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Focus on European and Global Economic Interdependencies: 21st Vienna Economic Forum 2024
High-ranking representatives from business and politics gathered at the House of Engineers in Vienna to take part in the 21st Vienna Economic Forum - Vienna Future Dialogue 2024. Under this year's motto “Regional economy as part of the European and global economy”, the forum was all about economic and political dialog. The event provided a platform for analyzing the challenges of the present and working together to develop paths for a sustainable future.
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi Honored with the Henry DeWolf Smyth Nuclear Statesman Award
Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), was honored with the Henry De Wolf Smyth Nuclear Statesman Award at the American Nuclear Society (ANS) Winter Conference in Florida. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Lower Austria's Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment AG Records Significant Drop in Profits
Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment AG (SBO), a leading global supplier of specialized equipment for the oil and gas industry, recorded a significant decline in net profit in the first three quarters of 2024. With a slump of 38 percent, profit fell to 34.4 million euros, highlighting the challenges of a volatile market and geopolitical uncertainties.
Vienna Stars as European Capital of Democracy 2024/25
Vienna was officially named the European Capital of Democracy 2024/25. The Year of Democracy, in which the city will implement a diverse program to promote democratic participation and co-determination, began at a festive event. Vienna is the second city after Barcelona to hold this title.
