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BBVA Expands ADA Global Data Platform to Mexico and Colombia to Drive AI-Powered Banking Innovation

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has expanded its global data platform, ADA, to Mexico and Colombia, marking a major step in its data-driven transformation strategy. Built on AWS, ADA centralizes analytical processes, offers real-time access to data, and enables large-scale AI use. … Read the full press release

EBRD Backs New Polish Private Equity Fund with €20 Million to Boost Tech-Driven SMEs in Central and Eastern Europe

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has invested €20 million in the newly launched Spire Capital Partners Fund I, helping the Polish-based fund reach its €90 million target and focus on tech-enabled SMEs in Poland and central and eastern Europe. The fund … Read the full press release

Strategic Alliance Between Helaba and Schwarz Digits Targets AI Innovation and European Data Independence

(IN BRIEF) Helaba and Schwarz Digits have formed a strategic partnership to jointly develop digital solutions that reinforce the financial sector’s digital sovereignty and adhere to European values, transparency, and data protection standards. The collaboration will leverage open source technologies … Read the full press release

Deka Immobilien Sells Helsinki Health Centre to VVT for EUR 100 Million in Strategic Portfolio Move

(IN BRIEF) Deka Immobilien has sold the Kalasatama Health Centre in Helsinki for around EUR 100 million to VVT, which acquired it for its VVT Property Fund II KY. Part of the WestInvest ImmoValue portfolio, the 19,800 sqm coastal property … Read the full press release

Henkel Powers Student Solar Team’s 3,000-Kilometer Challenge Across Australia with Advanced Adhesive Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Henkel is partnering with the Aachen-based student team “Sonnenwagen” for the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, the world’s toughest solar car race. The team’s solar-powered vehicle, “Aethon,” will travel 3,000 kilometers from Darwin to Adelaide across the Australian … Read the full press release

Digi Communications Reports Strong H1 2025 Growth with Revenues Surpassing €1.1 Billion

(NEWS) BUCHAREST, Romania, 14-Aug-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Digi Communications N.V., one of Europe’s leading telecommunications operators listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, has posted robust first-half results for 2025, driven by double-digit growth across its key markets, according to a … Read the full press release

Digi Communications NV announces the release of H1 2025 Financial Report

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V., a leading European telecommunications provider listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, reported strong growth in its H1 2025 financial results. The company posted revenues and other income of €1.113 billion for the first six months, … Read the full press release

Danske Bank Completes Implementation of New Fossil Fuels Investment Strategy Focused on Net-Zero Transition Leaders

(IN BRIEF) Danske Bank has finalised the rollout of its 2024-announced fossil fuels investment methodology across Danske Invest and Danica products, narrowing its fossil fuel investment universe from about 2,000 to 270 companies. The strategy prioritises firms with credible, data-backed … Read the full press release

DNB Appoints Rasmus Figenschou as New CFO, Names Marianne Wik Sætre to Lead Corporate Banking Norway

(IN BRIEF) DNB has named Rasmus Figenschou as its next CFO, effective 24 October, succeeding Ida Lerner, who is leaving for a role outside the Nordic region. Figenschou will be replaced as Group Executive Vice President of Corporate Banking Norway … Read the full press release

Talgo 230 Wins Approval for Germany and Denmark, Paving the Way for ICE L and EuroCity Services

(IN BRIEF) Talgo’s 230 train has received technical approval from the European Railway Agency and Germany’s Federal Railway Authority for commercial service in Germany and Denmark, paving the way for operations under Deutsche Bahn’s “ICE L” and DSB’s “EuroCity” brands. … Read the full press release

Gasum Supplies 100% Bio-LNG to Wasaline’s Aurora Botnia for Fully Fossil-Free Ferry Operations

(IN BRIEF) Gasum will supply only renewable bio-LNG to Wasaline’s Aurora Botnia, enabling the vessel’s daily Finland–Sweden route to run entirely on fossil-free fuel. The initiative, part of a collaboration with Stena Line to meet FuelEU Maritime compliance, allows Wasaline … Read the full press release

Nokia and MX Fiber Build 1,800 km Optical Backbone to Drive Economic Growth and Digital Inclusion in Southeastern Mexico

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and MX Fiber have launched a 1,800 km high-capacity optical backbone network in Southeastern Mexico to expand digital connectivity and support major economic projects, including the Interoceanic Corridor and Maya Train. Using Nokia’s 1830 Photonic Service Switch … Read the full press release

BESTSELLER Leads $20 Million Investment in Softwear Automation to Accelerate Sewbot Apparel Production

(IN BRIEF) BESTSELLER has led a $20 million Series B1 funding round for Softwear Automation to speed up the development and scaling of its Sewbot technology for automated t-shirt production. Made through BESTSELLER’s Invest FWD platform, the investment also brings … Read the full press release

Sandoz Partners with Elawan Energy on 150 MW Spanish Solar Project to Power Nearly 90% of European Operations

(IN BRIEF) Sandoz has signed a 10-year virtual PPA with Elawan Energy to develop 150 MW of new solar capacity in Valladolid, Spain, expected to meet almost 90% of electricity demand for its European operations. This partnership is a key … Read the full press release

University of Bristol Research Shows Menu Reshuffles Can Steer Diners Toward Healthier, Lower-Carbon Choices

(IN BRIEF) A University of Bristol-led study, published in Nature Food, has shown that reorganising the order of meals on a weekly set menu can cut diners’ carbon footprint by around one-third and reduce saturated fat intake, without altering recipes … Read the full press release

University of Bristol Hosts Free Careers Event for Aspiring Animal Care and Veterinary Professionals in Hartcliffe

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol will host a free animal careers advice drop-in session on Wednesday 13 August, from 2 to 4 pm at its Hartcliffe Micro-campus, inviting animal lovers in Withywood, Hartcliffe, and nearby areas to explore career … Read the full press release

Umeå University Researchers Reveal How Global ‘Über-Lake’ Model Transforms Understanding of Freshwater and Climate Links

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from Umeå University, together with international partners, have developed a novel framework that treats the world’s millions of lakes as a single composite “Über-lake,” enabling the discovery of emergent patterns that individual studies cannot capture. Using global … Read the full press release

KfW-backed Yellow Line in Bangalore Metro Phase 2 Opens to Boost Sustainable Urban Transport

(IN BRIEF) The first section of Phase 2 of Bangalore’s metro expansion, the 19-kilometre Yellow Line with 16 stations, has officially opened, marking a major advancement in the city’s sustainable transport development. Backed by a EUR 340 million loan from … Read the full press release

Slovenská sporiteľňa Names Michaela Bauer as New CEO to Succeed Peter Krutil in 2026

(IN BRIEF) Slovenská sporiteľňa has appointed Michaela Bauer as its next CEO, effective 1 March 2026, pending regulatory approval. Bauer brings over two decades of leadership experience from ČSOB and KBC Group, with expertise in banking operations, innovation, and digital … Read the full press release

LEGO Group and Aardman Launch Stop Motion Challenge to Spark Young Builders’ Storytelling Skills

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group and Aardman Animations have partnered to launch a stop motion storytelling challenge for children via the LEGO Play app. The initiative features an Aardman-animated short introducing Boop, a clay alien who enters a LEGO world, … Read the full press release