Author Archives: EuropaWire PR Editors

Jammu and Kashmir: One Land, Two Realities Divided Between Light and Darkness

(IN BRIEF) The text argues that Jammu and Kashmir represents two starkly contrasting models of governance and development. It claims that the Pakistan-administered side (PoJK and Gilgit-Baltistan) suffers from political disenfranchisement, institutional neglect, economic underdevelopment, and restrictions on civil liberties, … Read the full press release

ABB introduces next-generation Automation Extended ecosystem combining DCS reliability with AI, analytics, and IoT capabilities

(IN BRIEF) ABB has introduced its Automation Extended program, a strategic evolution of its distributed control systems designed to help industries modernize their automation infrastructure without disrupting operations or risking system integrity. The initiative builds on ABB’s established platforms such … Read the full press release

Enea and Digis Squared strengthen global partnership with major Tier-1 operator deployment in the Middle East and North Africa

(IN BRIEF) Enea and Digis Squared have achieved a major milestone in their global partnership by delivering an integrated traffic management and deep packet inspection solution for a Tier-1 mobile network operator in the Middle East and North Africa. Leveraging … Read the full press release

AF Gruppen set to undertake large-scale concrete and tunnelling works for Bjølsegrøvatn dam rehabilitation project

(IN BRIEF) Statkraft Energi has announced its intention to enter into an execution contract with AF Gruppen for the rehabilitation of the Bjølsegrøvatn dam in Kvam, Vestland, with an estimated value of NOK 400 million excluding VAT, pending final investment … Read the full press release

Statsbygg and AF Gruppen sign NOK 123 million contract for execution phase of Viking Ship Museum refurbishment at Bygdøy

(IN BRIEF) Statsbygg and AF Gruppen have signed a contract for the execution phase of a partial refurbishment of the old Viking Ship Museum at Bygdøy, valued at approximately NOK 123 million excluding VAT, as part of the wider New … Read the full press release

Barco introduces UniSee 500+ combining advanced LCD technology, lower power consumption, and enhanced ergonomics for control rooms and boardrooms

(IN BRIEF) Barco has introduced the UniSee 500+, a next-generation LCD video wall platform that significantly improves image quality while reducing power consumption by 25%, making it well suited for 24/7 control rooms, corporate boardrooms, and experience centers. Building on … Read the full press release

European Payment Leaders Sign MoU to Create a Sovereign Pan-European Interoperable Payments Network

(IN BRIEF) Bancomat, Bizum, SIBS-MB WAY, Vipps MobilePay and EPI Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to build a pan-European, interoperable payment system aimed at enabling seamless cross-border transactions by 2027 and strengthening Europe’s payment sovereignty. The initiative will … Read the full press release

Maersk Takes Delivery of Tangier Mærsk and Accelerates Rollout of Next-Generation Mid-Size Container Ships

(IN BRIEF) Maersk has taken delivery of the first of six new 9,000-TEU mid-size container vessels, Tangier Mærsk, from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group in China, three months ahead of schedule. The vessel, equipped with a dual-fuel engine capable of running on … Read the full press release

Erste Group Executive Slavomír Seemann Named CFO of Slovenská sporiteľňa Ahead of Leadership Transition

(IN BRIEF) The Supervisory Board of Slovenská sporiteľňa has appointed Slavomír Seemann as the bank’s new Chief Financial Officer, effective 1 April 2026 pending regulatory approval, marking a strategic move to strengthen governance and financial leadership at board level. Seemann, … Read the full press release

Lenzing Takes Controlling Stake in TreeToTextile to Accelerate Scale-Up of Next-Generation Sustainable Fiber Technology

(IN BRIEF) Lenzing Group has acquired a controlling majority stake in Swedish innovation company TreeToTextile AB through a share issuance, strengthening its position in sustainable, wood-based specialty fibers and securing access to a highly scalable next-generation fiber technology. The move … Read the full press release

Airbus, CAAS, and CFM International Designate Singapore as the World’s First Airport Testbed for RISE Open Fan Engines

(IN BRIEF) Airbus, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), and CFM International have signed an MOU to make Singapore the world’s first airport testbed for CFM’s RISE Open Fan engine technologies, aiming to create a global readiness framework for … Read the full press release

Siemens Establishes First Digital Industries Software Office in Saudi Arabia to Support Vision 2030 and Industrial Digitalization

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has opened its first Siemens Digital Industries Software office in Saudi Arabia, strengthening its commitment to Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s rapidly growing digital economy. The new local presence will enable faster customer support, closer collaboration, and … Read the full press release

Aviva Strengthens Its High-Net-Worth Proposition by Introducing Aviva Private Clients to the Lloyd’s Platform

(IN BRIEF) Aviva Private Clients has launched a new high-net-worth insurance proposition in the Lloyd’s market, enabling the business to offer bespoke cover for luxury properties and assets in countries such as Switzerland and Monaco. The move expands Aviva’s specialist … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Surpasses One Million Vehicles Produced in 2025 and Accelerates Global Expansion in India and Vietnam

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto achieved its best global production result in six years in 2025, manufacturing 1,065,000 vehicles worldwide, a 15 percent increase year on year, while also significantly expanding component output including battery systems, transmissions, and engines for both … Read the full press release

T Cloud Public Emerges as Europe’s Competitive Hyperscaler Alternative with Industrial AI Cloud Integration and Strong Data Sovereignty

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom is transforming T Cloud Public into a fully sovereign European cloud platform that will achieve full core feature parity with US hyperscalers by the end of 2026, while already offering 80 percent of key functionalities today. … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Certifies Osmofresh Reverse Osmosis Water Dispensers for Long-Term Hygienic Performance and Drinking Water Safety

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has awarded Hygienic Properties Certification to Osmofresh Electrical Reverse Osmosis Water Dispensers following comprehensive testing of material safety, hygiene, and long-term performance. The certification confirms compliance with European food contact regulations, heavy metal migration limits, and … Read the full press release

Amey and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Launch Step Ahead Pathway to Support Youth Rehabilitation and Employment in UK Prisons

(IN BRIEF) Amey has launched the Step Ahead Pathway, a new youth rehabilitation programme developed with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, to support young people in prison across England and Wales in preparing for employment on release. Piloted at HMP … Read the full press release

Sanofi’s Rezurock Receives Positive CHMP Recommendation, Advancing New Treatment Option for Chronic GVHD in Europe

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has received a positive recommendation from the European Medicines Agency’s CHMP for the conditional approval of Rezurock to treat late-line chronic graft-versus-host disease in adults and adolescents aged 12 and older. The opinion, based on clinical trial … Read the full press release

MAN TGE Next Level Named Sustainable Van of the Year 2026 for Its Integrated Approach to Safety, Comfort and Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) The MAN TGE Next Level has been awarded the Sustainable Van of the Year 2026, with the jury recognising a comprehensive approach to sustainability built on safety, comfort, and efficiency rather than drivetrain technology alone. Applicable to model … Read the full press release

Stagecoach Hosts National Transport and Energy Leaders to Advance Joined-Up Strategy for Zero-Emission Bus Networks

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach hosted a high-level roundtable at its Nuneaton depot bringing together policymakers, transport operators, and energy experts to examine how the UK can accelerate the transition to zero-emission buses through joined-up decision-making. Convened with Campaign for Better Transport, … Read the full press release