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Lantmännen Biorefineries adopts AFRY Improve digital platform to enhance production efficiency and sustainability performance

(IN BRIEF) Lantmännen Biorefineries has implemented AFRY’s digital platform AFRY Improve to enhance production efficiency and strengthen sustainability performance at its operations. The platform helps improve production line availability while providing real-time monitoring, decision support, and visualisation tools that enable … Read the full press release

EBRD Supports Development of Green-Certified, Earthquake-Resilient Student Dormitory at Özyeğin University in Istanbul

(IN BRIEF) EBRD is providing a US$ 20 million loan to Özyeğin University to finance the construction of a green-certified, earthquake-resilient student dormitory on the university’s Çekmeköy campus in Istanbul. The project aims to address the city’s growing shortage of … Read the full press release

Empa Research Facilities Featured in Winning Design for Switzerland’s Future Banknote Series

(IN BRIEF) Empa research facilities are set to appear on Switzerland’s future banknotes after the Swiss National Bank selected a winning design concept created by the agency Emphase Sàrl. The new currency series will follow the theme “Switzerland and its … Read the full press release

Fincantieri Group Expands Offshore Services Presence in Brazil Through Remazel Acquisition of H Tech

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri Group announced that its subsidiary Remazel has completed the acquisition of 100 percent of the share capital of H Tech Serviços e Manutenção Ltda., a Brazilian company specializing in inspection and maintenance services for offshore plants. The … Read the full press release

Fincantieri Completes Construction of Norwegian Luna at Marghera Shipyard for Norwegian Cruise Line

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri has delivered the cruise ship Norwegian Luna to Norwegian Cruise Line during a ceremony at the Marghera shipyard in Venice. The vessel is the second ship in the expanded Prima Plus Class being built by Fincantieri for … Read the full press release

Metso Wins €39 Million Equipment Order for Artemis Gold’s Blackwater Mine Expansion in British Columbia

(IN BRIEF) Metso has received orders worth EUR 39 million to supply crushing and grinding equipment for the Expanded Phase 2 development of Artemis Gold’s Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia, Canada. The orders were booked partly in the second … Read the full press release

EQT Real Estate Acquires 4.3 Million Square Foot U.S. Logistics Portfolio from Mapletree Investments

(IN BRIEF) EQT Real Estate has acquired a 25-property logistics portfolio totaling more than 4.3 million square feet across major U.S. industrial markets from Mapletree Investments through its EQT Real Estate Industrial Value Fund VI. The properties are located in … Read the full press release

Capgemini and McDonald’s Extend Strategic Technology Partnership to Accelerate Restaurant Digital Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini has extended its strategic partnership with McDonald’s Corporation for an additional five years to support the modernization of digital platforms and restaurant technologies across the company’s global operations. The collaboration aligns with McDonald’s Accelerating the Arches strategy, … Read the full press release

Skanska Purchases Bokserska Street Property in Warsaw for PLN 163 Million to Develop Large Residential Project

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has acquired a development site on Bokserska Street in Warsaw’s Mokotów district for PLN 163 million, approximately SEK 410 million, from the special purpose company Bokserska 64. The three-hectare property currently contains industrial warehouse and office buildings … Read the full press release

Vesteda Responds to S&P Global Credit Rating Downgrade Following €4.1 Billion Investor Redemption Request

(IN BRIEF) Vesteda addressed a two-notch credit rating downgrade by S&P Global triggered by an unexpected €4.1 billion investor redemption request. The rating agency cited concerns about potential weakening credit metrics, dependence on investor sentiment in the Dutch residential real … Read the full press release

Ricoh Strengthens Partnership with Sattler Media Through Installation of Third Pro VC80000 High-Speed Inkjet Press

(IN BRIEF) Ricoh has expanded its strategic partnership with Sattler Media through the purchase of a third RICOH Pro VC80000 high-speed webfed inkjet press. After installing the first system in 2024 and a second in 2025, Sattler Media is continuing … Read the full press release

Philips Introduces Rembra Next-Generation CT System at ECR 2026 Designed for High-Demand Imaging and Rapid Clinical Decision-Making

(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips introduced its next-generation CT imaging system, Rembra, at ECR 2026 in Vienna. The system is designed to address the growing demands on radiology departments caused by rising patient volumes, complex clinical cases and workforce pressures. Rembra … Read the full press release

Wind Tre Expands Strategic Partnership with Ericsson to Modernize Core Network and Accelerate 5G Standalone Deployment

(IN BRIEF) Wind Tre has expanded its partnership with Ericsson through a seven-year agreement to modernize its core telecommunications network across Italy. The initiative will deploy Ericsson’s cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core solution on Ericsson Cloud Native Infrastructure to support 4G, … Read the full press release

Ericsson and Turkcell Expand Partnership to Deploy Advanced 5G RAN and Cloud Network Technologies in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and Turkcell have announced a strategic collaboration at Mobile World Congress 2026 to develop and deploy advanced 5G network technologies in Türkiye. The partnership includes a RAN rollout agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding focused on technologies … Read the full press release

Ericsson and Turkcell Partner to Advance 6G Research and Autonomous Network Technologies in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and Turkcell have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Mobile World Congress 2026 to collaborate on a dedicated 6G research and development program in Türkiye. The partnership will focus on emerging technologies such as Agentic AI, Autonomous … Read the full press release

Ericsson and Chunghwa Telecom Collaborate on AI-RAN and Next Generation Mobile Network Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Chunghwa Telecom and Ericsson have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Mobile World Congress 2026 to collaborate on 5G-Advanced, AI-RAN network development and the future evolution toward 6G. The partnership will focus on differentiated connectivity services using technologies … Read the full press release

University of Bristol Launches Online Support Resources for Families Navigating Mental Health Detention Laws

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol has launched new online resources designed to support families acting as “Nearest Relatives” for individuals detained under the Mental Health Act. Developed over nearly a decade with funding from UK Research and Innovation, the … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and WTO Sign Landmark Agreement to Support Trade and Investment in Developing Economies

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group and the World Trade Organization Secretariat have signed their first cooperation agreement to promote sustainable global trade and investment. Announced at the EIB Group Forum in Luxembourg, the partnership combines EIB Global financing … Read the full press release

EIB Global Announces Major Financing Package to Expand Renewable Power Access Across Sub-Saharan Africa

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has pledged more than €1 billion to finance renewable energy projects in Sub-Saharan Africa as part of the Mission 300 initiative, which aims to connect 300 million people to electricity by 2030. The financing … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered Appointed Digital Asset Custodian and Settlement Agent for TP ICAP Fusion Digital Assets Platform

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has been appointed as digital asset custodian and settlement agent for TP ICAP’s Fusion Digital Assets platform, strengthening the partnership between the two organisations and supporting the expansion of institutional digital asset trading services. The collaboration … Read the full press release