Paris 2024 prepares for important milestones as Milano Cortina 2026 strengthens athlete and stakeholder engagement
24 Jun 2022 – Updates from the Olympic Games Paris 2024 and Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 Organising Committees were presented to the International Olympic Committee Executive Board (IOC EB) today, outlining an important period for both hosts as Games preparations advance. Paris 2024…
“Lamborghini, start your engines”
Automobili Lamborghini celebrates its naturally-aspirated powerplants at Goodwood Festival of Speed Sant’Agata Bolognese 24 June 2022 – Lamborghini is at this weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed with its Aventador Ultimae [1], the final model of the iconic V12 super sports Aventador, running up…
Pierre de Coubertin Medal awarded to artist Rolf Lukaschewski and Olympic writer George Hirthler
23 Jun 2022 – Artist Rolf Lukaschewski and Olympic writer George Hirthler were presented with the Pierre de Coubertin Medal during a ceremony on Olympic Day 2022 at Olympic House in Lausanne. The awards were presented by IOC President Thomas Bach,…
IOC Young Leaders using the power of sport to bring people together
23 Jun 2022 – With the 2022 edition of Olympic Day celebrating sport’s ability to foster peace and understanding, we highlight some of the participants in the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Young Leaders Programme who are leveraging the power of sport to build…
The Lamborghini Countach LPI 800−4 arrives in Japan
On the occasion of the first deliveries to customers, Lamborghini Tokyo celebrates the link between the Countach and Japanese culture Sant’Agata Bolognese/Tokyo, June 23, 2022 – Warehouse Terrada in Tokyo was the setting for the unveiling of the Countach LPI 800-4…
IOC President Thomas Bach extends the hand of the Olympic Movement to the European Union, to work further together
22 Jun 2022 – In these times of crisis, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will promote peace and solidarity more than ever. Addressing the participants of the European Evening of Sport in Brussels, Belgium, IOC President Thomas Bach said: “Our mission is…
Webinar: the Environmental Impact of Wind Power
Helene Biström, Senior Vice President, Vattenfall Business Area Wind notes: “Wind power is important to reach our climate targets in Europe”. Accelerated renewables growth is key to achieving a sustainable energy system and unlocking the climate benefits of widespread electrification…
Vattenfall and Air Liquide sign long−term electricity supply agreement for offshore wind
Air Liquide has signed its largest long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to date in the Netherlands with Vattenfall, for 115 MW or around 500 GWh per year, of renewable electricity from the offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid. This PPA…
Protectionism rising worldwide, harming global trade
Protectionism hinders 80 percent of all European machinery exports State-led export promotion for non-European competitors also creates significant disadvantages Free trade agreement with Mercosur and India urgently needed Brussels, 22/06/2022 – Free trade is increasingly hampered by government protectionist measures around…
IOC Executive Board suspends NOC of Guatemala
16 Oct 2022 – In view of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board decision on 8 September 2022 and as, unfortunately, no solution could be found between the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Guatemala and the relevant authorities in Guatemala within the…