Author Archives: EuropaWire PR Editor

TenneT’s DolWin5 Project Advances: HVDC Platform Sets Sail for Norway to Revolutionize Offshore Wind Energy Transmission

(IN BRIEF) TenneT, a leading offshore transmission system operator in Europe, has achieved a significant milestone in the DolWin5 grid connection project. The 900 MW offshore platform, DolWin epsilon, left Seatrium Limited’s shipyard in Singapore and is en route to … Read the full press release

NatWest Group Launches Click to Pay, Revolutionizing Online Shopping for UK Customers

NatWest Survey: UK Regional Business Activity Slows in July 2023, Employment Holds Steady while Inflation Trends Vary

(IN BRIEF) NatWest Group has become the first UK bank to introduce Click to Pay for all its customers with a Mastercard debit card. This digital wallet simplifies online shopping by allowing users to securely store multiple payment cards in … Read the full press release

Eni Awards 2023 Recognize Pioneering Research in Energy and Environment

(IN BRIEF) The Eni Awards ceremony for 2023 took place at Palazzo del Quirinale in Rome, attended by the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella, Eni’s Chairman Giuseppe Zafarana, and Eni’s CEO Claudio Descalzi. These awards, now in their fifteenth … Read the full press release

BioNTech to Showcase Advances in Cancer Therapy at ESMO Congress 2023

(IN BRIEF) BioNTech will be presenting updates on multiple programs across its oncology pipeline at the European Society for Molecular Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2023. These updates include data on investigational CAR-T and ex-vivo T cell therapies, a novel ADC (antibody-drug … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso + Chemotherapy Granted Priority Review for EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancer Treatment in the US

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Tagrisso (osimertinib) in combination with chemotherapy has been granted Priority Review by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic epidermal … Read the full press release

GSK’s Jemperli Receives Positive CHMP Opinion for Frontline Treatment of Advanced Endometrial Cancer with Chemotherapy

(IN BRIEF) GSK has received a positive opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the approval of Jemperli (dostarlimab) in combination with chemotherapy as a frontline treatment for adult … Read the full press release

University of Groningen Language Centre and SVIN (Scandinavisch Vertaal- en Informatiebureau Nederland) Team Up to Offer Accelerated Swedish Language Courses

(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen Language Centre is partnering with the Scandinavian translation and information service SVIN to offer Swedish language courses. Two beginner-level Swedish courses will be available, taught by SVIN instructors following the Language Centre’s standard format. … Read the full press release

SIX Expands Data Services Access via Leading Cloud Providers with Megaport Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) SIX, a global financial information provider, has partnered with Network as a Service provider Megaport to offer customers seamless private access to its data services through major public cloud providers. This service, known as SIX Connect, enables clients … Read the full press release

EnBW Offers Financing Solution for bmp greengas GmbH’s Insolvency Plan

(IN BRIEF) EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG has submitted a binding offer to finance the insolvency plan for biomethane trader bmp greengas GmbH ahead of a creditors’ meeting on October 12, 2023. bmp greengas has been under insolvency proceedings since August … Read the full press release

Natixis CIB Expands Canadian Presence with New Toronto Office in Financial District

(IN BRIEF) Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) has opened a new office in Toronto, situated in the city’s financial district at 181 Bay Street within the Brookfield Place complex. The expansion reflects Natixis CIB’s ongoing commitment to providing … Read the full press release

Bell Centre and Montreal Canadiens Partner with Rio Tinto to Introduce Infinitely Recyclable Aluminum Cups, Eliminating Plastic Waste

(IN BRIEF) The Bell Centre, home to the Montreal Canadiens, is joining forces with Rio Tinto to introduce infinitely recyclable cups made from aluminum produced in Quebec’s Saguenay – Lac-Saint-Jean region. This five-year partnership aligns with the Montreal Canadiens’ “The … Read the full press release

TU Delft and JetBrains Collaborate to Establish AI for Software Engineering Lab (AI4SE)

(IN BRIEF) TU Delft and JetBrains have joined forces to establish the AI for Software Engineering Lab (AI4SE), focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and software development. This collaboration aims to explore how AI technologies can enhance the … Read the full press release

Dr. Anne-Beatrice Kihara Assumes Historic Role as FIGO’s First Sub-Saharan African President

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Anne-Beatrice Kihara has officially assumed the role of President of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), marking a historic moment as she becomes the organization’s first-ever President from sub-Saharan Africa. The inauguration took place at … Read the full press release

Symrise Wins Top Honors in BSB Environment Awards for Eco-Conscious Cosmetic Collections

(IN BRIEF) Symrise has received double recognition at the 2023 BSB Environment Awards by claiming first-place awards in both the ‘Processes’ and ‘Functionals and Recipients’ categories. The accolades were bestowed upon Symrise for its remarkable SymFrequency® collection, featuring sustainable extraction … Read the full press release

Lilium Completes First High-Voltage Electrical Harnesses for Revolutionary eVTOL Jet

(IN BRIEF) Lilium N.V., the developer of the groundbreaking all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, has achieved a significant milestone by completing the first high-voltage electrical harnesses for the Lilium Jet. This achievement, achieved through a collaboration with GKN … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz and Eneco Partner to Simplify Electric Driving Transition

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Belgium Luxembourg & Netherlands is joining forces with Eneco to establish a strategic partnership focused on charging solutions to facilitate the transition to electric driving for customers. This collaboration aims to provide both business and private customers … Read the full press release

Orano Signs Protocol for Uranium Mine Project in Mongolia

(IN BRIEF) Orano, a responsible mining company with a 25-year presence in Mongolia, has signed a protocol for the development and operation of the Zuuvch-Ovoo uranium mine project in Mongolia. The signing ceremony took place at the Elysée Palace in … Read the full press release

EpimAb and Almirall Collaborate to Develop Bispecific Antibodies for Multiple Targets

(IN BRIEF) EpimAb Biotherapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in multispecific antibodies, and Almirall, a global biopharmaceutical company focused on medical dermatology, have entered into a license agreement to develop bispecific antibodies for up to three undisclosed target pairs. Almirall … Read the full press release

Atos Achieves Fourth Consecutive EcoVadis Platinum Award for Exceptional Corporate Social Responsibility

(IN BRIEF) Atos has received the EcoVadis Platinum Award for the fourth consecutive year, affirming its exceptional performance in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with a score of 84 out of 100. This positions Atos in the top 1% of companies … Read the full press release

Fondazione Bruno Kessler Launches Selection Process for Directors of Digital Society and Augmented Intelligence Centers

(IN BRIEF) Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK) has initiated the selection procedure for the positions of Director for its Digital Society research center and the newly established Augmented Intelligence Center. The Digital Society research center focuses on the challenges presented by … Read the full press release