Daily Archives: 31, October 2025

Global Rail Leader Alstom Expands Plattsburgh Workforce with Full-Time Roles and Competitive Benefits

(IN BRIEF) Alstom is hiring nearly 120 new full-time employees at its Plattsburgh, NY manufacturing site to support production of 374 advanced commuter railcars for NJ TRANSIT. The company will hold a job fair on November 6, offering immediate interviews … Read the full press release

Ports of Rotterdam and Duisburg Strengthen Partnership with New Agreement to Advance Green Corridors and Industrial Decarbonisation

(IN BRIEF)  The ports of Rotterdam and Duisburg have signed a new Letter of Intent to expand their cooperation in building sustainable waterway corridors and supporting Europe’s energy transition. The agreement focuses on strengthening the Rhine corridor as a major … Read the full press release

Harvard Scholar Naomi Oreskes Awarded 2025 Volvo Environment Prize for Groundbreaking Work on Science, Climate Change, and Public Trust

(IN BRIEF) Naomi Oreskes, Harvard University professor and internationally recognized historian of science, has been named the 2025 Volvo Environment Prize laureate for her influential research on climate change, scientific consensus, and public trust in science. Known for co-authoring Merchants … Read the full press release

EIB Group and Santander Partner in €569.5 Million Securitisation to Boost Green Construction and SME Competitiveness in Spain

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group, comprising the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund, has signed a €569.5 million securitisation deal with Santander to support Spanish SMEs and mid-caps. The transaction will unlock approximately €1.08 billion in financing, including … Read the full press release

Netherlands’ Major Operators Lead European Effort in API Standardization and Online Fraud Prevention

(IN BRIEF) KPN, Odido, and Vodafone have launched CAMARA-based API security services in collaboration with the COIN association and GSMA Open Gateway, setting a new national standard for digital security in the Netherlands. These solutions — Number Verification and KYC … Read the full press release

Hellenic Ministry of National Defence Inaugurates METLEN’s Landmark Bioclimatic Façade Symbolizing Modernization and National Pride

(IN BRIEF) METLEN has completed and inaugurated the new bioclimatic façade of the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence at the “Papagos” military camp in Athens, designed by artist and professor Kostas Varotsos. The 13,500 m² façade, constructed with Greek aluminum … Read the full press release

Kyowa Kirin and Boehringer Ingelheim Partner to Advance Potential First-in-Class Small Molecule Therapy for Autoimmune Disorders

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim has licensed a pre-clinical small molecule program from Kyowa Kirin to develop a potential first-in-class therapy for autoimmune diseases, a major global health challenge affecting around 10% of the population. The deal grants Boehringer exclusive worldwide … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow Spin-Out Causeway Therapeutics to Advance Phase 3 Trials for Pioneering Tendon Repair Drug

(IN BRIEF) Causeway Therapeutics, a University of Glasgow spin-out, has announced strong Phase 2 results for its novel microRNA therapy, TenoMiR®, used to treat tennis elbow. The study, involving 123 patients across the UK and USA, showed significant improvements in … Read the full press release

Webuild Invites Public to Name Two of Europe’s Largest Tunnel-Boring Machines for Italy’s High-Speed Rail Project

(IN BRIEF) Webuild has initiated a public naming contest for two of Europe’s largest tunnel-boring machines, which are about to begin excavating on Lot 1A of the Salerno-Reggio Calabria high-speed railway. The public can vote until November 7 for either … Read the full press release