Deutsche Telekom Unveils MagentaZuhause Hybrid: Fixed‑Line and 5G Internet at Up to 500 Mbps with No Extra Fee

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom’s MagentaZuhause Hybrid service now offers the same plan speeds as its DSL packages—up to 500 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload—by merging fixed‑line and mobile networks. Using a Speedport Smart 4 router paired with a 5G receiver, the system automatically … Read the full press release

PATRIZIA Appoints Ker Gilchrist to Lead £5 Billion UK Investment Platform

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA has appointed real estate veteran Ker Gilchrist as Head of Investment Management UK. Gilchrist will manage PATRIZIA’s £5 billion+ UK portfolio, set investment strategy and lead deal sourcing. With over 30 years’ experience—including directing the Welput office fund at … Read the full press release

Bilfinger Wins €20 Million Insulation Framework to Enhance Efficiency at Antwerp Refinery

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has been awarded a five‑year, €20 million+ insulation services contract at a major oil refinery in Antwerp, deepening a ten‑year relationship with a top global oil and gas firm. The scope includes pipe insulation replacement, tank insulation and … Read the full press release

Baladna and Algeria Partner with GEA for €170 Million Mega Dairy Farm and Milk Powder Plant

(IN BRIEF) Baladna, the Algerian Government and GEA have inked a €140–170 million agreement to construct the world’s largest integrated dairy farm and milk powder facility in Adrar, Algeria. Scheduled to break ground in 2026 and begin milk powder production by … Read the full press release

Vonovia Joins ATechX Accelerator to Co‑Innovate Smart Living, Energy and IoT Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Vonovia SE has become a strategic partner of ATechX, Aroundtown’s accelerator that pairs startups with industry leaders to co-develop solutions for the real estate sector. Leveraging its management of over 500,000 apartments across Germany, Sweden and Austria, Vonovia will … Read the full press release

University of Exeter‑Led Panel Recommends Smartwatches and Sensors to Revolutionise Exercise Assessment in CF Care

(IN BRIEF) An international panel led by Professor Craig Williams (University of Exeter) has issued updated guidelines on assessing physical activity in cystic fibrosis patients, published in the European Respiratory Review. The 2025 position statement recommends prioritising wearable technology—trackers, smartwatches … Read the full press release

Eviden to Deploy Lifelink 5G Private Network in Port of Ploče’s Smart Port Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Eviden has won a contract to implement a private 5G network at Croatia’s Port of Ploče, partnering with Markoja to deploy its Lifelink solution as part of the port’s Smart Port digitalization programme. The network will provide real‑time, … Read the full press release

Continental Survey Reveals How Fleet Operators in UK, France and Germany Differ on Digital and Sustainability Strategies

(IN BRIEF) Continental’s “The Future of Fleets” study, surveying 850 managers across Europe and North America, reveals that 76 percent of fleets face rising operating costs and 46 percent fear broader economic threats. The research illuminates marked differences in each country’s appetite … Read the full press release

Boskalis & Allseas Win €1.2 Billion Contract to Build Taiwan’s Second Yongan–Tongxiao Offshore Gas Pipeline

(IN BRIEF) Boskalis and Allseas have formed a 50/50 consortium that will deliver CPC Corporation Taiwan’s second offshore gas pipeline, YT2, valued at approximately €1.2 billion. The project entails designing, constructing, installing and pre‑commissioning a 232 km, 36‑inch pipeline running parallel to the existing … Read the full press release

AI4HF Unites Global Stakeholders to Co‑Create First Trustworthy AI Tool for Heart Failure Care

(IN BRIEF) The EU‑funded AI4HF project is co‑designing, developing and evaluating a trustworthy AI tool to personalise heart failure care. Engaging over 200 stakeholders—including patients, clinicians and administrators—from Europe, South America and Africa, the project has held multiple workshops to … Read the full press release

Port of Rotterdam Taps Amlan Bora to Forge South Asia–Europe Supply Chains

(IN BRIEF) Amlan Bora has been named Chief Representative for India and South Asia by the Port of Rotterdam Authority through Dhanoni Advisory LLP. Stationed in Ahmedabad, he will forge stronger, more resilient supply chains linking India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh with … Read the full press release

Tetra Pak Earns Platinum EcoVadis Rating, Joining the Top One Percent of Global Companies

(IN BRIEF) Tetra Pak has been awarded EcoVadis’s highest Platinum rating, ranking it in the top 1 percent of over 130,000 evaluated companies. The accolade affirms the strength of Tetra Pak’s sustainability management across environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and procurement. Anchored … Read the full press release

VINCI Energies to Acquire Zimmer & Hälbig, Bolstering High‑Tech HVAC‑R Capabilities Across Germany

(IN BRIEF) VINCI Energies has signed a deal—subject to antitrust approval—to acquire Zimmer & Hälbig, a Bielefeld‑based specialist in HVAC‑R solutions for sensitive environments such as hospitals, laboratories, industrial sites, clean rooms and data centres. Founded in 1974, Zimmer & Hälbig reported €96 million in 2024 … Read the full press release

M&S Pioneers One‑Year Quality Assurance on Every Piece of Kids’ Clothing Across the UK High Street

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer has become the first UK high street retailer to offer a full one‑year quality guarantee on all children’s clothing (excluding footwear and accessories), promising refunds within 365 days if items fail to meet its high standards. … Read the full press release

Langley Holdings Celebrates ARO’s Welding Technology Driving Xiaomi YU7 Success

(IN BRIEF) Langley Holdings plc celebrates its subsidiary ARO Welding Technologies’ role in Xiaomi’s record‑breaking YU7 electric SUV launch, which garnered over 200,000 pre‑orders within three minutes. Building on the success of the SU7 sedan, ARO’s proven resistance welding guns … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland and BISTU Launch China’s First Smart Manufacturing Undergraduate Course

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Greater China and BISTU’s School of Management Science and Engineering teamed up to launch “Smart Manufacturing to Go,” China’s first undergraduate course featuring TÜV Rheinland’s professional training. The two‑day program—led by TÜV Rheinland specialists—covered smart manufacturing … Read the full press release

Lindner Group Crafts Innovative 44,000 m² Headquarters for SMS group with Dynamic Modular Interiors

(IN BRIEF) SMS group’s new Mönchengladbach headquarters, completed after four years, comprises five ring‑shaped modules spanning 44,000 m² and 1,500 adaptable workstations designed to foster collaboration. Lindner Group’s interior fit‑out includes high‑performance glazed partitions, digital‑printed aluminium panels, real wood veneers, and … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Snam with €264 Million Loan for Expanding Italy’s Biomethane Energy Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €264 million loan to Snam to construct 240 km of new pipelines aimed at integrating biomethane production into Italy’s national gas transmission system. The initial €140 million tranche has been … Read the full press release

EIB and Hellenic Republic Celebrate Completion of Greek Guarantee Fund Supporting Over 800 Businesses

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Hellenic Republic have concluded the Greek Guarantee Fund (GGF), a major financial initiative that has supported over 800 SMEs and mid-cap firms across Greece since its launch in 2014. Despite difficult … Read the full press release

EIB Group Boosts Belgian Ties with Opening of Dedicated Brussels Office Led by Torsten Brand

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has established a dedicated country office in Brussels to enhance its strategic support for Belgium’s public and private sectors. Headed by Torsten Brand, a senior EIB banker and Belgian-German national, the new … Read the full press release