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SGS Gains OSHA Approval to Add Five New NRTL Locations in Europe and Asia, Expanding Product Certification Services

(IN BRIEF) SGS has received approval from OSHA to expand its global network of Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs) to new locations in Europe and Asia. Starting January 22, 2025, SGS will provide testing and certification for U.S. market products … Read the full press release

SGS’s Comprehensive Seed Testing Network Supports Canadian Growers with Advanced Solutions for Competitive Agriculture

(IN BRIEF) SGS has strengthened its support for Canadian farmers by offering extensive seed testing services across the country, combining local expertise with global testing standards. With laboratories in key agricultural regions such as Grande Prairie and Sherwood Park, SGS … Read the full press release

Dantaxi Joins Forces with Uber to Create the Most Accessible Mobility Platform in Denmark

(IN BRIEF) Dantaxi, Denmark’s largest taxi service, has been acquired by Uber, expanding Uber’s service to 75 out of 98 municipalities in Denmark. This move combines Uber’s advanced technology with Dantaxi’s well-established local presence, offering over 3,500 professional drivers across … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Joins the Launch of the United Nations Ocean Investment Protocol to Drive Sustainable Ocean Economy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has expressed its full support for the launch of the United Nations Ocean Investment Protocol, a crucial framework aimed at aligning financial flows and business practices with a sustainable ocean economy. The Protocol, … Read the full press release

Orden Propuesta De Arresto E Incautación Contra Ricardo Salinas En Corte De EE.UU.

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Un juez de la Corte Suprema del Estado de Nueva York está considerando una orden que declararía al magnate mexicano Ricardo Salinas Pliego en desacato civil, con una posible orden de arresto y encarcelamiento en EE.UU. Esto … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €90 Million Loan to Bordeaux Métropole Énergies to Drive Green Transition in Gironde

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has provided a €90 million loan to Bordeaux Métropole Énergies to support its 2024-2028 strategic plan, focusing on renewable energy projects and energy-efficient building renovations. This funding will aid in the development of solar … Read the full press release

SIX Group Chairman Thomas Wellauer to Conclude Term at AGM 2026

(IN BRIEF) Thomas Wellauer, Chairman of the Board of Directors at SIX Group, has announced that he will not stand for re-election at the AGM in 2026. Under his leadership since 2020, SIX has seen significant strategic and operational advancements, … Read the full press release

Savills Reports Strong European Logistics Investment in 2024 Despite Market Cooling in Q1 2025

(IN BRIEF) Savills’ latest research shows that European logistics real estate investment volumes reached €38.2 billion in 2024, up 15% year-on-year, but still 15% below the five-year average. The market saw a downturn in Q1 2025, with investment volumes dropping … Read the full press release

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

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