The European University Association (EUA) has released the findings of the latest edition of its Open Science Survey. The report provides hard data and evidence-based recommendations for institutions, researchers, research funders and policy makers on the transition towards Open Science. With more than 270 responses from 36 European countries, the survey report focuses on the…
Year: 2021
Peaceful Protests in Tbilisi Attacked While Government Does Nothing
At least twenty journalists have been attacked by far-right hate groups gathered in a counter-rally against today’s Tbilisi Pride March, according to the latest reports. In addition, Far-right crowds that gathered on Tbilisi’s main Rustaveli Avenue last night to prevent Tbilisi Pride March set for later today, dismantled tents erected by opposition and civic activists outside the…
EPP Group Attacks Belarusian Aggression
cksIn a statement today the EPP Group said, “We strongly condemn Belarusian dictator Lukashenko’s attempts to intimidate the European Union.” It said, “By sending hundreds of illegal migrants to Europe’s external border in Lithuania, Lukashenko is de facto playing by the worst of the smugglers’ and the human traffickers’ book, proving once again that there…
Airport Intelligence and ORTEC join forces to optimise airport operations
Airport Intelligence, Brussels Airport’s consulting subsidiary, and ORTEC, the market leader in data-driven decision support, have started a strategic partnership. The collaboration aims to optimise airport processes around the world, to improve the overall passenger experience and operational efficiency. Airport Intelligence harnesses expertise in airport operations and combines it with ORTEC’s data science knowledge and technology….
Karting Genk – the Home of Champions
Belgium may have no direct interest in the current Formula One season but there is a real and genuine connection to the sport’s new star. Max Verstappen is a Belgian-Dutch racing driver currently competing in Formula One, under the Dutch flag, with Red Bull Racing. At the 2015 Australian Grand Prix, when he was aged…
Europe in Search of Leadership
2021 marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Economic Forum which is the largest conference in Central and Eastern Europe. The Forum is held every year at the beginning of September and brings together more than 4000 political leaders, decision makers and opinion formers. The conference is an elite gathering of political, economic and social leaders…
Emirates Special Offer for Travellers to Dubai
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has launched new offers for holidaymakers planning a trip to Dubai. All its customers can now enjoy Dubai from a new perspective with a complimentary ticket to At the Top, Burj Khalifa, one of the world’s highest observation decks. It provides a bird’s eye view of the fascinating and…
Morocco and the EU to Establish “Green Partnership”
The Kingdom of Morocco and the EU have launched a joint political declaration of their intention to establish a “Green Partnership” initiative. The declaration was announced at a high level event bringing together Mr. Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans residing abroad, Mr. Mohamed Benchaâboun, Minister of the Economy, Finance and…
Brasserie becomes latest addition to Etterbeek’s famous four
What do famous Belgians Amélie Nothomb, Franquin, Stromae and Marouane Fellaini all have in common? Well, novelist Nothomb, comic artist Franquin, Stomae, the singer, and footballer Fellaini were all born in the Brussels district of Etterbeek. A newly re-opened restaurant in the commune now hopes to join that illustrious list of famous locals and become…
Brussels restaurant is back with a boom after corona crisis
Welcome back! The Brussels hospitality sector has been very badly hit since the start of the health crisis and, sadly, numerous restaurants have been forced to shut for good. Happily, those that have survived are now emerging from what has been a long, dark tunnel. They include Osteria Romana, a gem of a restaurant –…