Top Stories of the Week: February 21-25

                                       A roundup of this week's top stories:

• EU accused of putting profit before people in Covid vaccine row

  The sixth European Union-African Union Summit came to a close last week with promises of a "renewed partnership" and pledges of major investments, however, the event was marred by major disagreements over Europe's refusal to waive the patents on...

• Huge new €100m green hydrogen valley planned for Portgual

  A large collection of some of Portugal's largest companies have come together to announce the €100 million Nazare Green Hydrogen Valley (NGHV) in the country's Marinha Grande region...

• Artificial pancreas could automate insulin levels

  The idea of an automated insulin pump has always been a dream of diabetics worldwide, and the invention of a new artificial pancreas could bring this idea a step closer to reality...

• Bosch quantum tech could spark medical breakthroughs

  German tech giant Bosch has established a new startup for the commercialisation of quantum sensors, which could bring major medical advancements...

• Plastic packaging increases pollution & food waste, research finds

  Food retailers and suppliers should ditch plastic packaging and start selling fresh fruit and vegetables loose, a new study has recommended, arguing that it does not make them last longer and contributes to food waste and pollution...

• EQT buys InstaVolt to hasten UK EV charging rollout

  Basingstoke-based EV charging firm InstaVolt has been acquired by EQT Infrastructure in a bid to hasten the rollout of public EV charging stations across the UK...

• Historic new deal could secure Africa's automotive future

  A historic deal has been signed by 12 automotive associations across Europe and Africa with an eye to accelerating the development of the African auto sector...