European UnionEU Halts Venice Biennale Funding Over RussiaThe European Union halted a €2 million grant to Fondazione La Biennale di Venezia after approving the reopening of the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale, citing democratic values, open dialogue, diversity, and freedom of expression. The move follows widespread protests from Kyiv and the EU and comes amid broader backlash to Russia’s participation in a biennale that had been boycotted since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata (ANSA) +6 covering1d💬Center 100%
European UnionSeeing Machines secures US$5M European DMS programSeeing Machines has won a European OEM driver and occupant monitoring program through a Tier 1 supplier, integrating its system into rear-view mirror assemblies with production expected in 2028 and about $5 million in lifetime revenue, expanding its automotive pipeline. The award highlights regulatory-driven demand under the EU General Safety Regulation and a shift to scalable, mirror-based camera sensing across multiple platforms, reinforcing the company’s leadership amid its ongoing profitability challenges.uk.advfn.com +5 covering1d💬
European UnionEU intercepts shadow fleet tanker in MediterraneanEU naval missions IRINI and ATALANTA are stepping up flag-verification boardings of vessels suspected to be part of Russia's shadow fleet, including the MV SOUTH STAR in the Mediterranean, as part of a broader effort to couple sanctions with maritime actions. EU officials, led by Kaja Kallas, say these measures tighten the net on illicit Russian oil shipments to choke Kremlin funding and reinforce maritime security.👤Kaja Kallaseuropesays.com +4 covering11h💬Left 100%
