Shortlisted

• On July 23, 2026, the European Central Bank (ECB) unveiled ten shortlisted designs for the next series of euro banknotes. • The public is invited to participate in an online survey to provide feedback on the designs, which feature themes of European culture, rivers, and birds, until September 21, 2026. • ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone stated the redesign aims to ensure cash remains a secure, relevant payment option while reducing environmental impact through eco-friendly materials and improved longevity.

• The European Central Bank (ECB) has unveiled ten shortlisted design proposals for new euro banknotes. • To determine the final selection, the ECB's Governing Council has launched an online public survey inviting citizens across Europe to vote on their preferred designs. • This initiative allows the public to directly influence the visual identity of the single currency, ensuring the new notes reflect the values of the euro area.

• On July 23, the European Central Bank (ECB) unveiled a shortlist of 10 design proposals for the next series of euro banknotes. • The ECB's Governing Council has launched an online public survey, inviting citizens across Europe to vote on their preferred designs. • This initiative allows the public to directly influence the visual identity of the eurozone's currency, ensuring the new notes reflect a broad European consensus.

• Shanghai Blacklake Technologies Co., Ltd. is showcasing its portfolio of industrial AI agents at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), which opened in Shanghai on July 17. • The company has been named a TOP30 finalist for the SAIL Award, a prestigious honor recognizing breakthroughs in technological application and industrial value. • Black Lake was also selected as a Trusted Partner under the UNIDO Global Call for Industrial AI in the Global South, a partnership involving the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Research Institute.

• Pontypridd, Birkenhead, and the Isle of Bute have been shortlisted for the first-ever UK Town of Culture award, alongside 12 other locations including Basildon, Grimsby, Rotherham, and Strabane. • The 15 shortlisted towns must now develop proposals demonstrating how they will use culture to celebrate their identity, showcase original storytelling, and empower local residents. • The initiative aims to leverage cultural programming to attract new visitors and secure further economic investment for the selected community.