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Shenyang – September 16, 2026 -- Shenyang's municipal government staged the fourth edition of its "Hello, Shenyang" international friendship football tournament on September 5 at Shenyang University, drawing four teams including a BMW elite squad in a city-led push to court foreign talent and residents.

BMW Elite Squad Faces Three Student and School Teams On The Pitch

Four teams competed in the tournament: an elite team fielded by BMW, international student sides from Shenyang University and Shenyang Medical University, and a youth team from Shenyang Huimin Senior High School. Organizers described the matches as competitive, with strong teamwork among players of different nationalities.

Shenyang – September 16, 2026 -- The Shenyang municipal government kicked off the fourth edition of its "Hello, Shenyang" friendly football day on September 5 at Shenyang University, part of a multi-year push to position the northeastern China city as an international hub for expatriate talent and business.

City officials and corporate teams join sport-diplomacy event

The event was jointly organized by Shenyang's Foreign Affairs Office, its Friendship Association with Foreign Countries, the Municipal Sports Bureau and Shenyang University, in partnership with the local "China Today" exhibition. Deputy Mayor Zhao Wei addressed consular representatives and foreign residents from business and academia at the opening ceremony.

Four teams competed: an elite squad fielded by BMW, international student teams from Shenyang University and Shenyang Medical College, and a youth team from Shenyang Huimin High School.

Shenyang – September 16, 2026 -- The fourth "Hello, Shenyang" International Football Friendly Match kicked off on September 5 at Shenyang University, drawing international residents from business, academic and diplomatic circles for a day of sport and cultural exchange.

Four teams competed under municipal government sponsorship

The event was organized by the Shenyang Municipal People's Government, in cooperation with the Municipal Foreign Affairs Office, the Municipal Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the Municipal Sports Bureau and Shenyang University, with China Today Shenyang Salon as a partner unit. Vice Mayor Zhao Wei addressed consular officials and international residents at the opening ceremony.

Four teams took the field: a BMW corporate team, international student squads from Shenyang University and Shenyang Medical College, and players from Shenyang Huimin Senior High School.

Dubai and Nouakchott – September 16, 2026 -- RAMINVEST HOLDING is moving into a targeted drilling phase at its Wompou gold project in Mauritania after assay results returned grades of up to 50.14 grams per tonne of gold. Six priority targets, labeled T-01 through T-06, have been defined for the initial test-drilling campaign.

Assay results confirm high-grade gold zones across the Wompou permit

The Wompou site spans 446 square kilometers within the Mauritanides belt and is held by the Group's Mauritanian subsidiary under exploration permit No. 2265B2. Statistical analysis found a strong correlation between arsenic and gold (R = 0.989), validating the use of arsenic as a pathfinder element to refine drill targets.

Paris – September 16, 2026 -- EcoVadis has been named a Leader in the 2026 Verdantix Green Quadrant for Supply Chain Sustainability Software, marking the second consecutive time the company has secured the top ranking.

Verdantix places EcoVadis among eight firms with the most advanced sustainability software capabilities

The analysis cites EcoVadis Vitals and enhanced assessment and scoring tools featuring a regulatory monitoring lens as key differentiators, noting improvements to supplier reporting and auditability. The report states these capabilities serve both small-to-medium and large enterprises by integrating sustainability assessments with procurement and finance priorities, reinforced by partner-led on-site audits and worker voice tools for human rights due diligence.

Berlin – – September 16, 2026 -- The Bundesverband der Pharmazeutischen Industrie (BPI) will bring together four senior stakeholders from pharmacy, politics, health insurance and the pharmaceutical industry on September 16, 2026, to debate how prevention can be scaled across Germany's healthcare system.

BPI schedules prevention panel for expopharm networking breakfast

The discussion, titled "Prävention als Chance für unser Gesundheitssystem," takes place at 9:00 a.m. (doors open 8:30 a.m.) in Hall A3 of the pharmaworld area at expopharm, as part of the BPI's networking breakfast.

Pharmacist chamber pushes for pharmacies as broader health navigators

Franziska Scharpf, Vice President of the Bundesapothekerkammer, argues that pharmacies should expand their role as health navigators through screenings, pharmaceutical counseling, vaccination services and guided self-medication.

Vancouver, BC – September 16, 2026 -- Falcon Gold Corp. (TSXV: FG) has commenced field exploration at its West Hammond Contact Property in northwestern Ontario, a 156-claim, 3,068-hectare land package within the Atikokan–Hammond Reef Gold District.

Falcon targets satellite gold systems near a multi-million-ounce deposit

The West Hammond program sits adjacent to Agnico Eagle's Hammond Reef deposit, which holds approximately 3.3 million ounces of probable gold reserves and an additional 2.3 million ounces of measured and indicated resources as of September 16, 2026, according to Agnico Eagle's public disclosure. Gold was first discovered at Hammond Reef in 1895, and the deposit was subsequently advanced by Brett Resources and Osisko before entering Agnico Eagle's portfolio. It has received federal and provincial environmental approvals, though additional permits and a construction decision are still required.

Unterföhring – September 16, 2026 -- ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE secured two top honors at the Deutscher Fernsehpreis 2026, with productions from its Kabel Eins and ProSieben channels winning in the Best Factual Entertainment and Best Documentary/Reportage categories respectively.

Kabel Eins cooking-travel format wins Best Factual Entertainment

"Roadtrip Australien - Drei Spitzenköche auf vier Rädern," featuring chefs Ali Güngörmüs, Alexander Kumptner and Frank Rosin, took the Best Factual Entertainment prize on the Kabel Eins channel.

ProSieben war documentary claims Best Documentary/Reportage award

"Joko & Klaas LIVE - #dontlookaway," hosted by Klaas Heufer-Umlauf and Joko Winterscheidt on ProSieben, won Best Documentation/Reportage. The program addressed the ongoing war in Ukraine and its impact on civilians.

Belgrade – September 16, 2026 -- Former world No. 1 tennis player Jelena Janković has been appointed Global Ambassador for EXPO 2027 Belgrade, becoming the first Serbian figure to hold the role as organizers prepare to host an estimated four million domestic and international visitors.

Janković becomes first Serbian to join Expo's international ambassador roster

The 15-time WTA title winner joins a global ambassador group that already includes Usain Bolt, Jackie Chan and Lin Dan. Janković reached the top of the WTA rankings in 2008, competed in four Olympic Games, reached the US Open final and won the Wimbledon mixed doubles title.

Expo confirms over 140 international participants ahead of 2027 opening

EXPO 2027 Belgrade is scheduled to run from May 15 to September 16, 2026, under the theme "Play for Humanity: Sport and Music for All." Organizers have confirmed participation from more than 140 international entities.

Bornheim – September 16, 2026 -- Germany's statutory pension contribution rate stands at 18.6% of gross salary, with policymakers discussing further increases in coming years that could leave employees with less net income despite unchanged gross pay. Germany's Council of Economic Experts (Sachverständigenrat) has separately warned of rising total social security contributions, compounding financial pressure on both workers and employers.

Consultant Reiner Huthmacher, founder of the Fachkräftemagnet brand and Huthmacher Consulting GmbH, argues that blanket salary increases are not the most economically viable response for mid-sized companies (KMU) facing this squeeze.