EU, ASEAN Pave the Way for a Skilled Agri-Food Workforce

AKP Phnom Penh, September 16, 2025 -- The European Union (EU) and the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) of Cambodia co-hosted on Sept. 16-17 in Phnom Penh the Closing the Gap Workshop, a key activity under the EU-ASEAN Sustainable...

France: EIB backs Sodiaal, France's largest dairy cooperative

European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Sep 2025 A €70 million EIB loan guaranteed by the InvestEU programme will support Sodiaal's research and development investment and its more than 14 500 member farmers,...

EU-funded scientist wins 2025 Balzan Prize for pioneering work in physics

French physicist Christophe Salomon earns recognition from the Balzan Foundation for his groundbreaking contribution to atomic clocks and time measurement. Prof. Christophe Salomon, director of research at France’s National Centre for Scientific...

EU seeks stronger data protection with S. Korea

The European Union is seeking to boost cooperation with South Korea on data protection, privacy and consumer safety, Michael McGrath, EU commissioner for democracy, justice, the rule of law and consumer protection, told reporters Monday. McGrath...

Germany Commits to Boost Investment in Cambodia for Socio-Economic Development

In a significant move to enhance socio-economic development in Cambodia, the German Cooperation Agency (GIZ) has reaffirmed its commitment to support the Royal Government’s investment initiatives. This was highlighted during a meeting held on...

Spain Cancels €700 Million Israeli Arms Deal  

The Spanish government has cancelled a contract worth nearly €700 million for Israeli-designed rocket launchers, according to an official document seen Monday by Agence France-Presse. The move comes after Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced...

European Patriots: Too Little, Too Late

Those who wish to remove lefty European governments are using the wrong metrics. Josef Stalin was an evil man by any standard. He was responsible directly or otherwise for the deaths of millions of Soviet and other citizens. He was ruthless in...

China replaces Germany in top 10 of UN's most innovative nations

BERLIN (Reuters) -China moved into the top 10 of the United Nations' annual ranking of most innovative countries for the first time on Tuesday, replacing Europe's largest economy, Germany, as firms in Beijing invest heavily in research and...

'Sharp change' as sunshine returns with 'hot' conditions across Europe as Met Eireann update

Many may have thought that Summer was done for 2025, but the latest forecast appears to show one last heat blast weather swing for Europe. While Monday brought plenty of rain and severe winds across the country, there looks set to be a big change...

China, Europe should stand together to oppose arbitrary tariffs: Chinese Foreign Minister

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski on September 15, 2025. Photo: Chinese Foreign Ministry China and Europe should stand together to oppose the arbitrary tariffs that...

The excessive demands on research offices threaten quality and impact

The future of research lies not just in labs and field sites but in the effectiveness, adaptability and vision of the people and systems that support discovery. However, research offices are under immense pressure. Public funding for university...

Foreign Office alert over Spain and France travel rule change

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued an alert about travel to France, Spain and other parts of Europe. In a recent post on X, previously known as Twitter, the FCDO announced that a rule change will be implemented...

Bulgaria Among Top Four EU Countries Hit Hardest by Summer Heat and Floods

A recent study conducted by economists from the University of Mannheim and the European Central Bank (ECB) highlights the significant economic impact of extreme weather across Europe this summer. According to the research, short-term losses...

Potential for fibre optics and medicine: Luxembourg backs Europe's first 'space factory'

Luxembourg is supporting start-up Space Cargo Unlimited in Foetz to develop Europe's first space factory, with EU funding and projects ranging from pharmaceuticals to fibre optics that could achieve far higher performance in zero gravity....

Drivers in England could face new car tax rules 'in line with Europe'

Drivers in England could face new car tax rules "in line with Europe" with fresh charges for bigger vehicles. The UK has been told it could raise an eye-watering and frankly staggering £2bn by taxing SUVs in line with European Union countries. A...

Bridging European Societies and Global Chemistry: Speaking with the New Editor-in-Chief of EurJIC

Chemistry Europe and Wiley-VCH have named Dr. Axel Straube Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry (EurJIC). He succeeds Dr. Preeti Vashi. Axel Straube studied chemistry at Universität Leipzig, Germany, and Cardiff...

Labelexpo Europe 2025 Preview: Eckart to HP

From digital and hybrid presses to advances in pre-press, curing and finishing, Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona, 16-19 September is set to spotlight future pathways for label converters Eckart (PlatinStar) Hall-Stand: L28 The German-based...

Why Europe Might Be The Smartest Place To Do Your MBA

Aerial view of Leman lake – Lausanne city in Switzerland When professionals think about doing an MBA, the question often isn’t just where should I go? but where could I go to have the biggest impact? For an increasing number of ambitious...

The 11 best cities for cycling in Europe ranked - pretty capital beats Amsterdam

The 11 best cities cities for cycling are all in Europe but the UK didn't make the cut, according to research. The Copenhaganize Index, produced by Copenhagenize Design Co. with Wired as its primary media partner was last released in 2019. It's a...

The European city 2 hours from London which is over 20C in October with flights as low as £23

This city seems to have absolutely everything you could want for a quick trip Londoners are spoilt with masses of towns and village we can fly to for a long weekend, with continental Europe on our doorstep. With the colder months ahead we’ll all...