The world's most celebrated horse breed will take center stage this week as the Akhal-Teke 2026 International Championship opens in Kronenberg, the Netherlands, bringing together breeders, equestrian enthusiasts, cultural organizations, and international media from across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.
A major pediatric cancer programme in Lyon is highlighting the importance of supporting children and adolescents beyond cancer treatment, with rehabilitation and long-term care playing an important role in recovery and quality of life.
A specialist pediatric rehabilitation team in Lyon is developing intensive and play-based approaches to support children with cerebral palsy, with a focus on improving motor abilities and independence.
France is strengthening early support for children with developmental and neurological difficulties, with healthcare professionals encouraged to identify rehabilitation needs as early as possible.
A leading Paris children's hospital is expanding access to specialised rehabilitation care for young patients with neurological and motor conditions through multidisciplinary treatment programmes.
Germany has become the first European Union country to launch Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy weight-loss pill, adding a new oral treatment option to the country’s growing obesity-care market.
Germany is advancing the digital transformation of its healthcare system with new legislation designed to improve the use of health data for patient care, research and innovation.
Germany is strengthening its focus on healthcare innovation, resilience and international cooperation as the country prepares for new challenges across the health sector.
Germany has launched a major hospital transformation programme aimed at modernising healthcare infrastructure and strengthening the long-term delivery of medical services.
Kazakhstan's president frames ties with Beijing as part of a broader push for Eurasian connectivity and multilateralism, highlighting the Middle Corridor's role in linking China with Europe.
The SCO summit in Bishkek brings China, Russia and India together as major powers seek greater influence in an increasingly multipolar international system
From January 2026, importers must buy certificates for embedded emissions in steel, cement, and other goods, with the first annual declarations due by September 2027.
New terminals in Almaty, Kyzylorda, and Shymkent have boosted combined annual capacity from 3.5 million to 23 million passengers, while three airports are under construction in tourist areas.
Since 1991, bilateral trade has expanded dramatically, with China now Uzbekistan's largest trading partner and a key investor in infrastructure and industrial projects.
When people, especially in Europe, think of great travel destinations, they often imagine France, Spain, Italy, Japan or Thailand. Rarely does Kazakhstan come to mind. Yet this vast Central Asian nation offers something increasingly difficult to find in modern tourism: authenticity. But for me, as a Belgian journalist, Kazakhstan is one of the most underrated travel destinations. It is so rich that, in one country, you can experience so many different things.
Africa’s tourism sector is expanding rapidly and could create jobs, attract investment, and support economic growth, potentially addressing some drivers of migration. However, experts argue tourism alone cannot reduce migration, as benefits are uneven, security risks remain high, and broader economic reforms are still essential.
The World Tourism Forum Institute (WTFI) has officially completed the first milestone of Tourism House Brussels, a landmark initiative designed to strengthen the relationship between the global tourism industry and the European institutional ecosystem.