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Russia Continues Strikes On Ukraine’s Energy And Transport Sectors, While The EU Faces Challenges In Supporting Kyiv
Click to see the full-size image In recent days, Russia and Ukraine have continued exchanging strikes, targeting each other’s key infrastructure. The Russian armed forces have concentrated their primary efforts on Ukraine’s energy facilities,...
The Brief – Good cop, Belgian cop
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Laan focuses on automation and adaptable cauliflower production
Year-round production, automation, and reliable varieties form the foundation of Dutch grower Teun Laan's cauliflower business. With cultivation sites in both the Netherlands and Spain, and his own sales organization, Laan aims to maintain a...
Semiconductor Industry Closes in on 400 Gb/s Photonics Milestone
The optical links that help connect the computers densely packed inside data centers may soon experience pivotal upgrades. At least two companies, Imec and NLM Photonics, now say they have either achieved 400-gigabit-per-second per lane data...
Chefs from Chicago, Denmark, Belgium and Dubai among Obsession 2026 line-up
The annual cooking festival will return from 23 January to 8 February with chefs from across the country and beyond descending on the luxury Lancashire hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant led by chef patron-director Lisa Goodwin-Allen to cook a...
Britain Links Finance, Energy, Defense in New Aid Framework for Ukraine
On 24 October, a meeting was held in London where Prime Minister Keir Starmer brought together leaders of European countries from the informal “coalition of the willing,” with Volodymyr Zelensky in attendance. The aim is clear: to turn political...
Crestron opens new European experience centre in Belgium
Crestron has opened a new European experience centre in Mechelen, Belgium, offering a space for integrators, end users and other customers to experience residential and commercial technology. Opened at a well-attended event that attracted systems...
Belgians paddle in hollowed-out pumpkins for annual event
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GM to cut 200 Detroit jobs, mostly in engineering
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Summit flags the role Limerick can play in green energy transition
A MAJOR energy summit held in the city centre highlighted the key role Limerick and the region can play in Ireland’s renewable future. Verizon’s new offices in Henry Street played host to the event, organised by Limerick Chamber. The Energy on the...
'They've a free hit' - Mannion braced for Belgian storm
The Republic of Ireland will go from being the hunters to the hunted in Leuven tomorrow night as they try to kill off Belgium in their Nations League promotion/relegation play-off. The Girls in Green swept to an impressive 4-2 win in last Friday's...
Mapping the Future of Wealth: How WMCockpit Is Rethinking Estate Advice for the Digital Age
As Asia’s family offices grow in size, complexity and ambition, so too do the tools they require. Beyond portfolio views and product dashboards, a new generation of advisory platforms is emerging, focused not just on returns, but on the structure,...
Mannion and Ireland know complacency could be the killer in Belgium
From leftfield came a flurry of left-footed goals for Ireland on Friday. Tuesday’s task now is to stop Belgium gaining similar joy from their turn at home advantage. Aoife Mannion hasn’t witnessed much joy since switching allegiance from England...
Cura Contemporary’s Fall Series, Plus More South Bay Events
Everybody knows about downtown San Jose’s gallery scene, and that’s a good thing. But culture doesn’t end where Monterey Highway begins. Morgan Hill’s stylish Cura Contemporary is one very high point, and this week the gallery kicks off its Fall...
Sandcastle world record broken during anti-mining protest
The Waru and Hay families from Waipū celebrate finishing their manta ray. Photo: RNZ / Peter de Graaf A community group opposed to a fast-tracked sand mining proposal in Northland's Bream Bay has set an unofficial world record for the number of...
Exail to spotlight unmanned mine countermeasures
Exail will showcase its advanced unmanned mine countermeasures (MCM) solutions at Indo Pacific 2025, reaffirming its commitment to helping Australia strengthen its maritime security posture. With 99 percent of Australia’s trade by volume moving...
Belgium warns seizing Russia’s frozen assets would prolong, not end, the Ukraine war
Belgium warns seizing Russia’s frozen assets would prolong, not end, the Ukraine war Belgium has issued a strong warning against European Union proposals to seize Russia’s frozen assets, arguing that such a move would not rebuild Ukraine but...
Bird flu spread a concern for govts, poultry industry
The rapid spread of bird flu in Europe, with the highest number of countries in at least a decade reporting early outbreaks, has raised concerns about a repeat of past crises that led to the culling of tens of million birds and higher food prices....
Belgium build named 2025 Best Tall Building Worldwide by Council on Vertical Urbanism
CHICAGO — The Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU), formerly known as the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, has named ZIN in No(o)rd, in Brussels, Belgium, the Best Tall Building Worldwide for 2025. The recognition was announced at the...
Piyush Goyal to visit Belgium as India-EU FTA negotiations reach crucial stage
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal will visit Brussels on Monday amid the crucial stage of the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. During his visit to Belgium between October 27- October 28, he is scheduled to meet...