The fine Belgian city of Spa will, for the next few weeks anyway, find itself at the centre of global motor sport. First up (28-31 July) is the annual “24 Hours of Spa” endurance racing competition, the world’s biggest GT race, followed by the Belgian F1 Grand Prix on 28 August. Visitors to one or…
The S&D Group in the European Parliament said it considers the Winter Preparedness Action Plan, presented by the European Commission, as a “timely and yet insufficient step.” They say it can “go towards solving a possible energy crisis, that might hit our continent long before the cold months, due to the current heat wave in Europe and the increased…
Looking for some great ideas for a nice day out in Belgium this summer? The post pandemic period has seen a surge in overseas holiday bookings but, for those holidaying at home this summer (or just looking for the odd day out), there’s plenty to do and see right here. In no particular order, this…
The latest talks between the EU and China have been dismissed as “Much ado about almost nothing”. German MEP Reinhard Bütikofer, China expert of the Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament, was commenting on the 9th High Level Economic and Trade Dialogue between the EU and the PRC. The Greens deputy said, “The EU-China Economic and Trade Dialogue can…
SMEs say they support the development of the Construction Products Regulation as the “single piece of EU legislation” regulating construction products. Representing 99% of the sector, SMEs are said to play a pivotal role in the achievement of the goals of the twin green and digital transition in the built environment. In response to the European…
Vulnerable households, already under severe cost of living pressure, have been “effectively ignored” by a commission plans for dealing with the energy crisis, says the European Left Group. It says new measures, drafted in collaboration with Europe’s major energy corporations, confirm that the EU is set to double down on its commitment to a failed…
The world is on the verge of a paradigm shift that will affect every family and every home, writes John Buchan. What life principles should a self-made man be guided by in order to build a multi-million dollar business, become a leader in the global crypto market and successfully conquer countries and continents? Volodymyr Nosov,…
Russian military equipment in Ukraine is decreasing day by day; some materials are unable to perform their tasks, and some need urgent repairs, so Putin is forced to ask for help from other countries, even though he claims that Russia is the second strongest army in the world. The tipping point in the Russia-Ukraine war…
An international team of military veterans working alongside archaeologists on the battlefield of Waterloo have discovered a rare complete skeleton of a soldier from the battle 200 years ago. As many as 20,000 men fell on a single day in June 1815 in the epic battle near Brussels in Belgium that forever ended Napoleon’s dreams…
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is inviting civil society organisations, individuals and private companies to apply for its Civil Society Prize 2022. This year, it will reward innovative and creative non-profit projects and initiatives in two categories: empowering young people and helping Ukrainian civilians affected by the terrible events in their war-torn country. A total of EUR 60 000 will be…
