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České dráhy Secures €300 Million EIB Loan to Modernize Czech Rail Fleet for Enhanced Safety and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a CZK 7.61 billion (€300 million) loan to České dráhy, the Czech Republic’s national railway operator, to modernize and expand its rail fleet. The funding will enable České dráhy to purchase … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Invests £220 Million in High-Tech Expansion of Rochester Aerospace Facility, Boosting Medway Economy and Jobs

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems is investing £220 million to revamp its Rochester facility in Kent, creating a 32,000-square-meter state-of-the-art manufacturing site that will support advanced aerospace technologies and enhance production capabilities. This upgrade, expected to be completed by 2025, will … Read the full press release

International Coalition Shuts Down Global Malware Network Targeting Millions

(IN BRIEF) An international operation coordinated by Eurojust successfully dismantled servers and communication channels of the RedLine and META malware, which had targeted millions of victims worldwide to steal personal data like usernames, passwords, and cryptocurrency information. Authorities from the … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group Launches Cyber Risk Solutions to Strengthen Cybersecurity for SMEs

(IN BRIEF) Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) has launched Cyber Risk Solutions GmbH (CyRiSo) to support small and medium-sized businesses in managing cyber risks. CyRiSo provides a range of services, including risk assessments, incident response, and ransomware protection, helping clients mitigate … Read the full press release

QIAGEN Gains FDA Approval for QIAstat-Dx Mini Panel, Enhancing Outpatient Respiratory Diagnostics with Rapid Results

(IN BRIEF) QIAGEN has announced FDA clearance for its QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini, marking the third such approval for the QIAstat-Dx system in 2024. Tailored for outpatient settings, this panel quickly detects five common respiratory pathogens—including influenza strains and SARS-CoV-2—enabling … Read the full press release

Thales and BCG Partner to Strengthen Cyber Resilience for Major Enterprises with Comprehensive Crisis Management Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Thales and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) have formed a strategic partnership to strengthen cyber resilience for major French corporations amid rising digital threats. Launched at the Assises de la Sécurité event, this collaboration combines Thales’ technical cybersecurity expertise … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca’s Fasenra Approved in EU for Treating Rare Vasculitis, Offering New Hope for EGPA Patients

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s Fasenra (benralizumab) has been approved in the European Union as an add-on treatment for adults with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), a rare and severe form of vasculitis. The approval follows positive results from the MANDARA Phase … Read the full press release

Saab Secures GBP 20 Million Amendment to Enhance British Army Training in Oman

(IN BRIEF) Saab has signed a GBP 20 million amendment to its existing training contract with the UK Ministry of Defence, enhancing support for British Army training in Oman. The deal, which includes deliveries through 2024 and 2025, provides advanced … Read the full press release

Eviden Leads European Initiative to Enhance Cybersecurity with CYDERCO Project

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, part of the Atos Group, is leading the CYDERCO project, a three-year European initiative co-funded by the European Commission to enhance the capabilities of Security Operations Centers (SOCs) across the EU. The project, coordinated by Eviden in … Read the full press release

JOST Joins Forces with AeroAlliance to Drive Innovation in Trailer Aerodynamics

(IN BRIEF) JOST, a global leader in safety systems for commercial vehicles, joined the AeroAlliance platform in September 2024. This partnership aims to promote innovative aerodynamic solutions for trailers, targeting reduced energy consumption and improved fleet efficiency. Aligned with the … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Delivers 20 Additional Marder Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine to Strengthen Defense Efforts

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has delivered 20 more Marder 1A3 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) to Ukraine, funded by the German government, as part of ongoing support against Russian aggression. This brings Rheinmetall’s total IFV and tank deliveries to Ukraine to around … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA Kripto Strengthens Security and Growth with Ripple and IBM Partnerships in Response to Rising Digital Asset Demand

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA Kripto has partnered with Ripple and IBM to advance its digital asset platform, enhancing security and performance for its users. Through these collaborations, Garanti BBVA Kripto aims to strengthen its infrastructure to meet rising demand for … Read the full press release

Borealis and Partners Showcase Sustainable Plastics Solutions at FAKUMA 2024 for Packaging and Healthcare

(IN BRIEF) At FAKUMA 2024, Borealis and key partners showcased advanced plastics processing solutions, focusing on sustainable materials for packaging and healthcare. Highlighting collaborations with companies like BMB, Engel, and ARBURG, Borealis demonstrated various applications using recycled and renewable feedstocks, … Read the full press release

Siemens and ServiceNow Team Up to Boost Industrial Security and AI-Driven Automation on the Factory Floor

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and ServiceNow have partnered to enhance shopfloor operations by integrating AI-powered automation and improving industrial cybersecurity. This collaboration, announced at the ServiceNow World Forum in Munich, merges Siemens’ Sinec Security Guard for vulnerability management with ServiceNow’s workflow … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Enhances Safety in Econic Vehicles with Pedestrian Detection and Collision Prevention Systems

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz has introduced advanced safety features in its Econic waste collection vehicles, including the fourth-generation Active Brake Assist system, which detects pedestrians and automatically initiates partial braking to avoid collisions. Additionally, Sideguard Assist helps drivers navigate urban environments … Read the full press release

EFSA Confirms Safety of Silicon Dioxide in Food, Supporting Evonik’s Silica Products for Sustainable Use

(IN BRIEF) The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has confirmed the safety of silicon dioxide (E 551) as a food additive, including its use in infant food, after a recent scientific review. Evonik, a major producer of silica, welcomed this … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA and WWF Türkiye Complete Key Projects for Wildlife Protection and Forest Fire Prevention

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA and WWF Türkiye have successfully completed three new projects as part of their ‘Türkiye’s Life: Fire Management Grant Program,’ launched to mitigate forest fire risks and support wildlife conservation. The projects included efforts to protect caracal … Read the full press release

Wainzua Receives EU Recommendation for Treating Hereditary Amyloidosis, Offering New Monthly Self-Administered Option

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca and Ionis’ drug Wainzua (eplontersen) has been recommended for approval in the European Union for treating hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (ATTRv-PN) in adults with stage 1 or 2 polyneuropathy. Based on the positive results from the NEURO-TTRansform Phase … Read the full press release

GSK and Cambridge University Join Forces with £50 Million Investment to Tackle Kidney and Respiratory Diseases Using AI

(IN BRIEF) GSK and the University of Cambridge have announced a £50 million, five-year collaboration called the Cambridge-GSK Translational Immunology Collaboration (CG-TIC) to accelerate research and development in kidney and respiratory diseases. The initiative combines GSK’s expertise in immunology and … Read the full press release

Novo Nordisk’s Oral Semaglutide Reduces Cardiovascular Risk by 14% in Type 2 Diabetes Patients, SOUL Trial Shows

(IN BRIEF) Novo Nordisk’s SOUL trial has shown that oral semaglutide reduces the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) by 14% in adults with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease or chronic kidney disease. The trial involved 9,650 … Read the full press release