Photo by samsommer on Unsplash The European Union has announced a major new investment, one which promises to make waves. It says it will plough some €116 million in 13 new projects aimed at restoring the health of the ocean and waters. The projects, selected under the EU Mission Ocean and Waters calls, will focus on a range…
Day: August 22, 2025
Activists Accuse Business of Causing Wildfires
Climáximo, the Portuguese climate justice collective have accused cellulose and fossil fuel companies of being responsible for the recent spate of wild fires, and have held protests in support of all the people currently fighting the flames with their hands and bodies. Climáximo supporters pasted images of the fires that are ravaging the north…
Summer Fun At Home and Abroad
On September 13 and 14, 2025, Maredret Abbey in Belgium opens its doors for a unique immersion in its history and traditions. Nestled in the heart of Wallonia, the abbey offers visitors the opportunity to discover a rich and vibrant heritage through guided tours, illumination workshops, conferences, and tastings of Maredret beers. The program for…
EU-US Trade Negotiations
Photo by specphotops on Unsplash Publication of the EU-US joint statement o trade brings much needed clarity for businesses, but this should not be the end result. So says Europe’s business community in response to the keenly awaited statement from the EU and US. This establishes a framework for what the EU calls a fair,…
World Athletics Champions Converge on Brussels
Photo by Braden Collum on Unsplash World champions from the world of athletics are gathering today for the keenly-awaited Brussels edition of the Wanda Diamond League with one, or more, world records possibly set to be smashed. It is an elite one-day meeting series in global athletics and comprises 15 of the most prestigious events in…





