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This is an online version of the Europe Express newsletter. Subscribers can sign up. here Subscribe to the FT newsletter and receive it every Saturday morning, as well as on weekdays. Upgrade to Premium or browse all FT Newsletters Good morning. Can the EU truly claim to have a unified market? Our correspondents ask if Brussels is up to the …

Techarena is a startup platform based in Stockholm. Credit: Instagram, @techarenan Stockholm-based Techarena has secured €1.08 million in fresh funding to expand across Europe, aiming to connect thousands more entrepreneurs amid a fast-changing tech and political landscape. Investment comes from BackingMindsThe Swedish venture capital company is known for its support of overlooked founders. The €1.08M cash injection will help Techarena …

Credit: maninisimio from pixabay via Canva.com. Credit: maninisimio via Canva.com. Pixabay. If you want to appear smart and efficient, type a half baked prompt into ChatGPT. You’ll get a polished answer. It’s easy to personalize it. You just tweak it and hit send. What if your little brain saver actually dulls it? In a study published in June 2025 by …

Under the surface of the sea, something truly groundbreaking is happening. The Spanish Navy’s new S-80 Submarine, named “Ali”. Isaac PeralThis is not another addition to the fleet. The first vehicle of its kind to use a home-grown, unique system that converts bioethanol directly on board into hydrogen fuel. This might sound very technical, but the implications are huge: this …

You can now get discounts on Uber rides in Europe by watching advertisements. Credit: Odua Images via Canva Uber’s new offer for ride offers is now available in Europe. You can get a fair rate or discount by watching a targeted advertisement. Your next Uber ride may include a brand message, but the ride will be discounted or free. While …

Wearable technology will be a big part of the world in 2025. Image: Yuganov Konstantin, via Canva.com There are no flashing lights or weird visors. It is a mat frame which hugs the runner’s temple when they are sprinting or surfing, allowing the runner to squint at the spray. Behind those Oakley polarised lenses is 3K video recording and eight …

Regional tensions are caused by the gas drilling rights in Crete. Credit: hlehnerer via Canva.com It began in the south of Crete,  that’s where Greece has now redrawn a line. Athens has invited foreign companies to explore its exclusive economic zone for gas on June 17th 2025. Libyan Unity’s government rebuked Greece, saying that the water was theirs. Turkey is …

SAY Hola to Le Cap – the sizzling new villa that’s giving Ibiza a run for its money. Tucked away on Formentera, this six-bed mansion could be yours for a cool €8.9 million . You’d be forgiven for thinking it was built directly out of the sand. Built entirely from natural stone, this pad is a blend of rustic charm …

The EU Parliament in Strasbourg — where Big Tech faces its biggest challenges yet. Credit: Leonid Andonov via Canva.com Google has always defended Android with the same argument: Android is free, flexible and good for competition. The EU never seemed to be convinced. The EU Court advisor’s rejection of the company’s final appeal appears to have permanently etched the largest …

You never knew that your logins are being sold as you browse. Credit: Firmbee.com, via Pexels and Canva.com They didn’t get out because you lost them or left them behind. They were first stolen by malware you didn’t notice. After that, they were sorted and tagged. The hacker was only one, the hoodie was just a cover. But hundreds of …