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Almaty to the skies: Kazakhstan tests Central Asia's first air taxi

Central Asia's first air taxi test flight has taken place in Kazakhstan, as authorities and private partners work to develop a new urban air mobility network. Commercial trial operations are expected by early 2029, subject to certification and regulatory approval.

Tech News

At Panathēnea 2026, Europe’s tech ambitions meet global reality

Access to capital, risk-taking and building global companies were central themes in Athens at Panathēnea 2026.

Made in Europe

How Candela’s flying ferries could bring commuters back to the water

“Welcome on board the first prototype of the ferry P12. We put it into water almost three years ago. We have built a lot of boats since.”

Lifestyle

This historic watchmaking house is ‘breaking the industry narrative’

The bold move is part of Audemars Piguet CEO Ilaria Resta’s drive to push the boundaries of an industry whose reputation is often hampered by entrenched assumptions.

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Made in Europe

Satellite swarms made in Europe set the standard in Earth observation

EU governments are eager to work with ICEYE. The Finnish space company sells mini satellites that help allied nations safeguard their sovereignty. That’s because when it comes to Earth observation and military reconnaissance, the high-resolution radar eyes in space are second to none.

Climate

Inside the race to tap into ‘superhot’ geothermal energy

Harnessing the power of just one per cent of superhot rocks could provide more than eight times the current global electricity generation.

Moments

New airline innovations: What the future of flying may look like

A look at some of the proposed in-flight concepts and technologies that could soon take the air travel experience to new heights.

Euronews Tech Talks

Are there alternatives to mainstream social media? |Euronews Tech Talk

Privacy, political, and ethical concerns are pushing people to look for alternative social media platforms. What are the options? Are they the solution? Euronews Tech Talks tries to understand.

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Italy tests R1 robotic museum guide in Turin’s historic Palazzo Madama

Italy is trialling the R1 robot guide at Turin’s Palazzo Madama to ease crowding and improve access, explaining centuries-old artworks to visitors.

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Humanoid robots box and perform at Hong Kong AI and robotics fair

Hong Kong’s InnoEX 2026 fair showcased boxing, musical and rescue robots, highlighting China’s push to integrate intelligent machines into daily life.

Tech News

How a childhood friendship led to a breakthrough bionic arm

A Mexican engineer has helped build a robotic arm for his lifelong friend, aiming to make prosthetics simpler and more accessible.

Design

Tomorrow's world: Uzbek culture complex on track for 2028 completion

This major cultural complex, designed by Tadao Ando, is taking shape in Tashkent, with intricate building work led by an international team and plans for art and learning spaces.

EU.XL

Can AGILE boost the EU’s defence readiness? Ask the Euronews chatbot

The EU’s new AGILE programme mobilises €115 million for AI, drones, robotics, quantum, and cybersecurity. The goal is to reduce the bloc’s dependence on external partners. Ask the Euronews AI chatbot how AGILE can ramp up European defence innovation.

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‘EPO Technology Dashboard’ aims to give Europe a boost in the innovation race

Partner content presented by European Patent Office

An updated data‑driven edition of the European Patent Office’s annual patent statistics was presented in Brussels, offering new insights into Europe’s innovation performance and current technology trends.

Smart Regions

Atlantic Europe: Rapid alert against coastal risks, reinforced

In partnership with the European Commission

Observation, alert and assistance systems for geological risks are being reinforced on Europe’s Atlantic coast, thanks to the AGEO project. In the Canary Islands, citizens can help by reporting a landslide on an app, which notifies others of road closures.

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Europe Needs a New Mindset and the Courage to Act

Partner content presented by PMI

Why Europe’s competitiveness depends on governance reform — and on investing in people and leadership: a conversation with PMI’s President for Europe, Massimo Andolina.

Tech News

How women’s innovations have shaped modern computer science

This Women’s History Month, we look at how women’s innovations have advanced the field of computer programming.

Modern Nomads

Why global professionals choose Astana's regional hub

In partnership with MDQ

From classrooms and research labs to tech hubs and ballet studios, global professionals are choosing to develop their careers in Kazakhstan. Here’s why.

Tech News

Which country is the top innovator in Europe in the patent race?

Germany continues to anchor Europe, holding strong as the number two player worldwide and the leader of the European continent. But AI was not the leading technology.

The Big Question

The Big Question: Can AI save healthcare from collapse?

“The opportunity is here to use this intelligence revolution to transform healthcare completely so we can lower the burden of disease and make sure that the citizens across Europe and the world can have better health outcomes in the future,” the CEO of HealthAI told The Big Question.