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EIB and Naturgy Partner to Advance Renewable Energy with €1 Billion Loan Agreement

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Naturgy have signed the first €400 million tranche of a €1 billion loan to expand renewable energy capacity in Spain. The funding will support the creation of new solar and onshore wind … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €400 Million to Boost SMEs, Sustainability, and Economic Growth in Czech Republic and Slovakia

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €400 million in loans to Komerční banka and SG Equipment Finance Czech Republic (SGEF) to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Mid-Cap companies in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The … Read the full press release

EESC Calls for European Action Plan on Rare Diseases to Improve Diagnosis and Treatment

(IN BRIEF) The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has called for a comprehensive European Action Plan on Rare Diseases by 2030, urging the EU and Member States to enhance cooperation and ensure equal access to diagnosis and treatment. At … Read the full press release

Webuild Highlights Contribution to Riyadh Metro and Global Infrastructure Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Webuild played a key role in the newly inaugurated Riyadh Metro, contributing to the development of its longest line, the Orange line (Line 3), part of a 176-kilometer automated network supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The metro improves … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim Launches EURICAN® L4 Vaccine to Combat Rising Leptospirosis Threat in Dogs

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim has launched EURICAN® L4, a new vaccine designed to protect dogs from leptospirosis, a potentially fatal disease spread through contaminated soil and water. Available in France and expanding across Europe in 2025, the vaccine targets four … Read the full press release

Vestas to Power RWE’s 900 MW Nordseecluster B, Advancing Germany’s Offshore Wind Ambition

(IN BRIEF) Vestas has secured a firm order to supply 60 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for RWE’s Nordseecluster B offshore wind project in the German North Sea. This 900 MW project forms the second phase of the 1.56 GW Nordseecluster, … Read the full press release

Wienerberger Opens World’s Largest Electric Kiln for Sustainable Brick Production in Austria

(IN BRIEF) Wienerberger has opened a modernized brick plant in Uttendorf, Austria, featuring the world’s largest industrial electric kiln, powered by green energy sources like its photovoltaic system. The facility reduces production emissions by 90% and energy consumption by one-third. … Read the full press release

RWE’s Sofia Offshore Wind Farm Delivers £760M Economic Boost and Community Impact

(IN BRIEF) RWE’s Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, located on Dogger Bank off England’s northeast coast, is set to deliver £760 million in economic value during its development and construction phases, including significant contributions to Yorkshire, Humber, and the North East. … Read the full press release

Landsvirkjun and ENERCON Partner to Build Iceland’s First Large Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) Landsvirkjun, Iceland’s state-owned energy provider, has partnered with ENERCON to construct the country’s first large-scale wind farm. The project will feature 28 E-138 EP3 turbines, generating 120 MW of capacity across 17 square kilometers in Búrfell, south of … Read the full press release

QIAGEN Expands QIAstat-Dx Operations with New Innovation Hub in Barcelona

(IN BRIEF) QIAGEN is investing in a new innovation hub in Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, to enhance its QIAstat-Dx syndromic testing platform. Opening in 2026, the 8,000-square-meter site will house operations across research, manufacturing, and regulatory functions, focusing on advancing … Read the full press release

Alstom Celebrates the Launch of Riyadh Metro, Advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has celebrated the launch of the Riyadh Metro, a major project supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Spanning 176 kilometers with six lines, 85 stations, and seven depots, the metro aims to transform urban mobility by reducing traffic … Read the full press release

Exolum Introduces H2ROAD to Lead Hydrogen Logistics and Drive Global Decarbonisation

(IN BRIEF) Exolum has launched H2ROAD, a new business line dedicated to providing integrated hydrogen logistics solutions across the entire value chain, from production to delivery. The initiative includes developing infrastructure for hydrogen compression, storage, transport, and supply, tailored to … Read the full press release

EIB Supports University of Latvia with €25 Million Loan for Green Campus Development

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €25 million loan to the University of Latvia to support the third phase of its campus development in Riga. This phase includes constructing the “House of Health,” featuring research and … Read the full press release

EIB Partners with Caixa Geral de Depósitos to Boost Strategic Investments in Portugal

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €150 million guarantee to Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD) to enhance financing for mid-cap companies and public entities in Portugal, aiming to generate up to €420 million in new investments. … Read the full press release

EIB and InvestEU Back Nortegas with €80 Million to Boost Biomethane and Green Energy in Spain

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB), with support from the InvestEU programme, has provided €80 million in financing to Nortegas Group for the development of biomethane plants and a digital operations centre in Spain. These projects aim to produce … Read the full press release

EU and EIB Launch €160 Million Green Investment Initiative to Boost Serbian SMEs and Jobs

(IN BRIEF) The European Union, in partnership with EIB Global, Banca Intesa, and Intesa Leasing, has unveiled a €160 million financial package to support Serbian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-sized companies. This initiative will fund green projects, renewable … Read the full press release

Zeewolde Wind Farm Partners with Rabobank and Eneco to Deliver Community-Owned Battery Park

(IN BRIEF) Zeewolde wind farm has partnered with Rabobank and Eneco to advance the construction of a large-scale battery park with a 65 MWh capacity, set to be among the largest in the Netherlands. Rabobank will fund the project through … Read the full press release

Zumtobel’s IZURA Luminaire Wins German Sustainability Award for Circular Design Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Zumtobel’s IZURA pendant luminaire has won the German Sustainability Award 2025 in the Product + Resources category for its innovative circular design, resource-efficient production, and use of recycled materials. Featuring a modular structure and digital product passport, the … Read the full press release

Skanska Invests SEK 530 Million in Eco-Friendly Mandelblomman Residential Project in Täby Park

(IN BRIEF) Skanska is investing SEK 530 million in Mandelblomman, a sustainable residential project in Täby Park near Stockholm. The development includes 156 apartments, a rooftop terrace, a green courtyard, and 75 parking spaces. Sustainability features include solar panels covering … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund Backs Sistafund with €30 Million Investment to Champion Gender Diversity in Venture Capital

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €30 million to Sistafund, a venture capital initiative championing gender diversity in European startups. Targeting a total of €100 million, Sistafund invests in early-stage companies where women hold at least 30% … Read the full press release