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Loughborough University Confirmed as Custodian of Spirit of 2012 Social Impact Archive

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has been appointed as the official custodian of the Spirit of 2012 archive as the organisation prepares for its planned closure in January 2026. Founded to extend the social legacy of the London 2012 Games, Spirit … Read the full press release

New EE Multi Tech Cover Responds to Growing Demand for All-in-One Gadget Insurance

(IN BRIEF) EE has launched Multi Tech Cover, a new monthly rolling insurance policy designed to protect an unlimited number of eligible devices under one plan. Created in partnership with Chubb, the policy offers two tiers covering accidental damage, extended … Read the full press release

Egmont Announces Board Change with Appointment of Eva Berneke

(IN BRIEF) Egmont has announced that Eva Berneke will join its board of directors in March 2026, replacing Martin Enderle, who is stepping down after 12 years. Berneke brings extensive executive and board experience from leading international companies and will … Read the full press release

UEA Live Returns With Major Literary Names for National Year of Reading

(IN BRIEF) UEA Live returns in 2026 with a diverse programme of literary events featuring internationally renowned authors, award-winning writers and emerging talent. Hosted by the University of East Anglia in Norwich, the UNESCO City of Literature, the festival includes … Read the full press release

Michelin Returns to World Tour Cycling Through Strategic Partnership With Team Picnic PostNL

(IN BRIEF) Michelin has announced a strategic partnership with Team Picnic PostNL, becoming the team’s official technical partner from the 2026 season. The collaboration marks Michelin’s return to elite World Tour road racing and focuses on using competition as a … Read the full press release

Generational Transition at Burda Group Brings New Leadership Structure Into Effect

(IN BRIEF) The Burda Group has completed a comprehensive renewal of its leadership as part of a generational transition, appointing a newly structured Executive Board effective 1 January 2026. Key appointments include Dr Maximilian Preisser overseeing equity investments and central … Read the full press release

Nokia Signs Multi Year Patent Licensing Agreement With Hisense for Television Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has signed a multi-year patent licensing agreement with Hisense covering the use of Nokia’s video technologies in Hisense televisions. The deal includes royalty payments to Nokia and resolves all existing patent-related litigation between the two companies worldwide. … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA Builds Longstanding Model to Empower Women Entrepreneurs Across Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has developed a comprehensive women entrepreneurs program that has expanded access to finance and long-term business support in Türkiye since 2005. With more than €5 billion in financing provided over the past five years, the initiative … Read the full press release

Gen.Urban Takes to Wolfsburg Streets as Volkswagen Group Advances Autonomous Mobility Research

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group has launched a new urban testing phase in Wolfsburg with its autonomous research vehicle Gen.Urban, which is now operating in real city traffic without traditional driving controls. The project focuses on understanding how passengers experience self-driving … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann Showcases Innovative Puccini and New Media Exhibition for Gütersloh’s Bicentennial Year

(IN BRIEF) Bertelsmann’s exhibition Opera Meets New Media – Puccini, Ricordi, and the Rise of the Modern Entertainment Industry continues to attract strong interest at Theater Gütersloh, drawing nearly 10,000 visitors since its late-October opening during the city’s bicentennial year. … Read the full press release

Stephen Witt Wins The Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year Award 2025 for Nvidia-Focused The Thinking Machine

(IN BRIEF) Schroders and the Financial Times have named Stephen Witt as the 2025 Business Book of the Year Award winner for The Thinking Machine, an exploration of Nvidia, AI and the leadership of Jensen Huang. Witt received £30,000, with … Read the full press release

Viaplay strengthens local market strategy with return of Jonas Karlén as Sweden CEO

(IN BRIEF) Viaplay Group has appointed Jonas Karlén as Executive Vice President and CEO of Viaplay Group Sweden, with previous Co-CEOs Johan Johansson and Christian Albeck returning full-time to their roles as Group CFO and EVP Content Acquisition respectively. Karlén, … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom to broaden Disney+ access with regional bundles and enhanced platform integration

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom Group is expanding its partnership with Disney+, beginning today with Magyar Telekom in Hungary and extending to several European markets in 2026. The collaboration introduces new bundle options and deeper platform integration, giving customers increased choice … Read the full press release

CANCOM Enhances Multi-Cloud Offering with STACKIT, Providing High-Security European Cloud Infrastructure for Sensitive Data

(IN BRIEF) CANCOM has expanded its Cloud Marketplace by adding STACKIT, a fully European cloud platform hosted in Germany and Austria that delivers high levels of data sovereignty, security and regulatory compliance. STACKIT provides a genuine alternative to global hyperscalers … Read the full press release

EE Accelerates 5G+ Rollout to 44 Million People and Gifts Access to Over Half a Million Customers Ahead of Christmas

(IN BRIEF) EE has gifted 5G+ access to more than 500,000 customers with compatible devices ahead of Christmas while expanding its next-generation network to 20 new UK locations, including major festive destinations like Hyde Park Winter Wonderland. The operator’s rapid … Read the full press release

University of Groningen Highlights Global Awareness Effort with Orange the World 2025 Participation

(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen will participate in the United Nations’ Orange the World campaign by lighting its Academy Building orange on 25 November, drawing attention to the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. With the … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group Claims Six Golden Steering Wheel Awards, Marking a Historic Win for the Brand in Prestigious European Competition

(IN BRIEF) The Volkswagen Group celebrated a historic victory at the 2025 Golden Steering Wheel awards, winning six of the twelve total trophies, including an unprecedented four wins for the Volkswagen brand alone. These awards, given by AUTO BILD and … Read the full press release

CERN Outlines 2030 Sustainability Roadmap as LHC Achieves Record Performance and Energy-Efficiency Milestones

(IN BRIEF) CERN’s fourth Environment Report presents the organization’s progress in making high-energy physics more environmentally responsible while detailing new sustainability goals set through 2030. Covering 2023 and 2024, the report highlights advances such as the LHC’s record integrated luminosity, … Read the full press release

New Era for PUMA CATch UP as the Sports Brand Relaunches Its Online Magazine with a Fresh Design and Strategic Vision

(IN BRIEF) PUMA has relaunched its online magazine CATch UP with a bold new design and editorial focus, showcasing the company’s innovations, corporate culture, and strategic vision as it embarks on a transformation to become a top-three global sports brand. … Read the full press release

Made in Pará, Returned to Pará: Hydro’s Peace Bench Becomes Lasting Symbol of Climate Cooperation at COP30

(IN BRIEF) Hydro and the Nobel Peace Center unveiled the Peace Bench at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, highlighting the importance of dialogue in addressing climate challenges. Made with aluminium sourced from Hydro’s operations in Pará and designed by Snøhetta, the … Read the full press release