Daily Archives: 15, February 2025

RWE Leads the Way in Offshore Wind Sustainability with Reused Foundation Covers for Thor Project

(IN BRIEF) RWE has become the first company to deploy reused monopile foundation covers at its Thor offshore wind farm, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and the circular economy. The wind farm, located off the Danish coast, will use innovative … Read the full press release

RWE Launches Major Battery Storage Systems to Support Energy Grid Stability in Germany

(IN BRIEF) RWE has launched one of Germany’s largest battery storage systems at its Hamm and Neurath sites, providing 220 MW of capacity to help stabilise the electricity grid. The system contributes to energy market balancing and is integrated into … Read the full press release

ISS Secures Facilities Management Contract with Aroundtown Across 47 German Locations

(IN BRIEF) ISS has secured a contract with Aroundtown to provide integrated facilities services across 47 of its locations in Germany. Set to begin in April 2025, the services will include cleaning, building technology, security, landscaping, and winter services, covering … Read the full press release

Professor Theunis Piersma of University of Groningen Honored as Knight in Mauritania

(IN BRIEF) Professor Theunis Piersma of the University of Groningen has been named a Knight in the National Order of Mauritania in recognition of his decades-long dedication to nature conservation in the Bay of Arguin. Piersma, whose work has strengthened … Read the full press release

University of Groningen Welcomes 12 New MSCA Postdoctoral Fellows for Groundbreaking Research

(IN BRIEF) Twelve researchers at the University of Groningen have been awarded the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship, a European initiative promoting academic mobility and research innovation. These fellows, working with supervisors from UG and UMCG, will embark on … Read the full press release

EIB Partners with One World Media to Support Women’s Solutions Reporting Award

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and One World Media (OWM) continue their partnership for the Women’s Solutions Reporting Award, recognizing media coverage that highlights the role of women in addressing global challenges. This award, part of the 2025 … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Celebrates 30 Years of Innovation at M13 Production Hall in Mladá Boleslav

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto celebrates the 30th anniversary of its M13 production hall, which has played a key role in the brand’s success since its opening in 1996. Originally built to produce the Škoda Octavia, the facility now manufactures both … Read the full press release

Barclays Appoints Vijay Shankar U.S. and Amaar Khan to Strengthen Corporate Bank in APAC & ME

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has appointed Vijay Shankar U.S. as Managing Director, Head of Global Transaction Banking, and Amaar Khan as Managing Director, CIO & Head of Corporate Banking Technology for its APAC and ME operations. Both will be based in … Read the full press release

Telefónica Tech Partners with Collibra to Enhance Data Governance and AI Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Tech has partnered with Collibra to offer a unified platform for data governance and artificial intelligence, enabling businesses to manage and monitor their data more effectively. The collaboration provides a comprehensive solution for organisations to enhance data … Read the full press release

2Africa Subsea Cable Reaches Crete, Marking a Major Milestone for Global Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Greece’s cable landing station at Tympaki, Crete, has received the 2Africa subsea cable, the world’s largest cable system. The system promises to enhance internet speed and reliability in Greece, while the broader 2Africa project, launched in 2020, … Read the full press release