Author Archives: EuropaWire PR Editor

EIB Commits €60 Million to Solas Capital Platform to Mobilise €400 Million for SME Energy Efficiency Projects Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has committed €60 million to Solas Capital’s Solas Sustainable Energy Fund II to launch a co-financing platform aimed at scaling energy efficiency projects for SMEs across the European Union. The platform is expected to … Read the full press release

EIB Commits €100 Million Anchor Investment to Eiffel Facility Targeting €1.2 Billion in SME Energy Efficiency Projects Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has committed €100 million as an anchor investor in the Eiffel Energy Efficiency Co-Investment Facility managed by Eiffel Investment Group, aiming to mobilise up to €1.2 billion in energy efficiency investments across the EU … Read the full press release

EIB and BBVA Launch €380 Million Guarantee Facility and Advisory Partnership to Expand Sustainable Lending Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and BBVA have signed two complementary agreements to advance green finance and climate action capabilities. The first establishes a €380 million EIB guarantee facility covering 50% of a €760 million portfolio of sustainable projects, … Read the full press release

Hexagon Advances Planned Separation of Octave Intelligence with Public Form 10 Filing and Dual Nasdaq Listing Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has announced that its planned spin-off entity, Octave Intelligence Limited, has publicly filed a Form 10 Registration Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, marking a key milestone in the proposed separation. The move is intended … Read the full press release

Telia Norway Secures Top Position in National Mobile Network Benchmark for Second Consecutive Year with 830-Point Performance Score

(IN BRIEF) Telia Norway has been named the country’s best mobile network for the second consecutive year following an extensive benchmark by Rohde & Schwarz. Achieving a Network Performance Score of 830 out of 1,000, Telia outperformed other leading Norwegian … Read the full press release

Gasum Expands Finland’s Biogas Infrastructure with New Heavy-Traffic LBG Station in Ylivieska

(IN BRIEF) Gasum has opened a new liquefied biogas filling station in Ylivieska, Finland, strategically located to serve heavy-duty freight traffic along major national transport routes and close to key logistics hubs such as DSV’s terminal. The station strengthens Finland’s … Read the full press release

Experian and Snowflake Partner to Embed Advanced Data Quality Capabilities Directly into the AI Data Cloud

(IN BRIEF) Experian has launched an integration between its Aperture Data Studio platform and Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud, enabling organisations to manage, profile, transform, and validate data directly within Snowflake without moving it outside the platform. The collaboration is designed … Read the full press release

AF Offshore Decom Secures NOK 350–400 Million Contract with Ithaca Energy for North Sea FSU Decommissioning

(IN BRIEF) AF Offshore Decom, part of AF Gruppen, has secured a contract with Ithaca Energy to manage the engineering, receipt, cleaning, dismantling, and recycling of a 24,000-ton floating storage unit from the UK North Sea, with delivery to AF … Read the full press release

Philips-Led SEISMIC Consortium Secures EU Funding to Advance Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips, together with Erasmus MC and a broad consortium of industry, academic, and patient partners, has secured funding from the EU’s Innovative Health Initiative to coordinate the five-year SEISMIC research program aimed at transforming neurosurgery through the … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Launches Acti-V® RRF Natural as the First Double-Sided Silicone-Coated Release Liner Certified Recyclable with Paper

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has introduced Acti-V® RRF Natural, a next-generation sustainable release liner for double-sided PSA tapes that achieves a “Recyclable with Paper” rating under European CEPI testing standards, marking a first for silicone-coated liners on both sides. The product … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered and B2C2 Forge Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Institutional Access to Regulated Digital Asset Markets

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered and B2C2 have formed a strategic partnership aimed at improving institutional access to digital asset markets by linking regulated banking infrastructure with deep crypto liquidity across spot and options. The collaboration will enable B2C2’s institutional clients … Read the full press release

MAN Truck & Bus Achieves Historic Triple Victory at Spain’s National Transport Awards Across All Key Vehicle Categories

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has secured a historic triple victory at the National Transport Awards in Spain, winning top honours in the truck, coach, and minibus categories. The MAN TGX D30 PowerLion was named Truck of the Year … Read the full press release

Stagecoach’s Rising Customer Satisfaction Score Signals a New Benchmark for Reliable and Passenger-Focused Bus Travel

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach has been named the top-performing major bus operator for customer satisfaction in the latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index, achieving a 2.3-point increase to 72.4 and demonstrating significant progress in service quality. The results highlight broader improvements across … Read the full press release

Stagecoach Sets New Benchmark for Transport Apprenticeships with Nationwide Growth in Driver Training Across England

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by announcing that 2026 will be its most ambitious year yet for vocational training, with plans to bring in up to 100 new driver apprentices every month. The company currently supports 218 … Read the full press release

SAP Establishes Munich Defense Innovation Hub to Accelerate Secure Digital Transformation for Armed Forces and Security Institutions

(IN BRIEF) SAP SE has launched a new defense innovation hub in Munich, Germany, reinforcing its long-term commitment to advancing digital readiness within the defense and security sector at a time of growing geopolitical instability and complex global threats. The … Read the full press release

Atos Supports UEFA Futsal EURO 2026 Across Three Countries While Strengthening Long-Term Partnership with UEFA

(IN BRIEF) Atos has successfully delivered comprehensive IT and digital operations support for UEFA Futsal EURO™ 2026 across Latvia, Lithuania, and Slovenia, deploying on-site and remote teams to manage accreditation, infrastructure, networks, and user support, while also completing its first … Read the full press release

Neste Expands Its Nordic Logistics Footprint with New Lubricants Warehouse in Jönköping Sweden

(IN BRIEF) Neste has opened its own lubricants warehouse in Jönköping, Sweden, to improve delivery speed and service for its industrial, agricultural, and consumer customers, strengthening its presence in the Nordic market while supporting its high-performance, OEM-approved lubricant portfolio and … Read the full press release

Savills Strengthens Madrid Prime Residential Offering with Four Senior Appointments and New Leadership Role

(IN BRIEF) Savills has reinforced its prime residential presence in Madrid by appointing four senior sales specialists, including the creation of a new leadership role for Santiago de Miguel as prime residential sales director, alongside three senior consultants, as part … Read the full press release

Hexagon Enables Red Bull Ford Powertrains to Deliver First In-House Formula 1 Hybrid Engine for 2026 Season

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has been instrumental in the development of Red Bull Ford Powertrains’ first in-house 1.6-litre V6 turbo hybrid Formula 1 power unit, providing ultra-precise metrology, digital inspection and trackside measurement capabilities that have enabled Oracle Red Bull Racing … Read the full press release

Neste and Fortum Extend Long-Term Electricity Partnership to Secure Power Supply for Finnish Refinery Operations

(IN BRIEF) Neste and Fortum have extended their strategic energy partnership through a new bilateral agreement for 2026–2030 under which Fortum will supply approximately 2.6 TWh of electricity from its Nordic generation portfolio to support Neste’s Finnish operations, particularly its … Read the full press release