Author Archives: EuropaWire PR Editor

University of Liverpool Researcher Yun Bing Receives Innovate UK Award for Pioneering AI Speech Therapy Platform

(IN BRIEF) Yun Bing, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Liverpool, has won the Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award for her AI-based speech therapy platform, Beautiful Voice. The award, which celebrates women leading in innovation, was presented by … Read the full press release

Pavel Zeman Begins Second Term as Czech National Member at Eurojust

(IN BRIEF) Pavel Zeman has officially taken up his role as the new National Member for the Czech Republic at Eurojust, succeeding Lukáš Starý. This marks his second term at the agency, having previously served as the country’s first National … Read the full press release

EIB Expands Sustainability Awareness Bond Framework to Promote Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has extended its Sustainability Awareness Bond framework to include gender equality and women’s economic empowerment, aiming to fund global projects that advance women’s access to finance, entrepreneurship, and gender equality. This initiative highlights the … Read the full press release

INERATEC Secures €70 Million in Funding to Scale Up Sustainable e-Fuel Production for Aviation and Beyond

(IN BRIEF) INERATEC secures €40 million in venture debt from the European Investment Bank and €30 million in grants from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst to expand its e-Fuel production capacity. The funding supports the development of Europe’s largest sustainable e-Fuel plant … Read the full press release

EIB Group Forum: President Calviño Unveils Bold Security and Innovation Investment Strategy

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group Forum in Luxembourg gathered senior policymakers, business leaders, academics, and civil society representatives to discuss strategies for ensuring Europe’s prosperity, security, and global cooperation. President Nadia Calviño highlighted that every euro invested by the EIB … Read the full press release

UEA Tennis Club Boosts Sustainability with Donation of Used Tennis Balls to Dogs Trust Snetterton

(IN BRIEF) The UEA Tennis Club has taken a creative step towards sustainability by donating a large quantity of used tennis balls to Dogs Trust Snetterton in Norfolk. Recognizing the waste generated by their high usage, club members repurposed the … Read the full press release

UEA Celebrates Groundbreaking Gender Transition Memoir Co-Authored by Student and Mother on World Book Day

(IN BRIEF) At the University of East Anglia, Leo Telford, a second-year Sociology student, and his mother Gemma have co-authored the groundbreaking memoir Between: A Memoir on Gender Transition by a Mother and Her Trans Son, published in February. The … Read the full press release

MacGregor Secures Contract to Supply 100T AHC Crane for Dive Support Vessel in Major Maritime Project

(IN BRIEF) MacGregor, a part of Cargotec, has been awarded a contract to supply a 100T AHC crane for a Dive Support Vessel owned by Jana Marine Service Company. Although this order is not included in Cargotec’s reported orders due … Read the full press release

Newcastle University’s Professor Stewart Wins Blavatnik Award for Pioneering Microbiome Research in Infant Health

(IN BRIEF) Professor Christopher Stewart from Newcastle University has become the first from his institution to win the esteemed Blavatnik Award for Young Scientists in the Life Sciences category. Honored with £100,000 in unrestricted funds, he is recognized for his … Read the full press release

KPN Launches Global #BetterInternet Initiative to Foster a Safer and Greener Digital World

(IN BRIEF) KPN has issued a global call for collaboration to build a safer, more inclusive, and environmentally friendly internet, unveiling a declaration of intent under the #BetterInternet initiative at MWC Barcelona. The initiative, which invites telecom providers, NGOs, non-profits, … Read the full press release

Fortum Unveils Advanced Hydrogen Strategy with Kalla Pilot Plant to Power Low-Carbon Future

(IN BRIEF) Fortum is driving the global shift to a low‐carbon energy future by launching innovative hydrogen solutions showcased at the Hydrogen Summit & Expo in Tampere. Central to its strategy is the Kalla Hydrogen Pilot Plant in Finland, a … Read the full press release

EIB Launches €150 Million Initiative to Empower Women Entrepreneurs in Spain’s Pharmacy Sector

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has committed €150 million to a pioneering financing initiative exclusively supporting women entrepreneurs in Spain’s pharmacy sector. The investment, delivered through a covered bond issued by CBNK—a bank formed by the merger of Banco … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and Commission Launch Pioneering Gender Finance Lab to Boost Funding for Women Entrepreneurs

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and the European Commission have launched the first-ever Gender Finance Lab for commercial banks under the InvestEU Advisory Hub, aiming to enhance financial access for women-led and women-owned SMEs across Europe. This innovative masterclass … Read the full press release

Industry Leaders Pioneer Circular Economy in Boat Manufacturing with Recycled Composites

(IN BRIEF) A coalition of major industry players has launched a pioneering initiative in Western France to transform boat manufacturing through a circular economy model. In this breakthrough collaboration, Groupe Beneteau will incorporate recycled composite materials, including Arkema’s innovative Elium® … Read the full press release

Equinor, Okea and Pandion Confirm Promising Gas Discovery in Mistral Sør, Bolstering European Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) Equinor, in partnership with Okea and Pandion Energy, has confirmed a commercial gas and condensate discovery in the Mistral Sør exploration well located in the Halten area of the southern Norwegian Sea. Preliminary assessments estimate recoverable oil equivalent … Read the full press release

Vodafone, TELMA and Intel Unveil Breakthrough Algorithm to Double 5G Uplink Speeds

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone, in collaboration with TELMA and Intel, has developed an innovative equaliser algorithm that significantly boosts 5G uplink speeds and capacity. Addressing the growing need for enhanced upload performance in the era of AI and cloud storage, the … Read the full press release

Schaeffler Group Unveils 2024 Sustainability Report Integrating Vitesco Merger Data, Achieves Top CDP Ratings 

(IN BRIEF) The Schaeffler Group has released its 2024 Sustainability Statement as part of its Annual Report, fully aligning with EU CSRD and ESRS standards. This marks the first time the report integrates data from the recent merger with Vitesco … Read the full press release

SFC Energy Secures Landmark Saudi Order to Power Off-Grid Surveillance with Clean Energy

(IN BRIEF) SFC Energy AG has landed its first order in Saudi Arabia by signing a contract with RESTART Limited Company for EFOY Pro methanol fuel cells and accessories, designed to power off-grid CCTV and public safety monitoring systems. After … Read the full press release

Vitol Locks in 10-Year LNG Supply Deal to Bolster Philippines’ Sustainable Energy Future

(IN BRIEF) Vitol Asia Pte Ltd has signed a 10-year LNG supply agreement with LNGPH—the integrated LNG power facilities of SPPC and Excellent Energy Resources Inc—to deliver up to 0.8 million metric tons of LNG annually starting in 2025. The … Read the full press release

New Genetic Insights Boost Efficacy of Combination Therapy in Advanced Prostate Cancer

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Institute of Cancer Research in London have identified genetic markers that predict a significant survival benefit from combining ipatasertib with abiraterone in treating metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. In the phase III IPATential150 trial, patients whose … Read the full press release