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Strategic Mergers Pay Off: Polish ORLEN Gains Momentum with Austrian Fuel Station Expansion

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN, following its mergers with Grupa LOTOS and PGNiG, is set to acquire 266 fuel stations in Austria, operating under the Turmöl brand. This acquisition will make ORLEN one of the top three fuel networks in Austria, with … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall, Northrop Grumman, and Lockheed Martin Forge Partnership for Ultramodern F-35A Production Facility in Weeze, Germany

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, in partnership with Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin, is planning to construct a cutting-edge factory in Weeze, Germany, for the production of fuselage sections for the F-35A Lightning II aircraft. The facility will produce at least 400 … Read the full press release

SEB Outperforms Competitors to Become No. 1 FX Bank in the Nordics

(IN BRIEF) SEB, a leading Nordic bank, has been rated as the best foreign exchange (FX) bank in the region according to Prospera’s survey, Foreign Exchange Nordics 2023. SEB’s top ranking reflects its dedication, proactivity, and strong customer focus. Despite … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval and Partners Collaborate to Develop High-Capacity Hydrogen Refuelling Stations for Heavy-Duty Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval, along with eight other industrial companies, is partnering to develop high-capacity hydrogen refuelling stations for heavy-duty vehicles as part of the EU’s HORIZON Europe funding program. The project aims to support the transition of the transportation … Read the full press release

Financial Markets Association Urges Balanced Approach in Sustainability Due Diligence Directive Talks

(IN BRIEF) The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) has released a position paper urging negotiators to address important issues in the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) proposal. As trilogue negotiations take place, AFME calls for a practical … Read the full press release

Continental Tires Releases White Paper on Efficient and Sustainable Fleet Management

(IN BRIEF) Continental Tires has released a white paper titled “Efficient Fleet Management – Digital, Connected, and Sustainable,” addressing the challenges faced by vehicle fleets in Europe. The paper emphasizes the importance of sustainability and digitalization in fleet management. With … Read the full press release

Saab Secures SEK 400 Million Order for Carl-Gustaf M4 Weapons from Australia

(IN BRIEF) Saab, a leading defense and security company, has received a SEK 400 million order from the Australian Department of Defence for additional Carl-Gustaf M4 weapons. The order includes deliveries of the weapons equipped with Saab’s new Fire Control … Read the full press release

Loughborough’s Hub for Skills Training and Business Support Relaunches with Town Deal Funding

(IN BRIEF) The Careers and Enterprise Hub in Loughborough has relaunched after receiving additional funding from the Loughborough Town Deal. The hub, managed by advisors from Loughborough University and Loughborough College, celebrated its reopening by hosting a recruitment fair that … Read the full press release

Singing to Preterm Infants Boosts Brain Development and Maternal Wellbeing, Study Finds

(IN BRIEF) A recently completed doctoral thesis suggests that parents should sing to their stable preterm infants during kangaroo care, as it promotes brain development in infants and improves maternal wellbeing. The study found that singing during kangaroo care helped … Read the full press release

Max Planck and University of Helsinki Launch Center to Investigate Social Inequalities in Population Health

(IN BRIEF) The Max Planck l University of Helsinki Center for Social Inequalities in Population Health, known as MaxHel, has launched its research initiative to investigate the factors that contribute to health inequalities. The center, located in Helsinki and Rostock, … Read the full press release

Historic Carmelite Church in Straubing Becomes TUM’s Official University Church

(IN BRIEF) The Carmelite church in Straubing, Bavaria, has been designated as the official university church for the Technical University of Munich (TUM). The church is part of the historic Carmelite monastery, which was acquired by the State of Bavaria … Read the full press release

EU Extends Funding for EuroTeQ Engineering University Alliance Until 2027

(IN BRIEF) The European university alliance, EuroTeQ, has secured funding from the EU until 2027 to continue its joint training of engineers. Led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), EuroTeQ aims to enhance collaboration among eight universities in the … Read the full press release

Shanghai Chemical Industry Park Expands Green Infrastructure with SUEZ’s Hazardous Waste Project

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ has successfully commissioned the SCIP Anyo project, a hazardous waste disposal initiative in Shanghai Chemical Industry Park (SCIP). With an investment of RMB 450 million, the project increases SUEZ’s hazardous waste treatment capacity from 120,000 to 160,000 … Read the full press release

GRAHAM’s Nelson Street Project Nears Completion as Topping Out Ceremony Celebrated

(IN BRIEF) The construction team from GRAHAM has reached a significant milestone in the development of the Nelson Street student accommodation project in Belfast. The 12-storey complex, set to become one of the largest student accommodation complexes in Northern Ireland, … Read the full press release

Marks & Spencer Expands Shwopping Scheme with Dedicated School Uniform Boxes

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer (M&S) is expanding its Shwopping scheme by introducing dedicated school uniform Shwop boxes in over 200 of its stores across the UK. The initiative, in partnership with Oxfam and eBay, aims to give pre-loved school … Read the full press release

Breakthrough Drug Offers Hope for Metastatic Prostate Cancer Patients

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) have developed a new drug that shows promise in increasing the survival chances of patients with metastatic prostate cancer. The drug is now being tested in the PROGNOSTICS project, a research … Read the full press release

VINCI Highways Introduces Sustainable Drinking Water Solution Along Athens-Patras Highway

(IN BRIEF) VINCI Highways, in partnership with its subsidiary Olympia Odos, is expanding its innovative “Water from the Air” service along the Athens-Patras highway. The service provides travelers with free, fresh, and high-quality drinking water produced from air ambient humidity. … Read the full press release

CACEIS Strengthens Position as Leading Asset Servicing Provider with Acquisition of RBC Investor Services’ Operations

(IN BRIEF) CACEIS and Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) have successfully completed the acquisition of RBC Investor Services’ European and Malaysian operations. This transaction, which has received regulatory approvals, strengthens CACEIS’ position as a leading asset servicing player in Europe. … Read the full press release

COVIPOR Glass Processing Business Sold by Saint-Gobain in Portugal Deal

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain, a global building materials company, has announced the sale of its glass processing business, COVIPOR, in Portugal to PNI Portugal & Permanente SA. COVIPOR, which generated sales of approximately €20 million in 2022 and employs around 100 … Read the full press release

Gasum Opens Renewable Gas Filling Station in Växjö, Sweden to Meet Growing Demand for Sustainable Fuel

(IN BRIEF) Gasum, a Nordic energy company, has opened a new gas filling station in Växjö, Sweden, in response to increasing customer demand for lower-emission fuel options. The station offers renewable liquefied biogas (LBG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG), which … Read the full press release