Category: Uncategorized

Brussels (ANSA) – The European Commission has announced an ambitious goal to develop a comprehensive high-speed railway network by 2040. This initiative includes a series of legislative measures, some of which are already in progress. The network will consist of a combination of newly constructed lines and upgraded existing routes, connecting major cities and capitals…

The sharp criticisms follow Lukoil’s announcement that it accepted an offer from a multinational trading house to acquire its international operations after Trump imposed sanctions on the energy giant. Lukoil stated that the U.S. Treasury’s approval is required before the company is officially blacklisted on November 21. In Europe, Lukoil’s assets entail two refineries in…

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Brussels Expo reopened Palace 1 as Terminal 1, a 10,000 m² digital centre with gaming and tech attractions. CEO Denis Delforge expects 1 million visitors yearly within 3 years. As VRT News reported, Palace 1 at the Heysel has been renamed Terminal 1 and officially reopened as a new digital…

Brussels (ANSA) – The EU Antitrust Authority has launched an investigation to determine if Deutsche Börse and Nasdaq have breached European competition laws by coordinating their approaches to the listing, trading, and clearing of financial derivatives within the European Economic Area. The probe aims to establish whether the companies have colluded to avoid competition, as…

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – UZ Leuven became the 1st hospital in Europe to receive the RESCUE quality label for supporting healthcare staff, praised by Professor José Mira and Director Dirk De Ridder. As VRT News reported, University Hospital Leuven has received the European “RESCUE” quality label for the support it offers to healthcare workers…

“If we speak on operational levels, nothing has changed since the withdrawal,” Moldovan agreed. “But the political symbolism is a bit weird to have right now,” he added, arguing it risks feeding into Russian “propaganda” about a lack of unity within NATO. And while Washington seeks to pivot toward Asia, he argued it must take…

Bratislava – The government’s approved amendments to the use of EU funds will ensure that Slovakia fully utilizes all available EU resources without any loss. Achieving complete utilization of EU funds is a critical step in driving Slovakia’s economic growth. This announcement was made by Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) via social media on Thursday,…