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FutureEverything closes after 31 years in Manchester

The closure ends a Manchester-based non-profit that shaped early digital culture and drew 400,000 visitors to its art and AI exhibitions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026

Data Protection

Euro-Office launches as Europe's open-source Office rival

The new suite could ease Europe’s reliance on Microsoft Office, as a coalition opens its code ahead of a summer stable release.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026

Virtualisation

EU Cybersecurity Act revamp targets high risk vendors

Brussels moves to tighten EU cyber rules, targeting high risk foreign vendors while streamlining certification and boosting sovereignty.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

Data Protection

Denmark launches sovereign AI on Gefion to boost public sector

Denmark switches on a sovereign AI platform atop its Gefion supercomputer, aiming to unlock DKK 55 billion in public-sector gains by 2040.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025

Robotics

European schools train 12,000 pupils to build AI & startups

Across ten European countries, 12,000 pupils are learning to build AI solutions and startups to help close the continent's AI skills gap.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Data governance

EU's new AI Code of Practise brings fresh compliance for UK firms

The EU's new AI Code of Practise, a voluntary but influential standard, now affects UK firms deploying AI systems within the EU market under the 2024 AI Act.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025

Artificial Intelligence

ChatEurope launches AI chatbot for real-time verified news

ChatEurope, an AI chatbot backed by 15 European media outlets, offers real-time, journalist-verified news in seven languages to combat online disinformation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Smart Home

ChargePoint debuts Flex Plus charger for European company fleets

ChargePoint launches Flex Plus charger in Europe to help company fleets cut costs and simplify home EV charging with real-time load management and driver reimbursement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025

High Performance Computing

Scaleway launches AION to fuel Europe's sovereign AI future

Scaleway has launched the AION consortium to build sovereign AI infrastructure, aiming to strengthen Europe's digital independence with major public and private partners.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025

Education, Learning & Training

ISACA renews ties with EU for cybersecurity workforce boost

ISACA has reaffirmed its commitment to the European Commission's Cybersecurity Skills Academy, aiming to enhance Europe's cybersecurity workforce training and diversity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025

Global Stories

European Commission stories

Public Cloud

Germany & Brazil mandate ODF in push for sovereignty

Public bodies in both countries will have to save files in an open format, as policymakers seek to curb supplier lock-in and bolster digital sovereignty.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026

Cybersecurity

SHE@CYBER training expands in Poland & North Macedonia

Free cybersecurity training is gaining traction in Poland and North Macedonia, with more than 110 women and educators taking part after grant funding ended.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026