Author Archives: EuropaWire PR Editor

Thiess Extends Long-Term Partnership with MACH Energy in Australia’s Hunter Valley

(IN BRIEF) Thiess has secured a new six-year contract with MACH Energy to provide expanded full mining services at the Mount Pleasant Operation in New South Wales through to 2031. The agreement strengthens a long-standing partnership and supports the mine’s … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Researcher Awarded £2.1m Fellowship to Advance Magnetic Imaging Tracers

(IN BRIEF) Dr Liam O’Brien from the University of Liverpool has secured a £2.1 million EPSRC Open Fellowship to develop advanced magnetic nanoparticle tracers for next-generation medical imaging. The interdisciplinary project combines expertise in physics, chemistry and nanomedicine to improve … Read the full press release

Study Finds Long-Term Brain Health Risks From Growing Up With Solid Fuel Smoke

(IN BRIEF) A new University of Helsinki study shows that exposure to indoor air pollution from solid fuels during childhood may have lasting effects on cognitive health, with impairments becoming evident decades later. Using data from over 7,000 adults, the … Read the full press release

UEA Live Returns With Major Literary Names for National Year of Reading

(IN BRIEF) UEA Live returns in 2026 with a diverse programme of literary events featuring internationally renowned authors, award-winning writers and emerging talent. Hosted by the University of East Anglia in Norwich, the UNESCO City of Literature, the festival includes … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €220 Million to Support Grid Expansion and Energy Transition in West Mecklenburg

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has granted WEMAG a €220 million loan to finance the expansion and modernization of electricity grid infrastructure in West Mecklenburg. Covering more than one-third of WEMAG’s planned investments over the next four years, the … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Park Naming Rights Extended as Partnership With Eintracht Frankfurt Deepens

(IN BRIEF) Eintracht Frankfurt and Deutsche Bank have extended their long-term partnership ahead of schedule, renewing the agreement for Deutsche Bank Park until 2035. The extension aligns with the stadium’s lease with the City of Frankfurt and strengthens planning certainty … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Secures Multiple IFR Asia Awards for Leadership in APAC Bond Markets

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has been recognised at the 2025 IFR Asia Awards for its leadership in Asia Pacific’s bond markets, including being named Asia’s High Yield Bond House for the fourth consecutive year. The bank also received multiple Landmark … Read the full press release

Allianz Partners With Anthropic to Advance Responsible AI Across Global Insurance Operations

(IN BRIEF) Allianz SE and Anthropic have announced a global partnership focused on deploying responsible, safety-first artificial intelligence across Allianz’s insurance operations. The collaboration targets three core areas: empowering employees through advanced AI tools, automating complex processes using agentic AI, … Read the full press release

Arkema Remains on CDP Climate A List With Strong Progress on Emissions and Water Goals

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has retained its “A” rating in the CDP Climate Change category, securing its place once again on the Climate A List and ranking among the top four percent of companies assessed globally. The group also maintained an … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and Partners Enter Offshore Block 8 Exploration Permit in Lebanon

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies, together with partners Eni and QatarEnergy, has signed an agreement with the Lebanese government to enter the offshore Block 8 exploration permit. Operated by TotalEnergies, the consortium will launch an initial work program that includes a 1,200 … Read the full press release

Michelin Returns to World Tour Cycling Through Strategic Partnership With Team Picnic PostNL

(IN BRIEF) Michelin has announced a strategic partnership with Team Picnic PostNL, becoming the team’s official technical partner from the 2026 season. The collaboration marks Michelin’s return to elite World Tour road racing and focuses on using competition as a … Read the full press release

Vossloh Expands Scandinavian Rail Services With Acquisition of Nordic Tamping Service

(IN BRIEF) Vossloh has acquired Nordic Tamping Service AB, a Swedish specialist in ballast tamping for railway tracks, strengthening its service capabilities in Scandinavia. The acquisition adds experienced personnel and technical equipment, enabling Vossloh to offer ballast tamping alongside its … Read the full press release

LANXESS Recognized Among Global Climate Leaders by CDP and EcoVadis

(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has once again secured a top “A” rating on the CDP Climate A List, ranking among the top four percent of more than 22,100 companies worldwide and marking its seventh consecutive appearance on the list. The specialty … Read the full press release

Knorr-Bremse Earns A Rating From CDP as Sustainability Performance Advances

(IN BRIEF) Knorr-Bremse has achieved major sustainability milestones with a top “A” score in the 2025 CDP climate rating and a significantly improved result in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment. The company’s nine-point increase in the S&P Global CSA … Read the full press release

Brandon Hall Group Recognizes Experian for Excellence in HR Verification Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Experian has received a Gold award from the Brandon Hall Group’s Excellence in Technology Awards for its verification fulfillment solution, which streamlines employment and income verification for employers and employees. Used by thousands of organizations nationwide, the solution … Read the full press release

Thales Supports SkyBridge Alliance as Three European ANSPs Unite on ATC Modernisation

(IN BRIEF) Thales is supporting the newly launched SkyBridge Alliance, which brings together air navigation service providers from the Czech Republic, Estonia, and Finland to modernise and harmonise European air traffic management. The alliance has selected an upgraded version of … Read the full press release

Accenture and Profitmind Form Strategic Partnership to Transform Retail Pricing and Planning

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has invested in Profitmind through Accenture Ventures and formed a strategic partnership to strengthen its data and AI offerings for the retail industry. Profitmind’s agentic AI platform enables retailers to automate and coordinate decisions across pricing, inventory, … Read the full press release

Stora Enso Unveils Proposed Leadership Team for New Forest Asset Company

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso Oyj has proposed a six-member Board of Directors for its planned new forest asset company, which is expected to be demerged and launched as an independent entity in the first half of 2027. The proposed board … Read the full press release

Generational Transition at Burda Group Brings New Leadership Structure Into Effect

(IN BRIEF) The Burda Group has completed a comprehensive renewal of its leadership as part of a generational transition, appointing a newly structured Executive Board effective 1 January 2026. Key appointments include Dr Maximilian Preisser overseeing equity investments and central … Read the full press release

Nokia Signs Multi Year Patent Licensing Agreement With Hisense for Television Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has signed a multi-year patent licensing agreement with Hisense covering the use of Nokia’s video technologies in Hisense televisions. The deal includes royalty payments to Nokia and resolves all existing patent-related litigation between the two companies worldwide. … Read the full press release