(IN BRIEF) Getnet, a leading merchant payments provider under Santander’s PagoNxt, has named Juan Franco as its new global CEO, succeeding Kush Saxena, who will transition to an advisory role on Getnet’s board. Franco, formerly Senior Vice President at Nuvei … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Ana Botín, appointment, Getnet, Global CEO, INNOVATION, Juan Franco, Kush Saxena, leadership, Santander
(IN BRIEF) The BIOSYNERGY plant, a cutting-edge facility for generating renewable energy from biomass and solid recovered fuel (SRF), has been inaugurated in the Le Havre region of Normandy, France. Spearheaded by SUEZ and Vauban Infrastructure Partners, alongside regional and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged BIOSYNERGY Plant, Edouard Philippe, France, Hervé Morin, Mounir Corm, Normandy, partnership, Sabrina Soussan, SUEZ, sustainability, sustainable innovation, Vauban Infrastructure Partners, Waste-to-energy
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has opened a new office in Nicosia, Cyprus, signaling its strengthened commitment to supporting the country’s sustainable development goals. During the inauguration, EIB President Nadia Calviño and Cypriot leaders discussed investment priorities, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Cyprus, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Antonis Papageorgiou, Cyprus, EIB Group, Kyriacos Kakouris, Makis Keravnos, Nadia Calviño, office, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone’s Safer Transport for Europe Platform (STEP) underwent successful public road tests in Berlin, demonstrating its ability to enhance road safety by connecting road users, transport authorities, and infrastructure. Compatible with third-party apps and in-vehicle systems, STEP was … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach, the UK’s largest bus and coach operator, has earned the prestigious Gold Award from the Armed Forces Covenant under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. This achievement highlights the company’s ongoing support for the armed forces community, including … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has secured a £299,996 AHRC Catalyst grant for the Live Music Mapping Project 2.0, a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize live music data collection and analysis using machine learning. Launching in January 2025, the two-year … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Electronics & Machinery, Entertainment, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Dr. Adam Behr, Dr. Mathew Flynn, Dr. Patrycja Rozbicka, Dr. Yang Zhang, Jon Collins, Live Music Mapping Project, Michael Kill, music, Professor Alex Singleton, University of Liverpool
(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool played a leading role in the inaugural Liverpool City Region International AI Summit, showcasing its AI expertise and fostering innovation and partnerships. The University, LCRCA, and STFC signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI Excellence, Liverpool City Region International AI Summit, partnership, Professor Andy Cooper, Professor Iain Buchan, Professor Katie Atkinson, Professor Tim Jones, Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), University of Liverpool
(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is providing €13 million to ProCredit Bank Kosovo through two initiatives: €8 million under the SME Reboot Programme to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) invest in green technologies and €5 million through the Green Economy … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD, investments, partnership, ProCredit Bank Kosovo, Sergiy Maslichenko, SME, sustainability, Visar Paçarada
(IN BRIEF) The EBRD, in partnership with Raiffeisen Bank International, is providing €103 million to fund a 237 MWp solar photovoltaic plant in southeastern Bulgaria, developed by Tenevo Solar Technologies. The project will generate over 300 GWh of electricity annually, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Bulgaria, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Bulgaria, EBRD, Grzegorz Zieliński, Kalina Pelovska, partnership, Raiffeisen Bank International, solar project, sustainability, Tenevo Solar Technologies
(IN BRIEF) The EBRD, in partnership with the EU and Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo (RBKO), has launched a €5 million SME Go Green programme to support sustainable investments by micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Kosovo. The initiative focuses on … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Anita Kovacic, EBRD, EU, investments, MSMEs, partnership, Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo, Sergiy Maslichenko, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors is expanding into Georgia with the launch of Bentley Tbilisi, operated by Tegeta, its exclusive local retailer. The new facilities, including a 330-square-meter showroom and 730-square-meter workshop, are located on Aghmashenebeli Alley in Tbilisi and are … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Bentley Motors, Bentley Tbilisi, GEORGIA, partnership, Richard Leopold, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Societe Generale has set a new €500 billion sustainable finance target for 2024-2030, focusing 80% on environmental initiatives like renewable energy and 20% on social projects. Having achieved its earlier €300 billion target ahead of schedule, the bank … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Financial, partnerships, Slawomir Krupa, SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ Perfojet celebrates its 40th anniversary as a leader in nonwoven technology, known for its groundbreaking Jetlace™ hydroentanglement systems that bond fibers without binders. With over 300 systems installed globally, the company has revolutionized the production of nonwovens … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 40 Years, Andritz, Bruno Roche, INNOVATION, Nonwoven Technology, Perfojet, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Saxo has partnered with novobanco to offer Portuguese investors access to its advanced digital trading platform, enhancing the investment experience with a broad range of tools and opportunities. This collaboration aligns with the growing demand in Portugal for … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Denmark, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Portugal, Technology
Tagged Digital Investment, Elisabete Pinto Pereira, Henrik Alsøe, novobanco, partnership, PORTUGAL, Saxo Bank
(IN BRIEF) The Dutch government has allocated €20.5 million to Twente’s Project Beethoven for 2025-2026 as part of the National Microchip Talent Reinforcement Plan, aiming to increase the number of technical graduates and support the growing microchip sector. Twente’s educational … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Education, INNOVATION, investment, Microchip Talent Development, National Plan, partnership, University of Twente
(IN BRIEF) TUM’s partner school, Realschule Trostberg, has received the MINT21 Digital Award for its innovative integration of STEM education and digital learning. Through TUM’s “TUM Entdeckerinnen” program, the school engaged 60 girls in hands-on STEM projects like programming apps … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Berlin, Business, Education, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Awards, Claudia Sohnius, inovation, leadership, MINT21 Digital Award, partnership, Realschule Trostberg, STEM, Susanne Bley, TUM, young Girls
(IN BRIEF) SKF has secured a €430 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance research, development, and innovation in bearings, seals, and lubrication systems across six European countries. The funding supports green technologies in sectors like renewable … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Bearings, EIB, Green Technologies, INNOVATION, partnership, Rickard Gustafson, Seals, SKF, sustainability, Sweden, Thomas Östros
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has earned the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing it in the top 1% of companies assessed for sustainability over the past year. The recognition reflects Ahlstrom’s strong performance in four key areas: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Enea has signed a three-year, $4.2 million support and maintenance contract with a Tier 1 North American network operator for its Stratum Network Data Layer project, covering 4G and 5G networks from 2025 to 2027. The deal, which … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 4G networks, 5G networks, Anders Lidbeck, Enea, North America, partnership, Tier 1 Network Operator
(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen has partnered with Linstow on a NOK 360 million project to rehabilitate and expand office spaces at Tollbugata 32 and Akersgata 13-15 in Oslo. The project will merge and renovate the properties, adding a courtyard extension … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged AF Gruppen, Eirik Wraal, Linstow, Oslo Office Spaces, partnership, sustainability
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