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EQT Real Estate Partners with ByggVesta for Sustainable Residential Development in Flemingsberg, Stockholm

(IN BRIEF) EQT Real Estate has entered a forward funding agreement with ByggVesta for the second phase of a major residential development in Flemingsberg, southern Stockholm. The project, set to include 805 rental homes, is designed for young professionals, researchers, … Read the full press release

SGS Belgium NV Receives Designation as Notified Body under EU IVDR to Support In Vitro Diagnostic Device Compliance

(IN BRIEF) SGS Belgium NV has been officially designated by the European Commission and Belgian Competent Authority as a Notified Body (NB) under the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation (IVDR), EU 2017/746. This milestone enhances SGS’s ability to support … Read the full press release

INEOS and Wagenborg Reach Key Milestone with Completion of Europe’s First Offshore CO₂ Carrier

(IN BRIEF) Europe’s first offshore CO₂ carrier, currently under construction at Royal Niestern Sander shipyard, represents a major step in advancing carbon capture and storage (CCS) infrastructure. This milestone will facilitate the transportation of liquefied CO₂ from onshore sites to … Read the full press release

Ørsted Expands Partnership with Schroders Greencoat through GBP 456 Million Farm-Down of West of Duddon Sands Stake

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has completed a farm-down of a 24.5% stake in the West of Duddon Sands Offshore Wind Farm to Schroders Greencoat, valued at GBP 456.1 million. The transaction supports Ørsted’s capital structure, risk diversification, and capital recycling strategy. … Read the full press release

Greg Guyett Appointed as EBRD’s New First Vice President and Head of Client Services Group

(IN BRIEF) Greg Guyett has been appointed as the new First Vice President and Head of the Client Services Group at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), starting September 1, 2025. He will succeed Jürgen Rigterink and lead … Read the full press release

ZSSK Orders Four KISS Double-Deck Trains from Stadler to Enhance Slovakia’s Regional Rail Network

(IN BRIEF) Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK) has signed a contract with Stadler for up to four KISS double-deck trains to enhance Slovakia’s rail network. The new trains, set to operate between Bratislava and Žilina, will improve passenger comfort and capacity, … Read the full press release

Samaritans’ Workplace Training Programmes Earn CPD Accreditation for Professional Development

(IN BRIEF) Samaritans has received CPD accreditation for its Samaritan Training and Engagement Programmes (STEP), enhancing its training offerings for workplaces. The CPD-certified courses, which cover areas such as listening skills, building resilience, and supporting vulnerable people, allow professionals to … Read the full press release

Leeds Building Society Enhances Emissions Reporting with Experian Partnership to Support Net Zero Goals

(IN BRIEF) Leeds Building Society has partnered with Experian to improve the accuracy of its financed emissions reporting for residential lending, aligning with the UK Government’s Net Zero goals. By replacing estimated EPC data, which overestimated emissions by over 36%, … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel Issues Two Bonds to Refinance Debt and Support Corporate Financing Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel International AG has issued two bonds to refinance existing debt and support general corporate needs. The first bond, maturing on November 13, 2028, offers a fixed coupon of 0.6848% and a tenor of three years six months. … Read the full press release

EIB Finances €400 Million Helsinki Tramline Project to Boost Sustainable Transport

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €400 million in financing to Helsinki for the development of the Crown Bridges Light Rail project, which will extend the city’s tram network to three eastern suburbs. The project includes the … Read the full press release

Sidekick Health Secures €35 Million Funding from EIB to Expand Digital Therapeutics and AI Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Sidekick Health has secured a €35 million venture debt facility from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance its digital health and therapeutics initiatives. The funding, backed by the European Commission’s InvestEU initiative, will accelerate R&D and AI-driven … Read the full press release

UOB and Accenture Partner to Harness AI Technologies and Upskill Workforce in Groundbreaking Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) UOB has partnered with Accenture in a three-year collaboration to advance the Bank’s use of generative and agentic AI technologies. This strategic MoU will help UOB accelerate its AI journey by enhancing business processes and personalizing customer experiences. … Read the full press release

New AFRY Report Highlights Essential Factors for Choosing Biorefinery Locations in Growing Bioeconomy

(IN BRIEF) AFRY Management Consulting has released a report titled Factors for the Siting of Biorefineries for the CSA Group, providing crucial insights into the complex factors involved in biorefinery site selection. The report examines the environmental, economic, and logistical … Read the full press release

Sanofi Sells 50% Stake in Opella to CD&R, Establishing Independent Global Consumer Healthcare Champion

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has completed the sale of a 50.0% controlling stake in its consumer healthcare division, Opella, to CD&R, creating a global leader in consumer healthcare. Sanofi retains a significant 48.2% stake, while Bpifrance will hold 1.8% and join … Read the full press release

OMV Launches Austria’s Largest Green Hydrogen Production Plant to Drive Sustainable Fuels and Chemicals

(IN BRIEF) OMV has launched Austria’s largest green hydrogen production plant at its Schwechat refinery, with an annual capacity of up to 1,500 metric tons. This EUR 25 million investment will significantly reduce CO2 emissions by up to 15,000 metric … Read the full press release

Spring Graduation at Umeå University: Celebrating Teachers, Researchers, and the New Vice-Chancellor

(IN BRIEF) Umeå University will celebrate its Spring Graduation on 15 and 17 May 2025, with ceremonies recognizing outstanding teachers, new doctors, jubilee doctors, and the installation of Tora Holmberg as Vice-Chancellor. A total of 34 teachers will be honored, … Read the full press release

Aida Welker to Join KfW IPEX-Bank Management Board on 1 May 2025, Succeeding Andreas Ufer

(IN BRIEF) Aida Welker will join the Management Board of KfW IPEX-Bank on 1 May 2025, succeeding Andreas Ufer, who is retiring. She will oversee critical departments, including Mobility, Infrastructure, and Syndication & Treasury. With nearly 25 years of experience … Read the full press release

Dr. Mumtaz Patel from the University of Liverpool Becomes the 123rd President of the Royal College of Physicians

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Mumtaz Patel has been elected the 123rd president of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), making her the first woman of Indian descent to hold this esteemed position. Dr. Patel, a consultant nephrologist and educator at the … Read the full press release

New Research Exposes Over £3.77 Billion in Government Contracts to Private Companies for Border Security and Small Boat Crossings

(IN BRIEF) A new study reveals that since 2015, the UK government has awarded over £3.77 billion in contracts to private companies managing border security and small boat crossings in the English Channel. While much focus is placed on illegal … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the publication of the 2024 Annual Financial Report and convocation of the Company’s general shareholders meeting for June 18, 2025, for the approval of, among others, the 2024 Annual Financial Report, available on the Company’s website

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. today published its 2024 Annual Financial Report (available from 30 April 2025 on www.digi-communications.ro) and has convened its Annual General Meeting for 18 June 2025 at 14:00 CET (Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, Amsterdam). Shareholders will … Read the full press release