Avec cette année nouvelle pour débuter la célébration des 110 ans du Wiltcher’s Hotel maisaussi fidèle à ce qui devient une heureuse tradition, le Wiltcher’s
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Press freedom. The interesting case of Seymour Hersh and a gas pipeline sabotage
David Barry In a recent interview Stefania Ascari, an Italian MP from the 5 Stars Movement commented on the case of the Pulitzer Prize winner Seymour Hersh who was brave
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Shifting to 800-volt systems: Why boosting motor power could be the key to better electric cars
The latest results from research on 800-volt battery-driven vehicles show that this could lead to smaller, lighter, and more environmentally friendly motors. Cars using these powertrains could also be charged
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China’s central bank to issue 10 bln yuan of bills in Hong Kong
(Xinhua) China’s central bank plans to issue 10 billion yuan (about 1.53 billion U.S. dollars) worth of bills in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Dutch bidding will be adopted as the
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EIB backs CargoBeamer with €12.6 million to support deployment of new freight rail technology
· Support for a cleaner and cost competitive transport alternative for cargo · Construction of three innovative rail freight terminals in Calais (France), Kaldenkirchen (Germany) and Domodossola (Italy) ·
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New Fuxing bullet trains to be put into service
New-type Fuxing bullet trains with a speed of 250 km per hour will soon be put into use on several railway lines, according to the China State Railway Group Co.,
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UK, France working to unblock cross-channel trade “as fast as possible”
France has closed its border with Britain for 48 hours, with no lorries or ferry passengers able to sail from the port of Dover. Johnson said the disruption at Dover
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What changes will nanoelectronicsbring to our lives?
We are surrounded by nanoelectronics through products such as computers, mobile phones, sensors and electric cars. Nanoelectronics may also grow much stronger in the energy efficiency area in the near
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The battle of the bulge
Deciphering satiety signals from the gut to the brain, could help devise smart food designed to communicate feeling of fullness to the brain, and thus help fight obesity We know
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Airborne water leak detection using an innovative ‘Triangle method’
Researchers have used planes and drones equipped with multispectral and infrared cameras to detect water losses in pipes in rural areas. The data has been analysed through a pioneering method
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Genetic testing in the steak-house
DNA analyses may help select the best breeds by predicting how beef will taste once it reaches our palate Using state-of-the art genomics to predict whether a piece of beef
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ECONOMY/FINANCE

Spotlight: How an Italian port illustrates the future of China-Europe ties
(Xinhua) — The port in the small Italian city of Vado Ligure is the latest incarnation of strengthened ties between China and Europe. With stakes

China’s central bank to issue 10 bln yuan of bills in Hong Kong
(Xinhua) China’s central bank plans to issue 10 billion yuan (about 1.53 billion U.S. dollars) worth of bills in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Dutch bidding
TRADE

EU to modernised trade defence rules
“With today’s approval by the Council, we are very close to having the necessary tools to tackle unfair trading practices even more effectively. The EU

Porgress in talks with Mercosur and Indonesia
As part of its commitment to a transparent trade policy, the Commission today published reports from the latest negotiating rounds with Indonesia and Mercosur. 🇪🇺

US duties on steel: possible exemptions
© European Union , 2018 / Photo: Mauro Bottaro. At a meeting at the European Commission in Brussels, EU Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström met

Steel tariff: Trump hit EU
President Trump has signed the order to hit steel imports from all countries with a 25% tariff – excluding Mexico and Canada for now –
SCIENCE

What changes will nanoelectronicsbring to our lives?
We are surrounded by nanoelectronics through products such as computers, mobile phones, sensors and electric cars. Nanoelectronics may also grow much stronger in the energy
DIGITAL

Security of 5G networks: EU Member States complete national risk assessments
Following the Commission Recommendation for a common European approach to the security of 5G networks, 24 EU Member States have now completed the first step and
ENERGY/INDUSTRY

Press freedom. The interesting case of Seymour Hersh and a gas pipeline sabotage
David Barry In a recent interview Stefania Ascari, an Italian MP from the 5 Stars Movement commented on the case of the Pulitzer Prize winner

EU Industry Day
After a first successful edition last year, EU Industry Day is coming back with an extended edition. On 22 and 23 February, 600 participants representing key
BUSINESS / EU

EU-China Tourism Year 2018
Following the announcement made by Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and the Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in July 2016, the EU-China Tourism Year (ECTY) will be

EU action reduces pollution from shipping in European coastlines
“Environmental rules deliver and protect our citizens’ quality of life when all sides involved work together to correctly apply them. The shared commitment by Member
ECO / TRANSPORT

EU-ASEAN for sustainable Development
“The EU and ASEAN are two of the most advanced examples of regional integration. We are therefore natural partners for promoting Sustainable Development, and our

EIB backs CargoBeamer with €12.6 million to support deployment of new freight rail technology
· Support for a cleaner and cost competitive transport alternative for cargo · Construction of three innovative rail freight terminals in Calais (France), Kaldenkirchen