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Savills unveils new Lymington office to serve coastal and countryside property markets

(IN BRIEF) Savills has announced the opening of its newest residential office in Lymington at 3–4 High Street, expanding its network across Hampshire and the New Forest. The office, led by long-time local expert Steven Moore, strengthens the company’s service … Read the full press release

EU and EIB boost Central America’s clean energy transition with €1 billion funding under Global Gateway plan

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has unveiled a €1 billion financing package to advance renewable energy generation and integrate national electricity grids across six Central American nations—Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Belize—under the EU Global Gateway Investment Agenda. … Read the full press release

EIB Global strengthens its Albania partnership with appointment of Alessandro de Concini as new country representative

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has appointed Alessandro de Concini as its new representative to Albania, succeeding Petia Manolova, to strengthen the country’s green, digital, and EU accession efforts. With 17 years of experience in the EIB Group and a strong … Read the full press release

EIB Expands Climate Roadmap with New Funding for Clean Energy, Reforestation, and Women Entrepreneurs at COP30

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group will unveil a series of climate-focused initiatives at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, strengthening global action on clean energy, biodiversity, and sustainable development. Backed by its Climate Bank Roadmap Phase Two, the EIB … Read the full press release

EIB finances €270 million green energy transformation for Karlsruhe’s grid and district heating systems

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has provided Stadtwerke Karlsruhe with €270 million in long-term financing to modernize Karlsruhe’s electricity grid and expand CO₂-neutral district heating systems. The 24-year loan supports the conversion of overhead lines to underground cables, the … Read the full press release

Henkel introduces new Loctite 3D Printing materials for medical and industrial applications at Formnext 2025

(IN BRIEF) Henkel will showcase major 3D printing material innovations at Formnext 2025, introducing new biocompatible medical resins—Loctite 3D MED414 Red and Clear—and the industrial-grade Loctite 3D IND3785, designed for superior chemical resistance and pending FDA and EU food-contact approval. … Read the full press release

Kristen Pressner joins Nokia’s leadership team to lead people strategy and workforce innovation

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has appointed Kristen Pressner as Chief People Officer and member of the Group Leadership Team, effective May 2026. With over 30 years of HR and leadership experience at Roche and Texas Instruments, Pressner will lead Nokia’s global … Read the full press release

TNN selects Nokia for four-year 5G network renewal, driving AI automation and energy-efficient connectivity in Denmark

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has renewed its partnership with TNN in Denmark under a four-year extension, remaining the sole supplier of 5G RAN and managed services. The deal focuses on deploying Nokia’s AirScale and MantaRay solutions with AI and automation for … Read the full press release

ETH Zurich pioneers new plant-based iron supplement with superior absorption and global health potential

(IN BRIEF) ETH Zurich scientists have developed a novel iron supplement using oat protein nanofibrils coated with iron nanoparticles, offering nearly twice the absorption rate of standard iron sulphate supplements. The plant-based formula is vegan-friendly, tasteless, and easy to incorporate … Read the full press release

Bristol researchers bring global expertise to COP30, championing inclusion and sustainability from the Amazon to the UK

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol’s multidisciplinary team will play a significant role at COP30 in Brazil, engaging in research presentations, negotiations, and side events to advance global climate, biodiversity, and equity discussions. Led by experts like Dr Filipe França, … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool-led BMJ review confirms no clear link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism or ADHD

(IN BRIEF) A major review led by the University of Liverpool and published in The BMJ finds no reliable evidence linking paracetamol use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children. Evaluating nine systematic reviews comprising 40 studies, researchers determined … Read the full press release

Heidelberg University begins construction of new interdisciplinary research facility for life-inspired molecular systems

(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg University has started construction of its new €70 million Life-inspired Engineering Molecular Systems (LEMS) facility, a landmark interdisciplinary research building that will unite engineering, natural, and life sciences. Located on the Im Neuenheimer Feld campus, LEMS will … Read the full press release

Interactive map from University of Leeds exposes how deforestation accelerates local warming and endangers tropical communities

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Leeds have developed an interactive map revealing that tropical deforestation can raise local temperatures by up to 5°C, intensifying heat exposure and threatening human health in vulnerable regions. The tool, led by Dr … Read the full press release

Genera Expands Sustainable Packaging Operations in Tennessee with ANDRITZ Non-Wood Pulping Technology

(IN BRIEF) Genera has expanded its Vonore, Tennessee facility with the successful installation of advanced non-wood pulping and stock preparation systems from ANDRITZ. The new equipment enhances production efficiency and enables the manufacture of compostable molded fiber packaging made from … Read the full press release

EIB backs Lithuania with €300 million to strengthen defence and reinforce EU security

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €300 million loan to strengthen Lithuania’s defence infrastructure, marking over €1 billion in total EIB support to the country’s defence in 2025. The financing will fund key investments in logistics, … Read the full press release

EIB and EU partners expand financial aid to sustain Ukrainian businesses and secure winter energy supply

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has released €100 million to support Ukraine’s wartime resilience, focusing on economic stability and municipal heating infrastructure. Of this, €70 million will go to Ukrgasbank to provide long-term loans for businesses and promote … Read the full press release

Equinor secures new insulation, scaffolding, and surface treatment partnerships to boost safety and continuity across Norway’s energy facilities

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has signed new long-term framework agreements worth approximately NOK 17 billion with four contractors — Beerenberg/Linjebygg JV, KAEFER Energy, Bilfinger ISP Offshore Norway, and StS-ISONOR — to deliver insulation, scaffolding, and surface treatment services at all its … Read the full press release

RWE Reaches Major Milestone in Nordseecluster Offshore Wind Project with Completion of All 44 Turbine Foundations

(IN BRIEF) RWE has completed installation of all 44 turbine foundations and secondary steel structures for the 1.6 GW Nordseecluster offshore wind project off the German coast. Each monopile weighs around 1,500 tonnes and forms part of Nordseecluster A, which … Read the full press release

Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile Establish Germany-Based Satellite Operations Centre to Advance Europe’s Sovereign Mobile Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile have selected Germany as the location for their main Satellite Operations Centre, reinforcing Europe’s digital sovereignty and advancing the rollout of SatCo, their joint venture providing space-based mobile broadband services. Based near Munich or … Read the full press release

Schaeffler and onsemi Collaborate on Next-Generation SiC-Based Dual Inverter for Electrified Pickup Platforms

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler has secured a major contract to supply dual inverters for a new plug-in hybrid pickup truck platform in North America, marking a significant expansion of its E-Mobility business. The inverter, developed at its Deer Park, Illinois site, … Read the full press release