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Government Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

EIB and InvestEU Propel OLEDWorks to Boost European Manufacturing and Next-Gen OLED R&D

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is granting OLEDWorks a €30 million loan, co-financed by the InvestEU programme, to expand production and R&D at its Aachen site. OLEDWorks specializes in energy-efficient, high-brightness OLED lighting for automotive stop-and-turn signals, microdisplays, and … Read the full press release

Suez Wins Ten-Year Contract to Modernize Kochi’s Water Network and Deliver 24×7 Service

(IN BRIEF) Suez has secured a ten-year, performance-based contract with the Kerala Water Authority—funded by the Asian Development Bank and Kerala government—to upgrade and operate Kochi’s water distribution network for 700,000 people. The project covers 95 km², involves replacing deteriorated … Read the full press release

Expanding Horizons Secures £3.25 Million from NatWest to Acquire Enable Care Homes and Strengthen South Wales Services

(IN BRIEF) Expanding Horizons has acquired Enable Care Services (South Wales) Ltd, adding three care homes in Cwmbran and Argoed to its portfolio. This move, financed by a £3.25 million loan from NatWest, also funds refinancing and infrastructure upgrades to … Read the full press release

Telefónica Tech and Confluent Partner to Deliver Advanced Real-Time Data Streaming and Governance in Spain

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Tech has entered a strategic partnership with Confluent to integrate Confluent’s comprehensive data streaming platform into Telefónica Tech’s offerings in Spain. This collaboration extends Telefónica Tech’s portfolio with Confluent Cloud, Confluent Platform, and enterprise-grade governance tools, enabling … Read the full press release

Thales Enhances Imperva Platform with Unified Real-Time API Threat Detection and Automated Mitigation

(IN BRIEF) Thales has upgraded its Imperva Application Security suite to include real-time detection and automated mitigation of API threats, with a focus on the leading BOLA vulnerability. Leveraging a hybrid behavioral and rule-based engine, the platform scores anomalies, flags … Read the full press release

EBRD Commits €38.2 Million to Bosqar Invest’s €143.2 Million Sustainability-Linked Bond, Croatia’s Largest Private SLB

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has invested €38.2 million via private placement into Bosqar Invest’s record-breaking €143.2 million dual-tranche SLB—the largest private-sector sustainability-linked bond in Croatian history. The issuance consists of a €105.0 million public tranche to be listed on the … Read the full press release

Energiekontor Sells 11 MW Drensteinfurt-Rieth Wind Park to Private Investors, Boosting Renewables Growth

(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG has sold the 11 MW Drensteinfurt-Rieth onshore wind-project to private investors. Featuring two Enercon E-160 EP5 turbines (120 m hub, 160 m rotor), the park is forecast to produce 24 GWh annually—enough to power 7,000+ homes … Read the full press release

Brenntag Fortifies German Last-Mile Services with Acquisition of Advanced GSZ Kaiserslautern Toll-Manufacturer

(IN BRIEF) Brenntag has acquired Gefahrstoffzentrum (GSZ) Kaiserslautern, a seasoned toll-manufacturer of hazardous-substance storage, mixing, blending, and logistics services, to enhance its Brenntag Essentials offerings in Central Europe. Founded in 2008, the Kaiserslautern plant meets top-tier German and EU safety … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Launches Refurbished CB400 High-Voltage Battery for eActros 300/400 and eEconic, Cutting CO₂ Emissions by One-Third

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks is rolling out the CB400 high-voltage reworked battery as a sustainable, cost-effective spare-parts solution for first-generation eActros 300/400 trucks and the eEconic. Processed at the Mannheim Kompetenzzentrum für emissionsfreie Mobilität, used batteries are disassembled, cleaned, and … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer and Triodos Bank UK Go Live with OneSumX to Streamline COREP, FINREP and PRA 110 Reporting

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance has gone live with its OneSumX for Regulatory Reporting solution at Triodos Bank UK. The cloud-hosted SaaS platform now supports liquidity, COREP, FINREP, and PRA 110 reporting, boosting data control, transparency, and … Read the full press release

Volvo CE Sells 70 Percent of SDLG to LGG-Backed Fund for SEK 8 Billion as It Refocuses on Premium Segments in China

(IN BRIEF) Volvo CE will sell its 70 percent share in SDLG to an LGG-controlled fund for SEK 8 billion, with closing expected in H2 2025 pending approvals. The deal, recognizing a SEK 1 billion one-time operating income gain (subject … Read the full press release

Volvo CE to Invest SEK 7 Billion in Swecon Deal That Expands Retail and Service Network Across Northern Europe

(IN BRIEF) Volvo CE has agreed to purchase Swecon’s dealerships and service operations in Sweden, Germany and the Baltic states—including the Entrack aftermarket division—for SEK 7 billion, subject to regulatory clearance, with completion slated for H2 2025. The deal transfers … Read the full press release

DNV Certifies Arca’s Ultramafic Tailings Mineralization Technique for Permanent CO₂ Removal

(IN BRIEF) Arca’s carbon mineralization method—pairing enhanced air capture with ex-situ ultramafic tailings mineralization—has become the first of its kind to secure ISO 14064-2 validation from DNV. This independent audit, covering technical documentation and stakeholder interviews, confirms that the process … Read the full press release

World Economic Forum and Frontiers Reveal Ten Technologies Poised to Transform Cities, Health, Industry and Energy by 2030

(IN BRIEF) The World Economic Forum’s 2025 Top 10 Emerging Technologies report, produced with Frontiers, identifies ten innovations ready for deployment within three to five years. Addressing global challenges in urban mobility, online trust, sustainable production, healthcare, and clean energy, … Read the full press release

Metso to Equip BHP WAIO Operations with Advanced XAlloy™ Chute Liners for Three Years

(IN BRIEF) Metso has signed a confidential three-year contract to supply BHP’s WAIO operations with metallic chute liners—featuring its XAlloy™ and cast wear solutions—designed to minimize downtime and maximize productivity. Tobias Krull, Director of Chute and Conveyor Solutions, highlights Metso’s … Read the full press release

Matt Baker Joins National Grid Engineers to Upgrade Aberthaw Pylons in New More4 Series

(IN BRIEF) In the final episode of Matt Baker’s British Isles airing on 24 June, Matt Baker experiences the work of South Wales overhead line engineers as they upgrade transmission pylons near Aberthaw substation. After safety training and a practice … Read the full press release

EuroPA and EPI Join Forces to Deliver Instant Pan-European Payments Across 15 Countries

(IN BRIEF) EuroPA and EPI have joined forces to explore a rapid interoperability solution that enables Europeans to conduct instant, cross-border payments using their existing mobile-wallet and digital-pay platforms. The study, covering person-to-person and commercial payments both online and at … Read the full press release

Terna Launches Adriatic Innovation Zone in Ascoli Piceno to Propel Energy Transition and Regional Entrepreneurship

(IN BRIEF) Terna has opened its Adriatic Innovation Zone in Ascoli Piceno to foster technological innovation and strengthen the region’s energy-transition ecosystem. Attended by local academic and institutional figures and Terna’s Francesco Salerni, the hub will unite startups, SMEs, universities … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina Deploys 24/7 Fast-Charge Electric Milk Truck to Reduce CO₂ Emissions

(IN BRIEF) FrieslandCampina has launched a rapid-charging station in Gerkesklooster for its first fully electric milk transport truck, operated by Melkweg | Fritom and active since mid-June 2025. The ceremony featured the Gerkesklooster site team (led by Folkert de Groot), … Read the full press release

Ericsson, HPE, and Intel Deliver First Cloud RAN 5G Call on Gen12 Server with Red Hat OpenShift

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, in partnership with HPE and Intel, has successfully demonstrated a 5G Cloud RAN call on the HPE ProLiant Compute DL110 Gen12 server using Intel’s Xeon 6 SoC and Red Hat OpenShift. This proof point validates Ericsson’s Cloud … Read the full press release