Daily Archives: 3, June 2025

Digital integrity at risk: EU Initiative to strengthen the Right to be forgotten gains momentum

(IN BRIEF) Robert Szustkowski, a philanthropist and key advocate for digital rights, is spearheading a European initiative to expand the Right to Be Forgotten, as outlined in the GDPR, to include media organizations as data controllers. This initiative is designed … Read the full press release

EIB and Leyden Labs Secure €20 Million Financing to Advance Pandemic Preparedness with Innovative Nasal Spray

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €20 million financing deal with Leyden Laboratories to support the development of its innovative pan-influenza nasal spray, which aims to protect against seasonal and pandemic viral infections. The funding, guaranteed … Read the full press release

EIB and European Commission Renew Agreement to Accelerate Decarbonisation Projects with Innovation Fund Support

(IN BRIEF) The European Commission and the European Investment Bank have renewed the Project Development Assistance (PDA) agreement under the Innovation Fund, providing expanded technical and financial support for innovative decarbonisation projects. The renewed agreement increases the PDA’s budget from … Read the full press release

WACKER Introduces New Silicone Rubber for Generator Protection at CWIEME 2025

(IN BRIEF) At CWIEME 2025, WACKER is showcasing two advanced silicone rubber products designed to improve the performance and durability of electrical systems. ELASTOSIL® N 9189, a conductive silicone rubber, is ideal for use in power plant generators, optimizing electrical … Read the full press release

Lindner Group to Showcase Circular Economy Innovations at Expo 2025 in Osaka

(IN BRIEF) Lindner Group will showcase its circular economy innovations at the German Pavilion during Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Focused on the transition to a Circular Economy, the company will highlight its LinLoop strategies for extending the life cycles … Read the full press release

Thales Revolutionizes Payment Systems with D1 Platform for the Digital Payment Era

(IN BRIEF) Thales’ D1 platform is transforming the payment services sector by offering a cloud-native, real-time solution designed to simplify, secure, and scale payment systems for issuers. Supporting over 200 million active cards, it provides a modular, API-first infrastructure that … Read the full press release

APM Terminals Barcelona and Valencia Join Portchain Connect to Enhance Berth Efficiency and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) APM Terminals Barcelona and APM Terminals Valencia have joined the Portchain Connect Network, offering a global platform to streamline berth coordination. This partnership will reduce manual communication, improve berth-plan accuracy, and support faster, more reliable alignment for shipping … Read the full press release

KfW Reports Record Number of Younger Entrepreneurs Driving Growth in Germany’s Start-Up Scene

(IN BRIEF) Germany’s entrepreneurial landscape in 2024 saw a notable shift toward younger business founders, with the average age of new entrepreneurs dropping to 34.4 years. A 3 percent rise in new business registrations marked a slight recovery, largely driven … Read the full press release

Telstra Partners with Ericsson to Deploy AIR 3284, the First 5G Triple-Band Radio Revolutionizing Network Capacity

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and Telstra have jointly launched the AIR 3284, the world’s first 5G triple-band FDD Massive MIMO radio, a key part of Telstra’s four-year network transformation. This revolutionary radio enhances network capacity, coverage, and performance, providing crucial benefits … Read the full press release

Sanofi’s Rilzabrutinib Granted Fourth Orphan Drug Designation, Now Targeting Sickle Cell Disease

(IN BRIEF) Rilzabrutinib, an oral Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, has received orphan drug designation from the U.S. FDA for sickle cell disease. This marks the fourth such designation for the drug, which has already been recognized for its potential … Read the full press release

EIF and Citadele Bank Partner to Provide Up to €138 Million in Preferential Loans for Baltic Businesses

(IN BRIEF) Citadele Bank, with EIF support, has launched a €138 million loan programme aimed at SMEs and microbusinesses in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The initiative, backed by the European Commission’s InvestEU programme, will offer loans with low interest rates, … Read the full press release

University of Helsinki Research Offers New Insight Into Cancer Treatment, Paving the Way for Personalized Therapies

(IN BRIEF) A study by the University of Helsinki has uncovered why some breast cancer treatments, including immunotherapy, may not be effective for all patients. The research, focusing on the mechanical properties of tumor tissue, shows that softer tissue environments … Read the full press release

TUM Alumnus Emmanuel Adjei Embarks on 10,000-Kilometer Charity Ride to Promote Educational Equity in Africa

(IN BRIEF) Emmanuel Adjei, a sports scientist at TUM, embarks on a 10,000-kilometer charity ride from Munich to Accra to promote educational equity and raise funds for the NGO EduSpots. Starting on June 7, 2025, the journey will cover 15 … Read the full press release

TUM Study Finds Green Hydrogen from Africa More Expensive Than Expected, Recommends Policy Interventions

(IN BRIEF) A study led by TUM and supported by the University of Oxford has revealed that producing green hydrogen in Africa for export to Europe is much more expensive than previously assumed. Only a small fraction of potential production … Read the full press release

Yusuf Demiral Joins Standard Chartered as Global Head of WRB Data, Analytics & AI

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has appointed Yusuf Demiral as the Global Head of Wealth & Retail Banking (WRB) Data, Analytics & AI, a newly created position aimed at enhancing the client journey through data and AI. With over 25 years … Read the full press release

Alstom Marks Revenue Service Launch for Indore Metro with World-Class Movia Trains and Advanced Signalling Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Alstom celebrates the successful launch of revenue services for the Indore Metro, featuring Movia metro trains equipped with advanced CBTC signalling systems. Manufactured in India under the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives, the trains are designed … Read the full press release

Alstom Showcases Traxx Locomotive Platform and AI-Driven Solutions at Transport Logistic 2025

(IN BRIEF) Alstom will highlight its Traxx locomotive platform at the Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich, featuring the versatile Traxx Universal multi-purpose locomotive, now expanding in Europe with seamless cross-border capabilities. The company will also showcase AI-driven maintenance solutions … Read the full press release

Exolum Unveils State-of-the-Art Fuel Storage Facility at Expanding Jorge Chávez Airport in Lima

(IN BRIEF) Exolum has launched its newly expanded fuel storage facility at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, marking a significant advancement in Latin America’s aviation infrastructure. The $100 million investment features state-of-the-art storage tanks, filtration systems, and a fully … Read the full press release

Newcastle University’s Discover Festival to Showcase Cutting-Edge Research and Interactive Activities

(IN BRIEF) Newcastle University’s Discover Festival, a free family-friendly event, will take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, offering a day of interactive learning and entertainment. Over 70 activities will showcase the university’s pioneering research, including hands-on experiences in robotics, … Read the full press release

Newcastle University Breakthrough Identifies New Treatment for ICB-Resistant Skin Cancers

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Newcastle University have discovered a new biological mechanism explaining why some patients do not respond to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy for solid cancer tumors. They identified T regulatory cells (Tregs) as key drivers of ICB … Read the full press release