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Skanska Secures $98 Million Contract for Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital Tower Renovation

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has entered into a $98 million contract with Bon Secours Mercy Health for the renovation of the Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital Tower in Paducah, Kentucky, USA. The project entails the modernization and refurbishment of the Hospital Tower, … Read the full press release

KPN CEO Outlines Growth Strategy, Plans to Expand Fiber Footprint and Enhance Service Experience

(IN BRIEF) Joost Farwerck, CEO of KPN, has provided an update on the company’s progress in executing its “Accelerate to Grow” strategy launched in late 2020. Under this strategy, KPN has achieved sustainable growth in all segments and made significant … Read the full press release

Pfizer and BioNTech Report Promising Results for mRNA-Based Combination Vaccine Against Influenza and COVID-19

(IN BRIEF) Pfizer and BioNTech have announced positive topline results from a Phase 1/2 study of their mRNA-based combination vaccine program for influenza and COVID-19. The lead formulations showed robust immune responses to influenza A, influenza B, and SARS-CoV-2 strains. … Read the full press release

Almirall Partners with Centrient Pharmaceuticals to Establish Innovation Lab at R&D Center in Barcelona

(IN BRIEF) Almirall, a global biopharmaceutical company specializing in medical dermatology, has entered into an agreement with Centrient Pharmaceuticals, a leader in sustainable biosynthetic pharmaceuticals, to establish a dedicated innovation lab at Almirall’s R&D center in Sant Feliu de Llobregat, … Read the full press release

Merck Partners with UN on Vital Training Course for Family Carers During European Carers Day

(IN BRIEF) Merck, a prominent science and technology company, has entered into a collaboration with the United Nations’ Global Initiative on Ageing (GIA) to offer a training course aimed at equipping family carers with essential skills. The course comprises five … Read the full press release

BASF Agricultural Solutions Hosts Global Farmers’ Delegation at UN Headquarters

(IN BRIEF) BASF Agricultural Solutions organized an event called “United for the Biggest Job on Earth” at the United Nations headquarters to bring together a global delegation of farmers from Europe and the United States. The event aimed to address … Read the full press release

Insurance Industry Urged to Focus on Climate Resilience and Adaptation

Allianz Trade Study Reveals Gap Between Perceived and Actual Inflation, with Germany Experiencing Significant Disparity

(IN BRIEF) Nicola Ranger, Leader of the Resilience and International Development Program at the Environmental Change Institute, and Sibylle Steimen, Managing Director of Advisory & Services at Allianz Re, advocate for increased attention to climate resilience and adaptation. They emphasize … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Provides €15 Million Loan to CrowdFarming for Sustainable Agricultural Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €15 million venture debt loan agreement with CrowdFarming, an online platform connecting European farmers directly with consumers. Supported by the InvestEU program, this financing will enable CrowdFarming to enhance its … Read the full press release

3D-Printed Components Transform Cargo Bikes into Ultralight Urban Transport

(IN BRIEF) Maniac & Sane, a cargo-bike manufacturer based in Darmstadt, Germany, is using 3D-printed components made of Evonik’s INFINAM® PA12 high-performance plastic to create ultralight cargo bikes. These cargo bikes are becoming popular in European city centers for environmentally … Read the full press release

Switzerland’s First Proton Radiotherapy for Oesophageal Cancer Conducted in Landmark Clinical Trial

(IN BRIEF) The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) has administered proton radiotherapy to a 67-year-old patient with oesophageal cancer, marking the first time this treatment has been used in Switzerland for such a case. The treatment is part of a collaborative … Read the full press release

University of Leeds Scientists Transform Plant Proteins into Juicy Alternatives with Microgels

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Leeds, led by Professor Anwesha Sarkar from the School of Food Science and Nutrition, have developed a breakthrough technique to enhance the texture and moisture of plant-based protein alternatives. By creating plant protein … Read the full press release

Project STOP Jembrana Successfully Hands Over Waste Management Program, Achieving Circular Economy Goals in Bali

(IN BRIEF) Project STOP Jembrana, funded by the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, has successfully implemented a waste management system in Bali, Indonesia, offering waste collection services to over 124,800 people and collecting more than 12,959 tonnes of waste, including … Read the full press release

TU/e Researchers Awarded NWO Veni Grants for Innovative Studies in Diverse Fields

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded Veni grants to seven early-stage researchers from the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). The recipients include researchers working on topics like creating fake sticky cells to study cell motion, developing security … Read the full press release

Anglo American Names John Heasley as New Finance Director to Drive Financial Strategy and Sustainable Mining Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) Anglo American plc has appointed John Heasley as Finance Director, effective by the end of 2023. Heasley currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer of The Weir Group PLC, a global engineering company. He will join Anglo American’s … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom CTO Emphasizes Importance of Connected Vehicles for Safer and Greener Traffic

(IN BRIEF) Connected vehicle technology, in the form of Orchestrated Connected Corridors (OCCs), is enhancing road safety and traffic flow, benefiting both motorists and vulnerable road users. OCCs provide real-time traffic management capabilities and safety insights, addressing challenges like driver … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Researchers Use Blood Proteins to Predict Future Lung Cancer

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Liverpool, in collaboration with Janssen Pharmaceutica, have made significant progress in using blood proteins to predict future lung cancer. The study analyzed blood samples taken from healthy participants up to ten years before … Read the full press release

Loughborough’s Hub for Skills Training and Business Support Relaunches with Town Deal Funding

(IN BRIEF) The Careers and Enterprise Hub in Loughborough has relaunched after receiving additional funding from the Loughborough Town Deal. The hub, managed by advisors from Loughborough University and Loughborough College, celebrated its reopening by hosting a recruitment fair that … Read the full press release

Generali Presents Women in Sailing Trophy at Barcolana to Promote Equality

(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

NatWest’s Inclusive Culture Lands Them on Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality List

(IN BRIEF) NatWest, a renowned bank, has been included in the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality list for its consistent commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. The list, established in 2006 and curated by Business in … Read the full press release

Syngenta Unveils EQUENTO®: Innovative Seed Treatment for Enhanced Crop Protection and Soil Biodiversity

(IN BRIEF) Syngenta Crop Protection has introduced EQUENTO®, a novel seed treatment that offers effective control of soil pests while promoting farm sustainability. EQUENTO® is based on Syngenta’s PLINAZOLIN® technology and provides precise control of a broad range of pests, … Read the full press release

Consolidation and Focus: Anglo American Streamlines Production Businesses into Two Regions

(IN BRIEF) Anglo American, a global mining company, has announced significant changes to its senior management team and organizational structure. The company has appointed Al Cook as CEO of De Beers, Alison Atkinson as Projects & Development Director, and Monique … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel opens new fulfilment centres for Elanco in West China

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel, a logistics company, has opened two new fulfilment centers in Chengdu, West China, for Elanco, a leading animal healthcare company. The new facilities include a manufacturing warehouse and a distribution center for finished products, both of which … Read the full press release

ONE SMART SPRAY: The New Name and Brand Identity for Bosch BASF Smart Farming’s Smart Spraying Solution

(IN BRIEF) Bosch BASF Smart Farming, a joint venture between Bosch and BASF Digital Farming, announced its new brand name as ONE SMART SPRAY. The new brand name also applies to its product, previously known as the Smart Spraying Solution, … Read the full press release

Empa team develops translucent glass brick with aerogel insulation for load-bearing walls

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from Empa have developed a translucent glass brick with good insulation properties thanks to aerogel, which can even be used for load-bearing elements. The glass brick has a measured thermal conductivity of 53 mW/(m∙K) and a compressive … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca showcases potential of Imfinzi-based treatment for early-stage lung cancer

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca will showcase new data from its industry-leading Oncology pipeline and portfolio at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting. A total of 70 presentations will be given, including a plenary presentation on the AEGEAN Phase III … Read the full press release

Skanska divests Borås district court building to Vacse for SEK 320M

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has divested a new district court building in Borås, Sweden, to Vacse for SEK 320m. Skanska and Vacse jointly developed the property, which features 13 courtrooms across five floors and is expected to be environmentally certified according … Read the full press release

Anglo American partners with H2 Green Steel for low-carbon steel production trials

(IN BRIEF) Anglo American has signed a memorandum of understanding with H2 Green Steel to collaborate on the advancement of low carbon steelmaking processes. Under the agreement, the two companies will study and trial the use of premium quality iron … Read the full press release

University of Dundee researcher awarded prestigious fellowship for type 1 diabetes cure

(IN BRIEF) Dr James Cantley from the University of Dundee’s School of Medicine has been awarded a Senior Research Fellowship by the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge. The £50m funding for the Grand Challenge was donated by the Steve Morgan … Read the full press release

Co-op and Hubbub launch Community Fridge pilot to combat food waste and insecurity

(IN BRIEF) The Co-op has partnered with Hubbub, Manchester Climate Change Agency, and other organizations to launch a Community Fridge pilot in Oldham, aimed at combating food waste and insecurity. The initiative will create a space for locals to share … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca’s Tezspire receives EU approval for self-administration in a convenient pre-filled pen for severe asthma patients

(PRESS RELEASE) CAMBRIDGE, 13-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — AstraZeneca (LSE/STO/Nasdaq: AZN), a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, has announced that its drug Tezspire (tezepelumab) has been given the green light for self-administration by the European Medicine Agency’s Committee for Medicinal … Read the full press release

Anglo American: rough diamond sales value for De Beers’ 9th sales cycle of 2022 at $450 million

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 16-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Anglo American plc (LON: AAL), a global mining company with a portfolio that spans diamonds, platinum, copper, iron ore & more, has announced the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and … Read the full press release

Anglo American’s steelmaking coal business in Australia will rely on 100 percent renewable electricity for its operations from 2025

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 16-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Anglo American plc (LON: AAL), a global mining company with a portfolio that spans diamonds, platinum, copper, iron ore & more, has announced that its steelmaking coal business in Australia will rely on … Read the full press release

Anglo American plc on the Anglo American Platinum announcement for the revision of its 2022 refined production guidance

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 8-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Anglo American plc (LON: AAL), a global mining company with a portfolio that spans diamonds, platinum, copper, iron ore & more, has announced that Anglo American Platinum Limited (JSE: AMS), the world’s largest … Read the full press release

Siemens Smart Infrastructure’s RDG200 thermostat can now monitor and control indoor air quality

RDG200 thermostat now equipped with a built-in CO2 sensor for monitoring and controlling indoor air quality Helps provide a healthy indoor climate and a safe place to work Achieves high energy efficiency and reduced energy costs (PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 14-Jul-2022 — … Read the full press release

University of Bristol led study found that obese women are at double risk of developing womb cancer

(PRESS RELEASE) BRISTOL, 19-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Bristol, a red brick research university, has announced that it led a new research on the link between body mass index (BMI) and endometrial cancer risk. The study, funded by Cancer … Read the full press release

The Better Life Farming Alliance, a supporter of smallholder farmers, expands in Latin America with first location opened in Córdoba, Mexico

(PRESS RELEASE) MONHEIM, 17-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Bayer, a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and nutrition, has announced that the Better Life Farming Alliance, a long-term partnership of Bayer, IFC (International Finance Corporation), … Read the full press release

Biofuel blended with very low sulphur fuel oil used on Capesize bulk carrier as part of the first sea trial resulted in 10 percent carbon emission reduction

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 16-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Anglo American plc (LON: AAL), a global mining company with a portfolio that spans diamonds, platinum, copper, iron ore & more, has announced the successful completion of a sea trial using biofuel blended … Read the full press release

Anglo American copper operations in Chile recognized for responsible copper production practices

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 9-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Anglo American plc (LON: AAL), a global mining company with a portfolio that spans diamonds, platinum, copper, iron ore & more, has announced that its managed copper operations in Chile – the Los … Read the full press release

Anglo American: rough diamond sales value for De Beers’ 2nd sales cycle of 2022 at $650 million

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 9-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Anglo American plc (LON: AAL), a global mining company with a portfolio that spans diamonds, platinum, copper, iron ore & more, has announced the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and … Read the full press release

EQT Future fund to invest in SNFL Group, a table grape R&D company, and acquire IFG, a fruit-breeding company

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 8-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — EQT, a purpose-driven global investment organization, has announced that its EQT Future fund will make a significant minority investment in the combination of SNFL (Special New Fruit Licensing), a table grape R&D company, … Read the full press release