Category Archives: Belgium

Press Releases & News from Belgium distributed via EuropaWire

EIB and finance&invest.brussels Partner to Deliver €140 Million in SME and Mid-Cap Financing for the Brussels Region

  (IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has signed a €50 million loan agreement with finance&invest.brussels to support business growth and job creation in the Brussels Capital Region. The funding will enable the regional investment institution to provide up to … Read the full press release

New Bekaert–EMSTEEL Agreement Targets Premium Steel Products, Regional Growth, and Sustainable Construction Markets

(IN BRIEF) Bekaert and EMSTEEL have signed a partnership agreement to expand the production and market reach of high-end, sustainable steel solutions manufactured in the UAE. Announced at the Middle East Iron & Steel Conference in Dubai, the collaboration will … Read the full press release

From Bikes to Running Gear: Benelux and DACH Sports Retail Attracts Wave of Strategic and Private Equity Deals

The Benelux and DACH regions have seen a surge in sporting retail deals over the past 2–3 years, driven by post-pandemic shifts in fitness and outdoor activity. Private equity firms and global strategics are actively acquiring or restructuring brands across … Read the full press release

Barco and Martin Professional Middle East Forge Strategic Alliance to Enhance Regional Projection Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Barco has appointed Martin Professional Middle East (MPME) as its distributor for mid-range projection solutions, strengthening its presence in the Middle East. The partnership builds upon a long-standing relationship between the two companies, combining Barco’s advanced projection technologies, … Read the full press release

Sweco Expands Architectural Leadership in Belgium and Luxembourg with Acquisition of assar architects

(IN BRIEF) Sweco has acquired assar architects, a leading Belgian-Luxembourgish architectural firm known for its work on major public and private projects, including NATO’s headquarters and several of Belgium’s largest hospitals. The acquisition adds 150 professionals to Sweco’s team and … Read the full press release

RCG Expands Benelux Presence After Securing EU Safety Certificate for Belgium and the Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has launched its first independent freight operations in Belgium after obtaining the Single Safety Certificate from the European Union Agency for Railways, enabling it to operate under its own traction in Belgium, the … Read the full press release

EU Deepens Collaboration with ASEAN to Accelerate Clean Energy Integration and Regional Power Grid Development

(IN BRIEF) The European Union has announced expanded support for Southeast Asia’s sustainable energy transition through a major partnership with ASEAN and the Asian Development Bank to advance the ASEAN Power Grid. The initiative aims to improve energy access for … Read the full press release

Gasum and Wallenius Sol Partner on FuelEU Maritime Pool to Advance Low-Emission Shipping and Regulatory Compliance

(IN BRIEF) Gasum and Wallenius Sol have signed a cooperation agreement under which Wallenius Sol’s dual-fuel vessels will join Gasum’s FuelEU Maritime pool as compliance generators by operating on renewable bio-LNG. The partnership enables Wallenius Sol’s customers to benefit from … Read the full press release

Solvay and Veolia Achieve 94% Water Reuse at Santo André Plant, Advancing Industrial Water Circularity in Brazil

(IN BRIEF) Solvay (Rhodia) and Veolia have achieved a 94% water reuse rate at Solvay’s Santo André plant in Brazil, saving the equivalent of 133 Olympic swimming pools of fresh water each year. Using Veolia’s ZeeWeed™ MBR membrane technology, the … Read the full press release

Europe’s RNA Immunotherapy Enters a New Phase: Trials Scale Up, Deals Consolidate, and Regulators Move

Europe’s RNA immunotherapy sector is gaining speed with new in vivo CAR-T and mRNA vaccine trials. Germany approved the region’s first in vivo CAR-T study, marking regulatory progress. The UK’s Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad advances personalised mRNA cancer vaccine trials … Read the full press release

ZF Launches SUMS Service Suite to Help Bus and Coach Manufacturers Ensure Secure and Compliant Software Updates

(IN BRIEF) ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions has launched its Software Update Management System (SUMS) Service Suite for bus and coach OEMs, offering a complete solution to meet the requirements of UN/ECE Regulation R156. The modular suite integrates SCALAR Software Manager, … Read the full press release

Siemens launches SICHARGE FLEX distributed EV charging system delivering up to 1.68 MW for next-generation mobility

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has launched SICHARGE FLEX, its new distributed EV charging system capable of delivering from 480 kW up to 1.68 MW DC with fully dynamic power distribution and charging currents of up to 1,500 A. Designed for both … Read the full press release

Brussels gathering highlights women-led leadership as key to Europe’s green economy and energy independence

(IN BRIEF) The Women Climate Leaders Network (WCLN) held its mid-year hybrid meeting in Brussels, gathering women leaders from all EU Member States, policymakers, and experts to accelerate Europe’s green transition. Discussions centered on funding for green SMEs and scale-ups, … Read the full press release

Scania launches new high-floor battery-electric platform to expand electrification into coach and inter-city transport

(IN BRIEF) Scania has introduced a new high-floor battery-electric bus and coach platform at Busworld Europe, expanding its electrification portfolio into inter-city and coach transport. Offering ranges of up to 600 km and luggage capacity comparable to combustion-powered coaches, the … Read the full press release

€300M fibre infrastructure project in Andalusia finalized as Digi Spain and Aberdeen complete investment commitments

Digi Spain and Aberdeen finalize €300M FTTH investment Project will cover 2.5M homes in Andalusia Fourth and final funding round completed on 1 October 2025 Financing shared equally by Digi Spain and Aberdeen, plus bank support Builds on the March … Read the full press release

With Telekom Romania Mobile deal finalized, DIGI expands role in Romania’s mobile market while Vodafone consolidates position

DIGI Romania has completed the acquisition of Telekom Romania Mobile’s prepaid business, spectrum licences, and telecom towers, integrating prepaid customers into its network Vodafone Romania acquired the remaining operations of Telekom Romania Mobile in a parallel transaction The deal follows … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces Completion of the Transaction regarding the acquisition of Telekom Romania Mobile Communications’ prepaid business and certain assets

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has finalized the acquisition of Telekom Romania Mobile Communications’ prepaid business, along with certain spectrum licences and telecom towers. The deal, completed on 1 October 2025, brings Telekom’s prepaid customers into the DIGI Romania network, … Read the full press release

Scania showcases expanded e-mobility and hybrid portfolio with surprise launch planned at Busworld Europe 2025

(IN BRIEF) Scania will present its most advanced portfolio to date at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, showcasing new electric, hybrid, and combustion-based solutions for people transport. The company will stage the live launch of a new electric product at … Read the full press release

Atos to lead €326 million European Commission cybersecurity contract with Leonardo as partner

(IN BRIEF) Atos has been awarded a €326 million cybersecurity contract by the European Commission under the CLOUD II DPS II MC17 framework, securing its role as lead provider for technical cybersecurity services to EU institutions. The four-year contract focuses … Read the full press release