Author Archives: EuropaWire PR Editor

FMO Invests in HDBank Green Bond Programme to Advance Climate Finance in Vietnam

(IN BRIEF) FMO has invested US$30 million in the second tranche of HDBank’s international green bond programme, joining British International Investment in a US$50 million placement that follows IFC’s fully subscribed inaugural tranche. The programme supports climate-aligned projects across renewable … Read the full press release

Indosuez Names Cyril Kammoun to Lead Its New Corporate Advisory Platform

(IN BRIEF) Indosuez has named Cyril Kammoun as Chief Executive Officer of Indosuez Corporate Advisory, a new financial advisory business created from the merger of Crédit Agricole Midcap Advisors and Degroof Petercam Finance France. The platform is designed to support … Read the full press release

Logicor Appoints Eva Sterner to Lead Expansion of Its Swedish Logistics Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has appointed Eva Sterner as Senior Director and Head of Sweden, tasking her with leading the company’s Swedish operations and driving future growth in a market facing a shortage of modern logistics real estate. With more than … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Supports Large-Scale Solar and Storage Expansion in Egypt

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved $150 million in financing for Egypt’s Obelisk hybrid solar and battery storage project, coinciding with the early completion of its first phase in Qena Governorate. Developed by Scatec, the project combines large-scale … Read the full press release

Bouygues Creates New Construction Division to Unite Colas Bouygues Construction and Bouygues Immobilier

(IN BRIEF) Bouygues has launched a new Construction Division as of 1 January 2026, объединing Colas, Bouygues Construction and Bouygues Immobilier under the leadership of Pascal Minault to strengthen coordination and drive synergies across its core construction businesses. The division … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Marks 125 Years with Nationwide Cultural and Social Programme Across Spain

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has announced a year-long nationwide programme to celebrate its 125th anniversary, featuring exhibitions, music festivals, public events and the illumination of landmark buildings across Spain. Under the theme “125 light years,” the initiative reflects the company’s historical … Read the full press release

Stadler Delivers Second Life for GTW Trains Through Major Refurbishment Deal with Hungary

(IN BRIEF) Stadler will modernise and resell 93 GTW trains from Swiss operator Thurbo to the Hungarian State Railways, enabling a fast and sustainable expansion of passenger capacity in Hungary. The refurbished trains will add around 14,000 seats, feature modern … Read the full press release

EQT Real Estate Strengthens Italian Logistics Presence with Multi-City Portfolio Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) EQT Real Estate has acquired a four-asset logistics portfolio of around 107,000 square metres across Milan, Bologna and Verona, strengthening its exposure to Italy’s highly attractive and supply-constrained logistics market. Fully leased and built to Grade A standards, … Read the full press release

Haemonetics Acquires Vivasure as EQT Life Sciences Concludes Long-Term Investment

(IN BRIEF) EQT Life Sciences has exited its investment in Vivasure Medical following the sale of the Irish medical technology company to Haemonetics. Backed by EQT since 2016, Vivasure developed the PerQseal® Elite system, a bioabsorbable, sutureless solution for large-bore … Read the full press release

EQT Life Sciences Invests in Inhaled Asthma Therapy Developer Kinaset Therapeutics

(IN BRIEF) EQT Life Sciences has invested in U.S.-based Kinaset Therapeutics as part of a USD 103 million oversubscribed Series B financing. The funding will support the clinical advancement of frevecitinib, a novel inhaled pan-JAK inhibitor designed to treat a … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Launches Closed-Loop Verification to Strengthen Circular Electronics Supply Chains

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has introduced a closed-loop recycled material verification process to help the electronics industry manage growing e-waste volumes and comply with increasingly strict regulatory demands. Aligned with international standards, the framework provides independent verification of traceability and … Read the full press release

Lindner Rebrands Isoliertechnik Unit to Reflect Broader Construction Expertise

(IN BRIEF) Lindner Isoliertechnik & Industrieservice GmbH has been renamed Lindner Bautechnik GmbH as of 7 January 2026, reflecting the company’s transformation into a comprehensive provider of modern construction technology solutions. Originally focused on insulation services, the company has expanded … Read the full press release

Egmont Announces Board Change with Appointment of Eva Berneke

(IN BRIEF) Egmont has announced that Eva Berneke will join its board of directors in March 2026, replacing Martin Enderle, who is stepping down after 12 years. Berneke brings extensive executive and board experience from leading international companies and will … Read the full press release

ABN AMRO Forecasts Continued House Price Growth in the Netherlands Through 2027

(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO expects Dutch house prices to keep rising in 2026 and 2027, albeit at a slower pace than the strong growth seen in 2025. While higher mortgage rates and reduced investor activity are set to weigh on … Read the full press release

Sanofi Secures European Approval for Disease-Modifying Type 1 Diabetes Therapy

(IN BRIEF) The European Commission has approved Sanofi’s Teizeild as the first disease-modifying therapy in the EU to delay the onset of stage 3 type 1 diabetes in adults and children with stage 2 T1D. Supported by TN-10 phase 2 … Read the full press release

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