Business & Technology (16)

Ukraine builds electronic warfare shield over Kyiv against remotely controlled Shahed drones

Serhii Beskrestnov, adviser to Ukraine's president on defence technology, says a protective electronic warfare "cylinder" now covers Kyiv. It disrupts radio links between Russian operators and Shahed drones.

Unmanned Airspace · 5 Nov, 13:12

Amazon Teams With Uber Eats to Add New Prime Delivery Perk in the US

Amazon will let US customers order Uber Eats food directly on its website and shopping app. Prime members are promised $0 delivery fees on orders of $25 or more.

Engadget · 5 Nov, 13:11

Brax unveils “Wink” smartphone with physical keyboard and privacy switch

Brax is taking pre-orders for the compact “Brax Wink” smartphone, which has a detachable QWERTY keyboard and a physical switch for disabling privacy-sensitive features. It starts at 480 euros, with first deliveries promised for July 2027.

Kursors.lv · 5 Nov, 13:11

Amazon Swaps Grubhub for Uber Eats as Prime Restaurant Delivery Partner in the US

Amazon has named Uber Eats its official restaurant delivery partner for Prime members in the United States, ending its deal with Grubhub. Members will be able to order food directly via Amazon's website and app.

TechCrunch · 5 Nov, 13:11

Sony Quarterly Profit Jumps 44% on Spider-Man Film and PlayStation

Japanese tech and entertainment group Sony posted net profit of 449.6 billion yen for the three months to September. The rise was driven by the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day and game sales, even as console sales fell.

The Verge · 5 Nov, 13:11

Drone procurement in Europe, 5 November: 1 tender, 1 planned procurement

On 5 November the EU procurement journal TED published 1 notice on drones, unmanned systems and services delivered with them. In Latvia: 1 notice.

TED un IUB (iepirkumu atvērtie dati) · 5 Nov, 13:09

Sony sells fewer PS5 consoles, but game and network revenue keeps growing

Sony's gaming division sold 2.6 million PlayStation 5 consoles in its second quarter versus 4 million a year earlier, yet revenue rose nine percent. Supply problems appear to be the cause and may weigh more heavily once Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19.

Engadget · 5 Nov, 12:13

Latvian-made platform lets companies and creators run participation challenges

Latvian startup “Doin’ App” offers a platform where companies and content creators can run challenges and invite others to join. Its founders say it helps shift users from passively consuming content to taking part.

Dienas Bizness · 5 Nov, 12:12

Ukraine expands private companies' role in counter-drone defence

Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has approved six changes to its experimental private air-defence programme. Companies will be able to protect other firms' facilities, and the use of interceptor drones is more tightly regulated.

Unmanned Airspace · 5 Nov, 12:12

BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme electric hypercar crashes at 450 km/h, driver unharmed

BYD's electric hypercar Yangwang U9 Xtreme crashed on a test track at roughly 450 km/h. The driver climbed out virtually unhurt, and no serious injuries were found.

Kursors.lv · 5 Nov, 12:11

MBDA and Terma develop containerised air defence system able to counter drones

European defence firms MBDA and Terma are developing SPIMM, a containerised system to protect ships, offshore platforms and land sites against drones, cruise missiles and other air and surface threats. It fits in a standard ISO container and needs only a power supply.

Unmanned Airspace · 5 Nov, 12:05

Dispute over Russian grain transit: Latvian farmers' side challenges port arguments

Russian and Belarusian grain transit through Latvian ports has risen, and a ban is under debate. The author of an opinion piece in Dienas Bizness disputes stevedores' claims that a ban would raise farmers' logistics costs.

Dienas Bizness · 5 Nov, 12:04

Kulbergs: At Least One State-Owned Company Should Be Listed by 2028

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said at least one state-owned company worth €300 million or more should be listed on the stock exchange by early 2028. He also outlined a plan for a state capital fund to manage the largest state companies.

NRA · 5 Nov, 12:03

Drone procurement in Europe, 4 November: 3 tenders, 4 awards

On 4 November the EU procurement journal TED published 6 notices on drones, unmanned systems and services delivered with them. In Latvia: 1 notice. Largest by value: Finland, Huoltovarmuuskeskus, 11,000,000 EUR.

TED un IUB (iepirkumu atvērtie dati) · 5 Nov, 12:02

EIB survey: 53% of Latvians say energy price rises have cut their purchasing power

A European Investment Bank survey finds that 53% of Latvian residents say rising energy prices over the past year have significantly reduced their purchasing power. Another 40% have cut spending on food or healthcare.

Latvijas Avīze · 5 Nov, 11:35

Competition Council to conduct in-depth review of Virši bid to take over four more Astarte-nafta fuel stations

Latvia's Competition Council has opened an additional review of fuel retailer Virši-A's plan to obtain long-term use rights to four stations formerly operated by Astarte-nafta. It will assess whether the deal would increase the incentive to raise fuel prices.

TVNET · 5 Nov, 11:35

Barcelona startup Kabilio raises €10 million to develop its AI accounting agent

Barcelona-based startup Kabilio, which builds an AI platform for accounting firms, has closed a €10 million funding round. It is launching its own AI accounting agent and expects to work with more than 500 firms by the end of 2026.

EU-Startups · 5 Nov, 11:34

Ag biologicals market: four possible futures over the next decade

Industry specialist Gustavo Mamao uses scenario planning to outline four possible paths for the agricultural biologicals market over 10 years. They depend on how well new technologies perform and how readily they fit existing manufacturing and distribution systems.

AgFunderNews (agrotehn.) · 5 Nov, 11:33

Binance Reveals How Hackers Carried Out Cyberattack Worth $6.34 Billion

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has disclosed details of an attack in which digital assets worth about $6.34 billion were stolen. According to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, hackers linked to North Korea were behind it.

Kursors.lv · 5 Nov, 10:34

96% of Irish Vets Use Own Software for State Prescription System at Own Cost

Veterinary Ireland says only 4% of vets use the state-provided IT system for recording veterinary prescriptions, while 96% pay for third-party software themselves. The body also criticises a rule allowing prescriptions without knowledge of the farm.

AgriLand (Īrija) · 5 Nov, 10:33

Dutch piglet exports fall 14.7% in first nine months of 2026

The Netherlands exported about 3.75 million piglets between January and September 2026, 14.7% fewer than a year earlier. Nearly 90% went to just two countries, Spain and Germany.

farmer.pl cenas (Polija) · 5 Nov, 10:33

Economist: US Election Outcome Moderately Positive for the Baltics, but Risks Remain

Kārlis Purgailis, chief economist at Latvia's Citadele bank, says the Democratic win in the US midterm elections is moderately positive for the Baltic states, though tariffs and oil price risks remain.

TVNET · 5 Nov, 09:36

AirData to Automatically Sync Drone Pilot Certificates and Skills From Pilot Institute

Drone flight-logging platform AirData has partnered with training provider Pilot Institute to import pilot certificates and related skills automatically. The integration is aimed at drone fleet managers and is available on all AirData subscription tiers.

DroneDJ · 5 Nov, 09:35

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Enefit: Winter Electricity Prices to Depend on Wind Output and Gas Prices

Energy company Enefit says electricity prices in the Baltics this winter will largely depend on wind power generation and natural gas prices. In October the average price in Latvia was 0.113 euros per kilowatt-hour.

iAuto.lv · 5 Nov, 09:35

Oil Prices Plunge After Democrats Win US Congress in Midterm Elections

After the US midterm elections, in which Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress, crude oil fell by more than 8%, while US and European stock indices rose.

Dienas Bizness · 5 Nov, 09:35

Road safety agency urges Latvian drivers to switch to winter tyres now, not in December

Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) is asking drivers to swap summer tyres for winter ones ahead of the mandatory date. Winter tyres must carry the “mountain and snowflake” symbol.

Kursors.lv · 5 Nov, 09:34

Farm fire costs in Northern Ireland rose 73% last year, prompting call for rescue service investment

An NFU Mutual report estimates that fires cost Northern Ireland farmers about £11.8 million in 2025. Local MLA Diana Armstrong is urging more investment in rural fire and rescue services.

Agriland UK · 5 Nov, 09:33

Farm fire costs in Northern Ireland up 73% in a year as MLA calls for rural fire service investment

Fires cost Northern Ireland farmers an estimated £11.8 million in 2025, according to a report by insurer NFU Mutual. A local lawmaker is demanding more funding for rural fire and rescue services.

AgriLand (Īrija) · 5 Nov, 09:33

NASA Student Challenge Helps Launch a Drone Entrepreneur's Company

Michigan State University graduate Gavin Gardner credits NASA's University Student Research Challenge for skills that helped him found AG3 Labs, which builds drones for U.S. Army training.

UAS Vision · 5 Nov, 08:35

Oxford's FluoRok raises €26.64 million to make fluorochemicals without hydrogen fluoride

Oxford-based chemical manufacturing startup FluoRok has closed a €26.64 million Series A round. The company has a patented process for producing fluorochemicals without hazardous hydrogen fluoride.

EU-Startups · 5 Nov, 08:35

Experts share advice on preparing cows for dry-off

Irish dairy farmers have been given guidance on drying off cows before the next calving. Experts from Teagasc and Munster Bovine stress early planning, hygiene and milk recording.

AgriLand (Īrija) · 5 Nov, 08:33

European Commission raises EU pork production forecast for 2026

The European Commission now expects EU pork production to grow by 0.5% this year, despite forecasting a decline in spring. Exports are projected to fall, especially to China.

farmer.pl cenas (Polija) · 5 Nov, 08:33

EU Commission Plans to Boost Vocational Training as AI Reshapes the Job Market

The European Commission has unveiled an Education and Skills Package aimed at strengthening vocational training for jobs that AI is less likely to take over. The Politico podcast also covered a cyberattack on supermarket freezers and MEPs' use of AI.

Politico Europe · 5 Nov, 07:36

RTU Rector Tālis Juhna on How Latvia Can Keep Pace with Technology

In a video interview with the portal nra.lv, Riga Technical University rector Tālis Juhna discusses how Latvia and its companies can keep up with technological change. The talk also covers hydrogen production, CO2 reduction and RTU research.

NRA · 5 Nov, 07:34