Daily Archives: 12, January 2026

Rheinmetall to Deliver First Lynx KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine in Early 2026

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has signed a contract to supply Ukraine with its first Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles, with delivery of the initial batch of five vehicles planned for early 2026 under a German government-financed programme valued in the mid … Read the full press release

LIH Study Maps Immune Suppression in Glioblastoma, Opening New Paths for Immunotherapy

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Luxembourg Institute of Health have published a major review in Nature Cancer proposing a new framework to explain and potentially overcome the long-standing resistance of glioblastoma to immunotherapy. The study analyses how this aggressive brain … Read the full press release

InfraVia Strengthens Multi-Asset Platform with Full Integration of OREIMA Real Estate Strategy

(IN BRIEF) InfraVia has completed the full integration of real estate specialist OREIMA, acquired in 2023, consolidating its real estate activities under the InfraVia brand following a two-year integration process. The transaction strengthens InfraVia’s multi-asset private investment platform by formally … Read the full press release

NWO Launches €25.9 Million Open Technology Programme 2026 to Advance Societal Innovation

(IN BRIEF) NWO has opened the 2026 call for its Open Technology Programme (OTP), continuing a 45-year tradition of supporting application-oriented, technology-driven research with strong societal relevance through close collaboration between researchers and public and private partners. With a total … Read the full press release

Researchers Invited to Apply for Demonstrator 2026 Funding to Accelerate Market Readiness

(IN BRIEF) The Demonstrator 2026 call has opened with more than €1.2 million in funding available to support researchers in transforming academic knowledge into market-ready products or services, offering up to €200,000 per project and supporting a maximum of six … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Marks 125 Years with Nationwide Cultural and Social Programme Across Spain

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has announced a year-long nationwide programme to celebrate its 125th anniversary, featuring exhibitions, music festivals, public events and the illumination of landmark buildings across Spain. Under the theme “125 light years,” the initiative reflects the company’s historical … Read the full press release

Hempel Announces Leadership Transition as CEO Michael Hansen Prepares to Exit in 2026

(IN BRIEF) Hempel A/S has announced that its Group President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Hansen, will step down from his role after accepting a new position as President and CEO of DFDS, a leading European ferry and logistics group … Read the full press release

Stadler Delivers Second Life for GTW Trains Through Major Refurbishment Deal with Hungary

(IN BRIEF) Stadler will modernise and resell 93 GTW trains from Swiss operator Thurbo to the Hungarian State Railways, enabling a fast and sustainable expansion of passenger capacity in Hungary. The refurbished trains will add around 14,000 seats, feature modern … Read the full press release

Fincantieri’s Vard and Ocean Infinity Expand Partnership with €200 Million Robotic Vessel Order

(IN BRIEF) Vard has signed a contract worth more than €200 million with Ocean Infinity to design and build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels, marking another milestone in the industrialisation of robotic and remotely operated maritime solutions. The vessels will feature … Read the full press release

EQT Real Estate Strengthens Italian Logistics Presence with Multi-City Portfolio Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) EQT Real Estate has acquired a four-asset logistics portfolio of around 107,000 square metres across Milan, Bologna and Verona, strengthening its exposure to Italy’s highly attractive and supply-constrained logistics market. Fully leased and built to Grade A standards, … Read the full press release

BIA Group Expands into France with Acquisition of Metso Distributor BPM Construction

  (IN BRIEF) BIA Group has acquired BPM Construction, a long-established Metso distributor in France, reinforcing Metso’s distributor network in the French construction and aggregates markets. The transaction brings together two experienced partners, combining BPM Construction’s strong local presence across … Read the full press release

Haemonetics Acquires Vivasure as EQT Life Sciences Concludes Long-Term Investment

(IN BRIEF) EQT Life Sciences has exited its investment in Vivasure Medical following the sale of the Irish medical technology company to Haemonetics. Backed by EQT since 2016, Vivasure developed the PerQseal® Elite system, a bioabsorbable, sutureless solution for large-bore … Read the full press release

CRRH-UEMOA Social Bond Debuts on Luxembourg Green Exchange in Dual Listing Milestone

(IN BRIEF) CRRH-UEMOA, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and BRVM have celebrated the dual listing of a FCFA 60 billion social bond during a Ring the Bell ceremony in Luxembourg. Displayed on the Luxembourg Green Exchange, the bond is the first … Read the full press release

EQT Life Sciences Invests in Inhaled Asthma Therapy Developer Kinaset Therapeutics

(IN BRIEF) EQT Life Sciences has invested in U.S.-based Kinaset Therapeutics as part of a USD 103 million oversubscribed Series B financing. The funding will support the clinical advancement of frevecitinib, a novel inhaled pan-JAK inhibitor designed to treat a … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Launches Closed-Loop Verification to Strengthen Circular Electronics Supply Chains

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has introduced a closed-loop recycled material verification process to help the electronics industry manage growing e-waste volumes and comply with increasingly strict regulatory demands. Aligned with international standards, the framework provides independent verification of traceability and … Read the full press release

Lindner Rebrands Isoliertechnik Unit to Reflect Broader Construction Expertise

(IN BRIEF) Lindner Isoliertechnik & Industrieservice GmbH has been renamed Lindner Bautechnik GmbH as of 7 January 2026, reflecting the company’s transformation into a comprehensive provider of modern construction technology solutions. Originally focused on insulation services, the company has expanded … Read the full press release

Egmont Announces Board Change with Appointment of Eva Berneke

(IN BRIEF) Egmont has announced that Eva Berneke will join its board of directors in March 2026, replacing Martin Enderle, who is stepping down after 12 years. Berneke brings extensive executive and board experience from leading international companies and will … Read the full press release

ABN AMRO Forecasts Continued House Price Growth in the Netherlands Through 2027

(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO expects Dutch house prices to keep rising in 2026 and 2027, albeit at a slower pace than the strong growth seen in 2025. While higher mortgage rates and reduced investor activity are set to weigh on … Read the full press release

Indosuez Corporate Advisory Formed to Support Strategic Transactions of SMEs and Mid-Caps

(IN BRIEF) Indosuez Wealth Management and Crédit Agricole CIB have jointly created Indosuez Corporate Advisory in France to support executive shareholders, SMEs, mid-cap companies, family holdings and private equity funds in strategic transactions. Formed through the merger of existing advisory … Read the full press release

Sanofi Secures European Approval for Disease-Modifying Type 1 Diabetes Therapy

(IN BRIEF) The European Commission has approved Sanofi’s Teizeild as the first disease-modifying therapy in the EU to delay the onset of stage 3 type 1 diabetes in adults and children with stage 2 T1D. Supported by TN-10 phase 2 … Read the full press release