Zalando Revolutionizes Online Shopping with Advanced 3D Avatars in Virtual Fitting Rooms

(IN BRIEF) Zalando has introduced an enhanced virtual fitting room that allows customers to create personalized 3D avatars using their own body measurements. This new feature, available in 14 European markets, enables shoppers to virtually try on Levi’s clothing, offering … Read the full press release

Stadler Partners with SZU to Modernize Signalling Systems and Deliver New Trains for Zurich Rail Network

(IN BRIEF) Stadler Signalling AG has entered into a partnership with Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn (SZU) to modernize SZU’s signalling systems by 2034 as part of the SZU_4.0 modernization initiative. The 34 million franc contract includes upgrading signal boxes and … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina Secures Strong Investor Demand with €300 Million Hybrid Bond Issuance

(IN BRIEF) Royal FrieslandCampina N.V. has issued a €300 million hybrid bond to proactively refinance an existing bond set to reset in December 2025. The bond was well received by institutional investors, with orders exceeding €1.2 billion. The bond carries … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Boosts Data Center Leadership with Acquisition of Liquid Cooling Specialist Motivair

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has acquired a 75% controlling interest in Motivair Corporation, a leader in advanced liquid cooling solutions for high-performance computing and data centers. The acquisition strengthens Schneider’s position in the data center market as demand for efficient … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland to Showcase Advanced Energy and Hydrogen Solutions at Eco Expo Asia 2024

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong will showcase innovative energy solutions, including waste-to-energy and hydrogen technologies, at Eco Expo Asia 2024. The company’s display will focus on promoting carbon neutrality and sustainable development across various sectors such as energy and … Read the full press release

SDX and RULEMATCH Partner to Revolutionize Crypto Trading and Custody for Financial Institutions

(IN BRIEF) SDX and RULEMATCH have partnered to offer a comprehensive solution for financial institutions to trade, settle, and securely manage crypto assets. The partnership integrates SDX’s custody services with RULEMATCH’s trading and settlement platform, allowing institutions to trade without … Read the full press release

Capgemini Report Highlights Generative AI’s Role in Transforming Entry-Level Careers and Management Practices

(IN BRIEF) The latest report from the Capgemini Research Institute, titled Gen AI at Work: Shaping the Future of Organizations, reveals how generative AI (Gen AI) is poised to significantly impact entry-level careers and organizational structures across industries. The study … Read the full press release

Aalborg University Researchers Discover Genetic Marker Linked to Severe Ulcerative Colitis, Paving the Way for Personalized Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Researchers have identified the genetic variant HLA-DRB1*01:03, which is strongly linked to severe ulcerative colitis. About 3% of patients carry this variant, and of those, over 40% required major surgery within three years of diagnosis. (PRESS RELEASE) AALBORG, … Read the full press release

Alstom Delivers First Driverless Train for Chennai Metro Phase II, Boosting Sustainable Urban Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has delivered the first driverless metro train for Chennai Metro’s Phase II, as part of a larger order of 36 trains. Manufactured entirely in India under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the trains are designed for efficient, … Read the full press release

Telenor Warns Nordic Region to Strengthen Cybersecurity as EU’s NIS2 Directive Takes Hold

(IN BRIEF) Telenor’s Nordic Digital Security 2024 report emphasizes the urgency for greater collaboration and readiness across the Nordic region as the EU’s NIS2 Directive takes effect. The directive aims to enhance cybersecurity by enforcing stricter security requirements and mandatory … Read the full press release

TUM and Pfennigparade Join Forces to Develop AI-Driven Assistive Technologies for Disabled Individuals

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has partnered with the Pfennigparade Foundation to develop robotics and AI technologies that will improve the daily lives of people with physical impairments. Over the next three years, TUM researchers will collaborate … Read the full press release

Universities of York and Hull Launch New Centres to Support Disadvantaged Youth in Grimsby and Bridlington

(IN BRIEF) A collaboration between the universities of York and Hull, along with the university-access charity IntoUniversity, is launching two new education centres in Grimsby and Bridlington. These centres aim to support disadvantaged young people aged 7-18, who are often … Read the full press release

Wood Leads Joint Industry Effort to Set CO2 Standards and Accelerate Global CCUS Projects

(IN BRIEF) Wood has launched a Joint Industry Partnership (JIP) to accelerate Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) projects by developing the first industry guidelines that address the impact of CO2 impurities throughout the CCUS value chain. These guidelines aim … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Recognized Among Top 10 Global Companies for Leadership in Sustainability and Climate Action

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has been recognized by Richmond Global Sciences (RGS) as one of the top 10 companies globally for its significant positive impact on environmental, social, and financial aspects. This recognition highlights Iberdrola’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable … Read the full press release

Ricoh Unveils Cost-Effective RICOH Pro VC40000 Inkjet Press for High-Speed Transactional and Book Printing

(IN BRIEF) Ricoh has launched the RICOH Pro VC40000 mono webfed inkjet press, designed to offer high-quality and cost-effective solutions for transactional and book printing. The press provides speeds of up to 180 meters per minute at 600 x 600 … Read the full press release

EIF and LfA Förderbank Bayern Partner to Unlock €400 Million in Financing for Bavarian SMEs’ Innovation and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has partnered with LfA Förderbank Bayern to expand a guarantee programme aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Bavaria. With a €13 million counter-guarantee from the EIF, the programme will enable … Read the full press release

International Partners Drive Ukraine’s Reconstruction and Resilience Through EC-EIB-UNDP Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) The “United in Ukraine’s Recovery” conference in Brussels brought together the European Commission, the European Investment Bank (EIB), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and Ukrainian local authorities to discuss ongoing reconstruction efforts. The partnership has been instrumental … Read the full press release

EIB Greenlights €5.8 Billion to Drive Global Energy, Transport, and Innovation Advancements

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Board has approved €5.8 billion in new financing to support various projects across Europe and beyond. This includes €2.2 billion for clean energy and water projects, €1.8 billion for urban development and education, … Read the full press release

EIB and Groupe BPCE Expand Partnership to Provide Over €1 Billion for French SMEs’ Innovation and Renewable Energy Projects

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group, comprising the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF), has teamed up with Groupe BPCE to support small businesses and mid-caps in France. They signed two financing agreements exceeding €1 billion to … Read the full press release

Alegerile din Moldova din 2024: O Bătălie pentru Democrație Împotriva Dezinformării

DIASPORA MOLDOVENEASCĂ DEȚINE CHEIA PENTRU APĂRAREA VIITORULUI ȚĂRII (PE SCURT) Moldova se află într-o perioadă crucială a istoriei sale, iar alegerile prezidențiale din 2024 vor decide viitorul său democratic și orientarea către Europa. Actori străini, în special din Rusia, încearcă … Read the full press release

EIA and NGOs Urge EU to Reject Deforestation Law Delay, Citing Global Climate and Forest Risks

(IN BRIEF) More than 225 civil society organizations, including the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), are urging the European Parliament and EU governments to reject the European Commission’s proposal to delay the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by 12 … Read the full press release

Lindner Launches MUTE+® Wings: Acoustic Absorbers Combine Sound Control with Elegant Design and Lighting

(IN BRIEF) Lindner Group has launched the MUTE+® wings, a new line of acoustic wall absorbers designed in collaboration with Simon Busse. Inspired by the lightness of wings, these sound-absorbing panels enhance room acoustics by reducing noise and reverberation, creating … Read the full press release

Neste’s Renewable Diesel Powers Verne Data Centers’ Backup Generators, Supporting a Sustainable Future

(IN BRIEF) Neste has partnered with Verne, a leading data center provider in Finland, to power Verne’s backup generators with Neste MY Renewable Diesel™, a fuel made from 100% renewable raw materials like animal fat and used cooking oil. By … Read the full press release

Infineon Unveils SECORA™ Pay Green: Revolutionizing Payment Cards with Eco-Friendly, Recyclable Technology

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG has launched SECORA™ Pay Green, the world’s first contactless payment card technology designed to significantly reduce plastic waste and carbon emissions in the payment card industry. This new solution integrates an eco-friendly Coil-on-Module (eCoM) package, … Read the full press release

Wind Power Milestone: Iberdrola and Masdar Complete Baltic Eagle Turbine Installation to Power 475,000 Homes

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola and Masdar have completed the installation of all 50 wind turbines at the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea. The 476 MW wind farm is set to provide clean energy to around 475,000 … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca Presents New Data at IDWeek 2024, Showcasing Progress in Respiratory Disease Prevention and Vaccine Innovation

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca presented significant advancements in the prevention of infectious diseases at IDWeek 2024, showcasing its dedication to addressing respiratory infections caused by RSV, hMPV, and COVID-19. The company revealed promising data across its portfolio, including Beyfortus, an antibody … Read the full press release

WinGD Unveils Flexible LPG-Ready Engines to Bridge the Transition to Ammonia-Fueled Shipping

(IN BRIEF) WinGD has introduced a new option for its ammonia-fueled X-DF-A engines that allows them to run on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as a transitional fuel. This “pre-fit” option, called X-DF-P, offers ship operators flexibility as they prepare for … Read the full press release

Power2X and Advario Launch Europe’s Largest e-SAF Hub in Port of Rotterdam to Support Aviation Decarbonization Goals

(IN BRIEF) Power2X and Advario have teamed up to create one of the world’s largest hubs for sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) in the Port of Rotterdam. The facility, with a production capacity of over 250,000 tonnes of e-SAF per year, … Read the full press release

Hydro Secures 8-Year Renewable Energy Deal to Power Low-Carbon Aluminium Production

(IN BRIEF) Hydro Energi AS has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Skellefteå Kraft AB to supply 2 TWh of renewable energy to Hydro’s Norwegian aluminium plants from 2025 to 2032. This agreement supports Hydro’s efforts to produce … Read the full press release

YardStick Robotics Secures €1.4M in Funding to Develop Scalable AI Robotics Solutions

(IN BRIEF) YardStick Robotics, a subsidiary of Rheinmetall, has received €1.4 million in funding as part of the €52 million “RoX” research project supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection. The project aims to develop … Read the full press release

Indra and Barcelona Supercomputing Center Join Forces to Strengthen European Technological Sovereignty with Advanced Dual-Use Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Indra and the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) have signed an agreement to collaborate on developing dual-use technologies, including supercomputing, AI, and quantum systems, aimed at boosting Spain’s and Europe’s technological sovereignty. This partnership will focus on advancing key … Read the full press release

Northcrest Developments launches design competition to reimagine 2-km former airport Runway into a vibrant pedestrianized corridor, shaping a new era of placemaking on an international scale

THE RUNWAY AT YZD DESIGN COMPETITION AIMS TO TRANSFORM THE DECOMMISSIONED RUNWAY INTO AN ANCHOR AND CENTREPIECE FOR THE FUTURE 370-ACRE COMMUNITY. (IN BRIEF) Northcrest Developments has launched a global design competition to transform the historic 2-km airstrip at Downsview … Read the full press release

ENGIE Acquires First Biomethane Plant in Belgium to Boost Renewable Energy Production

(IN BRIEF) ENGIE has expanded its biomethane production in Europe by acquiring its first facility in Belgium, located in Bree. The plant, operational since 2013, will be converted to biomethane production by October 2024, with a capacity of 68 GWh … Read the full press release

Vienna-Prague Stock Exchange Group Launches World’s First DLT-Based Securities Settlement Platform

(IN BRIEF) The Central Securities Depository in Prague, part of the Vienna-Prague Stock Exchange Group, has become the first institution globally authorized under the EU’s DLT pilot regime to operate a distributed ledger technology (DLT) market infrastructure. Starting in November … Read the full press release

University of York Alumnus Daron Acemoglu Wins Nobel Prize for Research on Economic Prosperity and Institutions

(IN BRIEF) University of York alumnus Daron Acemoglu has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, alongside Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson, for their research on how societal institutions influence a country’s economic prosperity. Their work highlights the … Read the full press release

VELUX Partners with ArcelorMittal to Reduce Carbon Footprint with Low-Emission Steel

(IN BRIEF) The VELUX Group has signed a 10-year agreement with ArcelorMittal to supply low-carbon XCarb® steel for its roof windows, reducing the carbon footprint of steel used in its products bym up to 70%. This collaboration follows successful tests … Read the full press release

Ericsson Wins 5G Contract with Chunghwa Telecom to Modernize Network and Boost Energy Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has secured a major 5G contract with Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan’s leading service provider, to modernize its mobile network with energy-efficient 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions. The contract includes the deployment of cutting-edge technologies like the dual-band … Read the full press release

Ericsson Expands R&D Focus in India to Boost 5G Innovation with Network APIs and AI

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson is expanding its R&D efforts in India, focusing on Network APIs and AI technologies to enhance 5G capabilities. These APIs will allow developers and industries to leverage advanced 5G features like network slicing and quality on demand. … Read the full press release

Thales Secures Contract to Supply Advanced Power Systems for KNDS Leopard 2 A8 Tanks

(IN BRIEF) Thales has been awarded a contract by KNDS to supply High-Power Solid-State Power Distribution Boards (SSPDB) for the Leopard 2 A8 tanks. These SSPDBs will enhance the tanks’ power management capabilities, offering protection against overcurrent and short circuits, … Read the full press release

Thales Radios Approved for NATO Deployment After Successful German Armed Forces Testing

(IN BRIEF) Thales radios, including the PR4G and SYNAPS-H models, successfully passed a four-week operational test by the German Armed Forces for deployment with NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence (eFP). The tests demonstrated the radios’ ability to provide secure, encrypted communication … Read the full press release