21 May, 2025
Thursday, May 16, Terre d’Estuaire—an immersive venue located at the port of Cordemais—provided a symbolic and inspiring setting for the 3rd edition of the Estuary Encounters, an annual event organized by the Nantes Saint-Nazaire Metropolitan Hub and the PETR of Pays de Retz, as part of the TRAJECTOIRE 2050 program.
Better understanding estuaries to build together
Estuaries are strategic areas where ecological, economic, and social challenges intersect. They also offer valuable opportunities for cooperation among local stakeholders.
This year’s edition highlighted the Loire and Seine estuaries—two territories facing similar challenges.
One of the key moments of the event was the visit of Édouard Philippe, Mayor of Le Havre and President of the Seine Estuary Metropolitan Hub.Among t...
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20 May, 2025
A new sanctions package targets key military technologies and seeks to curb Russia’s energy revenues by cracking down on its “shadow fleet” of oil tankers, their operators, and major Russian producer Surgutneftegas.
The new measures include:
17 additional individuals and 58 entities sanctioned
A ban on 189 “shadow fleet” tankers from accessing EU ports
31 new entities subject to enhanced export restrictions
New export bansThe United Kingdom also announced 100 new sanctions on Tuesday, targeting the military, energy, and financial sectors in coordination with the European Union.
These sanctions are a step in the right direction, but they are not enough. Significant loopholes remain, enforcement is still weak, and hundreds of foreign companies continue t...
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20 May, 2025
Deputy Mayor of Kherson Visits Nantes: Focus on Reconstruction, Youth, and Solidarity Between Cities
The Deputy Mayor of Kherson, Vitalii Bielobrov, was welcomed by the City of Nantes as part of an ongoing effort to foster cooperation, share experiences, and support the reconstruction of a city heavily affected by Russian bombardments.
The morning began with a tour of Nantes and one of its rehabilitated neighborhoods. Nantes is widely recognized for its expertise in urban renewal and revitalization. Deputy Mayor Bielobrov was introduced to the Île de Nantes, a flagship example of successfully transforming former industrial sites—such as the shipbuilding halls—into vibrant cultural, economic, and urban hubs. It was an inspiring and highly relevant visit in the context of rebuilding Kherso...
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