Show HN: European Tech News in 6 Languages
8 days ago
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- Spanish businesses must implement Verifactu, a new digital invoicing system by January 1, 2026, to combat fraud, with freelancers using simple invoices exempt.
- Barcelona-based Holo secured €1 million in pre-Seed funding for its AI-driven health app integrating with devices like Apple Watch.
- WhatsApp launches interoperability in Europe, allowing messaging with other apps, complying with the EU's Digital Markets Act.
- Paris-based Dialog raised €3.7 million to scale its AI-powered shopping agent for e-commerce.
- Brussels aims to end tax exemptions on small packages (under €150) to curb dominance of e-commerce giants like Temu and Shein.
- Belgian startup Rookoo secured €900k to automate administrative tasks for the event and hospitality industry.
- Meta is launching third-party chat integration in WhatsApp across Europe, maintaining end-to-end encryption.
- Brussels is consulting the public on new cybersecurity rules under the Cyber Security Act from November to December 2025.
- An EU-funded report highlights AI's potential to transform public services, with significant VC investment in AI-powered GovTech startups.
- Germany will ban Chinese suppliers like Huawei from its 6G networks to ensure telecom infrastructure security.
- A think tank urges Germany to invest more in open-source platforms as alternatives to Big Tech for digital sovereignty.
- Trade Republic launched a 'Crypto Wallet' offering access to nearly 50 cryptocurrencies with banking protection.
- Irish sales planning platform Lative raised $7.5M and €6.4 million to scale its AI-driven tool.
- Swiss startup Forgis secured €3.8 million to automate industrial machines in the automotive and manufacturing sectors.
- Vodafone and Ibercaja were ordered to refund €23,000 to a customer scammed via SIM swapping.
- Spain's Cometa system for anti-abuse bracelets faced technical issues, affecting 4,500 women's safety.
- The EU launched an investigation into Google for potential Digital Markets Act violations regarding news site visibility.
- FMC raised €100M to develop faster, energy-efficient memory chips for AI data centers.