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Greek Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos announced the European Commission's approval of 400 million euros to boost heavy industry, which is expected to encourage investments and job creation in critical raw material sectors.

The European Commission has approved funding of 400 million euros to support heavy industry investments in Greece, which will lead to new job creation and greater production self-sufficiency.

A report has revealed that beef and lamb receive significantly more subsidies from the EU than legumes, highlighting the disproportionate financial support for meat-heavy diets over plant-based sources.

In an interview, Paradise Lost's guitarist Greg Mackintosh discusses his aversion to happy music and the personal struggles that shape the band's creative process for their latest album.

Dynacom Tankers Management has ordered nine new Suezmax tankers from the Chinese shipyard Hengli Heavy Industry, further strengthening its position in the international tanker market.

Capital Maritime & Trading has placed an order for 11 new Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) worth approximately $1.4 billion amid high freight rates and market activity.

The first flight of the heavy version of Ariane 6 successfully launched Amazon's internet constellation into orbit, showcasing its significance in the competitive low Earth orbit satellite market.

The heavy vehicles industry in Mexico is experiencing a significant downturn as key indicators show a sharp decline at the start of 2026, continuing a negative trend from 2025.

Heavy vehicle wholesale sales in Mexico fell by over 35% in January, according to the National Association of Bus, Truck, and Tractor Producers (Anpact).

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has announced the establishment of a joint labor-management committee aimed at addressing changes in the shipbuilding industry to ensure continuous growth and job stability.

Filtrabit, a Finnish company, has developed a patented airflow separator that significantly reduces harmful fine particulate emissions from heavy industry.

The end of coal mining and the steel crisis are pressing issues for the Czech heavy industry, highlighted by recent events in Silesia where Prime Minister Babiš attended a miners' mourning event and steelworkers' protest without the Minister of Industry, Karel Havlíček.

Filip Turk, appointed as the climate policy envoy, addressed a crowd in Ostrava, emphasizing that the European heavy industry is losing competitiveness and criticized EU emission permit prices, generating strong applause from the audience.

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries reported record-breaking sales and operating profit figures for the previous year, with a significant year-over-year increase in both metrics.

Textile entrepreneurs in Argentina criticized Economy Minister Luis Caputo for his comments about shopping for clothes abroad, claiming the government is destroying the industry with heavy taxes.

INA has begun the crucial functional testing phase of its new plant for processing heavy residues in Rijeka after completing cold testing.

Oscar Garavani, 60, who claims to be the great-nephew of the late Valentino Garavani, is navigating the fashion industry while balancing a heavy legacy and his desire for independence through an entrepreneurial venture in accessories.

The last Czech black coal mine will close at the end of January, marking the end of over 250 years of deep mining and extinguishing an industry that drove the rise of heavy industry in Central Europe.

Brigitte Kraemer documents the Ruhr area beyond the usual clichés of football, factories, and currywurst, showcasing the real life through 400,000 photos taken over forty years during its transition from heavy industry.