Category Archives: Ireland

Press Releases & News from Ireland distributed via EuropaWire

Vodafone accelerates resilience strategy after European blackout, reinforcing more than 10,000 critical sites with AI-optimised backup power

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has launched the Enhanced Power programme to improve telecom resilience across Europe and Africa, combining AI-driven power-management technology with expanded backup capabilities at more than 10,000 critical mobile infrastructure sites. The initiative was accelerated after a major … Read the full press release

Avia Solutions Group Highlights Chapman Freeborn’s Award-Winning Expansion in Key Global Aviation Markets

(IN BRIEF) Avia Solutions Group announced that its subsidiary Chapman Freeborn has won the “Innovation in Regional Service Expansion” award at the Aviation Innovation Awards 2025, recognising the company’s successful growth across the IMEA region and China. Presented during Dubai … Read the full press release

Digi Communications Q3 revenue up 14% as subscriber base climbs to more than 30 million across Europe

Digi Communications added 4.4 million RGUs year on year, bringing its total customer base to 30.8 million (+16.9%). Mobile RGUs grew 22% across Europe, reaching 15.1 million. Spain and Portugal remained the strongest growth drivers, with continued high double-digit subscriber … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the release of the Q3 2025 financial report

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has released its Q3 2025 financial report, showing continued strong growth across its European markets. The company reported EUR 561 million in revenues for the quarter (up 14% YoY) and EUR 1.643 billion for the … Read the full press release

Digi Romania’s €600M 4.625% senior notes debut on Euronext Dublin following approval by the Central Bank of Ireland

(NEWS) BUCHAREST, Romania, 10-Nov-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Digi Communications N.V., a leading European telecommunications company listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, has announced the admission to trading of its Romanian subsidiary Digi Romania’s €600 million 4.625% senior secured notes due … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the admission to trading on the regulated market operated by Euronext Dublin of the offering of senior secured notes by Digi Romania

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V., a leading European telecom provider listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, announced that the Central Bank of Ireland has approved the prospectus for Digi Romania’s €600 million 4.625% senior secured notes due 2031. These notes, … Read the full press release

Interactive map from University of Leeds exposes how deforestation accelerates local warming and endangers tropical communities

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Leeds have developed an interactive map revealing that tropical deforestation can raise local temperatures by up to 5°C, intensifying heat exposure and threatening human health in vulnerable regions. The tool, led by Dr … Read the full press release

Digi Communications NV announces Investors Call for the presentation of the Q3 2025 Financial Results

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. will hold an investors call on 14 November 2025 at 14:00 UK time / 16:00 EET to present its Q3 2025 financial results, which will be published earlier the same day at 08:00 EET. The … Read the full press release

Vodafone Expands Enterprise Services with Acquisition of Skaylink, a Leading European Cloud and Digital Transformation Specialist

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Group has agreed to acquire Skaylink GmbH, a Germany-based cloud, AI, and cybersecurity specialist, for €175 million from funds managed by Waterland. The deal, expected to close by March 2026 following regulatory approval, will enable Vodafone Business … Read the full press release

Pertussis Rebounds Across Europe as Infant Risk Rises With Falling Immunity and Maternal Vaccine Uptake

Pertussis cases surge: Over 60,000 reported in Europe; infants most at risk. Maternal vaccination expands: Finland, Norway, and UK updated pregnancy vaccine strategies. BioNet advances: Submitted recombinant pertussis vaccine to EMA; secured EU-GMP approval. Nasal vaccine progresses: ILiAD’s BPZE1 granted … Read the full press release

BioNet Advances Pertussis Vaccine Agenda with EU-GMP Approval, Clinical Collaborations, and New Research Links

BioNet earns EU-GMP certification for its acellular pertussis vaccine, confirming compliance with EU manufacturing and quality standards. Inspection by Ireland’s HPRA supports EMA review of BioNet’s recombinant vaccine candidate VacPertagen. Partnerships expanding: MoU with Indonesia’s Bio Farma to accelerate TdaP … Read the full press release

Digi Communications Says It Finalised Its Romanian subsidiary’s €600 Million Notes Offering and Confirms Full Redemption of 2028 Bonds

Digi Communications completed a €600M 4.625% senior secured notes offering due 2031 through Digi Romania. The notes will be listed on Euronext Dublin following regulatory approval. The financing condition for redeeming €400M 3.25% notes due 2028 has been satisfied. The … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the successful closing of the offering of senior secured notes due 2031 by Digi Romania

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. announced that its Romanian subsidiary, Digi Romania S.A., has successfully completed the €600 million offering of 4.625% senior secured notes due 2031. The notes are set to be listed on the official list of Euronext … Read the full press release

BioNet Achieves EU-GMP Certification for its Pertussis Vaccine

(IN BRIEF) BioNet has achieved European Union Good Manufacturing Practice (EU-GMP) certification, a key international standard that validates its facilities and processes for producing high-quality pharmaceuticals. This certification, granted after inspection by Ireland’s Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), allows BioNet … Read the full press release

University of Leeds Alumna Catherine Connolly Becomes First Woman Deputy Speaker to Rise to Irish Presidency

(IN BRIEF) University of Leeds graduate Catherine Connolly has been elected as the 10th President of Ireland, following the national vote on 24 October. A 1981 MSc Clinical Psychology alumna, Connolly brings decades of experience as a psychologist, barrister, and … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Launches Advisory Initiative to Scale Up Sustainable District Heating Across Ireland

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has launched an advisory initiative to help Ireland scale up district heating, supporting national efforts to decarbonise heating and lower energy costs. Working with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and the … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank backs Ireland’s housing strategy with major €400 million facility

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Housing Finance Agency (HFA) have announced a €400 million loan facility to boost the delivery of social and affordable homes across Ireland. The partnership enables 40-year fixed-rate financing for Local Authorities … Read the full press release

Vodafone and Zinkworks collaborate on AI-powered Rapid RIC platform to revolutionize mobile network innovation across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has partnered with Irish tech company Zinkworks to develop Rapid RIC, a Generative AI-powered platform designed to accelerate the creation of radio access network applications across Europe. Launching in early 2026, the platform will allow engineers to … Read the full press release

Decho Joins Accenture to Accelerate Deployment of Palantir and Generative AI Platforms in the UK

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has acquired Decho, a UK-based Palantir and AI consultancy, to expand its data and AI capabilities and strengthen its delivery of Palantir-powered solutions across health, government, defense, and commercial sectors. Decho, a Palantir strategic alliance partner, specializes … Read the full press release

Ingka Group boosts e-commerce growth with AI-driven logistics acquisition of Locus

(IN BRIEF) Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group — IKEA’s largest retail operator — has acquired U.S.-based logistics technology company Locus to strengthen IKEA’s digital and fulfilment capabilities. Locus’s AI-driven logistics platform optimizes delivery routes, resource allocation, and … Read the full press release