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ABL Advances Electric Ferry Reliability Through Condition Monitoring and FMECA Analysis for Damen Shipyards

(IN BRIEF) ABL has successfully delivered a reliability and condition-monitoring program for Damen Shipyards’ next-generation electric ferries, helping to improve operational resilience and support the transition to zero-emission maritime transport. Using advanced FMECA analysis and condition-based maintenance principles, ABL developed … Read the full press release

Egis Participates in Landmark Somme Canal Aqueduct Infrastructure Project Supporting European Inland Waterways

(IN BRIEF) Egis and its design partners will participate in the development of the Somme Canal Aqueduct after the Canalieau consortium led by Bouygues Travaux Publics secured a €440 million contract from Société du Canal Seine-Nord Europe. The project includes … Read the full press release

NIB Joins EIB EBRD and CEB in EastInvest Platform Supporting Investment in EU Eastern Border Areas

(IN BRIEF) Nordic Investment Bank has joined several major European financial institutions, including the European Investment Bank Group, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the Council of Europe Development Bank, in signing a joint declaration supporting the EU’s … Read the full press release

CapMan Growth Strengthens Finnish Fitness Market Presence with Strategic Investment in Kuntokeskus Liikku

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Growth Equity Fund III has made a significant investment in Finnish fitness chain Kuntokeskus Liikku to support the company’s expansion and strengthen its position in the national fitness market. Liikku operates more than 70 gyms across Finland … Read the full press release

Marks & Spencer Expands Ethical Cocoa Sourcing with Long-Term Investment in Yeyasso Cooperative in Côte d’Ivoire

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer has announced a long-term partnership with the Yeyasso cocoa cooperative in Côte d’Ivoire aimed at improving farmer incomes and strengthening community resilience as part of its Plan A for Farming strategy. Developed with the Fairtrade … Read the full press release

New €100 Million EIB and ÖHT Financing Scheme Supports Sustainable Investment in Austria’s Tourism Sector

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and the Austrian Hotel and Tourism Bank have launched a joint financing initiative worth up to €100 million to support small and medium-sized tourism businesses across Austria. The EIB will provide €50 million, matched … Read the full press release

EIB Group Expands Wartime Support for Ukraine Through Infrastructure Energy and SME Financing Programs

  (IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group provided almost €1.5 billion in financing to Ukraine in 2025, representing the largest annual support package since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The funding, delivered in cooperation with the Ukrainian government … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Reports Strong Sustainability Performance as Schneider Sustainability Impact 2021–2025 Program Concludes

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has published its 2025 extra-financial results, marking the completion of the Schneider Sustainability Impact 2021–2025 program with an overall score of 8.86 out of 10. Over the five-year period, the company demonstrated measurable progress across environmental, … Read the full press release

Hellas Sat CNES Thales Alenia Space and Safran Launch Joint Program to Develop Optical Communications for Hellas Sat 5

(IN BRIEF) Hellas Sat has signed a cooperation agreement with CNES, Thales Alenia Space and Safran to develop a laser-based optical communications system for the Hellas Sat 5 geostationary satellite and a corresponding ground station in Cyprus. The project will … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer IAO Demonstrates Industrial Metaverse Technologies and AI Avatars for Collaborative Engineering at Hannover Messe 2026

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer IAO is showcasing industrial metaverse technologies at Hannover Messe 2026, including photorealistic AI avatars, digital twins, and immersive collaboration systems designed to improve engineering and service development. Visitors can interact with virtual experts, including a digital twin … Read the full press release

ZF Surpasses 1.5 Million TraXon Transmissions and Advances Platform Toward Hybrid Commercial Vehicle Applications

(IN BRIEF) ZF has reached a production milestone with more than 1.5 million TraXon automated manual transmissions manufactured since the system was introduced in 2014. The transmission platform has become a global standard for heavy-duty commercial vehicles and is produced … Read the full press release

GSK Expands Cardiopulmonary Research Portfolio with Planned Acquisition of 35Pharma and HS235 Therapy

(IN BRIEF) GSK has entered an agreement to acquire Canadian biotechnology company 35Pharma for $950 million in order to strengthen its pipeline of therapies for pulmonary hypertension and related cardiopulmonary diseases. The acquisition includes HS235, an investigational activin signalling inhibitor … Read the full press release

Graphisoft Strengthens Regional Customer Support with Acquisition of Central Innovation Distribution Businesses

(IN BRIEF) Graphisoft has acquired its distributor partners Graphisoft Australia and Central Innovation New Zealand from Central Innovation in order to strengthen its direct presence in the Pacific region. The acquisition allows Graphisoft to provide services and support directly to … Read the full press release

Thales Data Threat Report Finds Artificial Intelligence Emerging as Leading Enterprise Security Risk

(IN BRIEF) Thales has published its 2026 Data Threat Report, warning that artificial intelligence has become the leading data security concern for organizations across multiple industries. The study finds that AI systems are increasingly granted broad access to enterprise data, … Read the full press release

AFRY Study Warns Grid Fee Changes Could Undermine Merchant Battery Storage Economics in Germany

(IN BRIEF) AFRY Management Consulting has published an analysis warning that the planned expiration of grid fee exemptions in Germany in 2029 could threaten the economic viability of battery energy storage projects. The study finds that battery storage investments can … Read the full press release

Gorenje Appoints Football Star Luka Modrić as Brand Ambassador for European Marketing Campaigns

(IN BRIEF) Gorenje has appointed football star Luka Modrić as its new brand ambassador in a partnership built around shared values of simplicity, family life, and everyday balance. The collaboration will feature Modrić in advertising and marketing campaigns across Europe, … Read the full press release

AF Gruppen Subsidiary Strøm Gundersen Secures Major Turnkey Contract for Krafttårnet and Generatoren Buildings in Drammen Helsepark

(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen subsidiary Strøm Gundersen has been selected to build the Krafttårnet and Generatoren buildings as part of phase two of the Drammen Helsepark project in Norway. The turnkey contract, valued at NOK 731 million excluding VAT, covers … Read the full press release

Vaisala Launches Lifecycle Service Program to Improve Reliability and Performance of Weather Observation Systems

(IN BRIEF) Vaisala has launched Vaisala Care, a new lifecycle service program designed to improve uptime, measurement accuracy, and equipment longevity for weather observation systems and sensors. The service offering introduces structured support packages that combine technical assistance, remote diagnostics, … Read the full press release

BARDA Provides Additional Funding to Support Basilea Development of Oral Treatment for Complicated Urinary Tract Infections

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR (IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica has been awarded USD 6 million by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority to continue development of its investigational oral antibiotic ceftibuten-ledaborbactam etzadroxil for treating complicated urinary … Read the full press release

Siemens Supports Global Rollout of CAPHENIA Plasma Technology for Large Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and CAPHENIA have formed a partnership to accelerate the industrial production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel by scaling CAPHENIA’s plasma-based technology that converts biomethane into synthesis gas. Siemens will act as preferred automation and digitalization partner, providing solutions … Read the full press release