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Government Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

TUM and Harvard study shows obesity drugs cut risk of death or hospitalization in HFpEF patients by more than 40 percent

(IN BRIEF) A study by the Technical University of Munich and Harvard Medical School has shown that obesity drugs semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) reduce the risk of hospitalization or death in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection … Read the full press release

Alma Media strengthens housing and consumer services portfolio with acquisition of Effortia and its leading comparison platforms

(IN BRIEF) Alma Media Corporation has acquired Effortia Ltd, a Finnish company specializing in consumer comparison services, from Boston Information Group. Effortia operates well-known platforms such as Sähkövertailu.fi, VertaaEnsin.fi, and Asuntojenmyynti.fi and recorded EUR 1.7 million in turnover in 2024. … Read the full press release

Nippon Paper Industries partners with ANDRITZ on new high-efficiency recovery boiler to reduce emissions at Ishinomaki mill

(IN BRIEF) Nippon Paper Industries has selected ANDRITZ to supply a state-of-the-art recovery boiler for its Ishinomaki pulp mill, scheduled for start-up in 2028. The 2,200 tds/d boiler will allow the shutdown of one coal-fired unit and two recovery boilers, … Read the full press release

Indosuez Wealth Management completes full acquisition of Banque Thaler to strengthen Swiss market presence

(IN BRIEF) Indosuez Wealth Management has finalized the acquisition of Banque Thaler, securing 100% ownership and strengthening its footprint in the Swiss market. The transaction, announced in April 2025 and approved by regulators, aligns with Indosuez’s long-term growth strategy and … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies awarded Nzombo exploration permit in Congo with QatarEnergy and SNPC as partners

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies, together with QatarEnergy and SNPC, has secured the Nzombo exploration permit in the Republic of the Congo, covering 1,000 square kilometers offshore Pointe-Noire. TotalEnergies will operate the permit with a 50% stake, alongside QatarEnergy (35%) and SNPC … Read the full press release

Equinor backs Ørsted’s Rights Issue with up to DKK 6 billion investment and plans board nomination

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has confirmed its participation in Ørsted’s planned Rights Issue, committing to subscribe for up to DKK 6 billion (USD 939 million) to maintain its 10% ownership stake. The decision follows dialogue with Ørsted and reflects Equinor’s confidence … Read the full press release

RWE commissions five new renewable projects in France delivering 83 MW of clean energy for 40,000 households

(IN BRIEF) RWE has strengthened its renewable energy portfolio in France by commissioning four new wind farms and one solar plant with a combined capacity of 83 MW. Located across Hauts-de-France, Normandy, and Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the projects can supply enough green … Read the full press release

DHL Supply Chain reinforces Strategy 2030 with new leadership structure focused on customer engagement and global growth

(IN BRIEF) DHL Supply Chain has announced a refreshed leadership team as part of its Strategy 2030 transformation, reinforcing customer engagement and global growth ambitions. Effective September 2025, Andries Retief becomes Chief Development Officer, tasked with building innovative supply chain … Read the full press release

PATRIZIA and Fabrix launch Sustainable Communities London with GBP 100 million to repurpose urban spaces into housing and social infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA and Fabrix have launched Sustainable Communities London, a joint venture with over GBP 100 million in investment to tackle London’s housing shortages through sustainable and community-focused projects. The first scheme at 182-202 Walworth Road, Elephant & Castle, … Read the full press release

Mutares expands Goods & Services segment with acquisition of Fuentes, a leading temperature-controlled logistics provider in Spain

(IN BRIEF) Mutares SE & Co. KGaA has acquired Lineage Spain Transportation S.L. “Fuentes” from Lineage Group, making it a new platform investment in the company’s Goods & Services segment. Based in Murcia, Spain, Fuentes specializes in temperature-controlled food transport, … Read the full press release

Dürr delivers cutting-edge paint shop for Volkswagen Puebla with electric drying and AI-driven systems to cut CO2 by 40 percent

(IN BRIEF) Dürr has inaugurated a state-of-the-art paint shop at Volkswagen Group’s Puebla plant in Mexico, one of the automaker’s largest facilities worldwide. The project, awarded in 2022 and launched in January 2025, includes two parallel painting lines with advanced … Read the full press release

Daimler Truck introduces Mercedes-Benz Arocs and Actros heavy-duty models tailored for Japan with debut at Japan Mobility Show 2025

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck AG, in collaboration with Y-Engineering, has launched its Mercedes-Benz Arocs and Actros heavy-duty transporter series in Japan, addressing the growing demand for trucks capable of handling exceptionally heavy loads. The highlight of the launch, the Mercedes-Benz … Read the full press release

Volvo CE strengthens strategic focus in China with SEK 8 billion divestment of SDLG ownership to Lingong Group

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has completed the sale of its ownership in SDLG, transferring the stake to a fund mainly controlled by Lingong Group for SEK 8 billion (about 6 billion RMB). The divestment is expected to … Read the full press release

BASF and WELION achieve breakthrough with first mass production of CAM for Semi-Solid-State batteries

(IN BRIEF) BASF Battery Materials, through its joint venture BASF Shanshan Battery Materials (BSBM), has achieved a milestone by delivering its first mass-produced Cathode Active Materials for Semi-Solid-State batteries in collaboration with Beijing WELION New Energy. From concept to mass … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom secures OmniAir Certification for RIS-9360 C-V2X roadside unit to advance connected mobility

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has earned OmniAir Certification for its RIS-9360 Cellular-Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) Roadside Unit, confirming compliance with stringent LTE-V2X performance and interoperability standards. The certification strengthens trust among agencies deploying connected vehicle infrastructure and validates the RIS-9360 as a … Read the full press release

Covestro completes acquisition of Swiss adhesive film specialist Pontacol to expand Solutions & Specialties segment

(IN BRIEF) Covestro has completed its acquisition of Pontacol, a Swiss producer of multilayer adhesive films, effective August 28, 2025. The deal expands Covestro’s Solutions & Specialties segment by adding advanced flat and blown adhesive films, strengthening its presence in … Read the full press release

Saab awarded SEK 60 million FMV contract to develop next-generation Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle

(IN BRIEF) Saab has signed a SEK 60 million contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to develop a Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (LUUV). Saab will lead the design, construction, and testing of the system, which will integrate its … Read the full press release

Saab names Johan Andersson as new Head of Investor Relations to strengthen investor engagement

(IN BRIEF) Saab has appointed Johan Andersson as its new Head of Investor Relations, effective September 15, 2025. Andersson, who brings over 15 years of experience and previously led investor relations at Husqvarna Group, will be based in Stockholm and … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA integrates crypto portfolios into mobile app for seamless investment management in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has integrated crypto asset portfolios into its Garanti BBVA Mobile app, enabling customers in Türkiye to track both traditional and digital investments in one place. The update allows users to view real-time prices, analyze gains and … Read the full press release

Skanska invests in third phase of Modřanský cukrovar to deliver sustainable housing and cultural spaces in Prague

(IN BRIEF) Skanska is investing CZK 1.2 billion (SEK 540 million) in the third stage of its Modřanský cukrovar residential development in Prague. The phase will deliver 132 low-energy apartments across four buildings, alongside a 3,700-square-meter public square, green spaces, … Read the full press release