
Tekmar nets €6 million contract extension to drive offshore wind growth
Tekmar Group has secured a €6 million contract extension for a European offshore wind project, strengthening its growth trajectory with new financing as the sector expands.
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Tekmar Group has secured a €6 million contract extension for a European offshore wind project, strengthening its growth trajectory with new financing as the sector expands.

Metro AG's Russian operations have been placed under temporary administration by the Kremlin, intensifying risks for foreign businesses amid the Ukraine conflict.

SWIFT’s new gateway for Bizum, PayID and Pix allows consumers to send money internationally using mobile numbers or emails, streamlining cross-border transactions between Europe and Latin America.

Digital movements are reshaping how investors spot opportunities, with startups at the forefront of online communities that mobilize capital and signal market shifts.

Shein reported a 67% drop in quarterly profit as rising operational costs and slumping European sales threaten its fast-fashion business model.

Elevated shipping costs are steering U.S. LNG supplies away from Asia and toward Europe, easing some supply concerns as the region enters winter with low gas inventories.

Eureka! Venture has launched the €20 million Eureka! Fund II – Deep Tech Lazio, backed by Lazio Innova, to drive early-stage DeepTech investments across Italy.

Sofinnova Partners has closed its oversubscribed €82 million MD Start IV fund, signalling strong investor confidence and fresh momentum for European MedTech startups.

Brussels is urging the UK to levy tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, warning that Britain could become a conduit for Chinese automakers seeking entry into the EU market.

Italian compliance platform Complaion has raised €13.5 million in funding led by Eurazeo and Italian Founders Fund, targeting streamlined regulatory solutions for Europe's small and medium-sized businesses.

TotalEnergies will invest up to €14.94 Billion each year through 2032, balancing oil and gas production with ambitious emissions cuts and a growing electricity portfolio.

Italy's energy regulator Arera raises the MACSE auction premium cap to €27,000/MWh, reshaping project economics and bidding strategies for storage developers.

Brussels is preparing membership action plans with target dates for Montenegro, Ukraine, Moldova, and Albania, aiming to clarify accession steps and bolster regional stability amid geopolitical uncertainty.

The European Investment Bank's €140 million guarantee will enable up to €280 million in new financing for Spanish SMEs and midcaps, with a focus on lower-income regions.

Colombia's economic evolution over two centuries marks a shift from colonial gold extraction to modern-day oil dependence, shaping the country's growth and challenges.

Ports face mounting pressure to invest in infrastructure as shrinking bulk cargo volumes and rising costs threaten operational viability and long-term profits.

France launches a €450 million aid package to support rural businesses and families grappling with a 50% surge in fuel prices since the Iran war began.

The European Commission has called on EU countries to cut gas and electricity demand as storage levels lag and global supply constraints push energy prices higher.

JUNA's rollout of more than 100 Scania electric semi trucks signals a major advance in logistics electrification, with operational costs and sustainability in focus.

The European Union is evaluating launch sites in Norway and Canada to boost satellite capabilities and reduce reliance on external providers, signaling a shift in its global space strategy.

Nissan unveiled the all-electric Pixo for Europe on September 23, aiming to boost its presence in the continent's urban EV segment while excluding its home market of Japan.

Austrian agrivoltaics provider EWS has reported a 14% increase in winter wheat yield at its Sonnenfeld research site, highlighting the potential for solar-PV systems to boost agricultural productivity in Europe, especially during dry conditions.

Germany’s new roadmap to phase out oil, coal and gas by 2045 positions the country as a climate leader ahead of global negotiations, but domestic policy gaps remain.

Bank of England Deputy Governor Clare Lombardelli warns that persistent high energy prices are increasing the likelihood of an interest rate rise, adding to market concerns over UK inflation and borrowing costs.

Sovereign borrowing costs eased after another sharp sell-off, although German, French and US yields remained near multi-year highs as energy inflation, public debt and further interest-rate increases continued to unsettle investors.

Battery-electric vehicles accounted for more than one in five new cars registered in the European Union through August, while BYD, Chery and Leapmotor recorded triple-digit growth and increased pressure on established manufacturers.

Argentina’s central bank expects to complete the regulatory process in 2026, clearing the way for the British fintech to acquire Banco Cetelem and add the country to its expanding Latin American network.

The European Investment Bank’s €19 million financing supports Reactive Technologies in advancing grid stability and clean energy integration across the EU.

The Dulcesol owner adds cake and bread production lines at its Sig factory, with around 100 new jobs planned.

Seven companies from northern Spain are presenting capabilities in metal fabrication, machining, engineering, geospatial technology and industrial inspection at WindEnergy Hamburg as Europe prepares for a new cycle of wind capacity expansion.
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