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Iberdrola’s SP Energy Networks Acquires Derryherk to Boost UK Smart Grid and Support Net-Zero Goals

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola’s subsidiary, SP Energy Networks, has acquired the tech company Derryherk to enhance the efficiency of the UK’s electricity distribution network. Derryherk’s digital twin technology will improve SPEN’s ability to detect faults, forecast capacity constraints, and actively manage … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu Receives Priority Review for HER2-Low and Ultralow Breast Cancer Patients Pre-Chemotherapy

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo announced that their drug Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) has been granted Priority Review by the US FDA for treating patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-low or HER2-ultralow breast cancer who have previously undergone endocrine therapy. … Read the full press release

Zalando Expands AI Fashion Assistant and Adds Trend Spotter to Four More Cities Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Zalando has expanded its AI-powered fashion assistant across all 25 of its markets, now offering personalized fashion recommendations in local languages. This assistant, which integrates Zalando’s own models with OpenAI’s large language models, tailors advice based on factors … Read the full press release

Lindner Group Helps Shape Munich’s Cutting-Edge Labs Campus with Innovative Design and Safety Solutions

(IN BRIEF) The Labs Campus Munich, an expansion of one of Europe’s largest software companies’ headquarters in Garching, Munich, has been designed to foster innovation and collaboration. The new 19,000 m² facility, developed in partnership with Lindner Group, features offices, … Read the full press release

AFRY Plays Key Role in Uganda’s Largest Power Project with Inauguration of 600 MW Karuma Hydropower Plant

(IN BRIEF) Uganda’s largest power generation facility, the 600 MW Karuma Hydropower Plant, was officially inaugurated by President Yoweri Museveni on September 26, 2024. Located on the Kyoga Nile River, the plant boosts Uganda’s energy capacity from 1,400 MW to … Read the full press release

Pearson’s Connections Academy Partners with SNHU to Provide Affordable College Credits for Students and Families

(IN BRIEF) Pearson’s Connections Academy has partnered with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) to offer new educational opportunities for its graduates, employees, and their families. Through this collaboration, students can benefit from a 15% tuition discount for SNHU online degree … Read the full press release

Skanska to Develop Major Residential Complex in Prague with CZK 1.1 Billion Contract

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has signed a contract worth CZK 1.1 billion (approximately SEK 510M) with Central Group to develop the next phase of the Tesla Hloubětín residential project in Prague, Czechia. The project will include four residential buildings with six … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Powers Up China’s Largest Kraft Pulp Mill for Liansheng Pulp & Paper with Advanced Eco-Friendly Technologies

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has successfully started up a new pulp mill for Liansheng Pulp & Paper in Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, China. The project included cutting-edge technology in all major areas of the mill, from chip handling and fiberline processes to … Read the full press release

Logicor Strengthens Sustainability Efforts with Tree Planting Initiative in Lüdenscheid

(IN BRIEF) Logicor celebrated its Environmental Day in Lüdenscheid, Germany, for the second consecutive year on September 26, 2024. Partnering with ‘Plant-my-Tree,’ 20 employees planted around 500 trees and checked on the growth of trees planted the previous year. This … Read the full press release

EIF-Led Innovation Fund Receives First Contributions to Support Central and Eastern European Growth Companies

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has received its first contributions to the Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Innovation Fund from Poland’s BGK and the Czech Republic’s NRI, with each institution committing €20 million. This fund aims to raise €180 … Read the full press release

CaixaResearch Institute Secures €80M Loan from EIB to Establish Spain’s First Immunology Research Center

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and CriteriaCaixa have signed an €80 million loan agreement to finance the construction of the CaixaResearch Institute in Barcelona. This interdisciplinary research center, spearheaded by “la Caixa” Foundation, will focus on immunology and … Read the full press release

Thorn and Zumtobel Illuminate SAP Garden, Enhancing Sports and Event Experience in Munich

(IN BRIEF) Thorn and Zumtobel have partnered with Red Bull Stadion GmbH to provide cutting-edge lighting solutions for the newly completed SAP Garden in Munich’s Olympic Park. The sports venue, designed by Danish architects 3XN, features a dynamic façade and … Read the full press release

Leapmotor and Stellantis Open European Orders for Affordable Electric City Car and SUV, Expanding Global Reach

(IN BRIEF) Leapmotor International has begun accepting orders in Europe for its affordable electric vehicles, the T03 city car and the C10 SUV, as part of its joint venture with Stellantis. This move aims to provide high-tech, cost-efficient electric mobility … Read the full press release

AFRY to Lead Renewable Power Design for Australia’s Landmark Green Ammonia Project

(IN BRIEF) Allied Green Ammonia (AGA) has appointed AFRY as the Owner’s Engineer for its flagship green ammonia project in Australia’s Northern Territory. The project will use 100% renewable energy, combining 4.75 GW of solar power and battery energy storage … Read the full press release

Viettel Expands Ericsson Partnership with Major 5G Rollout Across Vietnam, Strengthening Digital Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Viettel, Vietnam’s leading telecom company, has expanded its partnership with Ericsson through a new contract for nationwide 5G deployment. Under the agreement, Ericsson will lead the rollout of Viettel’s 5G Radio Access Network (RAN), covering key regions such … Read the full press release

SSAB and Smith Stål Team Up to Bring Fossil-Free Steel to Norway’s Growing Green Market

(IN BRIEF) SSAB and Smith Stål have entered into a collaboration to bring fossil-free steel to the Norwegian market. Smith Stål, one of Norway’s leading steel distributors, will begin offering SSAB’s eco-friendly steel, including SSAB Zero™ and SSAB Fossil-free™ steel. … Read the full press release

Henkel and Panverta Revolutionize Sustainable Packaging with Enhanced Oxygen Barrier Technology

(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies and Panverta CPP have collaborated to create sustainable packaging solutions for dry foods, improving oxygen barrier performance and reducing the number of packaging layers. By enhancing the oxygen barrier of metallized cast polypropylene (CPP) and … Read the full press release

University of Helsinki Strengthens Research Ties with Yonsei University, Eyes Expanded Collaboration in South Korea

(IN BRIEF) The University of Helsinki has entered into a partnership with South Korea’s Yonsei University through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement aims to foster research collaboration and is a key step in Helsinki’s broader strategy … Read the full press release

Tvärminne Academy Enhances Cold-Water Scientific Diving with New Funding to Train Researchers

(IN BRIEF) The University of Helsinki’s Tvärminne Zoological Station operates the Finnish Scientific Diving Academy (FSDA), which specializes in training researchers to conduct scientific diving in extreme environments, such as polar regions impacted by climate change. The academy received an … Read the full press release

Alma Media Divests Majority Stake in Kotikokki Net Oy

(IN BRIEF) Alma Media has sold its 65% stake in Kotikokki Net Oy to Rohea Oy, which already owned a minority share of the company. The sale will be finalized on October 1, 2024. Kotikokki.net is a popular Finnish recipe-sharing … Read the full press release