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Landmark €500 Million Green Bond Issuance by Electrica Attracts EIB Support and Oversubscribes Tenfold

(IN BRIEF) Electrica has issued Romania’s first corporate green bond, raising €500 million with strong oversubscription—demand was more than ten times the supply. The bond, backed by investors including the EIB, will be listed in Luxembourg and Bucharest. Funds will support … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Group Unveils €15.5 Billion Boost for Water, Transport, Housing, Energy and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) During their July meetings, the EIB and EIF boards approved a combined €15.5 billion in fresh financing: €14.5 billion from the EIB and €1 billion from the EIF. Key priorities include the launch of a €40 billion Water Resilience Programme to improve … Read the full press release

Modular Viewing Platform Opens at Puttgarden to Showcase Fehmarnbelt Tunnel Construction Live

(IN BRIEF) Sund & Bælt has unveiled a new information point beside the Puttgarden site of the Fehmarnbelt tunnel project, built from repurposed shipping containers and featuring a six‑metre‑high terrace for unobstructed observation of the construction. Equipped with binoculars, interpretive … Read the full press release

Nagoya Fire Bureau Upgrades Fleet with Advanced Airbus H160 for Enhanced Aerial Emergency Response

(IN BRIEF) The Nagoya City Fire Bureau has ordered an Airbus H160 helicopter to bolster its firefighting, search and rescue and disaster response capabilities, including aerial reconnaissance. Jean‑Luc Alfonsi of Airbus Helicopters Japan praised the aircraft’s advanced safety, performance and … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Supply Annealing Furnace for CERI‑Led 400,000 t/y Galvanizing Line in Changzhou

(IN BRIEF) CERI Technology has awarded ANDRITZ a contract to supply an annealing furnace for Hebei MFG’s 400,000 tonne‑per‑year continuous galvanizing line at its Changzhou coating park. While CERI handles the mechanical terminal and post‑treatment, ANDRITZ will install its globally proven … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Debuts First UAS‑Launched Precision Munition, Hitting Air and Ground Targets Flawlessly

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems conducted the first-ever launch of APKWS-guided munitions from a multi-rotor UAS during trials at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah. Using the SURVICE TRV‑150 drone, engineers integrated the APKWS laser-guidance kit—traditionally used on manned aircraft—to convert unguided rockets into … Read the full press release

Barnet Council to Deliver 130 Council-Owned Build-to-Rent Homes in Partnership with Aviva and Stories

(IN BRIEF) Barnet Council has obtained permission to build 130 council-owned Build-to-Rent homes at Bunns Lane, Mill Hill—50 percent of which will be affordable. Partnering with Aviva Capital Partners and developer Stories, the scheme includes public spaces, visitor parking, and … Read the full press release

Regiobahn to Launch Battery‑Electric Trains on RE 47 Route in 2026

(IN BRIEF) Regiobahn will introduce three Mireo Smart Plus B battery trains on the RE 47 line in summer 2026, replacing diesel units with emission‑free two‑car sets capable of 120 km ranges and 140 km/h speeds. These trains recharge under existing overhead lines or during … Read the full press release

Indofen Adopts Siemens Performance Insight to Deliver Real‑Time Analytics for Cleaner, Smarter Foundry Operations

(IN BRIEF) Indofen Furnaces LLP has deployed Siemens Performance Insight—an Industrial Edge solution within the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio—to bring real‑time data analytics to aluminum recycling and die‑casting furnaces. The integration delivers live monitoring of fuel use, metal charge cycles, and … Read the full press release

SUEZ and Seabex Launch Five‑Year Biochar Field Trials to Revolutionize Soil Health and Water Management

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ and AgriTech start‑up Seabex have forged a five‑year partnership to test biochar’s potential to improve soil health and water resilience on farms in Loiret, France. Combining SUEZ’s carbon‑sequestration expertise and Terrial’s soil‑amendment knowledge with Seabex’s AI‑driven monitoring … Read the full press release

RWE’s New 53 MW Mondonuovo Wind Farm in Apulia Powers 55,000 Homes

(IN BRIEF) RWE has officially commissioned the 53.1 MW Mondonuovo wind farm in Apulia, featuring nine 5.9 MW turbines to supply green power for up to 55,000 households. This milestone brings RWE’s total Italian renewables capacity to 589 MW across 17 wind farms … Read the full press release

PATRIZIA Pre‑lets Landmark Central London Asset to Cleveland Clinic for State‑of‑the‑Art Oncology Hub

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA has finalised an 81,000 sq ft pre‑let to Cleveland Clinic London at 40 Grosvenor Place for a new cancer centre opening in 2027. The centre will span seven floors and feature advanced treatment capabilities—systemic therapies, radiotherapy and outpatient care. PATRIZIA’s … Read the full press release

University of Exeter and Towards Launch First Zero‑Wait High‑Street Mental Health Hub in Leeds

(IN BRIEF) Towards, backed by the University of Exeter, has opened its first therapy hub on a Leeds high street, offering immediate, no‑wait options for online and face‑to‑face sessions. The Leeds site kicks off a broader UK rollout staffed by … Read the full press release

ENTSO‑E and UK Grid Operators Agree New Framework for Post‑Brexit Electricity Cooperation

(IN BRIEF) ENTSO‑E and the UK’s transmission system operators have signed Working Arrangements to cement technical cooperation after Brexit. The framework addresses grid security, joint offshore energy planning (including the North Sea Grid), and maximising electricity interconnector efficiency. While UK … Read the full press release

EBRD Commits €20 Million to Strengthen MAY Seed’s Recovery and Climate‑Resilient Crop Research

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has extended a €20 million loan to MAY Seed, Türkiye’s leading private seed producer, to shore up its working capital and fund critical investments after the 2023 earthquakes disrupted its operations. The financing also underpins the company’s research … Read the full press release

MAHLE Opens Global Training Hub in Stuttgart with Hands‑On and Online Courses for Aftermarket Professionals

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE Lifecycle and Mobility has launched a new Global Training Center in Stuttgart and revamped its training infrastructure to meet growing educational needs in the aftermarket. The 1,300 m² facility features five hands‑on workshop bays and accommodates up to … Read the full press release

Viaplay and TV 2 Expand Collaboration to Stream Over 3,000 Football Matches in Norway

(IN BRIEF) Viaplay and TV 2 have established a rights‑sharing partnership to simulcast each other’s football content in Norway. Beginning this autumn, more than 3,000 games—including top European leagues, national cups, and UEFA competitions—will be available on both Viaplay and TV 2 Play. … Read the full press release

BBVA Taps Walter Rizzi to Lead Italy’s Digital Banking Expansion

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has named Walter Rizzi Head of Digital Banking in Italy, reporting to Murat Kalkan. Rizzi’s background includes senior roles at Banca AideXa—where he led product and customer initiatives—and consultancy work at McKinsey and QuantumBlack on AI and digital projects. … Read the full press release

ABL Appointed Marine Warranty Surveyor for Australia’s Marinus Link Subsea Interconnector

(IN BRIEF) Energy and marine consultancy ABL has been named Marine Warranty Surveyor for the marine T&I works on Australia’s Marinus Link interconnector, a 345 km power cable connecting Tasmania and Victoria (255 km subsea). ABL Australia will review design documents, certify vessel … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €385 Million to Indra for State‑of‑the‑Art Defence Technology Hub in Spain

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has signed a €385 million loan with Spanish technology firm Indra to establish a cutting‑edge R&D centre—Indra Technology Hub—in Torrejón de Ardoz, Madrid. The facility will focus on radar, electronic defence, electro‑optics, command‑and‑control communications, and … Read the full press release