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AST SpaceMobile, Vodafone choose Luxembourg for HQ
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile have a joint-venture covering AST’s planned ‘direct-to-consumer’ satellite-based cellular service. The pair have chosen Luxembourg as the new company’s headquarters. Mobile operators covering 21 EU member states and...

Nearly 600 drivers fined for phone use across Luxembourg
A targeted police operation against distracted driving has yielded startling results, with 579 motorists fined for mobile phone use during a recent 14-day crackdown across Luxembourg. A recent two-week police operation targeting distracted driving...

Vodafone, AST SpaceMobile pick Luxembourg for SatCo HQ
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile are moving ahead with SatCo, their joint venture aimed at delivering direct-to-device satellite broadband throughout Europe, by establishing the company’s headquarters in Luxembourg. The decision leverages Luxembourg’s...

Best early Prime Day deals 2025: 55+ sales on tech products live now
Tharon Green/ZDNETWhen is Amazon Prime Day? Amazon Prime Day will run from Tuesday, July 8, to Friday, July 11, 2025. The annual two-day sale was extended to four days in 2025. How long will Prime Day last? Amazon Prime Day will last four days,...

Vodafone, AST set up SatCo HQ in Luxembourg for 2026 launch
Vodafone Group and AST SpaceMobile announced their new joint venture satellite company, SatCo, will be headquartered in Luxembourg, for what they describe as “a European sovereign integrated satellite service”. SatCo was announced at MWC in 2025....

Surviving the AI Wave
Five lessons I learnt from Luxembourg’s biggest tech fest, Nexus 2025; and we all need to know this to survive the AI wave I attended Nexus 2025 in Luxembourg, not knowing what to expect other than that most of the talks and most of the startups...

Usova blends metaphysical art with technology at private vernissage
On 25th June, guests at the private vernissage at Hôtel Metropole Monte-Carlo were treated to an immersive encounter with Daria Usova’s newest creations. The official artist of the Principality unveiled her latest works, combining traditional...

Environmental Testing Market to Reach $17.1 Billion by 2032, Growing at a CAGR of 8.6% from 2025, Says Meticulous Research®
Market Growth Driven by Stringent Government Regulations, Rising Environmental Awareness, Customized Testing Services, and Expanding Industrial Operations REDDING, Calif., June 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — According to a comprehensive market research...

Luxembourg politicians address humanitarian situation in Gaza, Citroen recall, and Chris Rodesch qualifies for Wimbledon
The Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Friday, 27 June. Luxembourg GAZA DEBATE – Prime Minister Luc Frieden has addressed the situation in the Middle East whilst attending the EU summit in Brussels this week. He told...

China’s driverless tech finds new traction on global roads
This photo taken on April 17, 2025 shows a WeRide Robobus (front) operating at an airport in Zurich, Switzerland. (Xinhua) GUANGZHOU (June 30): Driverless sedans glide smoothly to the curb, autonomous shuttles whisk travelers through airport...

How Luxembourg plans to turn defence spending into tech growth
Luxembourg faces a €3 billion annual defence spending challenge as NATO members commit to 5% GDP targets, with the government vowing to transform this obligation into economic opportunity through strategic investments in technology and local...

It’s time for a United States of Europe
But history wasn’t done with him. In 2030, Russia invaded Estonia, a former Soviet republic in northeastern Europe. It was Ukraine all over again. Estonia was a NATO member, but the United States, still led by the Republican Party’s isolationist...

The Impact of Bilingual vs English-Only Instruction on the Performance of Undergraduate Saudi Medical Science Students
Introduction Over the past few decades, Saudi universities have increasingly adopted English Medium Instruction (EMI) policies.1–3 While Arabic has long been used in Saudi schools,4 these higher education EMI policies reflect the global emphasis...
Xinhua Headlines: China's driverless tech finds new traction on global roads
*Chinese autonomous driving firms are accelerating their global expansion, fueled by mature technologies, swift deployment cycles and rising international demand. *The rise of China's autonomous driving industry is creating ripple effects across...

Luxembourg drone firms expand battlefield-ready tech
From battlefield testing in Ukraine to expanding domestic production, Luxembourg companies are rapidly advancing their drone technologies for both military and civilian use. Luxembourg’s growing drone sector Several Luxembourg-based companies are...

Luxembourg: EIB backs Artec 3D’s cutting-edge RDI in 3D scanning technologies
(Credit: Unsplash) This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Luxembourg-based 3D scanning developer lands EIB venture debt financing to advance its RDI in next-generation scanning technologies EIB funding supports...

World Economic Forum Announces its Top 100 'Technology Pioneer' Startups for 2025 - 2 BC Tech Companies Recognized
World Economic Forum Announces its Top 100 'Technology Pioneer' Startups for 2025 - 2 BC Tech Companies Recognized The World Economic Forum selects 100 start-ups from 28 countries to join its Technology Pioneers community. The new cohort marks a...

World News | Thousands of Voices Unite in Song at Traditional Choir Festival Celebrating Estonia's Culture
Tallinn (Estonia), Jul 6 (AP) The voices of more than 21,000 choir singers rang out in the rain in Estonia, and a huge crowd of spectators erupted in applause, unfazed by the gloomy weather. The Song Festival Grounds, a massive outdoor venue in...

KBank Research Flags Limited Financial Risk from Thai-Cambodian Tensions
2. Investment in Cambodian Assets: Currently, direct investment by Thai retail investors (through intermediaries) and mutual funds in Cambodian financial instruments is very limited. The outstanding balance of all such investments is in equity...
Thousands of voices unite in song at traditional choir festival celebrating Estonia's culture
TALLINN, Estonia — The voices of more than 21,000 choir singers rang out in the rain in Estonia, and a huge crowd of spectators erupted in applause, unfazed by the gloomy weather. The Song Festival Grounds, a massive outdoor venue in the Estonian...