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STRABAG Leads Groundbreaking Bridge Shifting Operation for Rinsdorf Viaduct

(IN BRIEF) STRABAG and Bickhardt Bau AG are leading an innovative operation to shift the Rinsdorf viaduct, part of the A45 bridge renewal project. The 40,000-ton section of the bridge will be moved 20 meters and 59 centimeters using a … Read the full press release

Flix Partners with Talgo for €2.4 Billion High-Speed Train Deal to Enhance Sustainable Rail Travel Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Flix has awarded Talgo a €2.4 billion contract to supply up to 65 high-speed trains based on the Talgo 230 platform, with an initial order of 30 units valued at €1.06 billion. The trains, designed for full accessibility … Read the full press release

Telia to Join Global Virtual Telco Pride 2025, Highlighting Diversity and Inclusion in the Telecommunications Industry

(IN BRIEF) Telia will participate in Global Virtual Telco Pride 2025 on June 10, alongside industry leaders like Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, and Nokia. This year’s event, hosted by Mikko Ylä-Kauttu and Julia Wollschläger, focuses on the theme “Standing Together, Speaking … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel Partners with Natilus to Explore Integration of Blended-Wing-Body Aircraft into Air Logistics Operations

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and Natilus have announced a strategic partnership to explore the potential of integrating Natilus’s blended-wing-body aircraft into commercial air logistics. This collaboration aims to assess the operational feasibility, environmental impact, and economic benefits of these innovative aircraft, … Read the full press release

New Research Shows How Skin Bacteria May Impact Stress and Mood, Unveiling a Link Between Skin Health and Mental Wellbeing

(IN BRIEF) A new study by Unilever, in collaboration with the University of Liverpool, has revealed a potential link between the skin microbiome and psychological wellbeing. The research found that higher levels of the skin bacterium Cutibacterium, especially on the … Read the full press release

Nokia and blackned Sign Agreement to Deliver High-Performance Tactical Networks for Military Operations

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and blackned GmbH have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop deployable tactical communication systems for the defense sector. The collaboration integrates Nokia’s advanced 5G technology with blackned’s defense digitalization expertise to provide secure, high-performance communications solutions … Read the full press release

Nokia Launches Groundbreaking Co-Existence Solution, Enabling Multi-Gigabit PON Services Over a Single Fiber

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has introduced a new co-existence network element that enables operators to run 10G, 25G, and 50G PON services over the same fiber, providing flexibility for tailored deployments in both residential and enterprise markets. This solution allows operators … Read the full press release

University of Copenhagen’s Breakthrough Discovery on Insulin Resistance Could Transform Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis and Treatment

(IN BRIEF) A team of researchers from the University of Copenhagen has revealed groundbreaking findings about insulin resistance, showing that it varies widely on a molecular level even among healthy individuals and those diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. This discovery … Read the full press release

Antonio Filosa Appointed CEO of Stellantis, Set to Lead the Company Starting June 23, 2025

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis N.V. has named Antonio Filosa as its new CEO, effective June 23, 2025. Filosa, who has over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry, has held leadership roles in North and South America and has been … Read the full press release

Eneco Launches White Paper Advocating for Policies to Shift Household Energy Use and Introduces Off-Peak Contract for 2025

(IN BRIEF) Eneco’s latest white paper advocates for government policies to support households in shifting their electricity consumption to off-peak hours, which can ease grid congestion and better utilize sustainable energy. The company is also introducing a new off-peak energy … Read the full press release

Eneco CEO As Tempelman Announces Departure for Signify, Kees Jan Rameau Appointed Interim CEO

(IN BRIEF) As Tempelman, CEO of Eneco, has announced his decision to leave the company to join Signify as their new CEO in September. Kees Jan Rameau, the current COO-IE, will serve as interim CEO until a permanent successor is … Read the full press release

AF Gruppen Awarded NOK 960 Million Contract for Structural Work at New Rikshospitalet in Gaustad

(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen has been chosen by Helse Sør-Øst RFH to carry out the structural work at the New Rikshospitalet, with a contract valued at NOK 960 million. This comprehensive project includes groundwork, concrete work for foundations, walls, and … Read the full press release

HMB Construction to Oversee SEK 560 Million Expansion of Ahlsell Distribution Centre in Hallsberg

(IN BRIEF) HMB Construction, part of AF Gruppen Sweden, has secured a SEK 560 million contract to expand Ahlsell’s distribution center in Hallsberg, where Ahlsell Sverige AB is the tenant. The project includes the addition of 37,000 square meters of … Read the full press release

Sanofi Completes $600 Million Acquisition of DR-0201 to Enhance Immunology Pipeline and Advance Autoimmune Disease Treatments

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has completed the acquisition of DR-0201 from Dren Bio, now renamed SAR448501, to enhance its immunology pipeline. This bispecific myeloid cell engager, which has shown promising results in B-cell depletion, may offer potential breakthroughs in autoimmune diseases, … Read the full press release

TreeFrog Therapeutics Secures €30 Million from EIB to Advance Parkinson’s Disease Cell Therapy

(IN BRIEF) TreeFrog Therapeutics has secured €30 million in financing from the European Investment Bank to advance its cell therapy program for Parkinson’s disease and support the development of its internal pipeline targeting diseases with high unmet needs. The funding, … Read the full press release

EIB and National Bank of North Macedonia Complete Climate Risk Capacity-Building Initiative

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) and the National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia (NBRNM) have completed a climate risk capacity-building initiative under the Greening Financial Systems Advisory Programme. The project has enhanced NBRNM’s ability to … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow Receives Funding to Investigate Sustainability of Flash Chromatography Purification Technique

(IN BRIEF) University of Glasgow researchers, Dr. Joseph Cameron and Dr. Alex Loch, will lead a study to assess and improve the sustainability of flash chromatography, a widely used chemical purification technique. Funded by the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Sustainable … Read the full press release

University of Southampton Researchers to Support Breast Walk Ever in Aid of Breast Cancer Research

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Southampton will join the Breast Walk Ever charity event on 8 June 2025 to support Against Breast Cancer and raise funds for vital research into secondary breast cancer. ABC-funded PhD student Grace Hayes … Read the full press release

Study Reveals Link Between Teenage Obesity in Fathers and Increased Health Risks in Future Generations

(IN BRIEF) A study from the University of Southampton and the University of Bergen reveals that boys who become overweight during their early teens may inadvertently affect the health of their future children. The research found epigenetic changes in genes … Read the full press release

NutriSen Launches Smart Fertilization Technology to Reduce Environmental Impact and Costs for Farmers

(IN BRIEF) NutriSen, a TUM spin-off, is revolutionizing agriculture with its smart fertilization technology, which provides precise and data-driven fertilizer recommendations. By combining plant data with satellite imagery, the technology helps farmers reduce fertilizer use by up to 20%, benefiting … Read the full press release