Could we blast space debris out of harm's way with ion beams?

A new space debris removal project aims to blast hazardous junk out of harm's way from a distance, without the need for physical contact. Called ALBATOR, the 3.9 million Euro ($4.6 million USD) early-stage concept is examining non-kinetic methods...

EU tries to curb self-imposed energy price volatility

European Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra has reaffirmed the European Union’s commitment to launching the Emissions Trading System for buildings and road transport (ETS2) in 2027, but promised tweaks to the curb price volatility it created....

Kazakhstan, EU Deepen Strategic Cooperation on Connectivity, Green Energy, and Digital Transformation

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Issetov participated in the ministerial meeting on advancing connectivity between Central Asia, the Eastern Partnership, Türkiye, and the EU in Luxembourg. The discussions focused on...

The CFO's Guide to Services CPQ: Driving Accuracy, Efficiency, and Growth

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Armenia seeks to evolve from landlocked to land-linked nation – FM

On October 20 in Luxembourg, within the framework of the Ministerial Meeting on the topic of Cross-regional Security and Connectivity, organized by the European Union, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan also participated in the...

European Commission Met Czech Request To Modify ETS2 Allowance System, Says Hladik

The European Commission has accepted a Czech request to modify the ETS2 system of new emission allowances, and has presented a concrete proposal for changing the legislation, Czech Environment Minister Petr Hladik announced on social media...

Alstom and FGC unveil first train for new express rail link to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Alstom and FGC have revealed the first train for the new Barcelona-El Prat Airport express link, set to launch between 2026 and 2027. Alstom and Catalan rail operator Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC) have presented the first of...

«We view regional connectivity not only as an engine of economic growth but also as a vital instrument for strengthening resilience, promoting social development, and ensuring lasting peace and stability in our region». Ararat Mirzoyan

On October 20 in Luxembourg, within the framework of the Ministerial Meeting on the topic of Cross-regional Security and Connectivity, organized by the European Union, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan also participated in the...

Storms cause deadly landslides in Mexico and floods in Spain

Just under a year since the devastating 29 October floods across eastern Spain, which led to more than 230 deaths and was one of the worst natural disasters in the country’s history, major flooding has again been affecting the region. The coastal...

Heritage protection: INPA chief rejects claims agency is an 'obstacle' to development

The head of Luxembourg's National Institute for Architectural Heritage has defended the agency against claims it hinders development, while also weighing in on the debate over whether the country protects too much – or too little – of its built...

Athens sees nuclear energy as ‘essential’ for Europe

ECONOMY File photo. [AP] Nuclear energy is absolutely essential for the European system, in order to achieve the goals of climate neutrality and strategic autonomy, Deputy Environment and Energy Minister Nikos Tsafos said in his speech at the...

“Innovation needs freedom to flourish”—Economist

Sary Levy‑Carciente, a Venezuelan economist and a Hernando de Soto Fellow at the Property Rights Alliance, is one of the most prominent voices in institutional and economic analyses of property freedom. She is currently a Senior Research Scientist...

Iraq and European Investment Bank discuss Economic Cooperation

By John Lee. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein met on Monday, 20 October 2025, with Gelsomina Vigliotti, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), at the Bank's headquarters in Luxembourg. The...

Cardboard producer breaks ground on $110 million facility in Anderson

ANDERSON, Ind. (WISH) — A producer of corrugated cardboard from recycled paper broke ground Tuesday on its second U.S. plant in an area north of the I-69 interchange for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Anderson. Spain-headquartered Saica...

Greece Stands Up to Other Member States on Net-Zero Framework

Greece’s decision to block the European Union’s COP30 position paper signals a pushback against an increasingly ideological climate agenda that undermines Europe’s competitiveness and economic pragmatism. At the Luxembourg ministerial meeting,...

Our Bodies as a Site of Religious Ritual

As humanity’s physical link to the spiritual realm, the body has been central to countless religious rituals throughout history. While many of these are still practiced today, others survive only as footnotes in textbooks that tend to overlook...

EU drops broad delay of deforestation law but eases rules for small firms

The European Commission has dropped plans to postpone the introduction of its flagship anti-deforestation law, deciding to maintain the schedule for the EU Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR) while reducing bureaucracy by relaxing some...

Portugal signs D9+ for Artificial Intelligence and the digital future

This group, composed of Portugal, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden, brings together countries that are at the forefront of digitalization and...

​ENERGY MINISTER CONFIRMED THAT MOLDOVA IS NO LONGER DEPENDENT ON RUSSIAN ENERGY RESOURCES

Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu confirmed that Moldova is no longer dependent on Russian energy resources. According to the press service of the Ministry of Energy, he stated this at the Energy Council of the European Union in Luxembourg, where...

Industry Briefs 10-27-25

Company news information may be sent to brice.w@thecityjournals.com. ECONOMIC INDICATORS • Utah is the nation’s top-ranked state for decorating the most for Halloween, according to Lombardo Homes, which analyzed Google search trends. It is the...