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Press Releases & News from Portugal distributed via EuropaWire

Portuguese Fire Monitoring System Developed by REN and University of Coimbra Wins 2025 Gartner Innovation Award

(IN BRIEF) Natureye, an intelligent wildfire prevention and monitoring platform developed jointly by REN and ADAI at the University of Coimbra, has been recognised at the 2025 Gartner Eye on Innovation Awards as one of the most impactful projects in … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer FRR to host OneSumX Client Conference 2025 in Porto, focusing on the future of finance, risk, and regulation

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Finance, Risk & Regulatory Reporting will host its 12th OneSumX Client Conference in Porto, Portugal, from October 8–10, 2025. Under the theme “Future Ready Banking,” the event will convene regulators, financial executives, and technology partners to … Read the full press release

€300M fibre infrastructure project in Andalusia finalized as Digi Spain and Aberdeen complete investment commitments

Digi Spain and Aberdeen finalize €300M FTTH investment Project will cover 2.5M homes in Andalusia Fourth and final funding round completed on 1 October 2025 Financing shared equally by Digi Spain and Aberdeen, plus bank support Builds on the March … Read the full press release

With Telekom Romania Mobile deal finalized, DIGI expands role in Romania’s mobile market while Vodafone consolidates position

DIGI Romania has completed the acquisition of Telekom Romania Mobile’s prepaid business, spectrum licences, and telecom towers, integrating prepaid customers into its network Vodafone Romania acquired the remaining operations of Telekom Romania Mobile in a parallel transaction The deal follows … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces Completion of the Transaction regarding the acquisition of Telekom Romania Mobile Communications’ prepaid business and certain assets

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has finalized the acquisition of Telekom Romania Mobile Communications’ prepaid business, along with certain spectrum licences and telecom towers. The deal, completed on 1 October 2025, brings Telekom’s prepaid customers into the DIGI Romania network, … Read the full press release

Euronext Launches Mini-Sized Futures on European Government Bonds to Broaden Fixed Income Market Access

(IN BRIEF) Euronext has introduced its first set of mini-sized, cash-settled futures on major European government bonds, including the 10-year OAT, Bund, Bono, and BTP, as well as the first 30-year BTP. Listed on Euronext Derivatives Milan with a notional … Read the full press release

Digi Romania secures €40 million deal to acquire spectrum, towers and prepaid services in partnership with Vodafone, OTE and Telekom Romania Mobile

DIGI Romania has signed a €40 million agreement with Vodafone Romania, OTE, and Telekom Romania Mobile to acquire spectrum licences, telecom towers, and prepaid mobile services. Vodafone Romania will acquire OTE’s shares in Telekom Romania Mobile, strengthening its position in … Read the full press release

EIB and Portugal sign first tranche of €1.34 billion framework loan to expand affordable and sustainable housing

(IN BRIEF) Portugal and the European Investment Bank have signed a €450 million tranche of a €1.34 billion loan to finance the construction and renovation of around 12,000 affordable rental homes across the country. The programme, part of Portugal’s National … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces signing of the business and asset transfer agreement between DIGI Romania, Vodafone Romania, Telekom Romania Mobile Communications, and Hellenic Telecommunications Organization

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. announced that DIGI Romania has signed an agreement with OTE, Vodafone Romania, and Telekom Romania Mobile Communications. Under the deal, DIGI will acquire spectrum licences, telecom towers, and TKRM’s prepaid mobile business for €40 million, … Read the full press release

Digi Communications Addresses Speculation Over Digi Spain IPO and Ownership

(NEWS) BUCHAREST, Romania, 16-Sep-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Digi Communications N.V. has responded to recent media speculation suggesting a potential initial public offering (IPO) of its Spanish subsidiary, Digi Spain S.L.U., and a possible divestment of its stake. The company has … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces clarifications on recent press articles regarding Digi Spain S.L.U.

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. issued a clarification in response to recent media reports about a potential IPO of its Spanish subsidiary, Digi Spain S.L.U., and speculation over a possible divestment of its stake. The company stated that while it … Read the full press release

Inclusion of Euronext in the CAC 40 Index highlights transformation since IPO and value creation for shareholders

(IN BRIEF) Euronext will join the CAC 40® Index effective 22 September 2025, marking a major milestone in its growth and recognition of its strong market performance since its IPO in 2014. From operating four markets at IPO, the Group … Read the full press release

Alstom appoints Gustavo Mateos to lead signalling and railway safety operations while joining Executive Committee in Spain and Portugal

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has named Gustavo Mateos as Managing Director of its Signalling, Infrastructure, and Railway Safety Unit for Spain and Portugal, while also appointing him to the Executive Committee of Alstom Spain and Portugal. Based at the company’s Center … Read the full press release

Digi Communications Reports Strong H1 2025 Growth with Revenues Surpassing €1.1 Billion

(NEWS) BUCHAREST, Romania, 14-Aug-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Digi Communications N.V., one of Europe’s leading telecommunications operators listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, has posted robust first-half results for 2025, driven by double-digit growth across its key markets, according to a … Read the full press release

Digi Communications NV announces the release of H1 2025 Financial Report

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V., a leading European telecommunications provider listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, reported strong growth in its H1 2025 financial results. The company posted revenues and other income of €1.113 billion for the first six months, … Read the full press release

Digi Communications NV announces “Investors Call for the presentation of the H1 2025 Financial Results”

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V., a major European telecom provider listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, has announced it will hold a conference call on 14 August 2025 at 14:00 UK time (16:00 EEST) to present its H1 2025 financial … Read the full press release

Portugal Breaks Ground on Porto–Oiã High‑Speed Rail with €875 Million EIB Backing

(IN BRIEF) Infraestruturas de Portugal and the Avan Norte consortium have inked a 30‑year concession to deliver the Porto–Oiã section of the Lisbon–Porto high‑speed railway, marking the kickoff of Phase 1. The European Investment Bank will underwrite €875 million of the total … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces „The Competition Council approves the acquisition of the assets and of the shares of Telekom Romania Mobile Communications by DIGI Romania and Vodafone Romania”

(IN BRIEF) On October 31, 2024, Digi Communications N.V. announced the signing of a Memorandum involving its subsidiary DIGI Romania S.A., Hellenic Telecommunications Organization S.A. (OTE), and Vodafone Romania S.A., under which DIGI would acquire certain assets from Telekom Romania … Read the full press release

REN Tops CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment with A Rating After Steady Climb

(IN BRIEF) REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais has been honoured with an “A” rating in CDP’s 2024 Supplier Engagement Assessment, reflecting the company’s leadership in embedding sustainability within its supplier relationships. This marks a notable progression from a “D” rating … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces corporate restructuring of Digi Group’s affiliated companies in Belgium

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has restructured its Belgian affiliates—through Digi Romania and partner Citymesh—effective 16 July 2025, streamlining the shareholding framework and unifying its Belgian operations to simplify governance and bolster operational efficiency.  (PRESS RELEASE) BUCHAREST, Romania, 17-Jul-2025 — … Read the full press release