Monthly Archives: January 2026

New Holland Reinforces Commitment to Agricultural Robotics with R4 Robot Demonstration at GOFAR Field Day France

(IN BRIEF) New Holland will present its R4 autonomous agricultural robots at GOFAR Field Day France, reinforcing its commitment to automation in specialty crop farming. Available in Hybrid and fully Electric versions, the R4 platform is designed to support vineyard, … Read the full press release

Saab’s Seaeye Lynx Supports Deep-Sea Survey and Documentation of Colombia’s Historic San José Galleon

(IN BRIEF) Saab’s Seaeye Lynx subsea vehicle has played a key role in surveying and documenting the 18th-century galleon San José, a major Colombian underwater cultural heritage site located around 600 metres below the surface. Operated by the Colombian Navy, … Read the full press release

Bull Relaunches as Independent Global Leader in High-Performance Computing and Sovereign AI Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Bull has officially relaunched as a global leader in high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and quantum technologies, reviving a historic European technology brand for a new era. The relaunch supports Bull’s transition toward independence following a share purchase agreement … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall’s LUNA NG Confirms High-Endurance Reconnaissance Capabilities in Bundeswehr Digital Combat Exercise

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has successfully tested its LUNA NG reconnaissance drone during a Bundeswehr-led exercise in Saxony-Anhalt, demonstrating effective integration into digitally networked reconnaissance and operational systems. Operating as part of the HUSAR programme, LUNA NG showed significant time savings … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Launches ThinkCircularity Programme to Recycle ThinkTop Components and Advance Circular Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has launched ThinkCircularity, a take-back programme that enables recycling and reuse of materials from its ThinkTop valve control units. The pilot has shown that recycled plastic from returned units can be used in new products without … Read the full press release

BBVA Provides Growth Debt Financing to Support Lanes & Planes’ Expansion in Digital Travel and Expense Management

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has granted a double-digit million-euro growth debt facility to Lanes & Planes to support the scaling of its digital travel and expense management platform. The Munich-based SaaS company has tripled revenue over the past three years and … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA and Turkish Basketball Federation Renew Strategic Partnership to Support National Teams and Youth Development

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has extended its partnership with the Turkish Basketball Federation for another five years, continuing the longest-running sponsorship in Turkish basketball history. Since 2001, the collaboration has supported all national teams, youth programmes, and basketball schools, helping … Read the full press release

Empa Leadership Secured as Federal Council Reappoints Tanja Zimmermann to Drive Innovation and Research Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) The Swiss Federal Council has confirmed Tanja Zimmermann for a second four-year term as Director of Empa, extending her leadership through May 2030. During her first mandate, Zimmermann strengthened Empa’s strategic position within the ETH Domain, expanded collaboration … Read the full press release

Co-operative Group Appoints Former Lidl UK CEO Ronny Gottschlich to Strengthen Board Leadership and Support Future Growth

(IN BRIEF) Co-operative Group has appointed Ronny Gottschlich as an Independent Non-Executive Director, adding significant international retail expertise to its Board. Formerly CEO of Lidl UK and a senior leader within the Schwarz Group, Gottschlich brings extensive experience in grocery … Read the full press release

How Free Ad-Supported Streaming (FAST) Is Reshaping Europe’s TV and Media Landscape

FAST streaming is growing rapidly in Europe as audiences seek free, ad-supported alternatives to subscription services Smart TV platforms are becoming major gateways for international and localized content Localization, including subtitling, is increasingly used to reach mainstream audiences beyond diaspora … Read the full press release

Metso Strengthens German Market Coverage as Fischer-Jung Expands Distribution and Service Operations Nationwide

(IN BRIEF) Metso has reinforced its distribution network in Germany as long-time partner Fischer-Jung expands into Northern and Eastern regions, improving customer access to equipment, spare and wear parts, and technical services for construction, aggregates, and recycling applications. Building on … Read the full press release

National Grid Launches Triton Digital Twin Platform to Accelerate Electricity Network Planning and Support Decarbonisation Goals

(IN BRIEF) National Grid has launched Triton, a digital twin and data visualisation platform developed with Atos to modernise electricity network planning across Great Britain. By creating a digital replica of the transmission system and consolidating thousands of datasets, Triton … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca Unveils Major Long-Term Investment to Strengthen China as a Global Hub for Life Sciences Innovation

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca has announced a $15 billion investment in China through 2030 to expand research, development and manufacturing capabilities, supporting its long-term growth strategy and global pipeline in advanced treatment modalities such as cell therapy and radioconjugates. The investment … Read the full press release

BBSRC and Defra Launch £3 Million Collaborative Programme to Accelerate Food Innovation and Improve Health Outcomes

(IN BRIEF) BBSRC and Defra have launched a £3 million Diet and Health Collaborative Research and Development programme to drive food innovation and improve health outcomes in the UK. The jointly funded initiative aims to translate leading bioscience research into … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann Establishes Dedicated Healthcare Investment Platform to Accelerate Technology-Driven Growth

(IN BRIEF) Bertelsmann Investments has launched Bertelsmann Healthcare Investments (BHI), a new independent, transatlantic healthcare-focused investment fund with operations in Europe and the United States. Building on years of successful healthcare investments and a first major exit with AI company … Read the full press release

Zalando Visionary Award 2026 Recognises INSTITUTION for Craftsmanship, Community Impact and Cultural Storytelling

(IN BRIEF) Zalando has awarded Milan-based brand INSTITUTION the Zalando Visionary Award 2026, recognising its social-artistic ethos, commitment to craftsmanship and dedication to preserving artisanal skills. Founded by Galib Gassanoff, the brand stood out among finalists KYLE HO and Milk … Read the full press release

Waldenburg Railway Enters New Era of Automation with Stadler’s NOVA Pro Signalling Technology

(IN BRIEF) Stadler has enabled Switzerland’s first semi-automated GoA2 railway operation, with BLT Baselland Transport AG launching the new mode on the Waldenburg Railway following approval from the Swiss Federal Office of Transport. Powered by Stadler’s NOVA Pro communications-based train … Read the full press release

Zee TV bringt südasiatische Unterhaltung mit deutschen Untertiteln kostenlos auf die Bildschirme der DACH-Region

(NACHRICHTEN) LONDON, 28. Januar 2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Zee Entertainment UK hat sein Flaggschiff Zee TV als kostenlosen Live-FAST-Kanal auf Samsung TV Plus in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz gestartet. Erstmals werden die Programme des Senders rund um die Uhr mit … Read the full press release

BEISPIELLOSER SCHRITT: ZEE ENTERTAINMENT UK STARTET SEIN FLAGGSCHIFF ZEE TV MIT LIVE-UNTERTITELN IN DEUTSCHER SPRACHE AUF SAMSUNG TV PLUS IN DEUTSCHLAND, ÖSTERREICH UND DER SCHWEIZ

(IN KÜRZE) Zee Entertainment UK startet mit Zee TV erstmals sein Flaggschiff als Live-FAST-Kanal mit durchgehenden deutschen Live-Untertiteln auf Samsung TV Plus in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz und setzt damit einen neuen Maßstab für barrierefreies internationales Streaming. Der rund … Read the full press release

Bekaert Agrees to Acquire Bridgestone Tire Reinforcement Businesses in China and Thailand, Strengthening Global Market Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Bekaert has agreed to acquire Bridgestone’s tire reinforcement businesses in China and Thailand, including two captive steel cord manufacturing facilities, alongside a long-term supply agreement with Bridgestone. Expected to close in the first half of 2026, the transaction … Read the full press release