Smart Regions In Estonia, a new rare-earth magnet plant powers Europe’s green transition In partnership with the European Commission
Energy Frontiers Azerbaijan embraces AI and smart grids for energy transformation In partnership with Azpromo Fariz Jafarov of Azerbaijan’s C4IR explains how AI, smart grids, and digital innovation are reshaping energy systems and accelerating the country’s shift toward a more sustainable future. 01/07/2025
Business Line Uzbekistan expands pharma production with €1.2bn investment In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan Uzbekistan is rapidly scaling up its pharmaceutical sector with the launch of Tashkent Pharma Park — a €1.2 billion project uniting research, logistics, manufacturing and training. 24/06/2025
Economy Trump doubles US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to 50% The UK is the only nation exempt from the tariff increase after it struck a deal with the US early last month. 04/06/2025
Business Line Uzbekistan’s electrical engineering sector has global ambitions In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan In this episode of Business Line Uzbekistan, we examine the country’s electrical engineering industry, taking stock of its remarkable progress and growth potential. 27/05/2025
Green News India's steel expansion plans could threaten global emissions goals Steel production is one of the most carbon-intensive industries, responsible for nearly 9 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. 20/05/2025
Business Schneider Electric: Grid digitisation key to EU energy resilience As the first-ever EU-UK summit takes place this week, investing in grid modernisation is among one of the many topics that Schneider Electric would like addressed as it has become more important than ever for the EU to boost its energy profile and protect itself against outages. 20/05/2025
Europeans' Stories Green steel as a lifeline? EU Commission protects metal industry Europe's steelworkers are furious. They are afraid for their jobs. Is there still a future for Europe's heavy industry? Yes, says the European Commission - and presents a rescue plan. 09/04/2025
Tech News Lawmakers seek clarity on patents withdrawal from EU Commissioner After the European Commission abruptly withdrew its proposal on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), several MEPs demand explanations. A discussion with Industry Commissioner Séjourné is planned for the end of April. 02/04/2025
Europe News EU to tighten controls on steel imports and waste metal flows The EU plans to tighten controls on steel and aluminium imports to prevent market dumping and restrict countries from blocking waste metal imports. 18/03/2025
Business Series How Azerbaijan’s industrial zones are driving investment and exports In partnership with Azpromo In this episode of Azerbaijan Diary, Emil Hajiyev discusses how Azerbaijan’s industrial zones are attracting investment, fostering non-oil industries, and contributing to economic diversification and job creation. 13/03/2025
Europe News Deregulation row could overshadow EU’s flagship clean tech plan A massive document drop from the European Commission on Wednesday will be the clearest signal yet of how far the EU is prepared to change course on environmental protection, climate action and workers’ rights in pursuit of competitiveness. 25/02/2025
Europe News EU sticks to 90% emissions cut, aims to be clean tech ‘world leader’ The new European Commission promised a transformational Clean Industrial Deal within its first hundred days, but a leaked draft of the eagerly awaited policy agenda is largely a patchwork of previously announced initiatives. 18/02/2025
Europe News Nuclear sidelined in leaked rules on state aid for clean tech A draft of updated rules on permissible state aid within the forthcoming Clean Industrial Deal has no explicit mention of nuclear power, despite recent signals from the European Commission executive that it was beginning to see the technology as integral to the EU’s transition to net-zero. 17/02/2025
Europe News EU metalworkers demand job protections amid green transition European metalworkers in Brussels called for job protections and more training during the green transition. Since 2019, nearly one million industrial jobs have been lost, and many more are at risk. 05/02/2025
Eco-Innovation Could heat pumps help cut EU emissions from manufacturing? More than 60 per cent of the energy used by European industry is used for heat needed for manufacturing. 31/01/2025
Cinema Who were Europe's biggest cinemagoers in 2024? Dutch cinemas sold fewer tickets last year than the year before, while the French film industry moves from strength to strength. 10/01/2025
Work These were rated the best companies to work for in Europe in 2024 According to Fortune's 2024 list of the 100 best companies to work for in Europe, these ones made the top 10. Why did employees rate them so highly? 21/12/2024
Culture news Investment in UK arts and culture sector suffers alarming 15% fall Shocking figures reveal the state of freefall for the culture and entertainment sector in terms of the UK's GDP. 19/12/2024
Europe News EU seeks to reduce defence dependency on US over longer term The EU will vow a 'strong transatlantic partnership' on defence, a senior Commission official said on Monday, but dependence on foreign suppliers will inevitably have to be addressed in the long term. 10/12/2024
The Big Question Waste not, want not: Is sustainable industry viable? The UN’s Christophe Yvetot discusses the importance of solidarity in achieving the SDGs. 21/10/2024