#Brussels has raided the offices of a Chinese security equipment supplier, deploying new anti-foreign subsidy powers in a move that will further inflame tensions between the trading superpowers ahead of a planned visit by President #Xi Jinping to Europe.
The raid by the European Commission and local law enforcement on the local offices in #Poland and the #Netherlands of #Nuctech, which manufactures products such as airport, seaport and baggage security scanners
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor #Orbán on Wednesday called for a change of leadership in #Brussels as he blasted the #EUs policies on migration and #Ukraine.
Orbán is bidding to tilt the EU in his direction after June’s European election, for which polls currently forecast a right-wing surge. A rightward swing could drastically shift EU policies on key issues from climate to the war in Ukraine.
📡 hi lurkers & beyond!
for an on-going project with #lowtechmagazine I'm looking for places to buy/get e-waste around #brussels#belgium
Do you know structures / services / scrapyard that collect electronic / electric waste in the region. Back in NL, I used to go to a scrapyard selling by the kg...
Specifically looking for DC motors, cables, computer fans
I am part of a group building a #cohousing in #Brussels. We are getting ready to purchase a site, and are accepting new members. If you or someone you know is interested, come to an in'-person public presentation on April 17. Info and registration link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1526505357911161
If anyone is a follower/friend/casually interested stranger in Brussels, I'll be in the city for a few days this week, for several talks and appearances.
Prosecutors in #Belgium have opened an investigation into alleged payments by #Russia to members of the European parliament following an intelligence operation in #Brussels, the Belgian prime minister has revealed.
Alexander De #Croo said #Moscow’s objective was to weaken support for #Ukraine in Europe.
Signal boost! I am part of a group building a #cohousing in #Brussels. We are getting ready to purchase a site, and are accepting new members. If you or someone you know is interested, come to a public presentation on April 17: https://www.facebook.com/events/1526505357911161
The Cookery is back for a second edition! Join us for presentations, workshops led by novel duos of artists, music performances, and of course delicious food!
Together, we will delve around the wide intersection between art and science; a critical look on digital fabrication and maker culture; and a bricolage, diy, lowtech approach to making instruments, music and sound.
The first day of #TheCookery will be dedicated to #talks & concerts, starting in the morning with a series of presentations of local #artScience initiatives.
With Ohme (Sustainable Robotics), KIKK (imagining Ecological Futures) and the Lumson project (which is also part of one of our workshops!)