(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Kutxabank have inked a landmark covered bond purchase agreement totaling €300 million, facilitating Kutxabank to unlock up to €600 million for financing green projects in Spain, particularly focusing on energy-efficient construction. This … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Spain
Tagged Antón Arriola, EIB, Green Investment, Jean-Christophe Laloux, Kutxabank, partnership, Spain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The second edition of the EIB Group Forum in Luxembourg convened senior policymakers, business leaders, academics, and civil society representatives to discuss EU policy priorities and challenges amidst global instability. EIB President Nadia Calviño emphasized the role of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Media, News
Tagged Charles Michel, Debora Revoltella, Edi Rama, EIB, EIB Group Forum, European Resilience, investment, Kadri Simson, Luc Frieden, Mairead McGuinness, Maroš Šefčovič, Nadia Calviño, partnership, Roberta Metsola, sustainability, Valdis Dombrovskis, Wopke Hoekstra
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, on February 7, 2024, finalized its repurchase of its own shares as part of a previously announced buyback program initiated on November 29, 2023. Under this program, Outokumpu had aimed to repurchase a maximum of 11 million … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged Financial, investment, OUTOKUMPU OYJ, Shares Buyback Program
(IN BRIEF) Despite facing headwinds in the stainless steel market, Outokumpu Oyj has managed to maintain solid financial performance in 2023. The company’s adjusted EBITDA for the year amounted to EUR 517 million, although experiencing a decline compared to previous … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged Financial, Heikki Malinen, investment, Outokumpu, Pia Aaltonen-Forsell, resilience, Solid Earnings
(IN BRIEF) The President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, met with Claudio Descalzi, the CEO of Eni, in Jakarta to discuss Eni’s ongoing projects and future initiatives in Indonesia. Descalzi highlighted Eni’s significant milestones in 2023, including the discovery of 5 … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) has reported a successful year in 2023, allocating €359 million in new commitments to projects in Slovenia. These investments are aimed at boosting economic growth and preserving jobs in Slovenia and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) KPN’s 5G network in the Netherlands has been recognized as the fastest by Ookla® for the fifth consecutive time. To make unlimited mobile internet more accessible, KPN is launching the Unlimited Series on February 5, featuring Unlimited50, Unlimited300, … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Awards, Fastest 5G Network, KPN, Netherlands, Ookla®, Robin Clements, Unlimited Subscriptions
(IN BRIEF) Sam Pordale and Angel Nakhle, sanctuary scholars at the University of Warwick, have been recognized in The Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers list for their advocacy work, including the ‘lift the ban’ campaign advocating for asylum seekers’ right to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Warwick Economics Summit, organized and led entirely by a team of 65 students, is gearing up for its latest edition, featuring renowned speakers from various sectors. This three-day international forum goes beyond economics, delving into social sciences … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Education, Industrial, Management, Media, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Boris Vujčić, Charlie Atkins, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Dr. Jose Ramos-Horta, Global Dialogue, John Ridding, Lancelot Wilson, Mario Centeno, Professor Ben Lockwood, Professor Myron Scholes, students, University of Warwick, Warwick Economics Summit 2024, Youth Engagement
(IN BRIEF) As World Cancer Day approaches, the University of Liverpool has appointed Professor Tim Maughan as the Chair of Oncology to address the growing cancer incidence in the Liverpool City Region. With a focus on improving outcomes through immunotherapy … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A report by the Child of the North initiative, led by the N8 Research Partnership and former Children’s Commissioner Anne Longfield’s Centre for Young Lives think tank, has unveiled a crisis in autism assessments for children, with many … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SIXT, the premium mobility provider, is strengthening its brand presence in professional sports by partnering with FC Bayern Basketball, effective from February 2024 until summer 2026. This platinum partnership will grant SIXT access to an extensive marketing package, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Sports
Tagged FC Bayern Basketball, Marko Pešić, Platinum Partnership, Sixt, Sports Engagement, Tobias Seitz
(IN BRIEF) On February 1st, the newly constructed Ox apartment complex in the Osdorp district of Amsterdam New West was officially handed over to its first tenant, attended by representatives from Vesteda and developer Van Wijnen, along with Alderman Reinier … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen has received a nomination from the South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority to serve as the contractor for the construction of temporary office and accommodation facilities at the New Rikshospitalet (Oslo University Hospital) located in Gaustad, Oslo. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Gasum, a Nordic energy company, is set to invest over €62 million in the construction of a biogas plant in Borlänge, Sweden. This initiative is part of Gasum’s larger plan to build five large-scale biogas plants in Sweden, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged biogas plant, Borlänge, Erik Woode, Gasum, investment, partnership, renewable energy production, sustainability, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has revealed four exclusive ‘Year of the Dragon’ Bespoke commissions to commemorate the Lunar New Year, commencing on February 10, 2024. These handcrafted creations include three Phantom Extended models and one Cullinan, all designed and … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Industrial, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Chinese culture, Jonathan Simms, Rebecca Davies, Rolls-Royce, Year of the Dragon
(IN BRIEF) Local government organizations are facing an increasing number of cybersecurity breaches, with the changing work patterns brought about by the pandemic further exacerbating the risks. Budget constraints, legacy systems, and evolving security threats pose significant challenges to enhancing … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Empa and ETH Zurich have developed innovative methods to enhance the efficiency and brightness of perovskite quantum dots, which can emit light of specific colors and single photons, critical for quantum technologies and displays. They created … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Aleksey Yekimov, Brighter Light Emission, Empa, ETH Zurich, Gabriele Raino, Louis E. Brus, Maksym Kovalenko, Moungi G. Bawendi, partnership, Perovskite Quantum Dots, quantum technologies, researchers, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The Leverhulme Trust has unveiled the recipients of the 2023 Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships, marking an increased commitment to the program. These scholarships enable universities to support up to 18 Leverhulme Doctoral Scholars in interdisciplinary research areas. This year, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has completed the sale of its elevator maintenance business, PACA ascenseur (“PACA”), located in Southern France, to KONE. The sale is part of ASSA ABLOY’s strategic focus on its core business portfolio. PACA, with approximately 210 … Read the full press release
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