AI-POWERED VOICE HEADSET TECHNOLOGY SET TO TRANSFORM STORE OPERATIONS FOR GERMAN RETAILERS

(IN BRIEF) Quail Digital has launched its Pro12 retail headset system for German retailers, presenting it as an AI-powered, voice-driven tool to improve store operations. The wearable system connects staff to a central “store brain,” allowing them to check stock, … Read the full press release

Stora Enso to Begin Change Negotiations Over Planned Closure of Skutskär Softwood Pulp Fiberline

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso plans to reorganise its Skutskär production unit in Sweden in order to focus more strongly on fluff pulp and improve the site’s long-term competitiveness. The company will begin change negotiations with union representatives concerning a proposal … Read the full press release

Ericsson Advances Stockholm Campus Strategy with New Hagastaden Office Leases from Atrium Ljungberg and Castellum

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has announced that it will relocate its Stockholm operations, including its headquarters, from Kista to Hagastaden, with the move expected to begin in early 2028 and continue in phases over several years. The relocation is designed to … Read the full press release

University of Málaga and Ericsson Showcase Generative AI Projects Designed by Students to Address Real-World Community Challenges

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and the University of Málaga have held the 2025/2026 Hilda Ericsson Awards within the Lamarr Chair Challenge, an initiative designed to promote female talent in technology and encourage young students to apply Generative AI to practical social … Read the full press release

Airbus A321XLR Delivery Supports Saudia’s Fleet Modernisation and International Network Expansion Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has delivered Saudia’s first A321XLR, making the Saudi national flag carrier the first airline in the Middle East and Africa to operate Airbus’ latest extra-long-range single-aisle aircraft. Delivered in Toulouse on 25 May 2026, the aircraft is … Read the full press release

Scott McTominay’s Iconic Goal Featured on Limited Edition Bank of Scotland £20 Note Supporting Homelessness Charity

(IN BRIEF) Bank of Scotland has unveiled a limited edition £20 banknote featuring artwork inspired by Scott McTominay’s overhead-kick goal, celebrating Scotland’s return to the top stage of international football. The collector-style design combines traditional banknote elements with imagery of … Read the full press release

Thailand and Finland Co-organise 2026 OSCE Asian Conference as Security Challenges Become Increasingly Digital and Cross-Border

(IN BRIEF) The 2026 OSCE Asian Conference will take place in Bangkok, Thailand, on 28 and 29 May 2026, with a central focus on the growing challenge of transnational threats in the digital era. Hosted by Thailand, an OSCE Asian … Read the full press release

Hexagon Completes Distribution of Octave Intelligence Shares to Shareholders Following Annual General Meeting Approval

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB has completed the distribution of shares in its wholly owned subsidiary Octave Intelligence plc to Hexagon shareholders after the transaction was approved at the company’s Annual General Meeting on 24 April 2026. Shareholders registered on the … Read the full press release

Eckert & Ziegler Recognized Again for Strong Corporate Leadership and Strategic Focus in Nuclear Medicine

(IN BRIEF) Eckert & Ziegler SE has received the Best Managed Companies Award for the third consecutive year, recognizing the company as one of Germany’s outstandingly managed medium-sized businesses. The award, presented by Deloitte Private, UBS, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and … Read the full press release

Schaeffler to Showcase Chassis and Body Innovations for Safer, More Comfortable and More Connected Vehicles at Automotive Symposium 2026

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler will present its latest chassis and body technology innovations at the 13th Schaeffler Automotive Symposium in Bühl, with a focus on improving comfort, convenience, safety, handling and driving dynamics in modern vehicles. The company is responding to … Read the full press release

Nordex Group Invests in Local Blade Production Capacity to Support High-Efficiency Onshore Wind Turbines in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) The Nordex Group has started production at its new rotor blade manufacturing facility in Menemen, İzmir, Türkiye, reinforcing its manufacturing footprint in one of its key onshore wind markets. Located in the İzmir Free Trade Zone, the new … Read the full press release

ACS Group Strengthens Industry Position as Turner and FlatironDragados Earn Leading Places in ENR Contractor Rankings

(IN BRIEF) ACS Group companies Turner and FlatironDragados have been recognized in the latest Engineering News-Record industry rankings, highlighting their leadership in construction, transportation and infrastructure markets. Turner retained the number one overall position in the ENR Top 400 Contractors … Read the full press release

Uniper Appoints Experienced Political Communications Leader Birgit Korte to Senior Spokesperson Role

(IN BRIEF) Birgit Korte will become Head of External Communication and Group Spokesperson at Uniper in early June 2026, joining the Düsseldorf-based energy company after serving as head of the press office at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and … Read the full press release

Lightsource bp Advances Renewable Energy Growth While Supporting Ecosystems, Soil Health and Community-Led Environmental Action

(IN BRIEF) Lightsource bp is marking the 56th annual Earth Day by highlighting its responsible development approach and the role of everyday environmental action in supporting the energy transition. Under the theme Our Power, Our Planet, the company is drawing … Read the full press release

Indra to Develop Full Flight Simulator for Airbus C295 Military Transport Aircraft at Future Getafe Air Base Training Center

(IN BRIEF) Indra has been selected by Airbus Defence and Space to develop the new Full Flight Simulator for the Airbus C295 military transport aircraft, which will become a central component of the future pilot training center at Getafe Air … Read the full press release

Empa Researcher Yaroslav Romanyuk Appointed ETH Zurich Titular Professor for Thin-Film Technology Research Supporting the Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) Empa researcher Yaroslav Romanyuk has been appointed titular professor by ETH Zurich, recognizing his long-standing contributions to thin-film technologies and their importance for the energy transition. Romanyuk has worked at Empa for 18 years and has also lectured … Read the full press release

Continental Begins Premium Radial Motorcycle Tire Manufacturing in Thailand to Support Global Market Demand

(IN BRIEF) Continental has started radial motorcycle tire production at its Rayong plant in Thailand, marking a major step in the company’s global motorcycle tire strategy. The launch was celebrated on 22 May 2026 as part of the opening ceremonies … Read the full press release

Continental Expands Rayong Tire Plant in Thailand with Over 300 Million Euro Investment to Strengthen Asia-Pacific Supply Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Continental has inaugurated a major expansion of its tire plant in Rayong, Thailand, supported by an investment of more than 300 million euros, or approximately 13 billion Thai Baht. The expansion adds annual capacity for 3 million additional … Read the full press release

Financial Times and Statista Rank BBVA as Europe’s Leading Bank for Workplace Excellence and Employee Recommendation

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has been recognized as Europe’s best employer in the financial sector in the Europe’s Best Employers 2026 ranking compiled by the Financial Times and Statista. The bank ranked 20th out of 1,000 European companies analyzed, improving significantly … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA Earns Türkiye’s Best Bank Title for Financial Strength, Sustainable Growth and Digital Banking Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has been selected as Türkiye’s best bank in Global Finance’s World’s Best Bank Awards, a recognition based on criteria such as profitability, growth, strategic direction, innovation and responsiveness to customer needs. The bank was recognized for … Read the full press release