Category Archives: Belgium

Press Releases & News from Belgium distributed via EuropaWire

Digi Communications N.V. announces the conclusion of an amendment agreement to the Facility Agreement dated 26 July 2021, by the Company’s Spanish subsidiary

Digi Communications intends to propose to shareholders the distribution of dividends for the fiscal year 2023 at the upcoming General Meeting of Shareholders, which shall take place in June 2024

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has announced the conclusion of an amendment agreement to the Facility Agreement by its Spanish subsidiary, Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U. The agreement allows for an additional term loan facility of EUR 100,000,000 to be made … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces an amendment of the Company’s 2023 financial calendar

Digi Communications intends to propose to shareholders the distribution of dividends for the fiscal year 2023 at the upcoming General Meeting of Shareholders, which shall take place in June 2024

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has announced an amendment to its 2023 financial calendar. The company’s Statutory Auditor provided an update on the availability of the auditor’s opinion, which will allow the publication of the company’s financial statements prepared in … Read the full press release

Belgian Production ‘Close’ Claims Top Prize at LUX European Audience Film Award

(IN BRIEF) Belgian film “Close” has emerged as the winner of the 2023 LUX European Audience Film Award. The movie, directed by Lukas Dhont and co-produced by Belgium, France, and the Netherlands, tells the story of a deep friendship between … Read the full press release

EU Takes Action to Protect Human Health and Biodiversity with Stricter Air Quality Standards

(IN BRIEF) The Environment Committee of the European Parliament has adopted its position to improve air quality in the EU, aiming to create a cleaner and healthier environment. The report sets stricter limit and target values for pollutants such as … Read the full press release

European Parliament’s Environment Committee Advances Water Quality Standards to Safeguard Freshwater Bodies

(IN BRIEF) The Environment Committee of the European Parliament has adopted its position on protecting groundwater and surface waters and improving water quality standards. The proposed law includes revisions to the Water Framework Directive, the Groundwater Directive, and the Environmental … Read the full press release

MEPs Reject Commission’s Proposed Nature Restoration Law in Close Vote

(IN BRIEF) The Environment committee of the European Parliament (MEPs) has failed to secure a majority vote on the Commission’s proposed Nature Restoration Law. Following a series of voting sessions held on June 15 and June 27, the Committee on … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel Packaging Coatings Responds to BPA Restrictions with Bisphenol-Free Internal Coating Solution for Beverage Can Makers

AkzoNobel Packaging Coatings Responds to BPA Restrictions with Bisphenol-Free Internal Coating Solution for Beverage Can Makers

(IN BRIEF) AkzoNobel Packaging Coatings has introduced a new bisphenol-free internal coating, called Accelshield 700, for beverage can ends. This coating provides can makers with an alternative to traditional coatings containing bisphenol A (BPA) and complies with FDA and EU … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces that conditional stock options were granted to executive directors of the Company based on the general shareholders’ meeting approval from 18 May 2021

Digi Communications intends to propose to shareholders the distribution of dividends for the fiscal year 2023 at the upcoming General Meeting of Shareholders, which shall take place in June 2024

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V., a European telecommunications company, has announced the granting of conditional stock options to its executive directors. This action was approved during the general shareholders’ meeting on May 18, 2021. On May 19, 2023, a total … Read the full press release

Volvo Group Drives Dialogue between Policymakers and Industry at Mobility Transformation Forum in Brussels

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Group is hosting its annual Mobility Transformation Forum in Brussels, emphasizing the need for dialogue between policymakers and the industry on the future of mobility. The event will showcase Volvo Group’s investments in fossil-free propulsion technologies and … Read the full press release

Sweco to Lead Preliminary Research on Hydrogen Routes for Fluxys Belgium’s Pipeline Network

(IN BRIEF) Infrastructure company Fluxys Belgium has partnered with Sweco to prepare its pipeline network for the transportation of hydrogen and CO2. Sweco has been assigned to conduct a feasibility study and preliminary research for multiple hydrogen routes in Ghent … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies’ Antwerp Battery Farm Project to Enhance Energy Security and Renewables Integration

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has launched a battery farm project at its Antwerp refinery in Belgium, featuring a 25 MW power rating and a 75 MWh capacity. The battery installation, supplied by Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, will be the company’s … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the release of the Q1 2023 financial results

(PRESS RELEASE) BUCHAREST, Romania, 15-May-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Digi Communications N.V. (“Digi” or the “Company”) announces that the Q1 2023 financial results are available on the Company’s website. For more details, please see: https://www.digi-communications.ro/en/investor-relations/shares/financial-results-shares/quarterly-reports-shares Also, today at 14:00 UK time … Read the full press release

European Parliament Approves Draft Law to Empower Consumers and Promote Sustainable Products

(IN BRIEF) MEPs approve draft legislation to improve product labelling and durability, and combat misleading claims. The proposal aims to empower consumers in making environmentally friendly choices and encourage companies to offer more sustainable products. The legislation includes banning misleading … Read the full press release

European Parliament Endorses Groundbreaking Rules on AI, Prioritizing Human-Centric Approach

(IN BRIEF) MEPs endorse new rules on Artificial Intelligence, advancing human-centric approach in Europe. The proposed regulations aim to ensure transparency, risk-management, and ethical development of AI systems. MEPs expanded the list of prohibited AI practices, including bans on intrusive … Read the full press release

Digi Communications NV announces Investors Call for the Q1 2023 Financial Results presentation

(PRESS RELEASE) BUCHAREST, Romania, 8-May-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Digi Communications N.V. (“Digi” or the “Company”) announces that on 15 May 2023 at 14:00 UK time/16:00 EEST (Romania local time) it will host a conference call to discuss the Q1 2023 … Read the full press release

European Parliament Celebrates Europe Day with Interactive Program for Citizens

(IN BRIEF) The European Parliament is celebrating Europe Day on May 6th by inviting citizens to its Brussels premises for a day filled with interactive presentations, live performances, debates with MEPs, and other activities. The day will start with an … Read the full press release

Peter Hauge Madsen Receives Poul La Cour Award for Dedication to Wind Energy Research

(IN BRIEF) Peter Hauge Madsen, former Head of the Department of Wind and Energy Systems at the Danish Technical University (DTU), has won this year’s Poul La Cour Award for his leadership and dedication in advancing the European wind energy … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the amendment of the Company’s 2023 financial calendar

Digi Communications intends to propose to shareholders the distribution of dividends for the fiscal year 2023 at the upcoming General Meeting of Shareholders, which shall take place in June 2024

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has amended its 2023 financial calendar, with the publication of its financial statements now estimated for June 30, 2023. The General Meeting of Shareholders will be held after the publication of the financial statements, with … Read the full press release

Belgian microfinance institution microStart to benefit over 3,000 microenterprises through €30m EIF deal

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has signed a guarantee agreement with microStart, a microfinance institution in Belgium, to provide at least €30 million of financing for microenterprises in the country. The deal, supported by the EU’s InvestEU program, … Read the full press release

EIB and Aquafin sign €200m deal to finance climate adaptation and mitigation in Flanders

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and wastewater treatment company Aquafin have signed a €200 million financing contract to support 150 climate change mitigation and adaptation projects in Flanders. The funding will support the separation of stormwater and wastewater, … Read the full press release