Author Archives: EuropaWire PR Editors

ATLAS Prototype Demonstrates Modular Autonomous Support for Armoured Forces as BAE Systems Expands Next Generation Defence Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has successfully trialled its ATLAS uncrewed ground vehicle, demonstrating advanced autonomous functions ranging from remote control to full obstacle-aware navigation. Developed as a modular combat support platform, ATLAS is intended to operate alongside crewed armoured vehicles, … Read the full press release

Strategic Alliance Between LSEG and Standard Chartered Enhances Market Data Integration and Strengthens Regulatory Ready Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) LSEG and Standard Chartered have launched a multi-year collaboration that enables the bank to adopt LSEG’s multi-asset data, analytics, and news services at an enterprise level through a unified governance and delivery model. The agreement focuses on consolidating … Read the full press release

A Terror Group: Defunct or Active? The Contradiction Inside the UN Security Council

(IN BRIEF) Evidence recorded in 2025–2026 challenges claims that Jaish-e-Mohammed has been dissolved, with a UN monitoring report linking the group to a November 2025 attack in New Delhi and noting organisational developments such as the creation of a women’s … Read the full press release

Decade Long Investment Programme Positions ORLEN at the Center of Poland’s Energy Security and Transition Strategy

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN has committed PLN 380 billion over ten years to modernise Poland’s energy system, combining investments in gas supply security, offshore wind, grid expansion and emerging nuclear technologies. The first year has already delivered new gas reserves, LNG … Read the full press release

Sweden Selects Rheinmetall’s Remote Naval Gun for Combat Boat 90 Fleet Strengthening Alliance Maritime Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has received a €63 million order from the Swedish Navy to deliver eight Seasnake 30 remote-controlled naval gun systems for Combat Boat 90 assault craft, marking the system’s first deployment with a NATO member. The four-year framework … Read the full press release

Vectura Fastigheter a Swedish Developer of Innovation Focused Life Science Real Estate to Take Full Ownership of GoCo Health Innovation City

(IN BRIEF) Vectura Fastigheter AB, backed by Patricia Industries, has agreed to acquire Next Step Group’s stake in GoCo Health Innovation City in Gothenburg, giving Vectura full ownership of the life science cluster they have co-developed since 2017. The deal … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Marks 125th Anniversary with Major Madrid Music Festival Supporting Social and Community Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has opened ticket sales for the Iberdrola Music Festival, a major event celebrating the company’s 125th anniversary, to be held on 27 June 2026 in Madrid at Iberdrola Music, Europe’s largest sustainable leisure and cultural venue. Featuring … Read the full press release

Lily Collins to Front Major Seasonal Campaigns as Zalando Strengthens Connection Between Personal Style and Digital Retail

(IN BRIEF) Zalando has appointed Lily Collins as its first-ever global brand ambassador in a year-long partnership spanning campaigns, curated fashion edits and appearances tied to major moments in the fashion calendar. Launching with the Spring/Summer 2026 campaign, the collaboration … Read the full press release

Strategic Alliance Supports Aviation Decarbonisation with Increased Production and Distribution of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(IN BRIEF) Neste and World Fuel Services have expanded their partnership through a new five-year agreement to increase the availability of sustainable aviation fuel at more than 100 airports across the UK and Europe. The collaboration leverages World Fuel’s distribution … Read the full press release

Enagás Exceeds 2025 Financial Targets While Advancing Hydrogen Infrastructure and Strengthening Energy Security Role

(IN BRIEF) Enagás delivered better-than-expected results in 2025, reporting recurring profit after tax of €266.3 million and EBITDA of €675.7 million, supported by cost efficiencies, strong contributions from investee companies and resilient gas system operations. Natural gas transport demand rose … Read the full press release

Global Investors Back Tikehau Capital with Oversubscribed Fund to Capture Growing Secondary Debt Opportunities

(IN BRIEF) Tikehau Capital has closed its second private debt secondaries fund, TPDS II, with more than $1 billion in commitments, surpassing its $750 million target and doubling the size of its inaugural vehicle. The fund focuses on acquiring secondary … Read the full press release

Five Year Collaboration Between Unilever and Google Cloud Targets Next Generation Agentic Commerce and Scalable Digital Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Unilever has formed a five-year partnership with Google Cloud to advance its digital transformation using AI, data and cloud technologies. The initiative will migrate Unilever’s enterprise data and platforms to Google Cloud, enabling an AI-first operating model that … Read the full press release

Institutional Investors ABP and Vesteda Strengthen Longstanding Alliance to Address Housing Shortages with Sustainable Developments

(IN BRIEF) ABP and Vesteda have launched Affordable Living Venture, a €400 million joint initiative to develop more than 1,100 sustainable mid-rental homes in the Netherlands, targeting middle-income households in urban areas facing significant housing pressure. The programme will focus … Read the full press release

Eviden Expands Role in Defense Training with Mobile Radar Threat Simulation Platform Supporting Modern Combat Preparation

(IN BRIEF) Eviden’s ARPEGE radar threat simulation system was deployed during a NATO Tactical Leadership Program exercise in Spain, providing fighter pilots with realistic training that replicates modern radar-guided threats. Built on the Mobile Radar Threat Simulator portfolio and designed … Read the full press release

Strategic Risk Sharing Agreement Between EIB Group and BNP Paribas Expands Lending Capacity for French Businesses

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group has signed a €112 million synthetic securitisation transaction with BNP Paribas to expand financing for French SMEs, mid-caps and climate-related projects. By taking on part of the credit risk of an existing loan portfolio, the … Read the full press release

EIB Advisory Partnership with Estonia Targets Financing Solutions to Expand Affordable Homes Beyond Major Cities

(IN BRIEF) The EIB and Estonia have launched a 13-month advisory partnership designed to expand affordable rental housing and stimulate residential investment outside the country’s largest counties. With only a small fraction of new homes currently being built in regional … Read the full press release

New Hexagon Enabled Geospatial Dispatch System Strengthens Real Time Coordination for Australia’s Motoring Clubs

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon and the Australian Club Consortium have introduced a cloud-hosted dispatch platform powered by HxGN OnCall and Microsoft Azure, modernising how roadside assistance is managed across Australia. The solution connects five major motoring clubs through a secure, nationally … Read the full press release

Strategic Alliance Between Vodafone and Nokia Unlocks Advanced Connectivity and Security Features for the Developer Ecosystem

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and Nokia are partnering to make advanced 5G network capabilities more accessible to application developers by integrating Vodafone’s Network APIs into Nokia’s Network as Code platform starting in April 2026. The collaboration will allow developers to build … Read the full press release

AF Gruppen Acquires 70 Percent of H.A. Bygg to Enhance Infrastructure and Treatment Facility Capabilities in Sweden

(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen, through AF Bygg Syd AB, has agreed to acquire a 70 percent stake in H.A. Bygg Entreprenad AB, a leading concrete contractor in western Sweden. H.A. Bygg, founded in 1986, employs 62 people and recorded an … Read the full press release

AF Gruppen Achieves Record Fourth-Quarter Revenues and Strong Full-Year 2025 Performance

(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen reported record fourth-quarter revenues of NOK 9,252 million and earnings before tax of NOK 653 million, marking its strongest quarter to date. Full-year 2025 revenues reached NOK 31,992 million with earnings before tax of NOK 1,653 … Read the full press release