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Indra Group Brings Sovereign Artificial Intelligence to Formula One Through Alpine Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Indra Group has formed a strategic partnership with BWT Alpine Formula One Team to deploy its sovereign artificial intelligence platform, IndraMind, within the team’s Formula One operations. The collaboration will support real-time data analysis and strategic decision-making in … Read the full press release

Czechoslovak Group Raises €3.8 Billion in Landmark IPO as European Capital Markets Back Strategic Defence Industry

(IN BRIEF) Czechoslovak Group has completed a landmark listing on Euronext Amsterdam, achieving a €25 billion market capitalisation and raising €3.8 billion in what is the world’s largest defence IPO on record. As one of Europe’s leading defence companies and … Read the full press release

NIB and EIB Provide Long-Term Financing for New Schools and Kindergartens in Vilnius

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank has provided an EUR 84 million loan, matched by the European Investment Bank, to finance nine new educational buildings in Vilnius through UAB Vilnius Education Infrastructure. The project will deliver five kindergartens and four … Read the full press release

New Iberdrola España Office in Antequera Expands Access to Personalised Energy Services

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola España has opened a new customer service point in Antequera to strengthen in-person support and provide personalised energy advice to local residents. Located on Calle Calzada and managed by partner kW, the office offers assistance with electricity … Read the full press release

Iberdrola España Advances Energy Transition with Hybrid Solar and Battery Project at Alarcón

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola España has commissioned Spain’s first large-scale battery storage systems at Alarcón in Cuenca, integrating the Romeral and Olmedilla batteries with existing photovoltaic plants to enhance grid stability and renewable energy use. With a combined capacity of 120 … Read the full press release

Carmeuse Majan Acquires Al Namariq to Enhance Regional Lime Supply Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Carmeuse, through its majority-owned entity Carmeuse Majan, has acquired 100% of Al Namariq, a modern lime plant located next to its existing facilities in Salalah, Oman, strengthening its production platform and regional supply capabilities. Active in Oman since … Read the full press release

Fortum Advances Data Centre Site Development in Nurmijärvi with DayOne Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Fortum is supporting DayOne’s planned data centre development in Nurmijärvi, Finland, through a site development agreement that builds on earlier zoning and grid connection preparations at the municipally owned Sudentulli site. The project advances preliminary land sale discussions … Read the full press release

Beiersdorf Expands Health Care Portfolio with Invisible Wound Care Innovations Targeting New Consumer Segments

(IN BRIEF) Beiersdorf has expanded its Health Care portfolio with the launch of Second Skin Protection Spray Plaster and Liquid Plaster Concentrate under the Hansaplast, Elastoplast, and CURITAS brands, targeting consumers who avoid traditional plasters. The two invisible formats address … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Highlights Reliable Connectivity and Sustainable Network Expansion in New Brand Campaign

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has unveiled a nationwide 360-degree campaign titled “Besser im besten Netz” to highlight the importance of reliable, high-performance networks as a foundation for connection, innovation, and social exchange. Through emotionally driven storytelling and a strong musical … Read the full press release

Allianz Global Investors Expands European Renewable Portfolio with Minority Stake in French Offshore Wind Project

(IN BRIEF) Allianz Global Investors has acquired a 20.25% minority stake in the îles d’Yeu et Noirmoutier offshore wind farm in France from Ocean Winds, marking the first offshore wind partnership between the two groups and Allianz’s first such investment … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Expands mtu 199 Engine Programme With New Boxer Vehicle Orders

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce has secured orders from Rheinmetall and KNDS Deutschland to supply 350 eight-cylinder mtu Series 199 engines for Boxer wheeled armoured vehicles, with deliveries beginning in the first half of 2026. The orders reinforce the long-standing success of … Read the full press release

SUEZ and Chongqing Partners Tackle Legacy Chemical Contamination in Chongqing

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ, through its joint venture Chongqing Derun Simbond, has been awarded a RMB 110 million contract to remediate hexavalent chromium contamination at the former Minfeng Chemical Plant site in Chongqing. The project involves treating approximately 2.7 million cubic … Read the full press release

EMA Appoints Carmen Purdel as New Chair of Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products

(IN BRIEF) EMA has appointed Carmen Purdel as the new Chair of the Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products, with a three-year mandate starting on 2 March 2026. A long-standing member of the committee since 2011, Purdel brings regulatory and academic … Read the full press release

Energiekontor Strengthens Renewable Partnership With illwerke vkw Through Wind Asset Sale

(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG has sold the Haberloh and Heidkrug onshore wind parks in Lower Saxony to Austria’s illwerke vkw AG in a turnkey transaction totaling around 93 megawatts of capacity. The projects, located near the existing Völkersen wind park, … Read the full press release

Nagarro and ETC Advance Neurodiverse Talent Development in Austria’s IT Sector

(IN BRIEF) Nagarro and Enterprise Training Center have announced the continuation and expansion of the TestingPro initiative in Austria, developing it into the country’s first dual IT training program for people on the autism spectrum. Starting in spring 2026, the … Read the full press release

Bechtle Advances European Quantum Innovation With University TechCampus Deployment

(IN BRIEF) Bechtle has been commissioned by Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences to deliver and integrate an IQM Spark quantum computer at the university’s TechCampus, providing on-site access to superconducting qubit technology for education, research, and applied development. The project … Read the full press release

Prosus and Platform Leaders Launch Global Principles for Responsible Digital Work

(IN BRIEF) Prosus and leading digital platform companies launched global principles for the platform-enabled economy at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026. The framework outlines a shared commitment to responsible innovation and fair platform-based work, structured around access and … Read the full press release

DNV Enables Faster Global Market Access for Clearlab With Combined Medical Device Certifications

(IN BRIEF) DNV has certified Clearlab’s contact lenses and multi-purpose lens care solutions under the Medical Device Single Audit Program, ISO 13485, and the EU Medical Device Regulation through a parallel audit process. This integrated approach enabled Clearlab to achieve … Read the full press release

DNV Supports USD 325 Million Financing for Major Battery and Solar Portfolio in Chile

(IN BRIEF) DNV acted as market consultant on a USD 325 million financing package for T Power, a renewable energy platform managed by Toesca, supporting the development of one of Chile’s largest battery energy storage systems alongside a broad solar … Read the full press release

DNV Ensures Leadership Continuity With Interim Appointments Through August 2026

(IN BRIEF) DNV has confirmed interim leadership changes as Group President and CEO Remi Eriksen steps away temporarily to undergo cancer treatment. Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen has been appointed Interim DNV Group President and CEO from 1 February to 31 August 2026, … Read the full press release