Daily Archives: 27, August 2025

Szustkowski, a Polish entrepreneur, urges stronger safeguards against disinformation, citing years of damaging false media claims

(NEWS) WARSAW, 27-Aug-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Polish entrepreneur and philanthropist Robert Szustkowski has appealed directly to Prime Minister Donald Tusk, warning that an unchecked campaign of disinformation and hate speech has endangered his safety, destroyed his reputation, and forced him … Read the full press release

RWE expands renewable portfolio with third solar park at Hambach opencast mine in North Rhine-Westphalia

(IN BRIEF) RWE has commissioned a new 13.9 MW solar farm at Hambach opencast mine near Niederzier, Germany, capable of supplying renewable electricity for around 4,500 households. Built in under five months, the project used AI-powered drone monitoring to track … Read the full press release

Luxembourg Institute of Health launches five lecture series spanning microbiome, cancer, proteomics, and epidemiology

(IN BRIEF) The Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) has announced five lecture series beginning this autumn and continuing through 2026, covering themes from microbiome research and causal inference to proteomics, cancer immunotherapy, and epidemiology. Led by LIH principal investigators and … Read the full press release

Evonik opens world-scale alkoxides plant in Singapore to strengthen Asian supply and sustainability goals

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has inaugurated a new world-scale alkoxides production facility on Jurong Island, Singapore, with a capacity of 100,000 metric tons per year. The investment strengthens regional supply security and supports industries including biodiesel, pharmaceuticals, and chemical recycling. Designed … Read the full press release

EBRD drives sustainable tourism in Montenegro through infrastructure investment and cultural heritage projects

(IN BRIEF) EBRD is supporting Montenegro’s economy by pairing infrastructure investments with cultural heritage initiatives to make tourism more resilient and sustainable. Backed by donors including the EU, Austria and Sweden, the Bank is funding transport and water supply upgrades … Read the full press release

COWI and Arkitema partner with DSB to modernise Danish train stations under new framework agreement

(IN BRIEF) COWI and Arkitema have won DSB’s tender for a four-year framework agreement on total consultancy services, supporting the Danish rail operator’s mission to modernise and improve passenger stations across the country. Running from 2025 to 2029, with the … Read the full press release

ORLEN Upstream Norway boosts production with innovative subsea compression technology at Ormen Lange field

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN Upstream Norway and its partners have completed the third development phase of the Ormen Lange field in the Norwegian Sea, introducing subsea gas compressors to boost production and extend the field’s life. This innovation is expected to … Read the full press release

Co-op and Holland & Barrett launch new wellness partnership bringing trusted health products into convenience stores

(IN BRIEF) Co-op has partnered with Holland & Barrett to introduce a new “Health and Wellness” range into 125 of its convenience stores starting 27 August. The offer will include 52 product lines covering vitamins, supplements, gut health, and family … Read the full press release

ABL strengthens offshore renewables leadership in England with promotion of Carmela Friedman

(IN BRIEF) ABL has promoted Carmela Friedman to Director of Renewables for England, where she will lead the growth and delivery of the company’s MWS and engineering consultancy services for offshore wind, interconnector, and subsea cabling projects across England and … Read the full press release

Nokia unveils first 5G radio for 1900 MHz band to accelerate global rollout of FRMCS in railways

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has launched the industry’s first commercial 5G radio for the 1900 MHz band alongside its optimized 5G standalone core for railways, setting the stage for the transition to the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS). Designed to … Read the full press release

GLP-1 therapies for heart failure deliver dual benefits with lower hospitalizations and billions in CO₂ savings

(IN BRIEF) Research presented at ESC Congress 2025 has shown that GLP-1 receptor agonists, used to treat patients with heart failure and preserved ejection fraction, not only reduce hospitalizations and improve outcomes but also cut the environmental footprint of healthcare. … Read the full press release

Research in microgravity finds mechanical piston device most effective for CPR during spaceflight

(IN BRIEF) A study presented at ESC Congress 2025 has found that a standard piston-based chest compression device is the only method able to achieve effective CPR depth in microgravity conditions, outperforming NASA’s current “handstand method” and other tested devices. … Read the full press release

New research presented at ESC Congress shows low fitness and age drive higher risk of early arrhythmias in healthy adults

(IN BRIEF) Research presented at ESC Congress 2025 has shown that low fitness and older age independently increase the risk of arrhythmias in otherwise healthy adults. The study of 1,151 participants aged 40–65 revealed that reduced aerobic capacity was strongly … Read the full press release

Deka Immobilien acquires LEED Platinum certified logistics centre in Ticino for WestInvest InterSelect fund

(IN BRIEF) Deka Immobilien has completed its first logistics property acquisition in Switzerland with the purchase of the GXO Sant’Antonino distribution centre in Ticino for the WestInvest InterSelect fund. Built in 2013, the 50,000 m² property is fully leased to … Read the full press release

SGS strengthens SME sustainability reporting with full-service support for the VSME standard

(IN BRIEF) SGS has introduced a full-service package to help small and medium-sized enterprises implement the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for Non-Listed SMEs (VSME). Developed by EFRAG as a simplified option to the CSRD, the VSME is gaining importance with … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility to fully automate Paris Metro Line 13 with CBTC GoA4 by 2032

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has secured a contract from RATP to deliver its CBTC GoA4 driverless automation system for Paris Metro Line 13, one of the city’s busiest routes. The project, backed by Île-de-France Mobilités, will include a new operations … Read the full press release

EIB provides €250 million financing to EYDAP for major Athens water infrastructure upgrades

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has signed a €250 million financing framework with Athens Water Supply and Sewerage Company (EYDAP) to support a €514 million investment plan modernising water and wastewater services for more than four million Attica residents. … Read the full press release

Skanska sells SEK 330M elderly care home project in Falun to Northern Horizon with completion set for 2027

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has divested an elderly care home project in Falun, Sweden, to Northern Horizon for about SEK 330M. Developed for Falu Municipality, the facility in Haraldsbo will provide 80 senior units with a focus on dementia care, alongside … Read the full press release

Gasum and Viking Line strengthen FuelEU Maritime pooling with bio-LNG powered vessels on the Baltic Sea

(IN BRIEF) Gasum and Viking Line have partnered to expand FuelEU Maritime pooling by running Viking Glory and Viking Grace on bio-LNG, significantly boosting the supply of compliance credits. Operating between Turku and Stockholm, the vessels now use 50% bio-LNG, … Read the full press release

Eneco names Martijn Hagens as new CEO to lead company into next phase of sustainable growth

(IN BRIEF) Eneco has appointed Martijn Hagens as its next CEO, effective 1 March 2026, with Kees Jan Rameau continuing as interim CEO until then. Hagens, currently Senior Vice-President and Head of Business Area Markets at Vattenfall and CEO of … Read the full press release