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EIB Invests €12.5 Million in Swedish Medical Startup BrainCool AB to Advance Innovative Cooling Technologies

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €12.5 million venture debt agreement with Swedish medical company BrainCool AB, specializing in medical cooling solutions. BrainCool is pioneering body cooling technologies that have the potential to revolutionize care standards … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €500 Million Loan to Enexis for Dutch Electricity Grid Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €500 million loan to Dutch distribution system operator (DSO) Enexis to fund its electricity network expansion efforts in the Netherlands. Enexis plans to upgrade and expand its infrastructure, encompassing medium-voltage … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Commits €24.15 Million for Sustainable Development in Loures Municipality

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the municipality of Loures have entered into an agreement for the initial €24.15 million portion of a €100 million framework loan. This funding is earmarked to enhance the city’s services, improve living … Read the full press release

KPN Volunteers Organize Festive Christmas Dinners for 600 Lonely Elderly People in Groningen, Amersfoort, and Rotterdam

(IN BRIEF) This holiday season, 200 KPN volunteers in Groningen, Amersfoort, and Rotterdam will bring warmth and joy to 600 elderly individuals facing loneliness. The initiative, known as the Mooiste Contact Fonds, prioritizes social connection by uniting people, especially those … Read the full press release

Vestas Secures Order for 14 Wind Turbines from UAB Vejoteka for Kelme II Wind Farm in Lithuania

(IN BRIEF) Vestas has received a confirmed order from UAB Vejoteka, a subsidiary of Enefit Green, for the Kelme II wind farm project located in Lithuania. The order comprises 14 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines, encompassing supply, delivery, and commissioning services. … Read the full press release

Vestas Secures Order for 8 Wind Turbines from BayWa r.e. for Dollenkamp Project in Germany

(IN BRIEF) Vestas has received a confirmed order from BayWa r.e. for the Dollenkamp project located in Brakel, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The order comprises eight V162-5.6 MW wind turbines, covering supply, delivery, and commissioning services. Once operational, Vestas will provide … Read the full press release

Airbus SE Shares Buyback Updates for Funding Employee Share Ownership Plan

(IN BRIEF) Airbus SE has provided an update on its share buyback transactions, which are carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and the Council. These transactions are part of a share buyback program … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Share Repurchases Under €50 Million Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) On December 20, 2023, Outokumpu has successfully concluded its share repurchases as part of its buyback program. The buyback program, announced on November 29, 2023, allowed the company to repurchase up to 11 million shares with a maximum … Read the full press release

Three Ireland Launches 5G Standalone in Partnership with Ericsson, Pioneering Next-Gen Connectivity for Businesses

(IN BRIEF) Three, the largest mobile network in Ireland, is pioneering 5G Standalone technology, making it the first Irish operator to do so. This innovative technology, powered by Ericsson, enables businesses to harness the full potential of 5G with a … Read the full press release

Orange Spain and Ericsson Collaborate to Introduce Groundbreaking Private 5G Networks for B2B Sector in Spain

(IN BRIEF) Orange Spain and Ericsson are embarking on a historic partnership to introduce private 5G networks for the B2B sector in Spain. This groundbreaking collaboration aims to empower businesses to deploy their own private 5G networks, offering real-time automation, … Read the full press release

Sanofi Ceases Development of Tusamitamab Ravtansine for NSCLC after Trial Misses Primary Endpoint

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has announced the discontinuation of the global clinical development program for tusamitamab ravtansine, following an interim analysis of the Phase 3 CARMEN-LC03 trial. The trial assessed tusamitamab ravtansine as a monotherapy in previously treated metastatic non-squamous non-small … Read the full press release

SGS Farmingdale Laboratory Receives US Coast Guard Approval for Flammability Testing

(IN BRIEF) SGS’s flammability testing laboratory in Farmingdale, New York, has received approval from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) as an Accepted Independent Laboratory. This accreditation allows SGS to offer a comprehensive range of flammability testing, inspection, and certification … Read the full press release

Hexagon AB to Sell Tesa PMI Business to Hangzhou Great Star Industrial

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB, a leading provider of digital reality solutions, has announced an agreement to divest its Precision Measurement Instruments (PMI) business, known as Tesa, to Hangzhou Great Star Industrial Company Ltd. This move aligns with Hexagon’s strategic focus … Read the full press release

INEOS Inovyn Expands PVC Portfolio with Low Carbon and Recycled Products

(IN BRIEF) INEOS Inovyn has announced an expansion of its PVC portfolio, introducing new products designed to address society’s everyday needs with a reduced carbon footprint and increased recycled content. The company’s BIOVYNTM, a bio-attributed PVC, aims to become carbon-neutral, … Read the full press release

ZF Shifts Focus to Becoming a Premium Autonomous Driving Technology Supplier

(IN BRIEF) ZF, a technology company, has announced a change in its business model for the global shuttle business, opting to refocus on becoming a leading technology supplier for autonomous driving. The company has decided to abandon its previous goal … Read the full press release

Roche’s Xolair Nears FDA Approval for Reducing Allergic Reactions to Multiple Foods

(IN BRIEF) Roche has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted its supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for Xolair® (omalizumab) under Priority Review. The sBLA is for the reduction of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, caused by … Read the full press release

SIX Launches ETF QOD Europe, Expanding Access to European ETF Markets

(IN BRIEF) SIX Swiss Exchange has introduced a new service extension to its Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) franchise called “Quote-on-Demand Europe” (QOD Europe). This innovative trading service allows clients to trade ETFs listed on primary exchanges like the London Stock … Read the full press release

ONS Reveals Unchanged Suicide Rates in England and Wales for 2022: Calls for Urgent Action

(IN BRIEF) The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released data on suicides in England and Wales for the year 2022, highlighting the persistence of suicide rates that have remained largely unchanged for over two decades. In response to the … Read the full press release

Delft Bioengineering Institute Recognizes Outstanding MSc Graduates in Bioengineering

(IN BRIEF) The Delft Bioengineering Institute (BEI) has announced the winners of its annual cross-campus competition for MSc students who excelled in their graduation projects in bioengineering. In 2023, three students—Thomas Michalica, Linde Spoelstra, and Thomas Mooijman—stood out for their … Read the full press release

Delft Bioengineering Institute Funds Six Innovative Bioengineering Research Projects

(IN BRIEF) The Delft Bioengineering Institute (BEI) has selected six outstanding interdisciplinary research projects for funding in the field of bioengineering. These projects, which received €20,000 each, encompass a wide range of innovative topics, including the detection of tumor-derived DNA … Read the full press release