London ghost tube stations project: Uprates damages claim to £100 million Ajit Chambers (pictured) worked with Transport for London to open London’s abandoned ‘ghost’ tube stations as tourist attractions and multipurpose venues...

Jan 1, 2025 · At the Commission, the coming months will see several new initiatives that will help to improve the EU’s competitiveness, sustainability, defence, security, and digital technology. Progress will also be made on the next Multiannual Financial Framework (2028-2034) in 2025. For more information The 2024-2029 Commission

1 day ago · At the informal European Council meeting on defence, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola (pictured) outlined her vision on how Europe can and must strengthen its own security and defence. “More action, more financing and more cooperation,” must be the EU’s goals, she argued. “First, we need to do more to …

André Lacroix: I.T.A.S. and the state of Tibetology Mr Lacroix is a retired College Professor, and author of Dharamsalades. He also realised the translation of The Struggle for Modern Tibet by Tashi Tsering, William...

Jan 1, 2025 · From climate change to digital disruption, and global conflicts to humanitarian crises, 2024 was a year of significant events. It was a year of elections across the world, and a chance to reflect on the importance of democracy in turbulent times. In June, millions of people helped to shape Europe’s future by casting their votes in the European elections. Europe celebrated the 20 th ...

3 days ago · In 2023, EU countries exported €1,427 billion worth of services to countries outside of the EU (+2% compared with 2022). Imports from countries outside the EU stood at €1,274bn (+4% compared with 2022). This marks a continuing upward trend following a disruption in 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, the EU trade in services balance reached €153bn, the second […]

Nov 6, 2024 · The European Commission has adopted its annual Enlargement Package, providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and the progress made by Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine and Türkiye, on their respective paths towards EU accession. The assessments are accompanied by recommendations and guidance […]

Jan 26, 2025 · “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” Charles Dickens is more relevant today than ever. The wealthy and powerful are meeting again this year in glamorous Davos, at an invitation-only event. They arrive in chartered aircraft and private jets to speak about our warming climate, among other global concerns, writes […]

Jan 8, 2025 · The Commission disbursed payments under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) to Czechia, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Romania, totalling €26.8 billion in loans and grants. The total disbursed under the RRF has now reached over €300 billion. This important milestone reflect the scale of the transformative reforms and investments being carried out across EU member states, accelerating ...

4 days ago · On 30 January, the Commission launched an open public consultation on the future of the European automotive industry. The consultation supports the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Automotive Industry in Europe, which has started under the leadership of President Ursula von der Leyen. As the European automotive and supplier industry goes through a …