Category Archives: Security & Safety

Security & Safety Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

New SGS Service Empowers Food Operators with Global Food-Waste Certification

(IN BRIEF) SGS has launched The PLEDGE on Food Waste Certification—a third-party audited program aligned with UN SDG 12.3—to help food service providers cut waste, improve efficiency, and showcase sustainability leadership. The service includes gap assessments, customized onboarding, global audit … Read the full press release

SGS Partners with The PLEDGE on Food Waste to Certify Sustainability in Food Service

(IN BRIEF) SGS has partnered with The PLEDGE on Food Waste to offer certification and independent audits to food service providers under a framework of seven pillars and 95 criteria that address every step from procurement to disposal. This initiative … Read the full press release

New Fincantieri-PMM Collaboration Enhances Indonesia’s Underwater Defense and Industrial Sovereignty

(IN BRIEF) At the Indo Defence Expo & Forum in Jakarta on 12 June 2025, Fincantieri and Indonesian systems integrator PT PRIMA MAJU MAPAN (PMM) signed a Technical Collaboration Agreement. The partnership will co-develop and deploy advanced technologies to protect … Read the full press release

Nokia Boosts 7705 SAR and 7250 IXR with Quantum-Safe Security and 400 GE Scalability for Smart Grids

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has upgraded its 7705 SAR and 7250 IXR routers for utilities adopting smart grid architectures, adding advanced quantum-safe MACsec encryption, precise IEC 61850-based synchronization, and scalable 100 GE/400 GE capacity. These enhancements ensure compatibility with legacy SCADA … Read the full press release

EY and NVIDIA Launch AI-Driven Platform to Revolutionize Third-Party Risk Management

(IN BRIEF) EY.ai for Risk is a new suite of AI-powered risk management tools developed in partnership with NVIDIA. Combining NVIDIA NIM microservices and EY’s 100+ years of risk expertise, the solution runs on the EY.ai agentic platform to streamline … Read the full press release

Eurojust Backs Romania and Moldova in Major Phishing Fraud Money-Laundering Crackdown

(IN BRIEF) Eurojust coordinated a major cross-border operation in Romania and Moldova against a phishing fraud network that had been active since at least 2013. In joint actions today, authorities searched 44 locations, targeting the subgroup responsible for opening fraudulent … Read the full press release

Eviden’s XMC1 Ethernet Module Delivers DO-254 DAL A-Ready, Multi-Protocol Protection for Secure Data Environments

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, part of the Atos Group, has launched the XMC1 Ethernet switch card—a French-designed, sovereign solution for mission-critical networks that employs a protocol break to guarantee data security and operational independence. Manufactured at Eviden’s Aix-en-Provence site, the card … Read the full press release

EIB Triples Defence SME Financing to €3 Billion with First Deutsche Bank Partnership

(IN BRIEF) The EIB is tripling its intermediated lending for European defence-industry suppliers from €1 billion to €3 billion. It has signed an inaugural €500 million loan agreement with Deutsche Bank, which will provide €1 billion in credit lines to … Read the full press release

Bundeswehr Provider Orders Mid-Three-Digit Fleet of Mercedes-Benz Arocs 6×6 Trucks

(IN BRIEF) BwFuhrparkService GmbH has awarded Daimler Truck a contract for a mid-three-digit number of Mercedes-Benz Arocs 6×6 logistics trucks, set for delivery by May 2026. These Euro VI vehicles, featuring a ten-ton payload, 0.9 m water fording, and all-wheel … Read the full press release

BAE Systems, Inc. Promotes Longtime Executive Tara Olivet to Top Finance Role

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems, Inc. has appointed Tara Olivet as its new senior vice president of Finance, effective June 7. With a career spanning 20 years at BAE Systems, Olivet brings extensive leadership experience to her new role overseeing U.S. … Read the full press release

Indra lleva al Paris Air Show su ecosistema avanzado para el dominio aéreo y espacial europeo

(IN BRIEF) Indra participará en el Paris Air Show 2024 como referente europeo en protección aérea y espacial, mostrando una amplia gama de tecnologías propias que incluyen radares multifunción, satélites, sistemas de mando y control y soluciones antidron. La compañía … Read the full press release

Ascend Airways Adds Fifth Aircraft and Secures Canadian Certification as Fleet Growth Accelerates

(IN BRIEF) Ascend Airways has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a fifth aircraft—a Boeing 737-8 MAX—registered as G-ULIT and immediately placed on a long-term wet lease. The UK-based ACMI and charter airline, part of Avia Solutions Group, has … Read the full press release

Sanofi Begins Early Global Distribution of Beyfortus to Strengthen RSV Protection for 2025–2026 Season

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has launched early global shipments of Beyfortus (nirsevimab) in anticipation of the 2025–2026 RSV season, enabling healthcare providers to begin immunizations well before the typical onset of infections in November. In collaboration with AstraZeneca, Sanofi has significantly … Read the full press release

Stina Ehrensvärd Named EY World Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 for Groundbreaking Work in Cybersecurity

(IN BRIEF) Stina Ehrensvärd, co-founder of Yubico, has been named the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year 2025. She was recognized for her visionary leadership in revolutionizing internet security and advancing Yubico’s mission to make the internet safer. Stina’s work … Read the full press release

SGS to Provide Independent Assurance for BorsodChem’s Sustainability Reporting Under New EU Directive

(IN BRIEF) SGS has been selected by BorsodChem to provide independent assurance for its sustainability reporting, aligning with the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). This new mandate expands SGS’s sustainability services for BorsodChem, … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca’s Calquence Combination Therapy Approved for Untreated CLL in Europe Following Positive AMPLIFY Phase III Results

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s Calquence, in combination with venetoclax, with or without obinutuzumab, has been approved by the European Commission for the treatment of adult patients with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). The approval follows the positive results from the … Read the full press release

Indra Group Bolsters Europe’s Technological Sovereignty with Quantum Technologies and Secure Communications Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Indra Group is leading efforts in Europe to enhance secure communications with the deployment of quantum-secure technologies. Through the DISCRETION project, NATO’s REPMUS exercise, and its involvement in EuroQCI, Indra is playing a pivotal role in advancing Quantum … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Marks 70 Years of Toy Testing, Advancing Standards for Safety and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) On its 70th anniversary of toy testing, TÜV Rheinland reflects on its long-standing commitment to ensuring children’s safety while playing. The company’s innovative testing methods have evolved alongside industry advancements, covering everything from mechanical properties to cybersecurity. TÜV … Read the full press release

IRIS2 Satellite Constellation to Enhance Europe’s Connectivity and Technological Sovereignty with Deutsche Telekom’s Support

(IN BRIEF) The European Union’s IRIS2 satellite constellation project aims to build a powerful and secure communication network to strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty. Deutsche Telekom will contribute its expertise in connectivity and IT infrastructure, designing advanced services, secure networks, and … Read the full press release

Fresenius Medical Care Receives FDA Clearance for Updated 5008X CAREsystem, Expanding High-Volume Hemodiafiltration in U.S.

(IN BRIEF) Fresenius Medical Care has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its updated 5008X CAREsystem with additional features, enabling the introduction of high-volume hemodiafiltration therapy across the U.S. This new therapy, proven to reduce mortality rates by 23% in patients, … Read the full press release