Indian researchers have investigated the causes of an unusually large polynya off the coast of Dronning Maud Land in Antarctica, which was discovered in July and August 2024 during the Southern winter and covered almost 100,000 square kilometers, with extreme weather conditions in the South Atlantic identified as a key factor. #Polynja #Antarktis #Klima (translated)
Research shows that judges insufficiently justify why trials are held behind closed doors, which makes a legal obligation for motivation necessary for more transparency and accountability. #rechtspraak #openbaarheid #strafrecht (translated)
Mayr-Melnhof recorded a decline in sales of 6.9 percent to 2.77 billion euros in the first three quarters and a decrease in adjusted operating profit of 38.8 percent to 93 million euros due to intense competition and high price pressure in the Board & Paper division, while revenue growth in other areas, particularly in packaging for weight loss medications, remains positive. #MayrMelnhof #Umsatzrückgang #Verpackungsindustrie (translated)
Emanuel Boeminghaus wrote that Bosch's German mobility division has a total of 23,650 jobs on the chopping block. At the development site in Abstatt, another 750 positions should be cut by the end of 2029; Bosch had already announced in September that it would cut 900 positions in Nuremberg, thereby eliminating half of the jobs there. According to Boeminghaus, Bosch is increasingly shifting development tasks to China and is developing new technologies there in conjunction with Chinese automotive manufacturers. He wrote that this shift continues to put pressure on Germany's industrial substance. He cited a WELT report from November 5, 2026 as the source. https://t.co/DGbXhaXcjB #Bosch #Stellenabbau #Autoindustrie (translated)
The automotive supplier Bosch plans to cut a total of 750 jobs in Abstatt by the end of 2029 due to the difficult situation in the automotive industry, reflecting the need to adjust structures and costs in competition with Chinese companies. #Bosch #Stellenabbau #Automobilindustrie (translated)
Formula 1 could face chaos in Brazil due to difficult weather conditions. (translated)
"Additional burdens such as strikes unnecessarily exacerbate the problems of companies. Lost competitiveness cannot be reclaimed through strikes," said NiedersachsenMetall managing director Volker Schmidt. #IGMetall #Streikwelle #Metallindustrie (translated)
The bill by Minister of Asylum Anneleen Van Bossuyt, which allows personal data for coercive measures against foreigners with a deportation order, is on the agenda for Thursday's plenary session of the Chamber, despite strong opposition and protests in various municipalities. #PolitiqueBelge #DroitsHumains #SécuritéNationale (translated)
In Jordan, a group of eight countries with difficult mutual relationships collaborates in the Sesame laboratory, where an advanced particle accelerator enables them to conduct scientific research together, which paradoxically contributes to building trust. #Wetenschapsdiplomatie #Samenwerking #MiddenOosten (translated)
The article explains how the National Lottery in Belgium redistributes all profits for the benefit of society, through a legal and execution contract with the state, including direct payments to the government and subsidies to regional entities. #LoterieNationale #Bénéfices #SociétéBelge (translated)
Scientists from Wageningen University & Research are investigating in an artificial gut how nutrition, such as the effects of blueberries, influences the health of the gut microbiome and thus brain function. #Darmmicrobioom #Voeding #Gezondheid (translated)
The actions No ICE in Belgium are spreading across the country as a protest against the approval of the home entry law. #Cookies #Security #BlockedAccess (translated)
In the historic Champions League match, Como defeated Lens 9-1, setting a record for the highest victory in the competition's history, while Manchester City beat RB Leipzig 3-2 and Real Madrid won against AEK Athens 3-2 in the last minute. #ChampionsLeague #Como1907 #Haaland (translated)
The author wrote that someone had suddenly and unexpectedly died, and speculated that the person had been vaccinated against Covid. He also expressed his condolences and sympathy to the family. (translated)
Two days before the elections, Donald Trump, in response to questions from journalists, stated that in the event of the Democrats taking over Congress, he would become the veto master, while also informing that he had already been contacted to discuss various issues. #DonaldTrump #wybory #PartiaDemokratyczna (translated)
Thousands of people formed a human chain around the Palace of Justice in Brussels to protest a draft law on home visits, which will be voted on in the House on Thursday. #Belgique #VisitesDomiciliaires #Mobilisation (translated)
After the midterms, the race for the White House has begun, with political actors developing their strategies for the upcoming elections. (translated)
The research and innovation policy in Germany is intended to act in a future-oriented manner and to address the challenges of demographic change as well as global climate change, while simultaneously ensuring competitiveness in the international technology market. #Forschung #Innovation #Wirtschaft (translated)
The renovated train station Amsterdam Zuid, designed by architect Frank Bouwman, offers a light and spacious feel with high-quality platform canopies, and has managed to create an effortless allure due to the smooth navigation for travelers and new infrastructure. #AmsterdamZuid #architectuur #infrastructuur (translated)
Three French blood banks managed to prevent damage after a cyber attack aimed at raising the temperature of their cooling systems, while at the same time, cooling systems of supermarkets in several European countries were hacked. #cyberaanval #bloedbanken #koelinstallaties (translated)
