europe

Return of the child-friendly city?

Urban development and social norms concerning childhood have led European cities to a situation where streets are no longer places for children and young people. Gill Valentine has explained that this shift has been fuelled by our division of children into two categories – ‘angels’ and ‘demons’.

Siemens launches the open Industrial Edge Ecosystem 

Siemens launches the open Industrial Edge Ecosystem. Third party app providers can now offer solutions based on the Siemens Industrial Edge Platform. New transaction mechanism – select, buy and use software from the open App Store with just a few clicks. App providers profit from seamless services and instant access to the industrial automation market 

Siemens enables the start-up  “You  Mawo”  in offering bespoke eyeglass frames in such a way that they are accessible,  affordable,  and sustainable.

Siemens enables the start-up You Mawo in offering bespoke eyeglass frames in such a way that they are accessible, affordable, and sustainable for a broad market and You Mawo can have them produced in an economically cost-effective and responsible way. The customization process considers parameters such as design, a perfect fit for the person wearing the glasses, and color.

Brussels will ban diesel cars by 2030 and gasoline cars by 2035

The regional Brussels government announced on June 25 a new ban on fossil fuel-powered cars in region that will come into effect over the next 14 years. New sales of diesel cars will be prohibited 2030, and new gasoline car sales will be illegal in 2035. The move is in accordance with existing efforts in Brussels to reduce pollution, and the EU goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions 2050.