(IN BRIEF) The Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism 2024 will be awarded on October 23 at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The ceremony, opened by President Roberta Metsola, will announce one winner from 13 finalists, recognizing investigative journalism that … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, Media, News
Tagged 2024 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize, Award, Daphne Caruana Galizia, European Parliament, Juliane Hielscher, leadership, Matthew Caruana Galizia, Outstanding Investigative Journalism, Pina Picierno, President Roberta Metsola
(IN BRIEF) The Elia Group’s new study, “Going like the Wind”, emphasizes the need for stronger cross-border cooperation among European nations to unlock the full potential of offshore wind power in the North Sea, Baltic Sea, Irish Sea, and parts … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 50Hertz, ELIA Group, offshore wind power, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) ENGIE has expanded its biomethane production in Europe by acquiring its first facility in Belgium, located in Bree. The plant, operational since 2013, will be converted to biomethane production by October 2024, with a capacity of 68 GWh … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Ringkjøbing Landbobank have entered a groundbreaking guarantee agreement to facilitate DKK 320 million in funding for green investments by Danish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps. Supported by the European Commission’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Denmark, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Denmark, EIF, investments, John Fisker, Marjut Falkstedt, partnership, Ringkjøbing Landbobank, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Agfa-Gevaert Group has appointed Fiona Lam as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective October 15, 2024. She will replace Dirk De Man, who is stepping down due to health issues. CEO Pascal Juéry expressed his enthusiasm for Lam’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Agfa-Gevaert Group, appointment, CFO, Dirk De Man, Fiona Lam, leadership, Pascal Juéry
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION HAS BEEN ACTIVELY ASSESSING POLAND’S ALIGNMENT WITH THE EU’S “RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN” DIRECTIVE AS IT PERTAINS TO MEDIA OUTLETS. THIS SCRUTINY FOLLOWS A RECENT PROPOSAL AIMED AT EXPANDING THESE RIGHTS WITHIN THE MEDIA SECTOR. OVER THE … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, European Union, Internet & Online, Law, Media, Poland
Tagged accountability, Article 17, data protection authorities, disinformation, EC, emergency assistance, EU, EU citizens, European Commission, freedom of expression, GDPR, journalistic integrity, legislation, media accountability, media reports, personal data protection, personal rights violations, psychological support, public health, Readers' Rights Ombudsman, Right to be Forgotten, Szustkowski, trauma teddies
(IN BRIEF) Sweco has been tasked with designing the Green Turtle battery energy storage system for GIGA Storage Belgium, one of the largest in continental Europe. With a capacity of 2,800 MWh, this facility will store surplus renewable energy, such … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Belgium, Energy Storage Hub, Erwin Malcorps, Joeri Siborgs, partnership, renewable energy, sustainability, Sweco
(IN BRIEF) Bentley has officially unveiled the Flying Spur Mulliner at the 2024 Zoute Grand Prix in Belgium, marking its European debut. This luxury four-door Grand Tourer features a powerful 782 PS, 1,000 Nm hybrid powertrain, making it the most … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Belgium, Bentley, Flying Spur Mulliner, Luxury, performance, Zoute Grand Prix
(IN BRIEF) Insurance Europe has announced that Thea Utoft Høj Jensen will be the new director general, succeeding Michaela Koller, who has held the role for 18 years. Thea, who currently leads Financial Services at FTI Consulting in Brussels, brings … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) On 30 September 2024, Digi Communications N.V. announced the full redemption of its €450,000,000 Senior Secured Notes due in 2025, issued by its Romanian subsidiary, Digi Romania S.A. This follows a prior notice of redemption published on 16 … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Financial, Investment, Italy, Management, Netherlands, News, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Adjusted EBITDA, Arjun Infrastructure Partners, Autoriteit Financiële Markten, broadband, broadband data services, Bucharest Stock Exchange, Citibank, DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V., Digi Portugal, Digi Romania S.A., Digi Spain, Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U., entertainment solutions, fibre optic network, fibre-to-the-home, fixed telecom operator, fixed-line telephony, FTTH, Macquarie Capital, MNO, mobile spectrum, mobile telecom operator, mobile telecommunication, noteholders, pay TV, redemption, senior secured notes, Serghei Bulgac, telecommunication services, €450000000
(IN BRIEF) A new partnership between the European Investment Fund (EIF) and the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO), backed by the EU’s InvestEU program, will provide DKK 300 million in loans to Danish businesses within the creative and … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Banks, Belgium, Business, Denmark, Economy, Entertainment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged creative, cultural, Denmark, EIF, EU, Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO), Marjut Falkstedt, partnership, Signe Thustrup Kreiner
(IN BRIEF) The European auto industry, represented by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), has called for urgent intervention from EU institutions due to a decline in demand for electric vehicles (EVs). The industry is concerned about meeting the 2025 … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. announced that its Romanian subsidiary, Digi Romania S.A., has exercised its right to fully redeem €450 million worth of 2.50% Senior Secured Notes due in 2025. The redemption will take place on September 27, 2024, … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Financial, Investment, Italy, Management, Netherlands, News, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Adjusted EBITDA, Arjun Infrastructure Partners, Autoriteit Financiële Markten, broadband, broadband data services, Bucharest Stock Exchange, Citibank, DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V., Digi Portugal, Digi Romania S.A., Digi Spain, Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U., entertainment solutions, fibre optic network, fibre-to-the-home, fixed telecom operator, fixed-line telephony, FTTH, Macquarie Capital, MNO, mobile spectrum, mobile telecom operator, mobile telecommunication, noteholders, pay TV, redemption, senior secured notes, Serghei Bulgac, telecommunication services
(IN BRIEF) Belgium-based PanTera has raised €134 million in a Series A funding round led by EQT Life Sciences to accelerate the large-scale production of actinium-225 (225Ac), a crucial isotope for Targeted Alpha Therapy (TAT) used in cancer treatment. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Actinium-225, Belgium, Cancer Therapies, EQT, PanTera, partnership, shortage, sustainabilty
(IN BRIEF) The Luxembourg Future Fund 2 (LFF 2) has invested an additional €5 million in the VIVES Inter-University Fund (IUF), raising the fund’s total to €75 million. VIVES IUF is an early-stage science-based fund that supports startups and spin-offs, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged EIF, European Innovation, Eva Kremer, investment, Luxembourg Future Fund 2 (LFF 2), Marjut Falkstedt, partnership, Société Nationale de Crédit et d’Investissement (SNCI), Startup Ecosystem, sustainability, VIVES Inter-University Fund (IUF)
(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. announced that its Spanish subsidiary, Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U., has completed the first stage of selling a Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) network in 12 Spanish provinces. This sale is part of a deal with Sota Investments Spain … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Financial, Investment, Italy, Management, Netherlands, News, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Adjusted EBITDA, Arjun Infrastructure Partners, Autoriteit Financiële Markten, broadband, broadband data services, Bucharest Stock Exchange, Digi Communications financial report, Digi Communications Investors Call, DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V., Digi Portugal, Digi Romania S.A., Digi Spain, Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U., entertainment solutions, fibre optic network, fibre-to-the-home, fixed telecom operator, fixed-line telephony, FTTH, Macquarie Capital, MNO, mobile spectrum, mobile telecom operator, mobile telecommunication, pay TV, S.L.U., Serghei Bulgac, Sota Investments Spain OpCo, telecommunication services
(IN BRIEF) Aurubis has inaugurated its new Advanced Sludge Processing by Aurubis (ASPA) plant in Beerse, Belgium. This €33 million facility, developed in-house, enhances the recovery of tin and precious metals from anode sludges, a by-product of copper refining. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Advanced Sludge Processing by Aurubis (ASPA), Aurubis, Bart Craane, Belgium, Dirk Vandenberghe, Germany, Inge Hofkens, Metal Recovery, partnership, recycling plant, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Lise Fuhr, the Director General of ETNO, Europe’s leading telecom association, will step down in fall 2024 to become CEO of GÉANT, an organization supporting European research and education networks. During her nine-year tenure, Fuhr significantly strengthened ETNO’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged appointment, Director General, ETNO, Géant, leadership, Lise Fuhr Departs, Steven Tas, TELECOM
(IN BRIEF) Euronext and Nord Pool have announced the launch of a new Nordic and Baltic power derivatives market, named Euronext Nord Pool Power Futures. The market will be hosted on Euronext’s Optiq® trading platform and cleared by Euronext Clearing. … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Iceland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, International Trade, Investment, Italy, Management, Netherlands, News, Norway, Portugal
Tagged Baltic Camille Beudin, Euronext, Nord Pool, Nordic, partnership, Power Market, sustainability, Tom Darell
(IN BRIEF) The European Union faces a growing challenge in combating disinformation and media manipulation. Citizens and organizations are calling for an expansion of the “right to be forgotten” to include media outlets, holding them accountable for defamatory or misleading … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Media, News, Politics, Society
Tagged Commissioner Didier Reynders, dangers of disinformation, defamation, digital communication, disinformation, EU, European Commission, European Union, fakenews, false information online, hate speech, media defamation, media manipulation, media outlets, media publishers, misleading information, personal data breaches, personal privacy, protecting human dignity, protection of human rights, responsible data management, rights, Robert Szustkowski, Vera Jourova
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