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University of Liverpool Researchers Receive Prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences Funding to Advance Infectious Disease Research

(IN BRIEF) University of Liverpool has announced that two of its researchers, Dr Hayley Lavender and Dr Paraskevi Kritsiligkou, have received Springboard Awards from the Academy of Medical Sciences, providing up to £125,000 in funding along with mentoring and career … Read the full press release

British Heart Foundation Invests £7.1 Million in National PhD Programme Linking Cardiovascular and Neurological Research

(IN BRIEF) The British Heart Foundation has awarded £7.1 million to fund the CHAIN consortium, a national PhD training programme focused on understanding the critical link between heart and brain diseases. Delivered collaboratively by the University of Manchester, University of … Read the full press release

Vestas Secures Major Wind Turbine Supply Agreement with Tessa Green Energy for Strazhitsa Project in Bulgaria

(IN BRIEF) Vestas has been awarded a 70 MW contract by Tessa Green Energy to supply and service 11 EnVentus V162-6.4 MW wind turbines for the Strazhitsa wind project in Bulgaria. The agreement includes a long-term Active Output Management service … Read the full press release

Abertis Foundation Launches International Road Safety Campaign to Address the Hidden Risks of Driver Drowsiness

(IN BRIEF) The Abertis Foundation has launched a new campaign titled “Hi, I’m Juan, let me buy you a coffee” to highlight the dangers of driver drowsiness, a major yet often underestimated cause of road accidents. Introduced in Madrid, the … Read the full press release

Henkel Expands Sustainability Roadmap with Focus on Emissions Reduction, Equity and Responsible Sourcing

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has announced new sustainability targets for 2030, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, advancing circular economy practices, promoting gender equity, and strengthening sustainable supply chains. The company aims to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42 … Read the full press release

Fortum Battery Recycling Expands Kirchardt Facility Capacity with New Environmental Permit in Germany

(IN BRIEF) Fortum Battery Recycling has secured a new environmental permit for its Kirchardt facility in Germany, significantly increasing its capacity to process end-of-life lithium-ion batteries from 10 to 25 tonnes per day and expanding storage capacity to 250 tonnes. … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Secures Major Contract to Equip India’s Largest Pumped Storage Hydropower Facility

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded a major contract to supply equipment for India’s largest pumped storage plant, the 3,000 MW Saidongar-1 Karjat project in Maharashtra, developed by Torrent Power. The project includes the delivery of ten pump turbines and … Read the full press release

EIF Expands JEREMIE Programme with €210 Million to Strengthen Bulgaria’s High-Tech Innovation and Investment Ecosystem

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund is expanding the JEREMIE programme in Bulgaria with approximately €210 million in funding to support innovative companies in sectors such as AI, microelectronics, and advanced technologies. Managed through 2035, the initiative combines reinvested funds … Read the full press release

Equinor Reduces Stake in Scatec Through NOK 1.6 Billion Share Sale While Maintaining Strategic Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has sold an 8.07 percent stake in Scatec for approximately NOK 1.6 billion, reducing its shareholding to 8.05 percent while agreeing to a 90-day lock-up period on its remaining shares. The company originally became a shareholder in … Read the full press release

New KfW Data Highlights Falling Loan Appetite Among Small Businesses and Rising Reliance on Internal Funding

(IN BRIEF) A new survey from KfW reveals that only 27 per cent of SMEs in Germany are currently willing to use debt financing for investments, the lowest level in ten years. The decline is driven largely by micro-businesses and … Read the full press release

DHL and IAG Cargo Expand Sustainable Aviation Fuel Partnership to Reduce Air Freight Emissions Through 2030

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has expanded its partnership with IAG Cargo through a new five-year agreement to scale the use of sustainable aviation fuel, enabling the supply of approximately 240 million liters of SAF at London Heathrow Airport through 2030. … Read the full press release

Bentley Motors Strengthens Responsible Sourcing Strategy with Enhanced Standards for Sustainable Luxury Materials

(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors has strengthened its commitment to responsible luxury by introducing an updated Responsible Raw Material Sourcing Policy Statement as part of its Beyond100+ strategy. The policy sets stricter standards for sourcing key materials such as leather, wool, … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom and Thüga Partner to Deliver Sovereign AI Solutions for Municipal Utilities Across Germany

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has partnered with Thüga AG to provide sovereign AI solutions tailored for municipal utilities, enabling secure and compliant data processing within Europe. The initiative introduces Enterprise GPT applications that automate routine tasks, support knowledge management, and … Read the full press release

Bilfinger Completes Large-Scale Insulation Project at Warsaw Waste-to-Energy Facility Supporting Poland’s Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has completed a major insulation contract at Poland’s largest waste-to-energy facility in Warsaw, working alongside POSCO E&C and Doosan Lentjes. The project included full-scope insulation services covering around 22,000 square meters and required significant material logistics. The … Read the full press release

Indra Highlights Next-Generation Naval Technologies Enhancing Submarine Intelligence and Survivability

(IN BRIEF) Indra is showcasing its advanced submarine technologies at the Underwater Defence Technology exhibition in London, presenting a range of systems including satellite communications, electronic warfare solutions, and navigation radars. The company’s TSUB-40 communications suite, iKeeper-iS20 radar, and PEGASO … Read the full press release

InfraVia Strengthens Real Estate Portfolio with High-Profile Revolut Lease in Central Paris Location

(IN BRIEF) InfraVia has secured a major lease agreement with Revolut for approximately 2,060 square meters of office space and two retail units at a redeveloped property located at 116 rue Réaumur in Paris’ Sentier district. The building, which has … Read the full press release

ENGIE Expands Electric Vehicle Charging Network in Belgium with Major Wallonia Deployment Project

(IN BRIEF) ENGIE, through its ENGIE Vianeo brand, has been selected to deploy nearly 3,000 electric vehicle charging points across Belgium’s Walloon Region, further strengthening its position as a leading operator in the country’s electric mobility sector. The project includes … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace and U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory Launch TITAN-AM Programme to Scale Titanium Additive Manufacturing for Aerostructures

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has launched the $8.4 million TITAN-AM programme in partnership with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory to advance and industrialise Laser Metal Deposition with Wire technology for large titanium aerostructures. The initiative focuses on improving manufacturing … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall and Destinus Move Forward with Joint Venture to Expand Europe’s Cruise Missile and Rocket Artillery Production Capacity

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and Destinus have announced plans to establish a joint venture named Rheinmetall Destinus Strike Systems in the second half of 2026, focused on producing advanced cruise missiles and ballistic rocket artillery. Based in Unterlüß, Germany, the venture … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut Appoints Taryn Ridley as Vice President to Lead Global Communications and Public Affairs Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Barry Callebaut has appointed Taryn Ridley as Vice President of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs, effective April 2026. She succeeds Kai Hummel and will report directly to CEO Hein Schumacher. With extensive experience at the company, including her … Read the full press release