Short episodes about the Ostrava-360 program — what this initiative is, why it was launched, and how it can still be used today.
The program started in the early 2000s as part of a comprehensive plan for the city’s development. Now many participants are returning to complete projects that were left unfinished.

In this podcast you’ll find a simple step-by-step explanation: where to find information, what documents to prepare, where to apply, and how to check the current status.

🎧 Audio in Czech language.

Ostrava360 Outdoor Advertising Ban Regulation 2_2020

One more summer bonus episode that will also be the last for two weeks as, ironically, Iain and Scott are off on their travels. The main focus this week is the $23 billion sale of spectrum by US telco EchoStar to its larger rival AT&T. The move begs all sorts of related questions, which the lads have a proper dig into. They eventually move on to Iain’s recent reporting on Huawei and its persistent presence in Europe, before concluding with some of Scott’s coverage of the UK’s attempts to police the internet, which are increasingly upsetting the US.

EchoStar, Huawei and UK vs US

In this in-depth conversation, Philip Hansen reflects on the evolving tobacco industry in Europe and across global markets. He discusses the dual forces of strict regulation and rapid innovation, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges they create. Hansen addresses taxation, exclusion from policymaking, the role of harm reduction strategies, and the importance of preserving consumer freedom of choice. He also explores how different regions—from Sweden to Germany, Asia, and the US—approach tobacco policies and innovation, offering insight into the balance between public health goals, economic interests, and industry transformation.

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#65 Hansen: Regulation, Innovation, and Freedom of Choice in the Future of Tobacco - PART 2

Speaking at Chartered Accountants Hall, Kemi Badenoch outlined her vision for UK businesses to ICAEW CEO Alan Vallance.

AI disclaimer: This audio file was produced by AI and is based on the related Insights article on icaew.com.

Kemi Badenoch speaks at ICAEW: ‘we need to take risks’

Cette méditation guidée de 12 minutes permet de ce recentrer et repartir du bon pied, ou apaiser une émotion trop intense. A faire le matin au lever, ou le soir au coucher, ou à toute occasion en journée en cas de nécessité.

Meditation "Réguler son système nerveux"

Hey there! 👋 I'm Shailendra Kumar, but you can call me Shaily. Welcome to AI with Shaily, your trusted spot for the freshest and most insightful stories shaping the world of artificial intelligence. 🤖✨

Today, I’m diving into a huge moment that’s stirring up debates everywhere—from tech boardrooms to social media feeds: the September 2025 federal court ruling on Google and antitrust. 🏛️⚖️

Here’s the lowdown: The court decided not to break up Google, even though the Justice Department pushed hard for it. Instead, they took a more precise approach, aiming to curb Google’s monopoly on search distribution without dismantling major parts like the Chrome browser or Android platform. This might surprise some folks, but the court made Google stop exclusive agreements that made its search engine the default on many devices. Essentially, Google now has to share parts of its search index data—ads excluded—with qualified competitors. That’s a major shakeup in the AI-powered search world! 🔍💥

Why is this so important? Because AI isn’t just a side note here. The ruling acknowledges that AI—like Google’s own Gemini chatbot—is transforming how we find information and threatening the traditional search advertising model. Imagine AI as the new queen on a chessboard, completely changing the game’s strategy and power plays. ♟️👑

I remember when AI was just a cool idea—machines helping us find data faster and smarter. Now, AI is rewriting the entire playbook. This ruling shows how the law and innovation sometimes struggle to keep pace with each other. Competition policies are scrambling to catch up with AI’s lightning-fast growth. This raises a big question: How do we keep innovation alive and kicking while preventing any single player from dominating the market? 🤔⚡

Here’s a bonus nugget for startups and innovators tuning in: Data sharing, when done right, can be a superpower! 💪 It opens doors for new players to compete and innovate against the giants. Keep a close watch on these data-sharing mandates—they might just be the equalizer you need to level the playing field. ⚖️🚀

Google will still pay device makers to preload its search engine and AI products, but exclusivity deals? Those are off the table now. This hits their strategy but isn’t a knockout punch. Google has raised concerns about privacy and service impacts but sees the ruling as a mixed bag—avoiding the chaos of breaking up Chrome or Android is definitely a win for them. 📱🔒

Zooming out, this ruling is a wake-up call for regulators worldwide. AI isn’t some far-off future anymore—it’s here, reshaping markets and antitrust laws in ways that policymakers are still figuring out. 🌍⚙️

I’ll leave you with this thought: “Innovation thrives not in isolation, but in the competition that challenges us to be better.” 💡🔥

If you found this update valuable, join me—Shailendra Kumar—on YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Medium, where I unpack these topics even further. Don’t forget to subscribe to AI with Shaily for your regular dose of AI news that keeps you ahead of the curve. And hey, I want to hear from you! What’s your take on AI’s role in monopolies? Drop your thoughts in the comments. 💬👇

Until next time, keep questioning, keep innovating, and keep listening. This is Shaily, signing off from AI with Shaily. 🚀🎧

Google Antitrust Ruling 2025: How AI is Reshaping the Search Monopoly

Does shipping whinge too much? That’s the question Lloyd’s List senior reporter Joshua Minchin is asking on this edition of the daily reaction from London International Shipping Week, joined by editor-in-chief Richard Meade, APAC editor Cichen Shen, and senior risk and compliance analyst Bridget Diakun.

Governments around the world, but particularly in the UK, are often criticised for being uninformed and unenthusiastic about the maritime industry.

But former shipping minister and Core Power vice-president Baroness Vere argues the shipping industry doesn’t sell itself in the right way, and instead comes to politicians with complaints, rather than solutions.

Elsewhere, Cichen reflects on conversations he’s had with the Cosco delegation in London this week, while Bridget explains why there is a feeling of helplessness surrounding the shadow fleet in the industry at the moment.

 



The LISW Daily: Is shipping too moany?

Depuis sa fondation, la République populaire de Chine considère les religions comme des forces concurrentes à l’autorité du Parti communiste chinois (PCC). Toute instance spirituelle est sous surveillance : aucune loyauté supérieure à celle due à l’État ne peut être tolérée. Le fait de fédérer des communautés au-delà des frontières nationales et de nourrir des aspirations qui échappent au contrôle politique, est une menace pour le régime.

Depuis septembre 2025, la République populaire de Chine a franchi un cap dans son contrôle de l’expression religieuse en ligne. L’Administration d’État pour les affaires religieuses a publié un texte intitulé « Règles de comportement en ligne du personnel religieux » qui encadre strictement l’activité des prêtres, pasteurs, moines et imams sur les réseaux sociaux et plateformes numériques. 

https://www.serviceproinfo.fr/analyse-decryptage/article/la-regulation-chinoise-de-l-expression-religieuse-sur-les-reseaux-sociaux

La régulation chinoise de l’expression religieuse sur les réseaux sociaux

Generics Bulletin editor Dave Wallace talks to John Murphy III, president and CEO of the US Association for Accessible Medicines, about the association's latest annual savings report and key topics affecting the US off-patent market.

The Generics Bulletin Podcast: Talking with AAM president and CEO John Murphy

Banks are the backbone of our economy.

In a rapidly changing environment, they need to adapt and stay competitive to keep providing funding to people and businesses.

But so does ECB Banking Supervision. What are we doing to become more efficient, effective and risk-focused? And how are we simplifying supervision while safeguarding resilience? Our host Stefania Secola speaks to Supervisory Board member Sharon Donnery to find out.

The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.

Published on 1 October 2025 and recorded on 24 September 2025.


In this episode:

01:10 How are Europe’s banks doing?

What is going well? What about the challenges banks face, like those coming from geopolitical tensions, digitalisation and the climate crisis? And are we seeing signs of deterioration in banks’ asset quality?

04:12 Are the current rules too complex?

Are Europe’s banks over-regulated? Why does a complex business like banking need sufficiently developed rules? And is there room to make things simpler for both supervisors and banks?

05:34 Does simplification mean deregulation?

How do they differ from one another? And how will we put guardrails in place to safeguard the resilience we have worked so hard to build in the banking sector?

08:33 How are we simplifying how we supervise banks?

What concrete steps have we taken? How will these change our regular health check for banks and the way we conduct stress tests?

11:22 Who is involved in simplifying supervision?

How do we make sure that the right people are involved? And how are banks, banking federations, academics and others involved in the work that’s being done?

13:04 What does simplification mean for banks, supervisors and customers?

More efficiency, shorter timelines and better use of limited resources? And how can banking union give customers more options when it comes to products and services?

15:53 What about simplifying regulation?

Beyond how we supervise banks, what steps are being taken to simplify the rules? What is being done at the European level, and how is our work on supervision feeding into that?

18:22 Our guest’s hot tip

Sharon shares her hot tip with our listeners.

Further reading:

As simple as possible, but not simpler
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Sharon’s hot tip: Making European supervision more efficient, effective and risk-focused
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Once a week we get together in a studio somewhere in London to take the piss out of telecoms and technology for an hour or so.

Lloyd’s List is the world’s leading source of insight, analysis and data for shipping businesses and professionals

The European Central Bank Podcast – bringing you insights into the world of economics and central banking. 

Our hosts Paul Gordon and Stefania Secola talk to experts about the topics and trends that matter to the eurozone economy today.

The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.

Le Service pour les Professionnels de l’Information est un service du diocèse de Paris, créé à l’initiative de Mgr Michel Aupetit, archevêque de Paris, en septembre 2018. Il est un service d’analyses et d’informations religieuses. Il étudie les enjeux du traitement médiatique des questions spirituelles et religieuses et de la connaissance des traditions et des pratiques religieuses dans la société française.
Le S.P.I est avant tout un lieu de véritables rencontres et de formations dédiées aux journalistes et aux acteurs de l’information. Il souhaite leur permettre de mieux connaître la foi catholique, de mieux comprendre son rayonnement social, éducatif et culturel et de valoriser la vie spirituelle de toute personne.

Central European Affairs is the digital magazine of our Foundation. It provides an analysis of the most distinguished topics related to democracy, rule of law, authoritarianism, human and digital rights in Central Europe. In CEA Talk, the journal’s podcast, international experts give insights into details of international politics and business.

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