https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Europe in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed The rise and fall of battery maker Northvolt led to fears over several Swedish green industry projects, but can startup steelmaker Stegra confound the doubters? https://www.thelocal.com/20250612/can-swedens-green-industry-dream-be-kept-alive-after-northvolt-failure Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:49:01 +0200 can-swedens-green-industry-dream-be-kept-alive-after-northvolt-failure A number of German cities have been rebranded as 'digital hubs' aimed at startups and business who specialise in everything from fintech to e-mobility. But where are the digital hubs - and what can they offer Germany's entrepreneurs? https://www.thelocal.com/20240919/what-startups-should-know-about-germanys-new-digital-hub-cities Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:14:45 +0200 what-startups-should-know-about-germanys-new-digital-hub-cities Valheim, a Viking-themed video game designed by a tiny Swedish games studio, has quickly risen to worldwide fame, with millions of people riding the waves, swigging mead and slaying the enemy. How did the game and genre become so successful? https://www.thelocal.com/20210312/how-a-viking-themed-swedish-video-game-became-an-unexpected-smash-hit Fri, 12 Mar 2021 09:54:30 +0100 how-a-viking-themed-swedish-video-game-became-an-unexpected-smash-hit