Germany

Black Forest Labs Unveils FLUX 3, Multimodal Model Combining Video Generation, Audio and Robotic Action Prediction

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Black Forest Labs, a German AI startup, announced the launch of FLUX 3, its first public video‑generation model that can create up to 20‑second video clips with synchronized audio and also supports image generation, action prediction and future open‑weight access. The release is initially limited to an early‑access program for enterprises, with broader API and open‑source availability planned later.

German Startup Voodin Blade Technology Secures €48.18 Million EU Grant for Spain’s First Automated Wooden Turbine Blade Factory

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German startup Voodin Blade Technology, together with Lithuanian partners VMG Wood Invest and VMG Technics and Anker‑Tec, received a €48.18 million grant from the EU Innovation Fund to create the first automated wooden blade factory in Spain, aiming to produce recyclable wind‑turbine blades and support a sustainable European supply chain.

Dutch Online Supermarket Picnic Reaches Profitability Milestone in Home Market Despite €272 Million Net Loss

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The Dutch online supermarket Picnic achieved a positive EBITDA of €4 million and positive operating cash flow in the Netherlands for the first time, while its overall 2025 results showed a net loss of €272 million due to continued investment in growth, including new distribution centres in Germany. Revenue grew 24% to €1.9 billion and the company now serves 3.6 million customers across the Netherlands, Germany and France.

Omio Group to acquire Rail Europe in push to expand global ground transport network

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Omio Group, a Berlin‑based multimodal traveltech scale‑up, has agreed to acquire Rail Europe, integrating its B2C booking platform, B2B distribution business and the Rome2Rio brand. The deal will give Omio access to Rail Europe’s network of travel agencies and operators in over 70 countries, expanding its rail ticket sales to 22 million tickets per year and strengthening its position in global ground transport.