Linde accelerates U.S. space launch support with major gas capacity boosts in Florida and a new Texas ASU coming online by 2026–2027

(IN BRIEF) Linde has signed two new long-term agreements to supply bulk industrial gases for U.S. rocket launches and will invest accordingly in two key sites. The company will expand its Mims, Florida facility—previously enlarged in 2020 and 2024—to add … Read the full press release

Cosmic rays set the score as Glasgow physicist and artist unveil the Muonophone at Edinburgh Fringe

(IN BRIEF) University of Glasgow physicist Dr David Mahon and artist/instrument maker Lomond Campbell have created the Muonophone, a hand-built device that converts detections of cosmic-ray muons into live music and visuals. Rooted in Mahon’s muography research—using muons to map … Read the full press release

Aviva Launches Upgraded Freight Liability Insurance with Expanded Cover Conditions and Economy Option

(IN BRIEF) Aviva has upgraded its Freight Liability insurance, now live on Acturis E‑Trade and Fast Trade, introducing higher coverage limits, a wider array of carriage conditions (including Logistics UK and BIFA), and a new ‘economy’ cover for lower‑risk goods. … Read the full press release

EIF Commits €75 Million to Serena Infra II for Green Infrastructure Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The EIF has invested €75 million in Serena Infra II—managed by Serena Industrial Partners—with a €250 million target to fund early‑stage sustainable mobility, water, social, digital infrastructure, and energy transition projects across Europe; supported by the EU’s InvestEU programme and … Read the full press release

EBRD Provides €90 Million to ENGIE Romania for 250 MW Renewable Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has committed a €90 million loan to ENGIE Romania to fund at least 250 MW of new solar and wind projects by 2028, marking the first joint renewable energy partnership between the two institutions; ENGIE Romania, part of … Read the full press release

Westinghouse‑Led Consortium Completes Decommissioning of Two Bohunice VVER‑440 Reactors

(IN BRIEF) The BIDSF decommissioning project at Bohunice NPP in Slovakia has successfully dismantled two VVER‑440 pressurized water reactors and their supporting systems under a €100 million‑plus contract led by Westinghouse and VUJE; 6,700 tonnes of radioactive structures were safely removed using … Read the full press release

EBRD and Partners Unlock €55 Million for SAHAM Bank’s Green Financing Initiative

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD, supported by the EU, GCF, and Canada through HIPCA, has extended up to €55 million in green financing to SAHAM Bank under Morocco’s Decarbonisation and Climate Resilience programme; this GEFF Plus package—comprising €6.25 million from GCF … Read the full press release

Perse Technology Partners with EDF to Hit Emissions and Cost Reduction Targets for SMEs

(IN BRIEF) Perse Technology has partnered with EDF to roll out the Optimise Platform, enabling UK SMEs to evaluate and implement cost‑effective, low‑carbon solutions such as solar panels and heat pumps without onsite surveys; the data‑driven tool calculates both financial … Read the full press release

BP Taps CRH Veteran Albert Manifold as Next Board Chair

IN BRIEF) BP has appointed Albert Manifold—former CEO of CRH plc—as its next chair. He will join the board on 1 September and take over from Helge Lund on 1 October. Manifold’s tenure at CRH saw significant portfolio reshaping, capital discipline, and … Read the full press release

RWE and TORC Forge Blueprint for Offshore Oyster Reef Restoration in North Sea Wind Farms

(IN BRIEF) RWE and The Oyster Restoration Company completed a six‑month feasibility study confirming that native oyster reefs can be restored at scale within North Sea offshore wind farms. Conducted at TORC’s Scottish hatchery, the research tested substrates like shells … Read the full press release

Elmos Semiconductor Surpasses One Billion Motor Control Chips Delivered

(IN BRIEF) Elmos Semiconductor SE has reached a milestone of over one billion motor control ICs delivered since 2003, reflecting its leadership in designing highly optimized driver and BLDC controller chips for automotive and industrial applications. With solutions covering common … Read the full press release

SWU Verkehr Partners with Daimler Buses for 37 eCitaro Electric Buses to Boost Sustainable Urban Transport

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Buses will supply SWU Verkehr with 37 Mercedes‑Benz eCitaro and eCitaro G electric buses, plus an option for nine more, under a €34.6 million contract signed on 18 July 2025. Scheduled for delivery by end‑2026, these NMC4‑equipped vehicles … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer to Sell FRR Unit to Regnology for €450 Million to Refocus on Core Compliance Markets

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer FCC has agreed to sell its Finance, Risk and Regulatory Reporting (FRR) unit to Regnology Group GmbH for approximately €450 million. The sale aligns with FCC’s strategy to intensify focus on U.S. banking and corporate compliance … Read the full press release

HOCHTIEF to Build Research Hub and Modern Event Space for University of Duisburg-Essen

(IN BRIEF) HOCHTIEF has been commissioned by the University of Duisburg-Essen to construct a new interdisciplinary research center on its Essen campus and to convert a historic boiler house in Krefeld into a state-of-the-art event venue. The five-story research facility … Read the full press release

Etraveli Welcomes KKR as Strategic Minority Shareholder in Partnership with CVC for Next-Phase Growth

(IN BRIEF) KKR is acquiring a significant minority stake in Etraveli Group, joining CVC Capital Partners to support the travel tech firm’s ongoing global expansion. Etraveli serves 50 million users annually through its AI-based flight platform and strategic partners like … Read the full press release

EssilorLuxottica Acquires PUcore’s Optical Division to Boost Innovation and Sustainable Lens Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) EssilorLuxottica has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the optical assets of South Korea’s PUcore, including its R&D unit, production facility, and sales office, along with a portfolio of IP related to high index monomer development. The acquisition … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA Funds Strategic Electricity Infrastructure Upgrades for Uludağ Elektrik in Türkiye’s Marmara Region

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA is financing Uludağ Elektrik Dağıtım A.Ş.’s electricity distribution investments across Türkiye’s Marmara region, covering key provinces such as Bursa, Balıkesir, Çanakkale, and Yalova. Serving four million customers, these investments are vital to enhancing energy security, efficiency, … Read the full press release

Final FLAURA2 Results Confirm Survival Advantage of Tagrisso Plus Chemotherapy in Advanced EGFRm Lung Cancer

(IN BRIEF) Final overall survival results from AstraZeneca’s FLAURA2 Phase III trial confirm that combining Tagrisso with chemotherapy significantly improves survival for patients with first-line advanced EGFR-mutated NSCLC. The data reinforce Tagrisso as the foundational therapy in this setting, building … Read the full press release

Hexagon Welcomes Anders Svensson as President and CEO to Drive Next Phase of Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has officially appointed Anders Svensson as President and CEO, effective 20 July 2025. He succeeds Norbert Hanke, who now transitions to Group Executive Vice President, focusing on people, culture, and strategic ventures. Svensson brings a forward-looking vision … Read the full press release

INSEAD Extends Final MBA Deadline and Doubles Scholarships to Support Global Talent for January 2026

(IN BRIEF) INSEAD has extended the final Round 4 deadline for its January 2026 MBA intake to 26 August 2025 in response to a surge in candidates facing delays and disruptions. To further support high-potential applicants, the school has also … Read the full press release