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International prestige For a country that controls the largest airspace in the world, a seat on the ICAO Council is as much about prestige as about doing aviation business, and there are plenty of reasons why Moscow is making this push as it tries to regain the diplomatic initiative after years of setbacks. “First, to be voted off was very embarrassing for Russia,” said Andrew Charlton, managing director of the Aviation Advocacy consultancy. “They no doubt want to reverse that ‘shame.’” In addition, a potential return to the ICAO Council “will be the start of Russia trying to legitimize its…
By Euronews Published on 23/09/2025 – 11:06 GMT+2 Italy’s health ministry launched a COVID-19 vaccination campaign for the autumn and winter seasons, introducing a new jab that has been updating to protect against an emergent variant. The campaign includes a COVID-19 booster jab for the most vulnerable groups, which people can receive along with the annual influenza vaccine. According to the Ministry of Health, the recommendations are based on the latest scientific guidance from groups such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). In recent months, COVD-19’s circulation in Italy has remained moderate,…
Another centerpiece is the Eurofighter Tranche 5 — built by Airbus, BAE Systems and Leonardo — with €4 billion set to be approved in October 2025 for new aircraft and another €1.9 billion for radar upgrades. Together with further investments in electronic warfare systems and avionics packages, the plan shows Berlin is doubling down on its existing European fighter fleet to bridge production delays for the troubled Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a next-generation fighter that’s supposed to be built by Germany, France and Spain. The army features prominently as well. More than €3.4 billion is planned for additional Boxer…
What can Sir Ed Davey achieve in 55 minutes? That’s how long his speech to Lib Dem conference delegates is coming in at. Sam, who’s at the conference in Bournemouth, and Anne consider the behind-the-scenes tussles and where the Liberal Democrats are trying to position themselves ahead of the next set of elections. Away from conference, the OECD will release its latest economic outlook, but will it be a good or bad result for Rachel Reeves? Plus, we have our weekly look at the state of the parties in our voting intentions poll. Sam and Anne will debrief Ed Davey’s…
By Euronews with IJF Published on 19/06/2025 – 7:08 GMT+2 It’s day 6 of the OTP Bank World Judo Championships. At -78kg, Germany’s Anna Monta OLEK stepped onto the tatami with confidence. Already a Grand Slam winner and one of the most consistent young talents in the category. OLEK arrived in Budapest ready to challenge the world’s best and prove that she belongs among them. Could this be her moment? Facing her was Italy’s Alice BELLANDI – the reigning Olympic Champion and one of the most dominant forces in the category. With her trademark intensity and experience on her side, BELLANDI was out to add…
Koniaków lace is much more than a traditional ornament. For the women of the village Koniaków, in southwestern Poland, it is a way of life, a passion, and an expression of identity. In this village, almost every woman knows how to crochet – the skill has been passed down from generation to generation,** often from early childhood. As one of the lace makers, Wiesława Juroszek, recalls how she made her first piece lace at the age of six. Today, around 700 women in Koniaków are involved in the lacemaking industry. What distinguishes Koniaków lace is its lack of templates and…
RINGASKIDDY, Ireland — When Pfizer started manufacturing its anti-impotence drug Viagra in southwestern Ireland, locals experienced a spike in sexual arousal, five-legged rabbits proliferated, and visitors took U-turns back to their spouses after fumes from its local plant drifted in through their car windows. That’s according to local legend, at least. These stories “transited through the local pub,” said Pat Hennessy, a long-term resident of Shanbally, just up the road from the coastal village of Ringaskiddy. “There was a girl there and she said: ‘One whiff and they’re stiff.’” The impact of Big Pharma on the area, however, goes far…
By Euronews with IJF Published on 20/06/2025 – 7:42 GMT+2 Day 7 closes out the individual competition at the OTP Bank World Judo Championships and it’s time for the heavyweights to take centre stage in Budapest. Before the finals, IJF President Mr. Marius Vizer awarded diplomas recognising achievements in judo. And the traditional flag-passing ceremony was held to commemorate the closing of the event, as Hungary passed the IJF flag to Azerbaijan — with Baku set to host the World Championships in 2026 where judo would return to the land of fire. At +78kg, Hayun KIM had been making her mark on the…
But companies are awaiting technical standards that they have not yet received. Industry lobby groups and EU countries have stated that these standards should be ready well ahead of the August deadline so they can comply. In July, some of Europe’s top CEOs called for a two-year pause “to address the uncertainty.” The Commission’s thinking on a potential pause has shifted over the last six months. If standards are not ready in time, “we should not rule out postponing some parts of the AI Act,” the EU’s tech chief Henna Virkkunen told the EU’s digital ministers in June. If standards are…
U.S. President Donald Trump took to social media to praise Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev after the signing of a landmark aviation deal with Boeing. Trump described the agreement, valued at more than $8 billion (6.78 billion euros), as a “GREAT Deal,” noting that Uzbekistan Airways would acquire 22 of 787 Dreamliners, a purchase he said would create over 35,000 jobs in the United States. “President Mirziyoyev is a man of his word, and we will continue to work together on many more items!” Trump declared in his post. The announcement comes amid President Mirziyoyev’s business program in New York City,…