Author Archives: EuropaWire PR Editors

New Bekaert–EMSTEEL Agreement Targets Premium Steel Products, Regional Growth, and Sustainable Construction Markets

(IN BRIEF) Bekaert and EMSTEEL have signed a partnership agreement to expand the production and market reach of high-end, sustainable steel solutions manufactured in the UAE. Announced at the Middle East Iron & Steel Conference in Dubai, the collaboration will … Read the full press release

Wood Expands Decade-Long Role in Iraq with New Agreement to Deliver EPC and Engineering Services at West Qurna 1

(IN BRIEF) Wood has secured a new contract with PetroChina to deliver project management, engineering and EPC services at the West Qurna 1 oilfield in southern Iraq, reinforcing more than a decade of collaboration at one of the world’s most … Read the full press release

New Study Shows Europe Could Experience Over a Month of Additional Summer Days by 2100 as Arctic Warming Reshapes Atmospheric Patterns

(IN BRIEF) A major new study led by Royal Holloway, University of London — with contributions from the University of Southampton and several European institutions — shows that Europe could gain more than an extra month of summer days by … Read the full press release

University of Southampton Research Shows Southern Westerly Winds Drove Massive Peat Growth and Altered Global Carbon Cycling 15,000 Years Ago

(IN BRIEF) A global team led by the University of Southampton has discovered that ancient peat bogs across the Southern Hemisphere expanded rapidly around 15,000 years ago due to abrupt shifts in the Southern Westerly Winds, a finding published in … Read the full press release

UNESCO Selects SAP’s EDiSON Platform to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness and Climate Resilience in the Solomon Islands

(IN BRIEF) UNESCO has selected SAP’s disaster risk management system EDiSON, developed by SAP Japan and INSPIRATION PLUS, for nationwide deployment in the Solomon Islands, aiming to strengthen early-warning capabilities and improve emergency decision-making in a region highly vulnerable to … Read the full press release

ESET Uncovers PlushDaemon’s Global Cyberespionage Operation Using EdgeStepper to Hijack Software-Update Traffic

(IN BRIEF) ESET researchers have revealed that the China-aligned cyberespionage group PlushDaemon has been deploying adversary-in-the-middle attacks through a newly identified network-device implant called EdgeStepper, which manipulates DNS traffic to divert legitimate software-update requests to attacker-controlled servers. This redirection enables … Read the full press release

BAE Systems, Boeing, and Saab Form Strategic Partnership to Supply Next-Generation Fast-Jet Trainer for the RAF

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems, Boeing, and Saab have formalized a Letter of Intent to jointly support the UK Royal Air Force’s fast-jet pilot training program, using the advanced T-7 aircraft as the foundation of a new high-performance aviation training system. … Read the full press release

Aviva Leads on AI Adoption with GP Report Summarisation System for Faster, Smarter Underwriting

(IN BRIEF) Aviva is set to revolutionise life insurance underwriting with the company’s launch of an AI-driven medical report summarisation tool that speeds up the process of reviewing lengthy GP documents, often over 90 pages long. The generative AI-powered system … Read the full press release

Siemens-Samsung Partnership Targets Future-Ready Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Canada

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Samsung C&T have entered a long-term strategic partnership that aims to combine their expertise in EPC project delivery with cutting-edge digital and automation tools in global infrastructure development. The collaboration, framed as a “ONE Tech Company” … Read the full press release

Strategic Alliance Between Amundi and ICG Marks New Era for Wealth Access to Private Assets

(IN BRIEF) Amundi and ICG have entered a strategic 10-year global partnership to accelerate wealth investor access to private market strategies. The agreement grants Amundi exclusive worldwide distribution rights (excluding the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand) for select ICG evergreen … Read the full press release

Škoda Expands Middle East Presence with SAMACO Partnership and First Retail Locations in Saudi Arabia

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto is entering the rapidly expanding Saudi Arabian automotive market in partnership with SAMACO Motors, reinforcing its internationalisation strategy. The first showrooms in Jeddah and Al Khobar will open in late 2025, with a flagship location in … Read the full press release

Generali Completes Integration of Liberty Seguros, Strengthening Leadership in European Insurance Markets

(IN BRIEF) Generali has completed the legal and operational integration of Liberty Seguros into its Spanish and Portuguese operations, marking the largest M&A deal for the company in the last decade. The combined entity in Spain now operates as Generali … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group Claims Six Golden Steering Wheel Awards, Marking a Historic Win for the Brand in Prestigious European Competition

(IN BRIEF) The Volkswagen Group celebrated a historic victory at the 2025 Golden Steering Wheel awards, winning six of the twelve total trophies, including an unprecedented four wins for the Volkswagen brand alone. These awards, given by AUTO BILD and … Read the full press release

ING Bank Śląski to Fully Acquire Goldman Sachs TFI, Strengthening Its Position in Poland’s Investment Market

(IN BRIEF) ING Bank Śląski is set to become the sole owner of Goldman Sachs TFI, acquiring the remaining 55% stake from Goldman Sachs for PLN 396 million in a move that strengthens its influence in Poland’s expanding investment and … Read the full press release

Barclays Boosts Paternity Leave to 16 Weeks in UK and Expands Caregiver Support Across Asia Pacific

(IN BRIEF) Barclays is implementing a substantial upgrade to its family leave policies, extending UK paternity leave from 2 to 16 weeks and increasing non-primary caregiver leave in Asia Pacific from 6 to 10 weeks starting January 2026. This move … Read the full press release

ORLEN Secures Environmental Approval for Baltic East Offshore Wind Project, Paving Way for Poland’s First Offshore Wind Auction

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN has secured a crucial environmental approval for its Baltic East offshore wind farm, positioning the 1 GW project to compete in Poland’s first offshore wind auction this December. The decision from RDOŚ enables ORLEN to finalize permits, … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Demonstrates Autonomous Defense Leadership with Mission Master at NATO’s Premier Unmanned Systems Event

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall demonstrated the capabilities of its Mission Master system and other unmanned defense technologies at the REPMUS/DYMS 2025 NATO exercises in Portugal. Showcasing robust performance in real-world conditions, the Mission Master SP2 and a suite of integrated autonomous … Read the full press release

Novonesis and thyssenkrupp Uhde Unveil Enzymatic Fat-Splitting Process to Boost Efficiency and Sustainability in Oleochemicals

(IN BRIEF) Novonesis has teamed up with thyssenkrupp Uhde to launch a revolutionary enzymatic fat-splitting process using the Lipura® Split enzyme, replacing traditional high-pressure thermal methods. By leveraging biosolutions at lower temperatures and atmospheric pressure, this method reduces energy and … Read the full press release

Spain and EIF Launch €500 Million ‘Climate and Infrastructure’ Instrument to Boost Green and Digital Transition

(IN BRIEF) Spain and the European Investment Fund have introduced a new €500 million “Climate and Infrastructure” financing instrument aimed at supporting SME, mid-cap, and infrastructure equity investments across sustainability and digital sectors. Funded through Spain’s Regional Resilience Fund and … Read the full press release

Reykjavík Secures Major EIB Financing to Expand Geothermal Heat and Electricity Networks for Carbon Neutrality

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has signed a €100 million loan agreement with Orkuveitan to fund the expansion and renewal of electricity and geothermal heating networks in the Reykjavík metropolitan area. The project will help meet rising energy demand … Read the full press release