Author Archives: EuropaWire PR Editor

LUT University Receives Top Recognition for Advancing Finland’s Energy Transition Through Research and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) LUT University and Research Director Petteri Laaksonen have been named Energy Transition Leader of the Year 2025 at the Wind Oulu seminar, receiving both the jury’s main award and the public Audience Award in recognition of their long-term … Read the full press release

Schroders Solutions Wins Full OCIO Mandate Following Strategic Review by E.ON UK Group Trustee

(IN BRIEF) Schroders Solutions has been appointed as principal investment manager under a full OCIO mandate for the E.ON UK Group of the Electricity Supply Pension Scheme after a comprehensive strategic review by the Group Trustee focused on long-term value … Read the full press release

Benchmark Capital Expands Its Financial Planning Business Through the Acquisition of Caroline Banks & Associates and Verum Financial

(IN BRIEF) Benchmark Capital has acquired two established financial advice firms, Caroline Banks & Associates and Verum Financial LLP, both long-standing users of its technology and compliance platform, adding nine advisers and over £450 million in combined client assets to … Read the full press release

GTT and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Launch Joint Development Project for Next-Generation 102,000 m³ VLEC

(IN BRIEF) GTT and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries have launched a Joint Development Project to design a 102,000 m³ Very Large Ethane Carrier using GTT’s Mark III Slim™ membrane containment system, with the goal of better integrating cargo tanks with … Read the full press release

NAGRAVISION, Samsung, and OSN Launch Region’s First Direct-to-TV Pay-TV Service With TVkey Cloud

(IN BRIEF) NAGRAVISION, in partnership with Samsung and Sofia Digital, has enabled OSN to launch TVkey Cloud in the Middle East and North Africa, marking the region’s first direct-to-TV pay-TV service that delivers OSNtv to Samsung connected TVs without a … Read the full press release

BBVA Strengthens Its Digital Asset Strategy by Participating in Qivalis’ Euro Stablecoin Joint Venture

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has joined a consortium of twelve major European banks to create Qivalis, a joint venture based in Amsterdam that aims to launch a euro-pegged stablecoin in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approval. The initiative … Read the full press release

Henkel Forms Strategic Joint Venture With Wetherby Laroc to Accelerate Growth in High-Performance Façade Systems

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has entered into a strategic joint venture with UK-based façade and high-performance building products manufacturer Wetherby Laroc, becoming its majority shareholder to drive growth in the European façade solutions market. The partnership brings together Wetherby Laroc’s strong … Read the full press release

Aixeindar Advances Construction of the Labraza Wind Farm With Citizen Crowdlending and €59 Million Investment

(IN BRIEF) Aixeindar, the joint venture between Iberdrola España and the Basque Energy Agency, is advancing construction of the 40 MW Labraza wind farm in Oion, Álava, which will be the first new wind farm commissioned in the Basque Country … Read the full press release

Technical University of Munich Unveils Europe’s First 7-Nanometre AI Chip Designed in Academia

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich has developed the EU’s first university-designed 7-nanometre AI chip, created by Professor Hussam Amrouch and aligned with TSMC industry standards, with plans for multiple new designs annually and production from 2028 at ESMC … Read the full press release

University of York Report Warns UK Food System Remains Vulnerable to Future Crises

(IN BRIEF) A new study led by researchers from the University of York and Anglia Ruskin University warns that the UK food system remains dangerously vulnerable to shocks such as war, extreme weather and cyber-attacks, with recent disruptions to retailers … Read the full press release

University of York Study Finds High Error Rates in Polling Clerks’ Photo ID Checks at 2024 Election

(IN BRIEF) New research from the University of York published in Royal Society Open Science suggests that the UK’s introduction of mandatory photo ID at the 2024 general election may not have improved electoral security as intended, after polling clerks … Read the full press release

Royal College of Physicians Urges National Action as Maternal Obesity Reaches One in Four Pregnancies

(IN BRIEF) The Royal College of Physicians has issued a major warning that maternal obesity now affects one in four pregnancies in the UK and represents an urgent public health crisis, outlining in a new RCP View the significant risks … Read the full press release

Bang & Olufsen Unveils Limited Beoplay H100 G-DRAGON Edition to Mark Its 100th Anniversary

(IN BRIEF) Bang & Olufsen has launched a highly limited Beoplay H100 G-DRAGON Edition in partnership with global artist G-DRAGON as part of its 100th anniversary collaboration series, blending the company’s century of premium audio engineering with PEACEMINUSONE’s distinctive artistic … Read the full press release

Adyen and Fresha launch embedded lending solution to expand access to capital for beauty and wellness businesses

(IN BRIEF) Adyen and Fresha have launched Fresha Capital, an embedded lending solution that provides fast, flexible financing to beauty and wellness businesses across seven markets, with over USD 5.5 million already issued. Built on Adyen Capital, the service allows … Read the full press release

Nicolas Servage appointed Président of Apixit as Fabrice Tusseau prepares for retirement

(IN BRIEF) Nicolas Servage will become Président of Apixit on 1 April 2026, succeeding Fabrice Tusseau, who will transition into an advisory role before retiring at the end of the year. Servage, who has been with Apixit since 2014 and … Read the full press release

Dolomiti Bus strengthens fleet with 14 new Daimler Buses ahead of major international winter event in Cortina

(IN BRIEF) Dolomiti Bus has expanded its fleet with 14 new Daimler Buses vehicles to support transport operations during the major international winter event in Cortina d’Ampezzo in 2026, which will host over 3,500 athletes from more than 90 countries. … Read the full press release

Inter IKEA Group launches large-scale electric heavy transport project in Italy with LC3 Trasporti and Mercedes-Benz Trucks

(IN BRIEF) Inter IKEA Group has launched its first fully electrified heavy road transport project in Italy in partnership with LC3 Trasporti and Mercedes-Benz Trucks, beginning with two electric trucks and scaling up to more than ten Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 … Read the full press release

Symrise secures top-tier CDP scores and strengthens its global sustainability and supply chain strategy

(IN BRIEF) Symrise has earned an A- rating for climate change, an A- for water security, and a B for forest stewardship in CDP’s 2025 assessment, placing it among the top-performing companies globally for environmental transparency and action. The results … Read the full press release

FORVIA HELLA strengthens leadership team with appointment of Juan Manuel Mollá as Managing Director Lighting

(IN BRIEF) FORVIA HELLA has appointed Juan Manuel Mollá as Managing Director Lighting and member of its Management Board, effective 1 March 2026, with responsibility for the company’s global Lighting business, while interim lead Bernard Schäferbarthold will step down on … Read the full press release

Barclays strengthens global sports portfolio with strategic partnership with Williams Formula 1 Team

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has signed a multi-year sponsorship with the Atlassian Williams F1 Team, becoming its Official Banking Partner and primary corporate bank while securing prominent branding on the 2026 FW48 car and team apparel. The partnership will focus on … Read the full press release