Neva SGR and Regione Lombardia Launch €40 Million Venture Capital Initiative to Support Cleantech Startups in Lombardy

(IN BRIEF) Neva SGR has been selected by Regione Lombardia to support the Lombardia Venture STEP initiative, which aims to strengthen venture capital access for innovative companies in Lombardy. The regional government has invested €20 million from the Lombardia ERDF … Read the full press release

Axel Springer to Purchase Telegraph Media Group from RedBird IMI in Strategic Expansion of International Media Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) Axel Springer has reached an agreement with RedBird IMI to acquire Telegraph Media Group in a £575 million cash transaction, marking a significant expansion of the German-based media company’s international portfolio. The deal aims to support the long-term … Read the full press release

EBRD Supports Development of Green-Certified, Earthquake-Resilient Student Dormitory at Özyeğin University in Istanbul

(IN BRIEF) EBRD is providing a US$ 20 million loan to Özyeğin University to finance the construction of a green-certified, earthquake-resilient student dormitory on the university’s Çekmeköy campus in Istanbul. The project aims to address the city’s growing shortage of … Read the full press release

Empa Research Facilities Featured in Winning Design for Switzerland’s Future Banknote Series

(IN BRIEF) Empa research facilities are set to appear on Switzerland’s future banknotes after the Swiss National Bank selected a winning design concept created by the agency Emphase Sàrl. The new currency series will follow the theme “Switzerland and its … Read the full press release

Winter Tests Demonstrate Strong Performance of Digital Automatic Coupling Technology as ÖBB Advances

(IN BRIEF) ÖBB is advancing the modernisation of European rail freight through continued development and testing of Digital Automatic Coupling technology. Using its DAC demo train, ÖBB Rail Cargo Group has conducted extensive winter trials in Austria to evaluate how … Read the full press release

TomTom Announces Leadership Transition as CEO Harold Goddijn Steps Down and Mike Schoofs Is Nominated to Lead the Company

(IN BRIEF) TomTom announced that co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Harold Goddijn will step down from his role and from the company’s Management Board at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on 16 April 2026. Alain De Taeye’s term as … Read the full press release

Fincantieri Group Expands Offshore Services Presence in Brazil Through Remazel Acquisition of H Tech

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri Group announced that its subsidiary Remazel has completed the acquisition of 100 percent of the share capital of H Tech Serviços e Manutenção Ltda., a Brazilian company specializing in inspection and maintenance services for offshore plants. The … Read the full press release

Fincantieri Completes Construction of Norwegian Luna at Marghera Shipyard for Norwegian Cruise Line

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri has delivered the cruise ship Norwegian Luna to Norwegian Cruise Line during a ceremony at the Marghera shipyard in Venice. The vessel is the second ship in the expanded Prima Plus Class being built by Fincantieri for … Read the full press release

Metso Wins €39 Million Equipment Order for Artemis Gold’s Blackwater Mine Expansion in British Columbia

(IN BRIEF) Metso has received orders worth EUR 39 million to supply crushing and grinding equipment for the Expanded Phase 2 development of Artemis Gold’s Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia, Canada. The orders were booked partly in the second … Read the full press release

EQT Real Estate Acquires 4.3 Million Square Foot U.S. Logistics Portfolio from Mapletree Investments

(IN BRIEF) EQT Real Estate has acquired a 25-property logistics portfolio totaling more than 4.3 million square feet across major U.S. industrial markets from Mapletree Investments through its EQT Real Estate Industrial Value Fund VI. The properties are located in … Read the full press release

Marks & Spencer Introduces The Trench for Spring 2026 Combining Heritage Design with Modern Value

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer has introduced The Trench, a new signature coat for Spring 2026 designed to modernize the classic trench silhouette while maintaining affordability at £95. Developed by the M&S in-house design team and inspired by historical designs … Read the full press release

Holcim Achieves Global Top Employer Status for 2026 Reflecting Strong Workplace Culture and Talent Development

(IN BRIEF) Holcim has been named a Global Top Employer for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute, becoming one of only 17 companies worldwide to receive the recognition for excellence in people practices. The certification covers 27 Holcim markets across … Read the full press release

Safran Aircraft Engines Leads €100 Million European Project to Prepare Open Fan Engine Flight Demonstration

(IN BRIEF) Safran Aircraft Engines has launched the TAKE OFF project under the European Union’s Clean Aviation programme to advance the development of the Open Fan engine architecture and prepare it for its first flight demonstration. The initiative brings together … Read the full press release

UniCredit Launches New Phase of UniCredit for CEE to Strengthen SME Financing Across Central and Eastern Europe

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has launched the next phase of its UniCredit for CEE initiative, committing more than €2.6 billion in financing solutions for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises across Central and Eastern Europe through 2027. The programme aims to expand … Read the full press release

Capgemini and McDonald’s Extend Strategic Technology Partnership to Accelerate Restaurant Digital Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini has extended its strategic partnership with McDonald’s Corporation for an additional five years to support the modernization of digital platforms and restaurant technologies across the company’s global operations. The collaboration aligns with McDonald’s Accelerating the Arches strategy, … Read the full press release

Stadler Signalling and ebblo Western Europe Partner to Integrate Passenger Information Displays with Public Transport Control Systems

(IN BRIEF) Stadler Signalling and ebblo Western Europe have established a cooperation aimed at integrating display hardware with mobility software to create modern passenger information solutions for public transport systems. The partnership focuses on connecting Stadler’s TFT-based MOFIS Passenger Information … Read the full press release

Skanska Purchases Bokserska Street Property in Warsaw for PLN 163 Million to Develop Large Residential Project

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has acquired a development site on Bokserska Street in Warsaw’s Mokotów district for PLN 163 million, approximately SEK 410 million, from the special purpose company Bokserska 64. The three-hectare property currently contains industrial warehouse and office buildings … Read the full press release

Henkel Launches Teroson MS 949 FR Adhesive Sealant Meeting EN 45545-2 Fire Safety Standards for Rail Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has introduced Teroson MS 949 FR, a new fire-retardant adhesive sealant designed for railcar applications that combines strong performance with improved sustainability and safety characteristics. The primer-less and tin-free material is suitable for sealing interior and exterior … Read the full press release

Sanofi Board Proposes Appointment of Orange CEO Christel Heydemann as Independent Director at April 2026 Shareholder Meeting

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi announced that its Board of Directors will propose the appointment of Orange CEO Christel Heydemann as an independent director during the company’s Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 29, 2026. At the same meeting, shareholders will also … Read the full press release

Thales Partners with Cielo to Pilot Remote eSIM Connectivity Management for POS Terminals Across Brazil

(IN BRIEF) Thales is working with Brazilian payment service provider Cielo to pilot remote connectivity management for point-of-sale terminals using an eSIM platform based on the GSMA SGP.32 IoT standard. The initiative allows Cielo to remotely manage connectivity and switch … Read the full press release