Podcasts about Wallonia

A Year of Adventure: Why 2025 Set the Bar High2025 was stacked. International trips, deep dives into U.S. cities, mountain towns, beach escapes, national parks, and friendships that only happen when you travel together. From Europe to the Caribbean to coast-to-coast U.S. adventures, this year reminded us why we started The Travel Brats in the first place:Travel opens doors—to places, people, and moments you never forget. 

Melvyn Kuetgens is a bioengineer with a background in the energy sector and the Policy Lead for Volt Belgium since February 2025. His current goals are to establish a strong presence for Volt in Belgium, particularly in Wallonia, while setting up internal working teams and developing the Belgian chapter's political programme. He's also worked on initiatives designed to support Blind People and Wheelchair Users throughout Belgium.Learn more about Melvyn and Volt Belgium via the links below:Volt Belgium official website:https://voltbelgium.org/Volt Academyhttps://voltbelgium.org/events/volt-academy-autumn-universityIf you would like to reach out feel free to send an email to: atelierfuralle@gmail.com. You can also leave a review of the podcast and follow this show on:Instagram:https://instagram.com/atelierfuralle?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551850785306⁠⁠Feel free to join the "JD Dragon Disability Rights Podcast" Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12Eit9sBPuR/?mibextid=wwXIfrSnapchat:https://t.snapchat.com/FVWn1jmTDiscord ServerJD DragonX (formerly known as Twitter):@JDDragonPodcast

The European Union is one of the world's largest producers of cereals. But for the past three years, the sector has been caught between low prices on volatile international markets and rising production costs, not to mention the impact of climate change on yields. How are cereal farmers doing today? What is the outlook for European cereals? The 62nd episode of Food for Europe attempts to answer these questions. Eric Thirouin, a French cereal farmer and president of the General Association of Wheat Producers, reports on the deterioration in the competitiveness and morale of the profession in the European Union since the start of the war in Ukraine. Guillaume Jacquemin, cereal breeder at the Agricultural Research Centre of Wallonia, explains how new varieties of cereals that are resistant to climate change are being created. And Philippe Mitko, head of external relations at Soufflet Négoce by InVivo, tells us about the factors that determine the prices of cereals on international markets and the exposure of European producers to exchange-rate fluctuations. Finally, Justyna Wrobel, who heads the cereals, oilseeds, pulses and rice team in the Arable Crops Unit of the European Commission's Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, discusses the nature of the support provided by the Common Agricultural Policy to European cereal producers in this difficult period, and the ways in which the sector's competitiveness can be strengthened.

Après trois semaines de négociations, le gouvernement MR–Engagés a bouclé un accord sur le budget wallon 2026 dans la nuit de dimanche à lundi. Il prévoit 270 millions d’euros d’économies afin de remettre les finances régionales sur une trajectoire soutenable et d’atteindre l’équilibre budgétaire en 2029. Santé, emploi, formation et fonctionnement de l’administration font partie des postes concernés par les économies. Dans un épisode spécial du Brief, on analyse les contours de cet accord budgétaire à travers le prisme des entreprises avec Frédéric Panier, CEO d'Akt for Wallonia, la fédération patronale wallonne. Il salue un budget "responsable et équilibré" qui préserve les aides à l’emploi et à l’investissement, mais alerte sur certaines mesures "qui pourraient nuire à la compétitivité", comme les taxes environnementales ou communales. Pour François-Xavier Lefevre, journaliste à L'Echo, le tour de vis budgétaire en Wallonie n’est pas une surprise : "Les dépenses dépassent les 21 milliards d’euros pour 18,5 milliards de recettes. Il fallait réduire le train de vie de la Région." Mais, prévient-il, ces économies risquent de se répercuter sur les pouvoirs locaux et, in fine, sur le citoyen. Au-delà des chiffres, la Wallonie reste confrontée à un défi structurel: relancer durablement l’emploi privé et la croissance. Simplification administrative, accès à l’énergie, formation des talents et climat entrepreneurial seront les clés d’un redressement durable. Pour Frédéric Panier, "le meilleur moyen de réduire le déficit, c’est de recréer de l’activité économique". Présentation: Ondine Werres Abonnez-vous sur votre plateforme d'écoute favorite Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Addict l Castbox | Deezer | Google PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textWe trace the apparitions at Beauraing from a winter evening under a hawthorn tree to a measured ecclesial approval, following the children's witness, the message of the golden heart, and the enduring call to prayer and sacrifice. Along the way we explore historical context, reported healings, and practical ways to live the message now.• origins of the Beauraing apparitions and first sightings• portraits of the five child visionaries and family context• skepticism, scrutiny, and growth in resolve• 1930s Wallonia backdrop and social tension• chronology of key messages and the golden heart• prayer, sacrifice, and conversion as the core call• reports of healings, favors, and pilgrim devotion• Bishop Charue's 1949 pastoral letter and guidance• practical steps for pilgrimage, retreat, and resourcesVisit our website today and discover how Journeys of Faith can inspire your path to ChristOpen by Steve Bailey Support the show

Le président américain, Donald Trump, impose au Premier ministre israélien, Benyamin Nétanyahou, un plan de paix en 21 points pour mettre fin au conflit à Gaza. Mais ce plan doit encore recevoir l'aval du Hamas. Alors que les ministres de tous les niveaux de pouvoir entrent en conclave budgétaire, le monde patronal appelle à ne pas couper dans les budgets des aides aux entreprises. Nous entendrons Frédéric Panier, le CEO d'AKT for Wallonia. Alors que les incursions d'engins russes se multiplient dans le ciel européen, L'Echo a fait les comptes. En Belgique, neuf drones sur dix volent sans autorisation et il n'existe aucune défense antiaérienne pour neutraliser ceux qui se trouvent à haute altitude.. Le Brief, le podcast matinal de L'Echo Ce que vous devez savoir avant de démarrer la journée, on vous le sert au creux de l’oreille, chaque matin, en 7 infos, dès 7h. Le Brief, un podcast éclairant, avec l’essentiel de l’info business, entreprendre, investir et politique. Signé L’Echo. Abonnez-vous sur votre plateforme d'écoute favorite Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Addict l Castbox | Deezer | Google PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The following article of the Tech industry is: “Artificial Intelligence: From Wallonia to Mexico” by Christophe Smitz, Economic and Commercial Counselor for the Walloon Region, Wallonia Export-Investment Agency – AWEX.

Since 1972 a unique cultural exchange program has connected Southern Door with Belgium, where many of its first settlers came from. Muraelle Havet, an exchange visitor from Brussels, Belgium, joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. and her host, Bill Chaudoir, to talk about her impressions of Door County and the strong connection between Wisconsin's Belgian settlement and Wallonia.

Clara Moraru & Ivan Leal Martins remind us that democracy grows stronger when more people participate. Real democracy starts with us: our concerns, our friends and family, and more globally our concerns for the world we are in and will leave behind. Politics and law-making creates the scaffold of our society. Whether you're a long-time Luxembourg resident, a recent arrival, a young voter, or simply someone who wants to make a difference, this episode should help guide to becoming politically empowered. Clara Moraru, founder of Politics for All, and Ivan Leal Martins from Wecitizens join me in studio to share how we can all help shape society by participating, speaking up, and even running for office. Why Local Politics Matter — Even If You Can't Vote “You pay taxes. Your children go to school here. You contribute to society — so why wouldn't you be involved in politics?” Clara asks passionately. Her organisation, Politics for All, is demystifying the political system in Luxembourg for residents who may feel excluded, especially foreign nationals. “We have to make people aware that not voting doesn't mean you don't have a voice. You can participate in public consultations. You can go to communal council meetings. You can be present and active in the local debate.” Youth Participation Ivan Leal Martins, European Project Manager at Wecitizens, is leading efforts to connect youth with democratic action. “Sometimes people say young people are not interested in politics. That's not true. They are political, they just express it differently.” He adds: “They protest. They care about the environment. What we're trying to do is help them connect that energy with the political structures that can amplify their voice.” With projects like MEP4aDay and EU Talks & Bites, Ivan is facilitating moments where students meet policymakers, simulate legislative roles, and realise the European Parliament is not a distant monolith but a platform they can influence. “We want young people to feel like they belong to Europe,” Ivan says. “That they are part of something bigger and that their voice matters not only in the classroom but in the European Union.” Politics Without Borders: Luxembourg & Wallonia  This summer marks the start of a 16-month cross-border project: Demystifying Local Politics, connecting communities in Luxembourg and Wallonia. With support from the EU, the initiative will feature civic education workshops, local government engagement, and the production of Voices of Diversity, a media project giving the spotlight to foreign residents who have stepped into public life. More Accessible Politics Throughout the episode, both guests highlighted the need for simpler, more transparent civic education and to bring opportunities that are freely available into school life. The goal of both Clara and Ivan is clear - remove psychological and linguistic barriers that discourage participation and create a more inclusive political culture, especially for minorities, youth, and foreign nationals. How you can get involved: Sign up for events, workshops, and Parliament visits Run as a local candidate — even if you weren't born in Luxembourg Use your platforms to highlight underrepresented voices Subscribe to newsletters at Politics for All or Wecitizens Explore EU opportunities via the European Youth Portal https://www.politicsforall.lu/ https://youth.europa.eu/home_en https://www.wecitizens-lu.org/

Clara Moraru and Ivan Leal Martins are actively involved in creating political dialogue for all and remind us that democracy grows stronger when more people participate. Real democracy starts with us: our concerns, our friends and family, and more globally our concerns for the world we are in and will leave behind. Politics and law-making creates the scaffold of our society. Whether you're a long-time Luxembourg resident, a recent arrival, a young voter, or simply someone who wants to make a difference, this episode should help guide to becoming politically empowered. Clara Moraru, founder of Politics for All, and Ivan Leal Martins from Wecitizens join me in studio to share how we can all help shape society by participating, speaking up, and even running for office. Why Local Politics Matter — Even If You Can't Vote “You pay taxes. Your children go to school here. You contribute to society — so why wouldn't you be involved in politics?” Clara asks passionately. Her organisation, Politics for All, is demystifying the political system in Luxembourg for residents who may feel excluded, especially foreign nationals. “We have to make people aware that not voting doesn't mean you don't have a voice. You can participate in public consultations. You can go to communal council meetings. You can be present and active in the local debate.” Youth Participation Ivan Leal Martins, European Project Manager at Wecitizens, is leading efforts to connect youth with democratic action. “Sometimes people say young people are not interested in politics. That's not true. They are political, they just express it differently.” He adds: “They protest. They care about the environment. What we're trying to do is help them connect that energy with the political structures that can amplify their voice.” With projects like MEP4aDay and EU Talks & Bites, Ivan is facilitating moments where students meet policymakers, simulate legislative roles, and realise the European Parliament is not a distant monolith but a platform they can influence. “We want young people to feel like they belong to Europe,” Ivan says. “That they are part of something bigger and that their voice matters not only in the classroom but in the European Union.” Politics Without Borders: Luxembourg & Wallonia  This summer marks the start of a 16-month cross-border project: Demystifying Local Politics, connecting communities in Luxembourg and Wallonia. With support from the EU, the initiative will feature civic education workshops, local government engagement, and the production of Voices of Diversity, a media project giving the spotlight to foreign residents who have stepped into public life. More Accessible Politics Throughout the episode, both guests highlighted the need for simpler, more transparent civic education and to bring opportunities that are freely available into school life. The goal of both Clara and Ivan is clear - remove psychological and linguistic barriers that discourage participation and create a more inclusive political culture, especially for minorities, youth, and foreign nationals. How you can get involved: Sign up for events, workshops, and Parliament visits Run as a local candidate — even if you weren't born in Luxembourg Use your platforms to highlight underrepresented voices Subscribe to newsletters at Politics for All or Wecitizens Explore EU opportunities via the European Youth Portal https://www.politicsforall.lu/ https://youth.europa.eu/home_en https://www.wecitizens-lu.org/

Julien Beurms, classical pianist and Executive Director of Jeunesses Musicales Wallonie-Bruxelles, joins us for a conversation that explores the evolving landscape of classical music. With a strong background in both performance and cultural leadership, Julien shares insights into the 85-year legacy of the Jeunesses Musicales movement, the launch of the JMI Unity 80 Orchestra, and the importance of supporting emerging talent. He also emphasizes the need for entrepreneurial thinking within the classical music sphere, offering a forward-looking perspective on how tradition and innovation can work together. This episode is essential for anyone interested in the future of classical music and the role of international networks like JMI in shaping it.ℹ️ JMI is a global network of NGOs that empowers young people through music across all boundaries. For more info go to https://jmi.net or check out all the amazing opportunities for musicians on Mubazar (https://mubazar.com/en).

Face aux incertitudes qui pèsent sur nos entreprises (guerre en Ukraine, escalade de la violence au Proche-Orient, droits de douane américains...), les défis sont nombreux. Il faut savoir créer les conditions favorables à la croissance, en menant des réformes dans une économie belge très sensible aux tensions internationales. En Wallonie, la hausse des dépenses dans le domaine de la défense est une opportunité pour la tech, mais encore faut-il que le gouvernement fédéral traduise ses paroles en actes, précise Frédéric Panier, CEO d'AKT for Wallonia, ex-Union wallonne des entreprises. Le tissu sectoriel des biotechs et de la pharma est un atout pour la Région, même si la conjoncture est délicate. Il faut savoir former et attirer les talents. Les demandeurs d'emplois doivent être activés pour favoriser l'occupation d'emplois vacants. Dans ce but, le Forem doit être réorganisé en axant sa stratégie sur la formation, souligne Frédéric Panier. Le CEO d'AKT for Wallonia est l'invité du Brief à l'occasion de la fin de sa première saison passée à la tête de l'organisme. Il délivre un message: "En Wallonie, on n'ose pas encore y aller. Il faut prendre le temps de l'été pour rêver plus haut et plus loin." Le Brief, le podcast matinal de L'Echo Ce que vous devez savoir avant de démarrer la journée, on vous le sert au creux de l’oreille, chaque matin, en 7 infos, dès 7h. Le Brief, un podcast éclairant, avec l’essentiel de l’info business, entreprendre, investir et politique. Signé L’Echo. Abonnez-vous sur votre plateforme d'écoute favorite Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Addict l Castbox | Deezer | Google PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genflow Biosciences PLC (LSE:GENF, OTCQB:GENFF) CEO Dr Eric Leire talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's latest strategic moves as it released its 2024 results. Leire highlighted significant progress across Genflow's R&D portfolio, particularly around MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis), animal health, and novel ageing-related targets. He confirmed Genflow has received positive feedback from the FDA regarding its plans for a clinical trial in MASH, which will begin directly in patients rather than healthy volunteers. “We will be allowed to start directly with MASH patients,” Leire said, adding this could improve the value impact by demonstrating both safety and potential efficacy. Leire also discussed a major €4 million funding commitment from the Wallonia region to support the development of GF-1002, with additional equity funding secured to progress the pipeline. Importantly, Genflow is also advancing a randomised, comparative dog study with multiple endpoints, aiming for a shorter-term exit strategy via licensing or sale. “This study of dogs is very good proof of concept,” said Leire. He noted it's being run by contract research organisation Syngene. Beyond MASH and the animal health program, Genflow is working on projects in Werner syndrome and sarcopenia. It is also advancing its intellectual property strategy, having moved its patents on MASH and the SIRT6 centenarian gene into the national phase — a step Leire said could raise the company's valuation. Watch the full video to learn more about Genflow's near- and long-term pipeline developments. Visit Proactive's YouTube channel for more interviews and updates. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to our channel, and hit the bell to get notified of our latest content. #GenflowBiosciences #MASH #FDAapproval #BiotechInvestment #SIRT6 #GeneTherapy #AnimalHealth #Sarcopenia #WernerSyndrome #ClinicalTrials #BiotechNews #ProactiveInvestors

Join Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie for their post-race analysis following the best three minutes of the cycling season (that takes place on a Wednesday afternoon, in spring, in Wallonia). Yes, it's the annual uphill cheeseroll competition (copyright Friebos). But just how far can we stretch the cheese analogies? What would win? A giant Camembert or 30 Mini Babybels? And what has New Year's Eve in New York got to do with anything? There's serious tactical discussion and lots of nonsensical talk about sunglasses too. You wouldn't expect anything else. Sponsored by Laka The Cycling Podcast's coverage of the spring Classics is supported by Laka. Laka offers specialist bike insurance that goes further than you think. It's powered by a collective of cyclists who all have each others' backs. They won't charge a fixed sum, instead, they calculate your monthly contributions – up to a maximum capped amount – based on the collective's claims. There's no excess so you won't be penalised when it comes to making a claim. Laka is back as a proud sponsor of The Cycling Podcast. Listeners can get their first 30 days free by signing up with the code TCP30 at laka.co/tcp  Follow us on social media: Twitter @cycling_podcast Instagram @thecyclingpodcast Friends of the Podcast Sign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to new special episodes every month plus a back catalogue of more than 300 exclusive episodes. The Cannibal & Badger Friends of the Podcast can join the discussion at our new virtual pub, The Cannibal & Badger. A friendly forum to talk about cycling and the podcast. Log in to your Friends of the Podcast account to join in. The 11.01 Cappuccino Our regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it's after 11am). The Cycling Podcast is on Strava The Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.

The following article of the Trade & Investment industry is: “Mexico: Key to US Market for Belgian Companies?” by Christophe Smitz, Economic and Commercial Counselor for the Walloon Region, Wallonia Export-Investment Agency - AWEX. (AA1416)

How Wallonia's local institutions work (generated by IA)

L'invité de 7h50. Ce mardi, Martin Buxant reçoit Frédéric Panier. Le CEO d'« Akt for Wallonia », le patron des patrons wallons, évoque entre autres les conséquences de la grève et l'état de l'économie wallonne.

En cette journée de grève nationale notre journaliste Marc Hildesheim se trouve sur le parc industriel des Hauts-Sarts à Herstal, il s'est rendu à ce piquet de grève et tendra son micro à Elisabeth Izzi déléguée CNE Safran Aero Boosters. Pour cette deuxième partie nous recevrons Fréderic Panier Ceo d'AKT for Wallonia qui nous donnera le son de cloche patronal en cette journée de grève générale. Merci pour votre écoute N'hésistez pas à vous abonner également aux podcasts des séquences phares de Matin Première: L'Invité Politique : https://audmns.com/LNCogwPL'édito politique « Les Coulisses du Pouvoir » : https://audmns.com/vXWPcqxL'humour de Matin Première : https://audmns.com/tbdbwoQRetrouvez tous les contenus de la RTBF sur notre plateforme Auvio.be Retrouvez également notre offre info ci-dessous : Le Monde en Direct : https://audmns.com/TkxEWMELes Clés : https://audmns.com/DvbCVrHLe Tournant : https://audmns.com/moqIRoC5 Minutes pour Comprendre : https://audmns.com/dHiHssrEt si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Last week, Brussels went reeling under another corruption scandal! This time it's Chinese big tech giant Huawei whose offices just behind the European Parliament have been raided - along with those of 15 former and current MEPs from the EPP and S&D groups. Huawei is, according to the Belgian prosecutors, being investigated for ”active corruption within the European Parliament," including "remuneration for taking political positions, excessive gifts like food and travel expenses and regular invitations to football matches ... with a view to promoting purely private commercial interests in the context of political decisions”. The research was done by Follow the Money, Le Soir and Knack and the police raided 21 addresses in Brussels, Flanders, Wallonia and in Portugal and arrested several people. But while all eyes are on Huawei and China, we at CEO want to highlight a deeper, systemic scandal that was there in Qatargate and is here now: and that is the longstanding failure of the European institutions to properly defend democracy from influence operations. There's ongoing and systemic failures of lobby monitoring, transparency, and ethics enforcement (including regarding MEP gifts and conflicts of interest). The EU needs to consolidate and speed up implementation of the ethics body to set up common ethical standards across EU institutions.In this episode, Bram Vranken, campaigner and reseracher at CEO will discuss a report he published in January and which focuses on the standard setting process of the AI act. He uncovered that many of the world's major tech corporations - among them Huawei - are deeply involved in creating permissive, light-weight standards that risk hollowing out the EU's AI Act. In short, in it Bram shows that with little to no transparency, private standard-setting organisations are writing rules that have legal status in the EU. Independent experts and civil society are out-numbered, under-funded, and struggling in the face of the corporate dominance.

This week's episode breaks down results from the 2024 federal election in Belgium, whilst looking ahead to the upcoming snap federal election in Germany. In Belgium, a government agreement has been signed 8 months on, leading to their first Flemish Nationalist Prime Minister. Why did the Government negotiation take half the time as last time? And why have the right-wing Reformist Movement topped the polls for the first time in Wallonia? In Germany, Sam and Chern preview the snap election that will likely see the CDU return to power under Friedrich Merz. What has so doomed the SPD? How many parties will likely enter the Bundestag? And what has fuelled the rise of the AfD? All these questions and more answered in this week's episode.

L'histoire du Canal de Panama est mouvementée. Elle semblait s'être stabilisée au moment où les Etats-Unis ont rétrocédé le canal à l'Etat du Panama, en 1999. Les dernières semaines nous montrent que rien n'est moins sûr. Le 20 janvier 2025, Donald Trump a réitéré son souhait de « reprendre » le canal de Panama, qu'il dit « exploité par la Chine ». Nous vous racontons l'histoire de cette voie navigable de 82 km de long, pile entre les Amériques, qui se confond avec celle de la mondialisation du commerce. Le canal de Panama est-il encore un point stratégique ? Pourquoi Donald Trump lui accorde-t-il autant d'importance ? On en parle avec Michel Liégeois, professeur de relations internationales à L'UCLouvainet Bernard Piette, patron de Logistics in Wallonia, pôle de compétitivité dédié à la logistique, au transport et à la mobilité. Réalisation : Jonathan Remy Préparation et coordination : Emilie MaliceMerci pour votre écouteL'Histoire Continue c'est également en direct tous les samedis de 9h à 10h sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez l'ensemble des épisodes de l'Histoire Continue sur notre plateforme Auvio.behttps://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/l-histoire-continue-19690 Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Intéressés par l'histoire ? Vous pourriez également aimer nos autres podcasts : Un jour dans l'Histoire : https://audmns.com/gXJWXoQL'heure H : https://audmns.com/YagLLiKEt sa version à écouter en famille : La Mini Heure H https://audmns.com/YagLLiKVous pourriez également apprécier ces podcasts de la RTBF: Un jour dans le sport : https://audmns.com/decnhFkAinsi que nos séries historiques :Chili, le Pays de mes Histoires : https://audmns.com/XHbnevhD-Day : https://audmns.com/JWRdPYIJoséphine Baker : https://audmns.com/wCfhoEwLa folle histoire de l'aviation : https://audmns.com/xAWjyWCLes Jeux Olympiques, l'étonnant miroir de notre Histoire : https://audmns.com/ZEIihzZMarguerite, la Voix d'une Résistante : https://audmns.com/zFDehnENapoléon, le crépuscule de l'Aigle : https://audmns.com/DcdnIUnSous le sable des Pyramides : https://audmns.com/rXfVppvN'oubliez pas de vous y abonner pour ne rien manquer.Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.

The following article of the Trade & investment industry is: “Proximity: The Essence of an Export Trade Agency” by Christophe Smitz, Commercial & Economic Counsellor, Wallonia Export-Investment Agency – AWEX, Wallonia Export-Investment Agency - AWEX.

Entrepreneuriat, gouvernance et avenir de la Wallonie : une région en mouvement ! Aujourd'hui, Olivier Mouton reçoit Frédéric Panier, CEO d'AKT for Wallonia, anciennement l'Union wallonne des entreprises, depuis fin septembre. Ce dernier revient notamment sur ses premiers pas dans cette toute nouvelle aventure.

Christophe Smitz, Commercial & Economic Counsellor, Wallonia Export-Investment Agency, shares his expertise in guiding Wallonian and European companies through Mexico's business opportunities and strengthening commercial ties. 1. Greetings with Cristophe Smitz (0:55) 2. Cristophe Smitz's path, experience in foreign trade and personal interest (2:10) 3. Wallonia's economic landscape and economic ties (7:50) 4. Competitive advantages offered by the Mexican market that attract European small and medium-sized businesses 5. (SMEs) (12:30) 6. Emerging sectors in Mexico that present the most promising opportunities for European businesses (21:10) 7. Advice on gaining experience and finding opportunities to succeed (27:20) 8. Finding opportunities in both markets and strengthening commercial ties (29:30)

Genflow Biosciences Plc CEO Dr. Eric Leire joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has announced it has secured €4,026,525 in non-dilutive financial support from the Wallonia region, which will aid in the development of Genflow's lead gene therapy, GF-1002. This therapy is being developed for the treatment of Metabolic Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH), a severe liver disease. The Wallonia region's financial backing demonstrates the recognition of Genflow's pioneering work in gene therapy. Dr. Leire explained that the support includes a non-reimbursable research grant covering 70% of Genflow's research expenses and a recoverable advance funding 55% of the development costs, which will be repaid upon the commercialization of GF-1002. This funding is expected to cover three years of development, and Genflow plans to secure the remaining funds required to fulfill its share of the project over this period. This marks a significant step forward in the fight against MASH, as the company progresses towards bringing a potential new treatment to market. #proactiveinvestors #genflowbioscienecesplc #lse #genf #otcqb #genff #GenflowBiosciences #MASH #GF1002 #ClinicalTrials #BiotechFunding #LongevityScience #WalloniaRegion #GMP #Biopharma #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

L'invité du Brief, ce matin, est un entrepreneur qui a les mains dans le cambouis. À force d'acquisition, il a constitué un groupe industriel de 15 millions de chiffre d'affaires, le groupe Gilo. Un vrai patron de PME, qui connait par son prénom quasiment chacun des 140 employés.  Mais Jérôme Vecchio est aussi actif dans la communauté économique de sa région. Président de la Chambre de Commerce du Hainaut, il a été un des acteurs de la fusion entre les Chambres de commerce et l'Union wallonne des entreprises (UWE). Il sera question des malades de longue durée, qui est un des gros dossiers sociaux du moment.  Il sera aussi question de réindustrialisation et de reconversion économique Le Brief, le podcast matinal de L'Echo  Ce que vous devez savoir avant de démarrer la journée, on vous le sert au creux de l'oreille, chaque matin, en 7 infos, dès 7h. Le Brief, un podcast éclairant, avec l'essentiel de l'info business, entreprendre, investir et politique. Signé L'Echo. Abonnez-vous sur votre plateforme d'écoute favorite Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Addict l Castbox | Deezer | Google Podcasts  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La venue du Pape François pendant trois jours pose un certain nombre de questions sur le poids de l'Église en Belgique aujourd'hui. A-t-elle des relais d'influence? Qui s'en réclame? Nous analysons le contexte avec une politologue. Les employés ne recherchent plus seulement un meilleur salaire, mais de bonnes conditions de travail (bien-être, flexibilité...) pour postuler un emploi. C'est une étude du cabinet de recrutement Michael Page qui le dit. Nous en tirons les principaux enseignements. AKT for Wallonia a un nouveau dirigeant. C'est un juriste de formation, âgé de 43 ans, originaire de Floreffe. Frédéric Panier est donc appelé à remplacer Cécile Neven. Il a été l'une des chevilles ouvrières du pacte d'excellence. Toutes les données de votre commune avant les élections du 13 octobre, c'est ici. Le Brief, le podcast matinal de L'Echo  Ce que vous devez savoir avant de démarrer la journée, on vous le sert au creux de l'oreille, chaque matin, en 7 infos, dès 7h. Le Brief, un podcast éclairant, avec l'essentiel de l'info business, entreprendre, investir et politique. Signé L'Echo. Abonnez-vous sur votre plateforme d'écoute favorite Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Addict l Castbox | Deezer | Google PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Until the early 2000s, the Netherlands stood out as an exception in the success of far-right challengers: while populist radical right contenders were gaining significant electoral traction in neighboring countries, they long struggled to achieve similar success in the Netherlands. However, according to Dr Léonie de Jonge, since the turn of the 21st century, the Netherlands appears to have turned into a hotbed for far-right populism, which has become normalised by competition within this political wing. Indeed, the country has witnessed the rise of several influential populist radical right parties, including the Lijst Pim Fortuyn (List Pim Fortuyn or LPF), Geert Wilders's Partij voor de Vrijheid (Party for Freedom or PVV), and, more recently, the Forum voor Democratie (Forum for Democracy or FvD), led by Thierry Baudet. In the 2023 general election, PVV secured nearly a quarter of the vote, leading to its inclusion in a coalition government in 2024. With this move, it seems fair to say that the far right has become normalised. In her address to the IIEA, Dr Léonie de Jonge tries to make sense of the meteoric rise of the far right in the Netherlands, and what this might mean for that country, the wider Benelux region, and for Europe. Part of our #WhatsNext series, which sees experts debate, discuss and analyse what's next for public policy as political and social change sweeps the globe. About the Speaker: Léonie de Jonge is Assistant Professor in European Politics and Society at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. She also works as a researcher at the Documentation for Dutch Political Parties. Léonie obtained her PhD from the University of Cambridge in 2019 for her research on the success and failure factors of populist radical right. In her latest book (2021), she answers the question of why these parties have been more successful in the Netherlands and Flanders than in Luxembourg and Wallonia. In 2021, Léonie was elected Chair of the Steering Committee on Extremism and Democracy at the European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR), and in 2022, she was appointed member of the Young Academy (De Jonge Akademie) of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). Léonie is an internationally renowned expert in the fields of political extremism and right-wing populism in Europe. Her work is also frequently featured in international news and media.

Dans cet épisode de Trends Talk, Olivier Mouton reçoit Agnès Flémal, directrice du Wallonia Space Logistics (WSL), l'incubateur wallon des sciences de l'ingénieur.

Genflow Biosciences PLC (LSE:GENF, OTCQB:GENFF) CEO Dr Eric Leire talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company receiving €395,847, representing 50% of the Exofastrack research grant from the Government of Wallonia in Belgium's Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs). Leire explained that the grant, a non-dilutive, non-reimbursable subsidy, supports Genflow and EXO Biologics' three-year scientific program. Covering 80% of the expenses, the grant will be used for working capital. The program will deliver a therapeutic product composed of exosomes encapsulating an AAV or mRNA encoding SIRT6. The exosome therapy will be designed to target liver fibrosis (MASH) and Werner Syndrome, an accelerated ageing disease. Discussing the program, Leire highlighted the potential of exosomes in addressing unmet medical needs and mentioned the innovative photo operation technique for loading exosomes. If successful, this technique could have significant commercial implications beyond the initial progeria research. For more updates on Genflow Biosciences' groundbreaking research, visit Proactive's YouTube channel, give this video a like, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications for future content. #GenflowBiosciences #ExosomeTherapy #AgingResearch #DrEricLeire #BiotechFunding #InnovativeMedicine #PhotoOperation #NonDilutiveFunding #ProactiveInterviews #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Kayak to a castle, visit the birthplace of the inventor of the saxophone and use everyday objects to make musical instuments in a fairytale like setting in Dinant, Belgium. This city is a hidden travel gem located in the Ardennes, an area of lush forests and rolling hills. Host Darley Newman takes you on location from the iconic 13th-century Gothic cathedral and the imposing citadel perched high on a cliff to the birthplace of Adolphe Sax, the inventor of the saxophone. Experience the whimsical House of Pataphony and embark on a thrilling kayaking trip down the Lesse River, culminating in a dramatic view of the Gothic Revival Walzin Castle. This podcast episode in Europe offers practical travel tips and advice mixed with a behind the scenes look at how the Emmy Award-winning PBS team films adventure segments, something that's not always easy from a canoe amid rough waters and hailstorms. Whether you're a lover of history, music, or outdoor activities, Dinant promises to share dreamy European vibes and fantastical fun that flies under the radar. Well worth the visit! Don't forget to follow Darley on social media for real-time updates and more travel adventures @darleynewman on all platforms and @travelswithdarley on Facebook and subscribe to this podcast!

In August 1914 a force of more than 55,000 German soldiers descended on the Belgian city of Liege. Protected by a belt of steel and concrete forts, at Fort de Loncin the garrison of 550 men came under murderous German artillery fire resulting in a huge explosion that turned this site into a national cemetery and memorial, and came to stand for Belgian defiance in that first year of the war. The website of the fort is here: Fort de Loncin.Support the show

From dining with a secret meatball tester to beer tasting in a convent turned brewery, join Darley Newman on a culinary adventure combining meatballs, beer and waffles in Liège, Belgium. Discover the city's hidden gems, including Boulets à la Liégeoise and peket at Amon Nanesse with Sébastien Laviolette of the Confrérie du Gay Boulet. Visit a bakery to learn about Liège's distinctive to-go waffles, and taste craft beer at Brasserie C beside the iconic Montagne De Bueren, an extreme staircase. Walk through an arts center housed in a former swimming pool and the bustling La Batte market. With each bite and step, uncover the quirky tapestry of flavors and medieval history that make Liège a must-visit destination for foodies and lovers of craft beer.

Belgium holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union until 30 June 2024. In this episode, therefore, Food for Europe is focusing on Belgian agriculture, and specifically on ‘eco-schemes': measures proposed to farmers in the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to encourage an even broader adoption of sustainable practices. As agriculture is a regional competence in Belgium, Dutch-speaking Flanders and largely French-speaking Wallonia each have their own CAP strategic plans and eco-schemes – a unique situation in the European Union. Food for Europe takes you to the linguistic border of the country to meet Thomas Fastré, a Walloon farmer who is confronted every year with an administrative headache that is far from unique in Belgium. He shares his experience of one year of running eco-schemes, and shares suggestions to improve the system. At his side, Emmanuelle Escarnot, agricultural policy advisor to the Walloon government, explains more about eco-schemes in Wallonia and makes an initial assessment of their impact. Belinda Cloet, who is in charge of policy coordination of the Agency for Agriculture and Fisheries in the Flemish government, shows us a different Flemish strategy for eco-schemes, but one that is also bearing fruit. Jonas Lemaire, farmer and president of the Groene Kring trade union in Flemish Brabant, shares with us how eco-schemes have led him to adopt new practices, and echoes some of the contrasting opinions among Flemish farmers. Finally, Marc Blondiau, programme manager at the European Commission's DG AGRI, discusses the essence of eco-schemes and the discussions underway at the European Commission to try to reduce the administrative burden on farmers.

Explore the Ardennes region of Belgium through the lens of WWII's Battle of the Bulge. From the landscapes of La Roche-en-Ardenne to the historic grounds of Bastogne, Darley Newman uncovers the pivotal roles these locales played in one of the war's most significant conflicts. Through conversations with local expert Martin Cugnon, listeners gain firsthand insights into the bravery of American soldiers, especially the 101st Airborne Division, who defended Bastogne against overwhelming odds. Visiting the Bastogne War Museum and nearby foxholes and woods portrayed in the Steven Spielberg's "Band of Brothers," Cugnon paints a vivid picture of wartime hardships and sacrifices, emphasizing the importance of remembering the past. Through engaging storytelling, Travels with Darley invites listeners on a journey where history comes alive, offering valuable lessons from the echoes of the past.

In this podcast episode of "How to Build a Theatre," co-hosts Phil Wilcox and Edward McMillan engage with guest Fabrice Murgia, a Belgian theatre and opera director. They discuss the intricacies of establishing a theatre space, the itinerant nature of theater companies, and the integration of technology in the arts. Murgia shares his immigrant background and his artistic journey, reflecting on the differing support for the arts in Flanders and Wallonia and the societal influence of theatre. The episode also covers Murgia's upcoming projects, including with various opera companies, highlighting the cultural and political facets of theatre production in Belgium.

L'invité de 7h50 ce lundi, Martin Buxant reçoit Willy Borsus (MR). VP du gouvernement wallon, en charge de l'Economie, il nous parlera notamment de cette initiative « Welcome in Wallonia » via laquelle les Wallons essayent d'attirer les entreprises qui quittent la Région bruxelloise.

Trends Talk avec Pascale Delcomminette, Administratrice générale chez Wallonia Foreign Trade and Investment Agency (AWEX).

We welcome Flying Genetics, a young grower, breeder and hash maker from Wallonia, the French speaking part of Belgium. He tells us about Belgian cannabis culture, how he went from growing to breeding, the difference between strains and hybrids, his internship at Greenhouse Seeds, the quest for the next big terp and lots more. We give you an update on the Dutch weed experiment and the German legalization law and we have promising news from Himachal Pradesh, New York and California. In The Old Box, our history segment, Derrick reads a fragment from the High Times Encyclopedia of Recreational Drugs about cannabis in the US in the nineteenth century. Nog iets nieuws? (Any news?) Tilburg, Breda launch legal cannabis trials in December, DutchNews.nl, September 15,2023 https://www.dutchnews.nl/2023/09/tilburg-breda-launch-legal-cannabis-trials-in-december/ Bill To Legalize Marijuana In Germany Advances After State Representatives Fail To Block It, MarijuanaMoment, September 29, 2023 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/bill-to-legalize-marijuana-in-germany-advances-after-state-representatives-fail-to-block-it/ Himachal eyes pot of gold under grass, Times of India, October 1, 2023 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/himachal-eyes-pot-of-gold-under-grass/articleshow/104077405.cms New York Pot Regulator Plans 1,500 New Cannabis Licenses to Sell Surplus, Bloomberg.com, September 26, 2023 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-26/new-york-cannabis-market-to-get-1-500-new-marijuana-licenses Bill to legalize Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California heads to Gov. Newsom's desk, CBSnews.com, September 12, 2023 https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/cannabis-cafes-california-ab374-heads-to-gov-gavin-newsom-asm-matt-haney/ Interview Flying Genetics Flying Genetics on Instagram: www.instagram.com/flying.genetics/ De Ouwe Doos (The Old Box) High Times Encyclopedia of Recreational Drugs, Stonehill Publishing Group, 1978 Listeners responses If you have a question, a suggestion for a guest or a cannabis adventure you want to share: send us an email at info@highteapotcast.nl, use the comments on our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/highteapotcast/ In every episode we choose a lucky winner from the listeners responses who will receive a plant related prize package. High Tea Potcast Kweekhoekje Basic guide for growing cannabis outdoors (in Dutch): https://www.veiligthuiskweken.nl/buiten-kweken/ Tune Our signature tune is ‘Mary You Wanna' by Dutch band Mooon. Website: http://www.mooonband.com/

Tauchen Sie mit dem MICEboard Podcast tief in die wallonische Region (Südbelgien) ein und entdecken Sie ein unerforschtes Juwel für Meetings, Incentives, Kongresse und Events. Südbelgien, mit seiner reichen Kultur und atemberaubenden Landschaften, bietet eine Fülle von Möglichkeiten, die jede Veranstaltung unvergesslich machen. Hören Sie Geschichten, Tipps und Neuigkeiten direkt von Branchenexperten und lassen Sie sich inspirieren. Verpassen Sie nicht den 'Meet in Wallonia Day 2023', ein exklusives Event, das die besten Aspekte der Wallonie hervorhebt. Melden Sie sich jetzt an: https://bit.ly/WalloniaDay23Anmeldung. Für noch tiefere Einblicke empfehlen wir die MICEboard Stream TV Serie "Wallonia MICE Talk". Eine Serie von Webinar-Folgen, speziell für Eventplaner:innen, die mehr über die Wallonie erfahren möchten. Jetzt auf YouTube ansehen: https://www.YouTube.com/@MICEboard. Erwecken Sie Ihr nächstes Event in der Wallonie zum Leben! Mehr Informationen über die Wallonie als Destination für ausgezeichnete Events findet Ihr auf MICEboard.com

Actualités, gros plan.Wallonie-Bruxelles International et Wallonia, avec le soutien de l'Ambassade de Belgique pour la Slovaquie en résidence a Vienne ont inauguré le 6 mars 2023, le coin lecture Lisez-vous le belge ? au lycée Metodova de Bratislava. Radio Slovaquie Internationale étais a cette ouverture. A l'occasion du mois de la Francophonie, évoquons la présence belge en Slovaquie avec le premier secrétaire de l'ambassade de Belgique.

Cette semaine, Frédéric Brébant reçoit Eric Hollander fondateur et creative chairman de l'agence de publicité Air. Découvrez l'histoire de cette agence belge à l'origine des plus grandes publicités pour Dior, Kenzo, Amnesty International et bien d'autres ! #canalz #wallonie #agencedepublicité #publicité #ceo

Namur is a beautiful city full of history and stunning views! My sister Rachel, who lives in Brussels, took me to Namur to celebrate my 30th birthday. But it is also the perfect place to enjoy yourself with your partner!Belgium is made up of a few distinctive regions. You have Flanders, which is the northern region of the country close to Holland, where they speak Flemish (similar to Dutch), and Wallonia in the southern part of the country bordering France. They speak French there. Brussels is the middle-man, so French, Dutch, and English are all spoken there. Namur is the capital of Wallonia, which is a French-speaking region!We stayed at the most beautiful and unique bed and breakfast I would highly recommend - La Villa Balat. It's considered one of the most beautiful and unique homes in Namur and was turned into a bed and breakfast by the family who owned it in the early 1900s. La Villa Balat sits between the bridge of Jambes and the bridge of the Ardennes, offering a direct view over the Citadel and the Walloon parliament at the junction of the two rivers. My sister got us a room with this adorable little outdoors overlooking the river. We loved just sitting out there people-watching and enjoying the views I mentioned. Everything in the home is so well-placed and thoughtful. The breakfast was amazing, too! One of the most epic aspects of the city is The Citadel! This was such a highlight of the trip. It's one of the only citadels of its kind in this part of Europe and has been so well kept. It sits above the town and has been around since the 10-hundreds. It makes sense that the counts of Namur would want to put their castle and fortress up there! It is so incredible and expansive! You can drive up there, walk, or take a cable car. The cable car is really cool, but we decided to walk our way up, and then we walked around the whole area for a few hours! There's a castle, an amphitheater, what looks like a sports arena, a modern restaurant, shops, and a gorgeous hotel. It's a stunning site and worth visiting the city just for that. There is a famous turtle sculpture called Searching for Utopia (also called the turtle crowns the citadel) sits at one of the walking entrances. It's fascinating and a fun and random landmark!The city itself is really colorful, and there are, as with many European cities, many twists and turns and special pockets and corners to discover. So we loved strolling through the city and stopping in cafes and shops!The cathedral of Saint Aubain was closed for construction when we were there, but we were told that it was a favorite spot to tour. Every European city has its lofty and architecturally interesting cathedrals. This one was built in the mid-1700s. Not as old as some of the other cathedrals in Belgium, but very beautiful nonetheless!They also offer little boat cruises along the river. These are relatively cheap and so fun. Who doesn't love cruising on the river? This was the final thing that we did on this trip, and it was such a lovely way to end our excursion. This region is so different from Brussels, which is more of a city feel and is flat, whereas Namur is more expansive and mountainous. Take your sweetie there and enjoy beautiful views, delicious food, historic sites, and much more!

After a sightly shaky start, Richie and Chris are back on track and looking for new countries. Spoiler: they travel just under 130 miles in this episode. Thanks to our Patreons who funded every bit of this journey, and who we hope will take us to new locations soon. Contact us with feedback - TravelHackerPodcast@gmail.com or Tweet @RichieFirth @ProducerChris

Today we are doing something a little different. I am presenting you with two short bonus episodes that up to this point were only available to Patrons of the show on Patreon.com/historyofthepapacy. I publish bonus content regularly, but you can only get it on Patreon. 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I'm your host. Steve, you can find show notes, how to contact me, sign up for our mailing list. Dan, how to support the history of the papacy by going to the website a to Z history page.com. Speaking of supporting the show, Patrion is a great way to do that.We are@patrion.com forward slash history of the papacy. You well know the tears. Antioch Alexandria, Constantinople and Rome. They each have their own privileges and rights and the best privilege and right, is that you will be in included on the history of the papacy. Diptychs a fun fact about the college of Cardinals is.Bird the Cardinal of north America, bright red [00:01:00] bird is named after Cardinal. So fun fact. Now let us commemorate the Patrion patrons on the history of the papacy. Diptychs we have Roberto Yoren William Bryan. Jeffrey Christina, John, Sarah and William H at the Alexandria level, we have Dapo Paul, Justin Lano, and John, all of whom are magnificent Constantinople and reaching that ultimate power and prestige that on the sea of Rome, we have Peter the great Leonard, the great, and Alex, the group.As you well know, we are a member of the Parthenon podcast network featuring Richard limbs, this American president podcast, among many other great shows go over to Parthenon podcast.com to learn more. Today's episode is something a little bit different. I am presenting you with two short bonus episodes at up to this point.We're only available to patrons of the show on patrion.com forward slash history of the papacy. I published bonus content regularly. But you can only get [00:02:00] it on Patrion. Occasionally I will share some of these episodes on, uh, the public feed to give you a little taste of what's going on over at Patrion.And if the topic of the bonus content fits in with the series, which it does in this case, it's a win-win today's bonus content. As a short conversation I had with Gil Kedron of a podcast at biblical proportions on his experiences as a native speaker of Hebrew. Well reading the old Testament. The second episode is a short introduction to the second temple Egypt, Jewish theologian, philosopher and politician phylo of Alexandria bylaws work had a huge impact on early Christianity.He even likely lived during the time of. Patrion is a great way. If you want to support the show and keep the history of the papacy as a going concern and sustainable for long in the future. So I would definitely love it if you would consider becoming a patron. [00:03:00] I, and as well as I hope you enjoy this bit of bonus content, and if you want.You can find more on Patrion with that. Here's the next piece of the mosaic of the history of the Pope's of Rome and Christian Church.Welcome back to the history of the papacy in 10 minutes or less, at least we try definitely no more than 15 minutes decline and fall and extinction of languages, the usual life cycle of a language. It almost never goes the other way from death to rebirth. Hebrew is one of the biggest examples of a language that flipped the VAT trend on its head.And in a way it might be the only example of language that's flipped the trend in this bonus episode of the history of the papacy [00:04:00] and 10 minutes podcast, I talked with Gil key drawn of a podcast of biblical proportions about his experience as a native speaker of heat. Before we get to Gill and my conversation on Hebrew, I thought I'd share a little background on the 3000 year old history of this most biblical of languages.Let's go back to Hebrews ancient origins. Several thousand years ago, part of the Northwest Semitic branch of the Afros Semitic language family broke off and kind of started its own thing that was Hebrew. But Hebrew developed within the Canaanites branch of this family, Hebrew is very similar to ancient Canaanite and Phoenician, uh, and, and many, many, many ways.And a lot of ways that's indistinguishable from them. You know, obviously with its own flair Hebrew developed a writing system based on the [00:05:00] Phoenician alphabet. Both of these languages had no vowel markers though. Vowels needed to be understood from context in order to be read. So you would see a consonant cluster and a reader would know where the vowels were supposed to fit in.And that makes things interesting for modern scholars trying to read these documents, but it's, it's. It's not quite as complicated as it might seem, especially coming from a Indo-European language where vowels play more of a role and how words are developed, but that's neither here nor there. Hebrew was the spoken and written language of the Judeans and Israelites until about 200 BC.They wrote the Bible in it and wrote a lot of the Bible in it, spoke it, et cetera. Did liturgical rights in Hebrew. After that time. Now the lingua franca of the middle east became Aramaic another Semitic language, [00:06:00] similar enough to Hebrew, but definitely its own thing. And the Aramaic took on more popularity.So for example, Jesus, in the early part of the common IRO spoke Aramaic, not Hebrew as his day-to-day language. At this point, Hebrew essentially died as a spoken language. It remained a literary and liturgical language. Of course, though, Hebrew was well and truly dead though, as a spoken language and compare that to say Latin Latin never really died as a spoken language.Classical Latin was from frozen in time. But the spoken language of vulgar Latin, the language of the people slowly changed into Italian, Portuguese, Spanish. Walloon the V-Loc or hundreds of other languages that just over time languages change this common tongue of vulgar Latin slowly changed, [00:07:00] slowly changed one and Wallonia and changed into a balloon in Romania.It got separated from the body of other. Romance languages and kind of did its own thing. And that's just a natural progress of language. Hebrew. Didn't do this though. It stayed locked in time. Hebrew was used liturgically, but as a liturgical language, not as a spoken language and that's different. Jews spoke the local language of where they lived.If they were in Spain, they spoke Spanish and Germany. They spoke German and England or the United States. They spoke English. A lot of them in the middle east kept speaking Aramaic. They also spoke Arabic. You name it. Jews around the world, use liturgical Hebrew in their prayers, reading Torah, the Mishnah and other texts.They also spiced up their spoken language, such as English, German, et cetera, with a different, what you might [00:08:00] call Hebrew isms. They would put in little bits of Hebrew, Hebrew idiom into their language. There was so much spicing up that the languages, the Jews spoke can, in some cases almost be considered a separate language.Yiddish. For example, Yiddish is very close to modern standard German. It's different enough that if you really truly want to speak Yiddish, you have to learn it. You have to learn slightly different pronunciations. You have to learn idioms, et cetera. The next phase of Hebrew is in the early middle ages, a group of Jewish scholars, the Mazza reads codafide

Anton Jäger joins Long Reads for a discussion about modern Belgium and its recent history. The country's image as a harmonious center of European integration, as host of the European Union and NATO, has given way to talk of outright separation between Flanders in the north, and Wallonia in the south. Anton is a Belgian historian of political thought who's written for a number of publications, including Jacobin and New Left Review.Read his recent article "From Post-Politics to Hyper-Politics" here: https://jacobinmag.com/2022/02/from-post-politics-to-hyper-politicsLong Reads is a Jacobin podcast looking in-depth at political topics and thinkers, both contemporary and historical, with the magazine's longform writers. Hosted by Features Editor Daniel Finn. Produced by Conor Gillies, music by Knxwledge. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We welcome craft cannabis grower and breeder OG Naj from Wallonia, the French speaking part of Belgium. He tells us all about his personal and professional journey in the cannabis world, the risks he's running and his hopes for the future. In the news segment we discuss the plans of the new German government to legalize adult use cannabis, spectacular progress on Malta, the Jamaican governments' Good Ganja Sense campaign, the return of the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers and new developments in the curious case of Checkpoint in Terneuzen, once the biggest cannabis coffeeshop in the world. Derrick reads a Moroccan folktale from The Book of Grass (1967) by George Andrews and Simon Vinkenoog and there are Wise Words from Martin Luther King. Information from High Tea Potcast episode 52: Anything new? German coalition to allow licensed sale of cannabis, Politico, November 24, 2021 https://www.politico.eu/article/future-german-coalition-agrees-to-legalize-cannabis/ From Prohibition To Trailblazing: A Brief History Of Modern Cannabis Activism In Malta, LovinMalta.com, November 27, 2021 https://lovinmalta.com/opinion/analysis/from-prohibition-to-trailblazing-a-brief-history-of-modern-cannabis-activism-in-malta/ Jamaican Government Launches Campaign About How Great Weed Is, VICE, December 1, 2021 https://www.vice.com/en/article/epxxqk/jamaican-government-launches-campaign-about-how-great-weed-is Watch this: How one man's quest revived the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, Leafly, November 11, 2021 https://www.leafly.com/news/lifestyle/watch-this-how-one-mans-quest-revived-the-fabulous-furry-freak-brothers 'Laat rechter opnieuw kijken naar miljoenen drugswinst van coffeeshop Checkpoint', PZC, 30 november 2021 https://www.pzc.nl/zeeuws-nieuws/laat-rechter-opnieuw-kijken-naar-miljoenen-drugswinst-van-coffeeshop-checkpoint~a027217e/ From the archive / De Ouwe Doos The Book of Grass: An Anthology on Indian Hemp, edited by George Andrews and Simon Vinkenoog. Published by Grove Press (1967, paperback 1968) and Penguin Books (1972). Listeners Responses Send your questions, suggestions for guest and all other feedback by mail Highteapotcast@gmail.com or use the comments section for this episode, 52. Wise Words / Wijze Woorden ‘We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.' Martin Luther King, American Baptist minister and civil rights activist (1929-1968). Theme Tune High Tea Potcast Our theme tune ‘Mary You Wanna' is written and performed by Dutch band Mooon: http://www.mooonband.com/ Sponsor of this episode Episode 52 of the High Tea Potcast is sponsored by Biotabs, producer of organic nutrients for home growers, available at www.biotabs.nl.

In the latest Trench Chat, we talk to historian and battlefield guide Andrew Thornton about his research on the men of the British Expeditionary Force in 1914, the 'Old Contemptibles'. Who were they, and what is the history behind the Old Contemptibles Association. We also discuss the death of John Parr at Mons in 1914, the soldier believed to be the first killed on the Western Front in 1914. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/oldfrontline)

Ritz joined the Oakley show to discuss EU-Canada trade negotiaions and why the region of Wallonia, Beligum, is blocking the deal.