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Bolt Users in Romania Increasingly Taking 400+ km Intercity Rides on Ride-Sharing Platform

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Bolt announced that Romanian users are increasingly using its ride-sharing platform for long-distance intercity trips of over 400 km. The company clarified the legal framework allowing alternative transport operators to conduct both permanent services within their home locality and occasional services to other locations. Notable long-distance rides include a 469 km journey from Timișoara to Miercurea Ciuc.

Compari.ro Crowns GymBeam as Winner of Romania’s First Store of the Year Competition

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Compari.ro, Romania’s leading price comparison platform and part of Heureka Group, announced the winners of the first local edition of the ‘Store of the Year 2025’ competition. GymBeam won the grand prize. The company is transitioning toward a full e-commerce marketplace to unify Romania’s fragmented retail landscape and provide local merchants with a platform to reach wider audiences.

ARCO Lisbon marks decade of growth with 9th edition featuring 84 galleries across 18 countries

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ARCO art fair celebrates its 10th anniversary in Lisbon with the 9th edition taking place from May 28-31, 2026 at Cordoaria Nacional. The fair has grown from 45 galleries in 2016 to 84 galleries from 18 countries in 2026. The director emphasizes maintaining a human scale and distinct Lisbon identity separate from ARCO Madrid. The edition features 470 artists, seven acquisition awards, and includes special sections like ‘Opening Lisboa’ for new galleries and ‘Arquipélago de História de Arte’ exploring contemporary creation techniques.

German Construction Tech Startup brixl Focuses on Trust Over Technology to Help Builders Win Public Projects

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brixl is a German startup focused on helping construction companies win more and more profitable public construction projects. The team emphasizes that their biggest challenge is not technology, but rather building trust in a traditionally-minded industry. They aim to save precious engineering time for construction companies.

Ukrainian Startup Accelerator YEP Opens San Francisco Office to Support US Market Entry

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YEP Accelerator announced the opening of a new office in California and launched an international track for growth-stage Ukrainian startups seeking to scale into the US market. The five-week residency program includes coliving and coworking arrangements, access to major tech events, and connections with venture funds offering up to $1.8 million in potential investment. The program is supported by the Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

Polish fintech startup Zevio launches subscription management platform for SME service providers

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Kraków-based fintech startup Zevio launched a subscription and recurring payment management platform designed for small and medium-sized service companies, utilizing BLIK’s recurring payment mechanism. The company has received investment from Grzegorz Błażewicz and has established a partnership with BLIK.

Portuguese AI Startup Anybrain Expands Anti-Cheat Platform Across Gaming Platforms With International Patent Portfolio

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Anybrain is a Portugal-based startup that uses AI and machine learning to detect cheating in multiplayer games and esports events through behavioral input analysis. The company analyzes how players interact with input devices (keyboard, mouse, gamepad, touchscreen) to identify abnormal or synthetic behavior patterns indicative of cheating. Founded in 2019 by André Pimenta Ribeiro, who has a PhD in AI, the company has secured patents in the US, Europe, and South Korea and is currently working with major AAA game studios.