Daily Archives: 18, June 2026

Bohus Begins Trading on Euronext Oslo Børs Following Institutional, Retail and Employee Offering

(IN BRIEF) Bohus, one of Norway’s largest furniture and home furnishing retailers, has listed on Euronext Oslo Børs under the ticker BOHUS, becoming the 31st listing on Euronext in 2026. The company was admitted to trading through the listing of … Read the full press release

ORLEN Deal with Vår Energi to Add Nearly 60 Million Barrels of Oil Equivalent to Reserves

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN Upstream Norway has signed an agreement with Vår Energi to acquire a 20% stake in five Norwegian licences, including the producing Goliat field and the Goliat Ridge discovery. The transaction is expected to increase ORLEN’s oil and … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall to Integrate Vantor Spatial Intelligence Technology into European Command-and-Control Systems

(IN BRIEF) Vantor and Rheinmetall have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop sovereign spatial intelligence capabilities for Germany and other European countries. Planned as a joint venture in Germany, the partnership aims to create a European 3D information platform … Read the full press release

Indra Group Showcases Truck-Mounted AESA Radar Designed for Rapid Deployment in High-Intensity Conflicts

(IN BRIEF) Indra Group has presented its 100% AESA MTR radar family at Eurosatory for the first time at an international defence trade fair. Displayed on a Rheinmetall HX 8×8 truck, the radar system is designed for high-intensity conflict environments … Read the full press release

Indra Group and Three Seas Initiative – Ukraine Sign Agreement to Support Rail Corridor Modernisation

(IN BRIEF) Indra Group and the National Platform “Three Seas Initiative – Ukraine” have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote technological cooperation and support the modernisation of Ukraine’s strategic and dual-use infrastructure, with a particular focus on rail corridors … Read the full press release

Hydro-Backed Research Partnership Releases Decade-Long Study on Biodiversity in Paragominas

(IN BRIEF) The Brazil-Norway Biodiversity Research Consortium has launched Amazon Forest: Biodiversity and Forest Restoration in Paragominas, a new book presenting findings from more than a decade of research on biodiversity and forest restoration in the Amazon rainforest. The publication … Read the full press release

Lloyds Launches In-App Car Admin Tool to Help Drivers Avoid Missed Deadlines and Penalties

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds has introduced Manage Your Car, a new in-app feature designed to help UK drivers manage vehicle administration and avoid missed deadlines that can lead to fines, penalties or periods when a car cannot legally be driven. The … Read the full press release

CapMan Real Estate Launches Next Nordic Value-Add Fund with Focus on Residential and Public Sector Assets

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Real Estate has held the first close of CapMan Nordic Real Estate IV, the fourth vehicle in its Nordic value-add real estate fund series. The first close took place on 17 June 2026 with support from existing … Read the full press release

Scania and Nobina Expand Renewable-Fuel Bus Fleet for Regional Travel in Southern Sweden

(IN BRIEF) Scania has signed an agreement to supply 27 new biogas buses for intercity public transport services operated by Nobina on behalf of Skånetrafiken in Sweden. The buses will be deployed on the Malmö-Lund and Kristianstad routes and have … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Gains Momentum Toward Top 200 Ambition in QS World Rankings

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has reached its highest-ever position in the QS World University Rankings 2027, climbing 22 places from 225th to 203rd globally. The result brings the University close to its goal of entering the global top 200 and … Read the full press release

Nokia and Lenovo Renew Intellectual Property Collaboration Through New Patent Licensing Agreement

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and Lenovo have signed a new multi-year, multi-technology patent cross-license agreement, building on their previous agreement from 2021. The financial and commercial terms remain confidential. The agreement reflects the importance of intellectual property licensing in the technology … Read the full press release

Nokia Defense Banshee Solution to Support KNDS VBCI with Secure 5G Connectivity for Soldiers and Unmanned Systems

(IN BRIEF) Nokia Defense and KNDS have announced a collaboration at Eurosatory 2026 to deliver advanced 5G connectivity for soldiers, unmanned vehicles and autonomous systems operating beyond armoured vehicles. The companies are integrating Nokia Defense’s Banshee Deployable Solution into the … Read the full press release

Schindler Expands Share Repurchase Programme Covering Registered Shares and Participation Certificates

(IN BRIEF) Schindler Holding Ltd. has increased the total value of its ongoing share buyback programme from up to CHF 500 million to up to CHF 700 million. The Board of Directors approved an additional amount of up to CHF … Read the full press release

EQT Backs Exolaunch to Expand Satellite Mission Management, Deployment Technologies and Launch Services

(IN BRIEF) EQT has agreed to acquire Exolaunch, a Germany-based satellite mission management, integration and deployment technology company, from founder Dmitriy Sternharz. The transaction, made through EQT X, represents EQT Private Equity’s first investment in the space sector and is … Read the full press release

BBSRC Invests £10 Million in 21 New Fellows to Support the Next Generation of UK Bioscience Leaders

(IN BRIEF) The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council is investing £10 million in 21 new Fellows through its Fellowships scheme, supporting early-stage researchers as they move toward independent research leadership. The new cohort will conduct discovery-led research at leading … Read the full press release

spiritsEUROPE Appoints Patrick Piana to Represent European Spirits Sector Amid Global Market Uncertainty

(IN BRIEF) spiritsEUROPE has elected Patrick Piana, Managing Director Europe at Campari Group, as its new President for a two-year term, succeeding Ian McLernon of Rémy Cointreau. Piana brings more than 30 years of international experience in premium beverage alcohol, … Read the full press release

WACKER Creates New European Production Pillar for Specialty Silicones in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

(IN BRIEF) WACKER has opened a new production site for specialty silicones in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, after two years of construction. The facility will manufacture customised silicones for industries including automotive, household appliances, medical technology and energy, with a … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer and Institut Mines Télécom Join Forces on Energy Transition, Data Infrastructures and Smart Urban Systems

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and Institut Mines Télécom have signed a memorandum of understanding at VivaTech 2026 to deepen their research partnership in hydrogen, cybersecurity and smart cities. The agreement creates a formal framework for joint research initiatives, closer cooperation among … Read the full press release

Roche Advances Outpatient-Ready Lunsumio and Polivy Combination for Large B-Cell Lymphoma Review by FDA

(IN BRIEF) Roche has announced that the US FDA has accepted its supplemental Biologics License Application for Lunsumio VELO, a subcutaneous formulation of mosunetuzumab, in combination with Polivy for adults with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma, including diffuse large … Read the full press release

Nemetschek Backs Dawex to Accelerate Trusted Data Infrastructure for Agentic AI and Construction Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Dawex has announced that the Nemetschek Group has become a strategic investor in the company, reinforcing the importance of trusted AI-ready data ecosystems for the construction sector and the wider economy. The investment brings together Dawex’s data exchange … Read the full press release