(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group has launched a new urban testing phase in Wolfsburg with its autonomous research vehicle Gen.Urban, which is now operating in real city traffic without traditional driving controls. The project focuses on understanding how passengers experience self-driving … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, autonomous testing, digital interior, Dr. Nikolai Ardey, future mobility, Gen.Urban, Human Factors, self driving vehicle, urban mobility, user experience design, vehicle research, Volkswagen Group, Volkswagen Group Explores Passenger Experience with Autonomous Gen.Urban Research Vehicle, Volkswagen Group Innovation, Wolfsburg
(IN BRIEF) CERN has received and acknowledged the recommendations for the update of the European Strategy for Particle Physics, marking a significant milestone in defining the future direction of high-energy physics in Europe. Developed through a broad, community-driven process, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged CERN, CERN Council, collider strategy, Costas Fountas, ESPP, European Strategy for Particle Physics, European Strategy Group, European Strategy Update Moves Forward as CERN Considers FCC-ee for Future Research, Fabiola Gianotti, FCC ee, flagship research project, Fundamental Physics, Future Circular Collider, Higgs boson, high energy physics, international collaboration, Karl Jakobs, particle physics, Standard Model
(IN BRIEF) CERN has concluded its five-year 25 by ’25 initiative, reporting significant progress in improving nationality and gender diversity across the Organization. Launched in 2021, the programme aimed to reduce nationality concentration within departments and raise female representation among … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Management, News, Science, Society, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged 25 by 25 initiative, CERN, CERN Builds on 25 by ’25 Progress to Shape the Next Phase of Workforce Diversity, Conscious Hiring policy, Diversity And Inclusion, fellows and graduates, gender diversity, inclusion programmes, international organisation, Louise Carvalho, Member States, nationality diversity, organisational culture, recruitment strategy, scientific workforce, staff diversity
(IN BRIEF) Equinor has confirmed it will keep its head office at Forus East and carry out a major refurbishment to create a modern, sustainable headquarters for around 4,500 employees in the Stavanger region. The phased upgrade, scheduled for completion … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Norway
Tagged Anders Opedal, circular economy, corporate headquarters, employee workplace, energy efficiency, Equinor, Equinor Chooses Refurbishment of Forus East to Unite Stavanger Workforce, Forus East, green spaces, head office decision, Norway energy sector, office refurbishment, Petroleumsveien, public transport access, real estate strategy, Stavanger region, sustainable buildings
(IN BRIEF) SEAT & CUPRA has inaugurated its new battery system assembly plant at the Martorell factory, a €300 million investment that strengthens Spain’s role as a European hub for electromobility. Covering 64,000 square metres and capable of producing up … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Marketing, Spain, Technology
Tagged automotive transformation, battery strategy, battery system assembly plant, CUPRA Raval, electric mobility, Electric Urban Car Family, electric vehicles, electromobility Spain, Jordi Hereu, Markus Haupt, Martorell, MEB Plus platform, renewable energy, Salvador Illa, SEAT & CUPRA, SEAT & CUPRA Advances Electrification Strategy with New Battery Assembly Facility in Martorell, sustainable manufacturing, Thomas Schäfer, unified cell, Volkswagen Group, Volkswagen ID Polo
(IN BRIEF) RWE has commissioned several new solar farms along the A44n motorway in North Rhine-Westphalia, adding 86.5 megawatts peak of renewable capacity on recultivated land at the former Garzweiler opencast mine. The installations will supply clean electricity for the … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain
Tagged A44n motorway, battery storage, Bedburg 3 wind farm, Dr Lars Kulik, energy transition, Garzweiler opencast mine, Hambach opencast mine, Katja Wünschel, Manheimer Bucht, North Rhine-Westphalia, photovoltaic projects, recultivated land, renewable energy, Rhenish region, RWE, RWE Advances Renewable Energy Road Concept with New Solar Installations Near Bedburg and Jüchen, RWE Renewables, solar farms, wind energy
(IN BRIEF) Bentley’s Flying Spur Speed has set a new winter lap record at the Drivecenter Arena in northern Sweden, completing the ice-covered circuit in 2 minutes and 58 seconds, the fastest time ever recorded there under winter conditions. Achieved … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Industrial, Management, Marketing, Sweden, United Kingdom
Tagged Arctic Circle, automotive engineering, Bentley, Bentley Flying Spur Speed Achieves Historic Winter Lap Record on Ice-Covered Circuit, Bentley heritage, Bentley Performance Active Chassis, Drivecenter Arena, Flying Spur Speed, four-wheel drive, ice driving, motorsport performance, Northern Sweden, rear-wheel steering, studded winter tyres, Ultra Performance Hybrid, V8 hybrid powertrain, winter lap record
(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT has signed a long-term framework agreement with Rheinmetall Air Defence AG to supply SPEXER 2000 radars for ground-based air defence systems, including drone defence solutions and the Skyranger 30. Valid into the 2030s and with a potential … Read the full press release
Posted in Defence, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged air defence systems, drone defence, European defence industry, Framework Agreement, German Armed Forces, ground-based air defence, Hensoldt, HENSOLDT Expands Strategic Cooperation with Rheinmetall on Ground-Based Air Defence Radars, military radar technology, resilient supply chains, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall Air Defence AG, Skyranger 30, SPEXER 2000, surveillance radars
(IN BRIEF) IKEA turned its Kungens Kurva store in Stockholm into a one-night immersive experience with SMAKFEST, welcoming 1,000 IKEA Family members to a sold-out event focused on food, music, and culture. Featuring more than 30 sensory installations, live performances, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Management, News, Retail, Sweden
Tagged Cherrie, Chez Ali, cultural installation, Diana Emerita, Diaspora, DJ Majk, experiential retail, food culture, Hatami Siamak, IKEA, IKEA Family, IKEA meatballs, immersive brand experience, Inside IKEA’s SMAKFEST as the Brand Explores a New Kind of Experiential Retail, Kungens Kurva, live music, Mike Näselius, Plant-Based Food, SMAKFEST, Stockholm, Swedish identity
(IN BRIEF) MTU Aero Engines has announced a comprehensive leadership reshuffle across its commercial engine and maintenance operations, effective January 1, 2026, following Ottmar Pfänder’s promotion to the Executive Board. André Sinanian will oversee all commercial engine programs, Patrick Biebel … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged aerospace industry, André Sinanian, appointment, asset management, aviation aftermarket, aviation maintenance, commercial engine programs, engine leasing, industrial gas turbines, leadership, leadership appointments, MRO services, MTU Aero Engines, MTU Aero Engines Sets New Leadership Line-Up to Strengthen Global Maintenance and Leasing Activities, MTU Maintenance, MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg, MTU Maintenance Lease Services, Ottmar Pfänder, Patrick Biebel, Remko Bruinsma
(IN BRIEF) gAIn360 has been admitted to trading on Euronext Growth Milan, becoming Euronext’s 69th listing in 2025 and marking a significant milestone for the AI-driven fintech company founded in 2024. The company raised €1.8 million during the placement phase, … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AI agents, Alessandro Leone, AppExchange, artificial intelligence, CRM, Edoardo Narduzzi, Euronext, Euronext Growth Milan, fintech, gAIn360, gAIn360 Joins Euronext Growth Milan Following €1.8 Million Capital Raise, IPO, multifamily office, portfolio optimisation, SaaS platform, Salesforce ecosystem, stock market listing, wealth management, €1.8 million capital raise, €9.8 million market capitalisation
(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd has strengthened its commitment to fleet modernization and decarbonization by ordering eight new 4,500 TEU container ships from CIMC Raffles, with deliveries planned for 2028 and 2029 and an investment exceeding USD 500 million. Equipped with dual-fuel … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged CIMC Raffles, container shipping, decarbonization, Dual-fuel engines, fleet modernization, Goldwind, green methanol, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd Advances Strategy 2030 with New Methanol-Fueled Vessels and Charter Agreements, LNG vessels, long-term charters, methanol propulsion, Rolf Habben Jansen, Seaspan Corporation, shipbuilding investment, Strategy 2030, sustainable shipping
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has been awarded a major contract by the Dutch Ministry of Defence to supply a two-digit number of Skyranger 30 air defence systems, with an order value in the triple-digit million euro range. Deliveries are set to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Germany, Government, Industrial, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged airburst ammunition, cannon-based air defence, counter-drone systems, defence industry, Dutch Ministry of Defence, ground-based air defence, integrated air defence systems, military procurement, Mobile Air Defence, NATO, Netherlands armed forces, Oliver Dürr, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall Air Defence, Rheinmetall Strengthens Leadership in Ground-Based Air Defence with New Dutch Skyranger Contract, Skyranger 30, stationary air defence, tracking radar
(IN BRIEF) EssilorLuxottica has announced plans to acquire Signifeye, a leading Belgian ophthalmology platform operating 15 clinics across the Flanders region, further expanding its presence in specialized eye care. The deal follows the recent acquisition of Optegra and supports the … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Belgium, Business, France, Healthcare, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Belgium, clinical excellence, EssilorLuxottica, EssilorLuxottica Strengthens Integrated Medical Vision Strategy Through Signifeye Acquisition, European clinics, eye care, Flanders, Francesco Milleri, healthcare acquisitions, Kathleen Moons, med-tech, ophthalmology, Optegra, patient care, Paul du Saillant, Signifeye, vision care
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