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Kering Expands Its Global Push for Responsible Jewelry with New Generation Award Edition

(IN BRIEF) Kering, in partnership with CIBJO and with scientific coordination from POLI.design — Politecnico di Milano, has launched the second edition of the Kering Generation Award X Jewelry to drive sustainability and innovation across the global jewelry industry under … Read the full press release

European Commission Approves GSK’s Nucala as First Monthly Biologic for Uncontrolled Eosinophilic COPD in the EU

(IN BRIEF) GSK announced that the European Commission has approved Nucala (mepolizumab) as an add-on maintenance treatment for adults in the EU with uncontrolled COPD characterised by raised blood eosinophils who are already receiving inhaled triple therapy, making it the … Read the full press release

ELKO Expands Smart-Garden Portfolio by Bringing Segway Navimow’s 2026 Robotic Mower Range to Seven Markets

(IN BRIEF) ELKO Group has been appointed as an authorised distributor of Segway Navimow’s wire-free, AI-enabled robotic lawn mowers across seven countries in the Baltics and Central and Eastern Europe, expanding the brand’s retail reach through ELKO’s Massive Retailer Channel … Read the full press release

SAS Enters Two-Year Enterprise Agreement Lite to Support UK Ministry of Defence with Advanced AI and Analytics

(IN BRIEF) SAS has signed a two-year Enterprise Agreement Lite with the UK Ministry of Defence, creating a consolidated commercial framework for existing and future engagements conducted in line with public procurement rules. The agreement allows the MOD to draw … Read the full press release

Fugro Delivers Integrated Geophysical and Geotechnical Investigations for Major Western Isles HVDC Cable Project

(IN BRIEF) Fugro is conducting detailed nearshore geophysical and geotechnical surveys to support SSEN Transmission’s Western Isles HVDC Link, a project that will transmit up to 1,800 MW of renewable electricity from Scotland’s islands to the UK mainland and strengthen … Read the full press release

BASF Showcases Advanced Plastic Additives at Plastindia 2026 to Strengthen Durability and Sustainability Across Key Industries

(IN BRIEF) BASF is showcasing a suite of advanced plastic additive solutions at Plastindia 2026 that are designed to improve durability, performance, and sustainability across applications ranging from agricultural films and high-voltage power cables to floating solar pontoons and polymer-based … Read the full press release

CharterWay’s Mercedes-Benz Arocs Fleet Ensures Reliable Winter Logistics for Major Sporting Event

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Arocs dump trucks from the CharterWay rental fleet were deployed at the Biathlon World Cup in Oberhof in January 2026 to manage snow removal and maintain safe access routes for athletes, officials, and spectators under challenging winter … Read the full press release

The London Cancer Hub Receives Planning Approval for Major Life-Sciences Expansion in Sutton

(IN BRIEF) The Institute of Cancer Research has welcomed Sutton Council’s approval of ambitious plans led by Aviva Capital Partners and Socius to create around one million square feet of new life-sciences research and laboratory space across a 12-acre site … Read the full press release

IKEA Talents 2025 Celebrates Global Creativity With Malaysian Team Taking Top Honour

(IN BRIEF) IKEA Talents 2025 brought co-workers from around the world to Älmhult, Sweden, for a global food competition aligned with IKEA’s Cooking & Eating focus, culminating in a win for Fatin Badrul Hisham and Nurul Fatihah Binti Rosli from … Read the full press release

Talanx and Ampega Support Cologne’s Mobility Transition Through Major Green Infrastructure Financing

(IN BRIEF) Talanx Group is investing EUR 100 million in debt financing to support the expansion and decarbonisation of Cologne’s public transport network, reinforcing its commitment to ESG-aligned investments and sustainable urban mobility. The funding will support Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe in … Read the full press release

Prosus Deepens Collaboration with AWS to Drive AI Innovation Across Its Global Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) Prosus has signed a three-year Global Partnership Agreement with Amazon Web Services to accelerate AI adoption across its portfolio companies in Latin America, Europe, and India, enabling businesses such as iFood, OLX, PayU, Despegar, eMag, and Just Eat … Read the full press release

NKT Secures Long-Term Solar Electricity Supply from Uniper to Support German Production Sites

(IN BRIEF) Uniper and NKT have signed a ten-year physical Power Purchase Agreement under which NKT will purchase 100% of the renewable electricity and associated Guarantees of Origin from Uniper’s new 17.2 MWp Voslapper Groden solar park in Wilhelmshaven, supporting … Read the full press release

Benchmark Capital Expands Its Financial Planning Business Through the Acquisition of Caroline Banks & Associates and Verum Financial

(IN BRIEF) Benchmark Capital has acquired two established financial advice firms, Caroline Banks & Associates and Verum Financial LLP, both long-standing users of its technology and compliance platform, adding nine advisers and over £450 million in combined client assets to … Read the full press release

NAGRAVISION, Samsung, and OSN Launch Region’s First Direct-to-TV Pay-TV Service With TVkey Cloud

(IN BRIEF) NAGRAVISION, in partnership with Samsung and Sofia Digital, has enabled OSN to launch TVkey Cloud in the Middle East and North Africa, marking the region’s first direct-to-TV pay-TV service that delivers OSNtv to Samsung connected TVs without a … Read the full press release

BBVA Strengthens Its Digital Asset Strategy by Participating in Qivalis’ Euro Stablecoin Joint Venture

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has joined a consortium of twelve major European banks to create Qivalis, a joint venture based in Amsterdam that aims to launch a euro-pegged stablecoin in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approval. The initiative … Read the full press release

Henkel Forms Strategic Joint Venture With Wetherby Laroc to Accelerate Growth in High-Performance Façade Systems

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has entered into a strategic joint venture with UK-based façade and high-performance building products manufacturer Wetherby Laroc, becoming its majority shareholder to drive growth in the European façade solutions market. The partnership brings together Wetherby Laroc’s strong … Read the full press release

Aixeindar Advances Construction of the Labraza Wind Farm With Citizen Crowdlending and €59 Million Investment

(IN BRIEF) Aixeindar, the joint venture between Iberdrola España and the Basque Energy Agency, is advancing construction of the 40 MW Labraza wind farm in Oion, Álava, which will be the first new wind farm commissioned in the Basque Country … Read the full press release

University of York Study Finds High Error Rates in Polling Clerks’ Photo ID Checks at 2024 Election

(IN BRIEF) New research from the University of York published in Royal Society Open Science suggests that the UK’s introduction of mandatory photo ID at the 2024 general election may not have improved electoral security as intended, after polling clerks … Read the full press release

Adyen and Fresha launch embedded lending solution to expand access to capital for beauty and wellness businesses

(IN BRIEF) Adyen and Fresha have launched Fresha Capital, an embedded lending solution that provides fast, flexible financing to beauty and wellness businesses across seven markets, with over USD 5.5 million already issued. Built on Adyen Capital, the service allows … Read the full press release

Nicolas Servage appointed Président of Apixit as Fabrice Tusseau prepares for retirement

(IN BRIEF) Nicolas Servage will become Président of Apixit on 1 April 2026, succeeding Fabrice Tusseau, who will transition into an advisory role before retiring at the end of the year. Servage, who has been with Apixit since 2014 and … Read the full press release