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Bosch Introduces Digital Keys for eBike Theft Protection with Kiox Displays

Posted on 9, August 2023 by EuropaWire PR Editors

(IN BRIEF) Bosch eBike Systems is enhancing its digital theft protection for eBikes with a new update to the eBike Flow app. The update enables eBikers to use the Kiox 300 and Kiox 500 displays as keys to unlock their … Read the full press release →

Posted in Germany, Internet & Online, Security & Safety, Sports, Technology

Tagged alternative keys, Bosch eBike Systems, digital theft protection, EBIKE, eBike security, eBiking, Electrified mobility, Kiox 300, Kiox 500, SECURITY

Loughborough University’s Cyclists Shine at Cycling World Championships with Record-Breaking Performance

Posted on 5, August 2023 by EuropaWire PR Editor

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University’s participation in the Cycling World Championships began with a British record set by current student Sophie Capewell in the women’s team sprint. Capewell, along with her teammates Emma Finucane and Lauren Bell, qualified fastest with a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Education, Entertainment, Management, Media, News, Sports, United Kingdom

Tagged Awards, Cycling World Championships, cyclists, Emma Finucane, Glasgow, Hannah Moore, Joe Truman, Lauren Bell, Loughborough University, Morgan Newberry, Sophie Capewell, Team GB, winners

BILD TV to Air Live Handball Bundesliga Matches Every Sunday in Cooperation with Dyn

Posted on 2, August 2023 by EuropaWire PR Editor

(IN BRIEF) BILD TV, in cooperation with Dyn, will start showing one selected top match of the Handball Bundesliga live on free TV on every matchday from August 27, 2023. The kickoff will be the match between THW Kiel and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Entertainment, Germany, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Sports

Tagged Air Live, Axel Springer, BILD TV, Carli Underberg, Dyn, Handball Bundesliga Matches, partnership, sport, Valentina Maceri

Lloyds Bank Warns Football Fans of Soaring Online Ticket Scams Ahead of Premier League Season

Posted on 2, August 2023 by EuropaWire PR Editor

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Bank warns football fans about the rising threat of online ticket scams as the new English Premier League season approaches. Reported fraud cases related to football ticket purchases more than doubled last season, with victims losing an … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Internet & Online, Management, Media, News, Security & Safety, Sports, United Kingdom

Tagged English Premier League Season, Football Fans, FRAUD, Liz Ziegler, Lloyds Bank, Online Ticket Scams

Loughborough University Student Lauren Cox Wins Bronze at Swimming World Championships

Posted on 1, August 2023 by EuropaWire PR Editor

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University student Lauren Cox made history by winning a bronze medal in the Women’s 50m Backstroke at the Swimming World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. She became the first British woman in seven years to medal individually at … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Education, Management, Media, News, Sports, United Kingdom

Tagged Awards, Bronze medal, Daniel Wiffen, Lauren Cox, Loughborough University, Men's 800m freestyle, sports, swimming, Swimming World Championships, Women's 50m Backstroke

Loughborough University’s Impressive Contingent Ready for World Athletics Championships

Posted on 1, August 2023 by EuropaWire PR Editor

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University will be well-represented at the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Budapest, with a significant number of current students and alumni set to compete. The university’s athletes will participate in various events, including the 800m, pole vault, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Management, Media, News, Sports, United Kingdom

Tagged Alex Haydock-Wilson, Ben Pattison, Budapest, Charlie Dobson, Hungary, Jake Wightman, Jazmin Sawyers, Jess Warner-Judd, Jessie Knight, Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Lawrence Okoye, Loughborough University, Molly Caudery, Morgan Lake, Rio Mitcham, sports, World Athletics Championships

Vivendi Demonstrates Strong Commitment as Official Entertainment Sponsor of Rugby World Cup France 2023

Posted on 20, July 2023 by EuropaWire PR Editor

(IN BRIEF) Vivendi and its entities are fully engaged as the Official Entertainment Sponsor of Rugby World Cup France 2023. Various initiatives have been undertaken to promote the event, including embellishing monuments, producing signature films, broadcasting sports news programs, releasing … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Entertainment, France, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Sports

Tagged entertainment, Rugby World Cup France 2023, sponsor, Vivendi, Yannick Bolloré

Audi Sport Gears Up for 2024 Dakar Rally with Test and Baja Aragón Competition

Posted on 20, July 2023 by EuropaWire PR Editor

(IN BRIEF) Audi Sport is preparing for the 2024 Dakar Rally with a test in Spain and participation in the Baja Aragón competition. Three Audi RS Q e-tron cars will be driven by pairs of drivers in the event. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Entertainment, Germany, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Sports

Tagged 2024 Dakar Rally, Audi RS Q e-tron cars, Audi Sport, Baja Aragón Competition, Carlos Sainz, Edouard Boulanger, Emil Bergkvist, Leonardo Pascali, Lucas Cruz, Mattias Ekström, Rolf Michl, Spain, Stéphane Peterhansel, Sven Quandt

Audi Extends Partnership with FC Bayern Women to Promote Women’s Soccer

Posted on 19, July 2023 by EuropaWire PR Editor

(IN BRIEF) Audi and FC Bayern Women have announced a two-year extension of their partnership, emphasizing their commitment to promoting women’s soccer. As part of the alliance, Audi provides the team with company cars and recently launched the “Werde #12teFrau” … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Management, News, Sports

Tagged Andreas Jung, Audi, FC Bayern Women, Hildegard Wortmann, Jan-Christian Dreesen, partnership, sports, women's soccer

Arkema Partners with French National Women’s Football Team to Support Women’s Football Development

Posted on 7, July 2023 by EuropaWire PR Editor

(IN BRIEF) Arkema, the naming rights holder of D1 Arkema, has become a partner of the French national Women’s Football Team for the next two seasons, solidifying its commitment to women’s football and the development of the women’s game. This … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Industrial, Management, News, Sports

Tagged Arkema, D1 Arkema, Fédération française de football (FFF), French National Women's Football Team, partnership, Philippe Diallo, Thierry Le Hénaff

Allianz Launches Initiatives to Overcome Financial Obstacles for Women in Professional Football

Posted on 7, July 2023 by EuropaWire PR Editor

(IN BRIEF) Allianz has introduced two new initiatives aimed at helping women overcome financial barriers in pursuing professional football careers. A survey by Allianz revealed that 64% of women are prevented from pursuing their passion due to financial obstacles. To … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Insurance, Management, News, Society, Sports

Tagged Alessandra Jovy-Heuser, Allianz, Financial Obstacles, Professional Football, Squared Ball campaign, WOMEN

Generali Presents Women in Sailing Trophy at Barcolana to Promote Equality

Posted on 30, June 2023 by EuropaWire PR Editors

(IN BRIEF) Generali, as the presenting sponsor of the Barcolana sailing event, is supporting sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The event, organized by the Barcola and Grignano Sailing Club, will include the ‘Generali Women in Sailing’ Trophy, awarded to the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Insurance, Italy, Marketing, Media, Sports

Tagged #WomenInSailing, Andrea Sironi, Barcolana, Barcolana 55, climate change, Dee Caffari, diversity, equity, female skipper, gender equality, Generali, Generali Women in Sailing, Grignano Sailing Club, Inclusion, sailing, sailing event, sustainability, Vicky Song, Wendy Schmidt, women sailors

Renowned Driver Sébastien Loeb Teams Up with ABT CUPRA for Extreme E in Sardinia

Posted on 29, June 2023 by EuropaWire PR Editors

(IN BRIEF) Renowned World Rally driver Sébastien Loeb will join ABT CUPRA for the upcoming Extreme E race in Sardinia on July 8-9, 2023. Loeb, who has an impressive track record in Extreme E and nine World Rally Championship titles, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Entertainment, Marketing, Media, Spain, Sports, Technology

Tagged ABT CUPRA, ABT CUPRA XE, CUPRA Tavascan XE, Extreme E, Extreme E race, Island X Prix, Klara Andersson, Sardinia, Sébastien Loeb, World Rally driver

CUPRA and Wilson Renew Partnership, Introduce Wilson Bela CUPRA V2 Padel Racquet

Posted on 27, June 2023 by EuropaWire PR Editors

(IN BRIEF) CUPRA and Wilson have renewed their collaboration and launched the Wilson Bela CUPRA V2 padel racquet. This partnership highlights their shared passion for Padel and features a collection that includes the racquet, bags, and t-shirts. Padel ambassador Fernando … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Marketing, Media, Spain, Sports

Tagged CUPRA, Fernando Belasteguín, Ignasi Prieto, Iñaki Cabrera, padel racquet, racket sports, Valencia Open, Wilson, Wilson Bela CUPRA V2, Wilson Bela Elite, World Padel Tour

Michelin Group Takes Full Ownership of ASM Clermont Auvergne, Ensuring Club Continuity and Transformation

Posted on 16, June 2023 by EuropaWire PR Editors

(IN BRIEF) Michelin Group has acquired full ownership of ASM Clermont Auvergne, a renowned rugby club. The acquisition aims to ensure the club’s continuity and guide its transformation. Michelin shares the club’s ambition to restore its athletic goals while improving … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, France, Sports

Tagged ASM Clermont Auvergne, Benoît Vaz, Jean-Claude Pats, professional rugby, sports, The Michelin group, Yellow Army

Loughborough University Start-Up ORB Innovations Acquired by Glidewell for Dental Wearable Technology

Posted on 30, May 2023 by EuropaWire PR Editors

(IN BRIEF) Glidewell, a global leader in custom dental solutions, has acquired ORB Innovations, a start-up founded by Loughborough University engineering alumni. ORB Innovations has developed a pioneering technology platform called ORB, which measures physiological parameters and biomechanics. Unique among … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Healthcare, Small Business, Sports, Technology, United Kingdom

Tagged custom dental solutions, fitness tracker wearable in the mouth, Glidewell, Loughborough Enterprise Network, Loughborough University, LUinc., ORB Innovations, ORB technology platform, Rob Paterson, start-up, Tom Quinn

Landmark Partnership: Unilever Joins FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ as Official Personal Care Sponsor

Posted on 12, May 2023 by EuropaWire PR Editors

(IN BRIEF) Unilever personal care brands, including Rexona, Dove, Lifebuoy, and Lux, have been announced as the Official Sponsors of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. This partnership is a first for FIFA, as it includes personal care brands across … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Entertainment, Marketing, Sports, United Kingdom

Tagged degree, Dove, FIFA, FIFA esports, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, FIFA World Cup 2026™, FIFAe Finals, Lifebuoy, Lux, personal care, Rexona, sponsorship, sports, Sure, Unilever, Women’s Development Programme, women’s football, women’s sporting event

Škoda Auto provides 45 electric and hybrid vehicles for IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship

Posted on 5, May 2023 by EuropaWire PR Editor

(IN BRIEF) Czech carmaker Škoda Auto has provided a fleet of 45 vehicles to the organisers of the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, as it has done since 1993. The vehicles, the majority of which are all-electric or plug-in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Financial, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Sports, Technology

Tagged electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, Martin Jahn, ŠKODA AUTO

Arkema supports women’s soccer with sponsorship of Marinette Pichon biopic

Posted on 4, May 2023 by EuropaWire PR Editor

(IN BRIEF) Arkema, a chemical and materials company, is sponsoring the biopic “Marinette” about Marinette Pichon, a former French international footballer, to support the development of women’s soccer and promote social issues related to the role of women, inclusion and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Chemicals, France, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Society, Sports

Tagged Arkema, biopic, Marinette Pichon, sponsorship, Virginie Verrier, women's soccer

ABB and Formula E Launch ABB Driver of Progress Award for Most Progressive Driver

Posted on 4, May 2023 by EuropaWire PR Editors

(IN BRIEF) ABB and Formula E have launched a new award, the ABB Driver of Progress, for the driver who gains the most positions during an E-Prix. The driver who can best balance speed, overtaking skill, and energy management will … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Awards, Electronics & Machinery, Monaco, Sports, Technology

Tagged ABB, ABB Ability™ OPTIMAX®, ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, Alberto Longo, Daniela Lužanin, E-Prix, Energy management, Formula E, Grimaldi Forum, Monte Carlo, The ABB Driver of Progress Award