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The terroirs behind Chardonnay’s success in Austria
After a top bottling left db judges saying “wow”, we explore the rich range of terroirs – from ancient volcanoes to lakeside slopes – driving a Chardonnay revolution in Austria. Chardonnay on the vine in Austria (Credit: Austrian Wine/WSNA)...
The Stella Show is still on the road – can Stella Li keep it that way?
In the late 1990s, a young Stella Li landed in Rotterdam from China with $30,000, a container load of lithium-ion batteries and an order from head office: “sell them to survive”. She clinched a deal with Nokia, then the number one mobile-phone...
Balik Scientists lead innovations in health, food, energy, coastal resilience
Mark Ernest Villeza - The Philippine Star October 12, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Filipino scientists who returned home under the Department of Science and Technology’s Balik Scientist Program are proving that world-class innovation can...
Warner Music Italy boss Pico Cibelli talks A&R, M&A, Italian-language music growth – and the company’s new frontline label structure
MBW’s World Leaders is a regular series in which we turn the spotlight toward some of the most influential industry figures overseeing key international markets. In this feature, we speak to Pico Cibelli, President of Warner Music Italy. World...
China ready to work with Austria for better global governance -- premier
The Global Governance Initiative proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping has provided guidance for reforming and improving global governance, and China is ready to work with Austria to strengthen multilateral communication and coordination and...
Wounded IDF soldiers find healing on the Danube
The skies above us are undergoing a makeover from their naive, casual blue, transforming into sinister copses with saturnine streaks. Heavy droplets of rain splash into ripples on the surface of the river. We are on the deck of a boat with some...
British company BAE Systems triples the turnover of the entire Spanish defense industry
Distribution of business by sector in the Spanish defence industry Report on the economic and social impact of the defence, security, aeronautics and space industry Objectives of the Ministry of Industry and Defence for Spanish industry BAE...
Culture under fire: The world has to help Kyiv resist Moscow with bombs and books
Military support for Ukraine must go hand in hand with protecting its cultural identity. The country’s civil society has turned culture into a crucial sphere of resistance. In the shadow of continued Russian attacks, the Ukrainian cities of...
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry redefines sustainability
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry is strengthening its reputation as a global benchmark for sustainability, with leading manufacturers Brandix, Teejay Lanka, Hirdaramani, Hayleys Fabric and MAS Holdings reporting significant progress across climate...
They look like UFO signals but they are the footprints of civilization millennia before Christ: the circles have been discovered in Austria and tell us a lot about our past
At one point in history, civilizations arose amid a series of peculiarities that allowed them to develop specific skills for hunting, animal husbandry, agriculture and other technologies that were passed from one generation to the next. Now, in...
Tanzanian envoy attends opening of nuclear application facilities in Austria
Home/World/Tanzanian envoy attends opening of nuclear application facilities in Austria VIENNA: THE Tanzanian ambassador to Austria and the country’s Permanent Representative in Vienna, Naimi Aziz, joined the IAEA Member States and Secretariat to...
‘The industry is producing more than it can install,’ says Gaëtan Masson as world exceeds 2.2TW of solar
“The PV industry is facing huge overcapacities. It’s something that has existed for a very long time,” said Masson. “Manufacturing capacity was always higher than the demands, but production was almost similar for many years to install capacity,...
EU eyes expanding ESMA’s powers in crypto and stock exchange oversight
Brussels is eyeing a Wall Street-style playbook as it pushes for a single regulator to oversee crypto exchanges and trading platforms across the EU. Summary The European Commission plans to expand ESMA’s powers to oversee crypto exchanges, stock...
Kendall Jenner checks in to £5k luxury Austrian resort as she unwinds from the woes of Fashion Week
Kendall Jenner checked herself into a luxury Austrian medi-spa post fashion week, Daily Mail can reveal. The model, 29, has just finished a multi-day programme at the world renowned Mayr Clinic, where she checked in for a detox programme, blood...
Europe’s Chemical Industry Transforms Through Renewable Carbon
Innovations and Policy Drive a Fossil-Free Future The Renewable Materials Conference showcased cutting-edge renewable carbon technologies, policy insights, and collaboration strategies to reshape Europe’s chemical industry. The Renewable Materials...
Russia Ramps Up Strikes on Ukraine Energy After Offensive Stalls
Russia has intensified its air strikes on Ukrainian cities as part of a deliberate strategy to cripple the country’s energy system and demoralize its population after a summer offensive failed to gain traction. As winter approaches, Russian...
Romania: Mihai Traistariu has a potential Eurovision 2026 song produced in Finland
He took Romania to fourth place at Eurovision 2006 with the euro-classic “Tornero.” And now Mihai Trăistariu says he may put his name in the hat for Vienna. Speaking to Romanian publication Libertatea he said: “I’ve also seen the rumors that we...
Blue release new single ‘Waste My Love’ – take a listen
Blue has released new single ‘Waste My Love', the follow-up to their well-received ‘One Last Time'. ‘Waste My Love' is prime Blue revamped for 2025. Their silky four-way vocal harmonies are the star of the show, backed by a piano-led, beat-heavy...
Palma to host Cinema Boot Camp, top British film consultant coming to Mallorca
From 26 to 28 November, Mallorca will once again welcome professionals from all over the country, led by two international experts, to learn strategies for building audience loyalty through special programming and events. It will also serve as a...
PROMEA leads with ESG, technology and trust in a changing Swiss market
PROMEA has been recognised with multiple awards for sustainability and leadership. In this interview with The European, the Swiss social insurance manager outlines how it balances profitability with responsibility, embraces technological change,...