processing and modern parallel clusters, with plans to expand it using M4 Mac Minis.

2026-10-09

Electric Cars

Correspondence Reveals Tesla Pressure on Dutch Authority During Review of FSD System in Europe

Correspondence obtained by Reuters reveals that Tesla pressured the Dutch RDW authority to narrow the scope of its review of the Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system, while the company and the authority rely on Dutch approval to advance the system’s adoption across the European Union. The documents and safety measurement methods raise questions about the transparency and independence of the assessment.

2026-10-08

Electric Cars

Rising Demand for Volkswagen Electric Cars Prompts It to Reduce Production Shifts for Fuel-Powered Cars

Orders for Volkswagen’s new electric cars in Germany have surpassed orders for internal-combustion vehicles, prompting the company to cancel additional shifts at its Wolfsburg plant and increase production capacity at electric-vehicle plants. This comes as the ID. Polo records more than 40,000 orders in Europe and a waiting list of at least ten months, according to source reports.

2026-09-22

Startups

Open Cosmos Raises €300 Million in a Record Funding Round for European Tech Companies

Open Cosmos secured €300 million in funding to expand its satellite intelligence and communications businesses, while a Tech.eu report tracked more than 70 European tech funding deals worth over €1.7 billion during the week.

2026-09-18

Electric Cars

Royal Enfield’s Flying Flea C6 Electric Motorcycle Reaches Europe Starting at €5,990

Royal Enfield has begun accepting reservations for the Flying Flea C6 electric motorcycle in Europe and the United Kingdom, with deliveries set to begin in October 2026. The launch comes at a price of €5,990 in Europe and £5,300 in the United Kingdom, with a relatively small battery and a European range of 104 kilometers.

2026-09-17

Space and Space Technologies

Partnership Between Simera Sense and IDOM to Develop an Optical System for the MultiScape350 Satellite

Simera Sense and IDOM announced a partnership to develop and produce the optical system for the high-resolution MultiScape350 Earth-imaging platform, with a clear division of responsibilities for design, manufacturing, electronics, and integration between the two companies.

2026-09-17

Artificial intelligence

Misr University for Information Technology Students Develop Two AI Applications for Manufacturing and Supply Chains

Two teams of students from Misr University for Information Technology developed two applications to address challenges in smart manufacturing and raw-material supply, using machine learning, large language models, and semantic systems. The projects underwent evaluation by European experts as part of a research collaboration related to Fifth Industrial Revolution technologies.

2026-09-09

Electric Cars

Unexpectedly High Demand for Volkswagen ID. Polo with a 10-Month Waiting List

Volkswagen has received more than 30,000 orders for its small electric ID. Polo since orders opened at the end of April, while reports indicate that currently available units have sold out and that the wait has extended to at least ten months.

2026-09-07

Startups

Spanish Startup Liux Bets on the Small Big Electric Car with a Recyclable Approach

Spanish startup Liux is preparing to begin selling its small Big electric car in Europe during the first half of 2027, after obtaining comprehensive European approval. The company is betting on a flax-fiber composite structure, easy maintenance, and a price below €18,000 to compete with Chinese small electric cars.

2026-08-30

Technologies

TUSAŞ Increases the Pace of KAAN and HÜRJET Testing as New Prototypes Near Flight

TUSAŞ General Manager Mehmet Demiroğlu announced that the KAAN and HÜRJET programs will enter an intensive testing phase as additional prototypes are prepared for flight. Plans include beginning HÜRJET deliveries to the Turkish Air Force in 2027 and to Spain in 2028, while the program aims to test a domestically produced engine for KAAN in 2032.

2026-08-23

Space and Space Technologies

LatConnect 60 Selects Transcelestial’s Optical Network to Transmit Data from the SWIRSAT Constellation

Australia’s LatConnect 60 has signed an agreement with Transcelestial to supply the SWIRSAT-1 mission with an optical communications terminal and provide access to a ground-station network for transmitting satellite imagery to processing facilities and customers. The terminal reaches speeds of up to 10 gigabits per second, as part of a plan to launch two satellites in the first quarter of 2027 and build a constellation of 18 satellites by 2029.

2026-08-20

Energy and Green Technologies

International Study Proposes Converting Electronic Waste into Materials for Sensor Devices

An international study led by Dr. Tamer Shuaib of The American University in Cairo proposes converting components of electronic, industrial and plastic waste into materials used to manufacture sensors for environmental, health and industrial applications. The vision comes as the world produces about 62 million tons of this waste annually, at a growth rate five times higher than recycling efforts.

2026-08-19

Energy and Green Technologies

Oil Companies Make €7.5 Billion in Excess Profits in Europe During the First Half of 2026

An analysis by Transport & Environment found that eight oil companies made €7.5 billion in excess profits attributed to the European Union during the first six months of 2026. The organization is calling for a permanent tax on these profits and for funding measures that reduce drivers’ exposure to fluctuations in fossil-fuel prices.

2026-08-17