Author Archives: EuropaWire PR Editors

European Investment Bank backs Ireland’s housing strategy with major €400 million facility

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Housing Finance Agency (HFA) have announced a €400 million loan facility to boost the delivery of social and affordable homes across Ireland. The partnership enables 40-year fixed-rate financing for Local Authorities … Read the full press release

New Swissport cargo facility at Manchester Airport enhances UK air freight capacity and efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Swissport has opened a new cutting-edge cargo facility, Box 4, at Manchester Airport, doubling its handling capacity to 110,000 tons and expanding its operational footprint by 67%. The hub integrates advanced cargo management systems, a dedicated Pharma Centre, … Read the full press release

Fincantieri unveils first DEEP system in La Spezia, marking milestone in underwater drone technology development

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri has introduced its first DEEP underwater drone system at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia, marking a major leap forward in underwater innovation and maritime security. Designed for both civil and defense applications, DEEP … Read the full press release

VINCI launches real-traffic test of “Charge as you drive” system for electric vehicles on the A10 motorway in France

(IN BRIEF) VINCI Autoroutes, together with Electreon, VINCI Construction, Gustave Eiffel University, and Hutchinson, has initiated the world’s first real-traffic trial of a dynamic induction charging system for electric vehicles on France’s A10 motorway. The “Charge as you drive” project … Read the full press release

Berlinale to spotlight Morocco’s cinematic creativity and global influence at EFM 2026

(IN BRIEF) Berlinale’s European Film Market (EFM) has selected Morocco as the “Country in Focus” for 2026, spotlighting its diverse cinematic culture, international achievements, and growing influence in the global film industry. Known for its rich storytelling tradition and internationally … Read the full press release

Neste earns highest-ever score for advancing children’s rights and responsible business practices

(IN BRIEF) Neste has been named a Leader in the Global Child Forum’s 2025 benchmark, The State of Children’s Rights and Business, scoring 9.1 out of 10 — its highest rating to date. Out of 1,806 companies evaluated, Neste ranked … Read the full press release

Entre sécurité, durabilité et souveraineté numérique, Hidora et sa plateforme Hikube illustrent la nouvelle orientation du cloud en Suisse

Hidora lance Hikube, une nouvelle plateforme cloud multi-zones 100 % suisse. Les données sont répliquées entre Genève, Gland et Lucerne pour garantir la résilience. L’initiative s’inscrit dans la stratégie nationale de souveraineté numérique. La plateforme respecte les normes ISO 27001, … Read the full press release

United Airlines becomes first commercial carrier to use Neste SAF at Houston, Newark, and Dulles airports

(IN BRIEF) Neste and United Airlines have deepened their partnership to expand the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at three major U.S. airports — Houston, Newark, and Washington D.C. This makes United the first commercial airline to operate flights … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric and Roca Group strengthen global operations through unified digital transformation and sustainability strategy

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric and Roca Group have partnered to advance a global digital transformation that enhances operational efficiency, energy performance, and sustainability across Roca’s industrial network. Through technologies like AVEVA MES, AVEVA System Platform, and Power Monitoring Expert, Roca’s … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric’s Boost Pro empowers industries to optimize energy costs and strengthen grid stability across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has introduced Schneider Boost Pro, a scalable battery energy storage system designed for European commercial and industrial users to manage energy more efficiently, lower costs, and maintain operational continuity. The system supports renewable energy integration, electric … Read the full press release

EIB and EIF Approve €9.2 Billion Package to Drive Housing Innovation, Healthcare, and Global Development

(IN BRIEF) The EIB and EIF have approved €9.2 billion in financing to boost Europe’s innovation and sustainability agenda, including a landmark €400 million HousingTech initiative to revolutionise the construction industry and enhance affordable housing. The EIF also invested in … Read the full press release

EIB Institute Strengthens Gaza Relief Efforts with Targeted Humanitarian Aid for Children and Vulnerable Families

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Institute has pledged €750,000 in humanitarian aid to support urgent medical and nutritional assistance in Gaza, focusing on children, pregnant women, and vulnerable families. The funds will be channelled through Welthungerhilfe and CARE, two experienced NGOs … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €400 Million to Support Construction of Strategic Prague Ring Road Section Enhancing Czech and EU Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €400 million to support the construction of a 12.64 km section of the Prague Ring Road between Běchovice and the D1 motorway, a project led by Ředitelství silnic a dálnic (RSD) … Read the full press release

EIB and Správa železnic Partner on €200 Million Investment to Strengthen Czech Railways and Climate Resilience

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a €200 million loan to the Czech Republic to upgrade its railway network by 2030. Managed by Správa železnic through the State Fund for Transport Infrastructure, the project will enhance both … Read the full press release

EIB Backs Swedish Cleantech Firm Meva Energy in €40 Million Deal to Boost Renewable Industrial Energy Solutions

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €40 million to Sweden’s Meva Energy AB to accelerate the rollout of its modular, biomass-based gasification plants across Europe. The company’s innovative system converts agricultural and industrial biomass residues into renewable, … Read the full press release

EIB and ICSC Strengthen Partnership with €150 Million Loan to Modernize Italy’s Sports and Cultural Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €150 million loan to the Istituto per il Credito Sportivo e Culturale (ICSC) to finance new and upgraded public sports and cultural infrastructure across Italy. The funding will support projects … Read the full press release

Ignitis Group Secures €318 Million Financing Package Led by EBRD to Advance Lithuania’s Green Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending €79.5 million to Ignitis Group as part of a €318 million financing consortium that includes the EIB, Swedbank, and NIB to fund the 314 MW Kelmė wind farm … Read the full press release

Amey Secures Long-Term £70 Million Funding to Advance MOD Equipment and Infrastructure Support

(IN BRIEF) Amey has completed a £70 million refinancing and acquisition initiative with HSBC and NatWest, securing long-term funding through June 2030 to reinforce its operations with the Ministry of Defence. The new facility provides Amey with the flexibility to … Read the full press release

ZÜBLIN and ROM Technik Partner to Deliver Groundbreaking AI Research Campus in Germany

(IN BRIEF) ZÜBLIN, a STRABAG subsidiary, together with ROM Technik GmbH & Co. KG, has been contracted to build the first phase of the IPAI Campus in Heilbronn, Europe’s pioneering innovation park for artificial intelligence. Commissioned by IPAI Immobilienmanagement and … Read the full press release

New European Space Giant to Emerge from Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales Partnership by 2027

(IN BRIEF) Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to merge their space-related activities into a new European space company designed to strengthen the continent’s industrial and strategic autonomy. The new entity, expected to launch in 2027 … Read the full press release