Digi Communications NV announces 2026 AGM convocation

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has announced that its Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on 29 June 2026 in Amsterdam. During the meeting, shareholders will review and vote on several major corporate matters related to the company’s 2025 … Read the full press release

Fortum launches Kalla hydrogen testing facility to support Nordic decarbonisation goals

(IN BRIEF) Fortum has inaugurated the Kalla Test Center in Loviisa as part of its long-term hydrogen development strategy. The €20 million pilot-scale facility will test and compare hydrogen production technologies under real operating conditions and is expected to become … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim expands global rollout of JASCAYD® following Japan approval for pulmonary fibrosis treatment

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim has received approval from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for JASCAYD® (nerandomilast) to treat adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and progressive pulmonary fibrosis. The oral PDE4B inhibitor is the first therapy of its kind … Read the full press release

UK regulators outline roadmap for tokenisation and digital asset infrastructure in wholesale finance sector

(IN BRIEF) Financial Conduct Authority and the Bank of England have outlined a joint strategy to support the adoption of tokenisation and distributed ledger technology in UK wholesale financial markets. The regulators said the technology could improve market efficiency, lower … Read the full press release

Pikka project startup strengthens Repsol position on Alaska’s North Slope as production ramps toward 80,000 barrels per day

(IN BRIEF) Repsol and Santos Limited have achieved first oil production at the Pikka project on Alaska’s North Slope, with production expected to reach 80,000 barrels per day during the third quarter of 2026. The development marks Repsol’s first producing … Read the full press release

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development appoints Andreea Moraru as Managing Director for Central Europe and the Baltic States

(IN BRIEF) European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has appointed Andreea Moraru as Managing Director for Central Europe and the Baltic States, effective from 1 June 2026. Based in Warsaw, she will oversee the Bank’s activities across eight countries in … Read the full press release

Seven multilateral development banks pledge coordinated support to address economic impacts of Middle East conflict

(IN BRIEF) Seven multilateral development banks, including the European Investment Bank, have pledged coordinated support to help countries and businesses manage the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict. The institutions said they are preparing measures to address disruptions affecting … Read the full press release

EDF Energy introduces new accessibility measures for customers affected by dementia

(IN BRIEF) EDF Energy and Alzheimer’s Society are expanding efforts to improve accessibility for customers affected by dementia during Dementia Action Week. The initiative includes simplifying communications, redesigning digital services, improving access to support programs and making smart meter information … Read the full press release

Arkema reflects on two decades of growth and transformation in specialty materials

(IN BRIEF) Arkema is marking 20 years since its creation and Paris stock market listing by highlighting its transformation into a global specialty materials company focused on innovation and sustainability. Since 2006, the company has nearly doubled in size, increased … Read the full press release

European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association and European Aluminium urge EU to expand vehicle CO2 rules to support low-carbon aluminium

(IN BRIEF) European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association and European Aluminium are calling on the European Union to revise CO2 rules for cars and vans to include incentives for low-carbon aluminium alongside steel. The organisations argue that the automotive and aluminium industries … Read the full press release

Anglo American agrees sale of Australian steelmaking coal business to Dhilmar Limited

(IN BRIEF) Anglo American has agreed to sell its Australian steelmaking coal business to Dhilmar Limited in a deal worth up to US$3.875 billion. The transaction includes an upfront payment of US$2.3 billion and a potential US$1.575 billion earnout tied … Read the full press release

AI-assisted advisory services and new investment tools to strengthen SpareBank 1 customer experience through partnership with Amundi

(IN BRIEF) SpareBank 1 has partnered with Amundi to enhance its digital savings and investment services through new advisory tools, AI-assisted customer support and expanded investment capabilities. The collaboration will integrate Amundi Technology’s ALTO Wealth & Distribution platform into SpareBank … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow conference to explore how rewilding is reshaping nature and historic landscapes

(IN BRIEF) University of Glasgow will host a major conference on 21 and 22 May 2026 exploring how rewilding and nature-based land use strategies are reshaping both ecosystems and historic landscapes across the United Kingdom. Led by Nicki Whitehouse through … Read the full press release

New research urges UK financial sector to expand structured pathways and inclusive recruitment opportunities for young people

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank and the Sutton Trust have published new research showing that long-term outreach and structured work experience programmes can significantly improve access to careers in banking and finance for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Conducted by The … Read the full press release

Anglo American assesses implications of Chile environmental tribunal ruling on Collahuasi desalination project

(IN BRIEF) Anglo American has responded to a ruling by Chile’s Second Environmental Tribunal concerning the environmental authorization for a desalination plant project at the Compañía Minera Doña Inés de Collahuasi copper mine. The Tribunal’s decision relates to specific concerns … Read the full press release

New high-capacity Cable Lay Vessel to strengthen Boskalis position in offshore wind and interconnector markets

(IN BRIEF) Boskalis has announced a major investment in a new 24,000-ton high-capacity Cable Lay Vessel aimed at supporting the growing offshore wind and interconnector markets. Scheduled to enter service in 2029, the vessel will feature two 12,000-ton cable carousels … Read the full press release

Bank of Scotland names East Ayrshire the most affordable area in Scotland for first-time buyers

(IN BRIEF) Bank of Scotland has named East Ayrshire as the most affordable location in Scotland, and the UK, for first-time buyers, with an average first-time buyer price of £147,353. The research highlights several Scottish areas where home ownership may … Read the full press release

Scania secures Sweden’s largest battery-electric bus delivery with 91-vehicle order for Södertälje

(IN BRIEF) Scania and VR Group have entered into one of Sweden’s largest electric bus agreements, covering the delivery of 91 battery-electric buses for public transport services in Södertälje and Nykvarn. The buses are scheduled to begin operations in June … Read the full press release

Lloyds Banking Group research highlights Scotland and northern England as the UK’s most affordable regions for first-time buyers

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds has published new research identifying East Ayrshire as the most affordable location in the UK for first-time buyers, with an average first-time buyer property price of £147,353. The findings show that Scotland and the North of England … Read the full press release

AI-enhanced ELIT AI platform strengthens Avantix capabilities in next-generation radar threat detection

(IN BRIEF) Eviden has launched ELIT AI, a new artificial intelligence-enhanced radar interception and electronic intelligence system developed by its SIGINT specialist subsidiary Avantix. The system is designed to detect and analyze both conventional radar emissions and advanced low probability … Read the full press release