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1NCE and Pessl Instruments expand smart farming connectivity
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1NCE and Pessl Instruments are rolling out a connected weather network for farmers in more than 80 countries, using 1NCE connectivity to keep thousands of field sensors online.
Mass timber construction market seen reaching $1.79 billion by 2033
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Persistence Market Research says the global mass timber construction market is set to grow from $1.07 billion in 2026 to $1.79 billion by 2033 as low-carbon building demand and updated codes accelerate adoption.
1NCE and Pessl Instruments expand smart farming network to 80 countries
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1NCE and Pessl Instruments rolled out the METOS weather-network solution on July 29, 2026, linking thousands of weather stations and field sensors for farmers in more than 80 countries.
Compostable PLA film buyers face tighter certification scrutiny
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Packaging buyers in 2026 face higher compliance risk as compostable claims come under stricter enforcement in the EU, North America and Australia-New Zealand.
European falcon farms boost participation at Saudi auction
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European breeding farms are expanding their presence at Saudi Arabia’s International Falcon Breeders Auction in Malham, north of Riyadh, as investors see it as a growing marketplace for farm-bred falcons.
SPARK 2026 adds iGaming 3Tech in Sofia
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Eventus International is expanding SPARK 2026 into a broader gaming event in Sofia, Bulgaria, by adding a dedicated iGaming 3Tech stream on 19-20 October 2026. The move brings MarTech, FinTech and RegTech into the same forum as software, payments,…
DentalAce report says verified patient reviews beat raw volume
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A new DentalAce analysis of 20 dental practices says verified, recent patient reviews matter more than the total number of reviews for building trust.
FieldBots, PHILON team up to scale robot fleets in DACH
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FieldBots and PHILON Service Robotics AG are partnering to help operators in Germany, Austria and Switzerland manage larger cleaning robot fleets with more control, security and compliance.
Influential Women honors Shara Patricia Ciravolo Fesser for global enterprise leadership
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Influential Women is spotlighting Shara Patricia Ciravolo Fesser, a Vienna-based executive with more than 25 years of experience leading transformation across energy and industrial operations in 21 countries.
International women’s relay crosses the English Channel
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Four endurance swimmers from Saudi Arabia, Portugal, Germany and Britain completed a relay crossing of the English Channel on July 28, 2026, marking 100 years since the first woman swam the route solo.
FairFuelUK urges UK to follow Italy with fuel duty cut
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FairFuelUK is pressing John Healey to cut UK fuel duty, arguing that lower pump prices would help slow inflation and support businesses and motorists.
Israeli passport hits record rank as citizenship inquiries rise
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Israel’s passport reached its strongest-ever position in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, ranking 18th with access to 166 destinations.
Americans are turning to the Alps for summer travel
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MontagnaEstate.it says U.S. demand for summer Alpine trips is rising as travelers look beyond ski season for lifts, luxury stays, outdoor activities and mountain scenery.
Four women complete relay English Channel swim to mark 100 years since Ederle
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Four international open water endurance swimmers completed a relay crossing of the English Channel in 11 hours 28 minutes, marking 100 years since Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim it. The team also used the challenge to promote…
Rolling stock market set to reach $84.07 billion by 2035
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The global rolling stock market is projected to grow from $59.68 billion in 2025 to $84.07 billion by 2035, driven by rail electrification, metro expansion, fleet replacement and new autonomy and service models.
CEU debuts in QS global rankings at No. 239
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Central European University entered the QS World University Rankings for the first time, landing at No. 239 worldwide and No. 3 in Austria in the 2027 edition.
mikroVERSUM opens in Tyrol as Europe’s only dedicated microbe science center
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mikroVERSUM has opened at the hollu Campus in Zirl, Austria, with 31 interactive stations focused on microorganisms and their role in daily life, climate, food and the environment.
OXT wins European patent for mixed alcohol SAF technology
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OXT Technologies secured European Unitary Patent EP 4237569 B1 on June 25, 2026, expanding protection for its mixed alcohol pathway to sustainable aviation fuel across 18 European countries.
Cobi Clean launches plastic-free laundry detergent buds
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Cobi Clean, the home care brand from Everyone’s Earth, has introduced Laundry Detergent Buds that remove the plastic PVA film used in conventional pods.
Europe’s heatwaves keep disrupting flights as most passengers never complain
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New data shows Europe’s network-wide flight punctuality improved in May 2026 even as heatwaves, strikes and local bottlenecks continued to cause major disruption at specific airports and airlines.
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