Love and death: they will both find us when their time comes
We often seek love too hastily: we want to meet that special someone, be close to them, and both give and receive affection. There is nothing wrong with the desire to love itself. But trouble arises when this pursuit turns into a race, as if we must find our soulmate before some invisible deadline passes. It feels as though life follows a predetermined schedule, and we are running late for a crucial appointment.
True love, by contrast, arrives unexpectedly. It knocks on the door when we least expect it, perhaps when we have stopped looking, having immersed ourselves in other concerns or daily routines. That is when it becomes clear: the essential thing was not to "find" love, but to remain open and ready to recognize it.
With death, it is different: we do not seek it, yet we know it will inevitably come. We do not know when, where, or how. This uncertainty is one of existence’s deepest mysteries.
We make plans and think about tomorrow, the coming week, or the years ahead, as if time were entirely ours. Perhaps therein lies the greatest trap: we mistake the future for a promise, when in reality, it is merely a possibility.
Perhaps we should view life differently, not through the lens of fear, but with greater awareness. We should remember that there are words that shouldn’t be put off, embraces that shouldn’t be taken for granted, and people to whom we should express our love more often.
Life is full of surprises: today we map out the future, yet tomorrow everything can change because of a single phone call, a piece of news, or someone's absence. Suddenly, we realize that what once seemed vital has lost its significance, while what we took for granted was never guaranteed at all. Perhaps therein lies the common thread between love and death: they remind us that our control over the world is far more limited than we would like to believe. Love arrives to imbue part of our journey with meaning; death comes to bring that journey to a close.
And in between lies life – the time allotted to us. Yet, all too often, we fail to cherish it until a fleeting moment reminds us of its finitude.
Love will come when it comes. So, too, will death. And perhaps this very day is the only thing that truly belongs to us.
We ought to stop chasing what has yet to arrive and learn to notice what is already here: the person beside us; the hand we can still hold; the conversation we can still have; those fleeting moments that seem insignificant but may, in time, prove to be the most precious of all.
There is no need to go in search of love or death; they will find us on their own. The only question is how we choose to spend the time we have before that happens.
Roser Coll, Chiromassage Therapist at Serenity
Address:
Andorra la Vella
, Baixada del Molí 7-9-11, bloc A1, Planta 3
Phone: +376 627 740
Instagram: @serenity.relaxing
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Macron's Meritxell Day Message Puts the EU Association Agreement Back at the Centre of Political Debate in Andorra
French Co-Prince of Andorra and President of France Emmanuel Macron once again described Europe as Andorra's "natural horizon" in his message marking Meritxell Day, calling for a balance between European integration and national sovereignty.
The French Co-Prince supports European integration and presents the Association Agreement as an opportunity to secure the country's future. However, his message also raises a particularly sensitive question: to what extent is the protection of Andorra's sovereignty compatible with the public support for the agreement expressed by the French Co-Prince before citizens have had the opportunity to give their opinion in a referendum?
Macron states: "Europe continues to be our natural horizon, this space of proximity within which we can build our projects and shape the future of our young people." This
statement
continues the line taken by the French president during his
visit to Andorra in April
. At the time, his message in support of the agreement was even more explicit: according to Macron, rejecting the treaty could mean that the European door "may never open again".
Ahead of the referendum, the question is therefore not only about the content of the agreement, but also about the nature of the political discourse surrounding it.
At the same time, a significant part of Macron's message focuses on the broader concept of European solidarity. As an example, he refers to the wildfires and climate-related disasters that affected Europe in the summer of 2026. He says that, faced with such emergencies, European countries were able to mobilise collectively.
For Macron, this demonstrates that Europe is not only about political institutions and economic agreements, but also about the ability to act together when an individual country faces a threat. He identifies several concrete mechanisms of such solidarity: the rapid mobilisation of human and material resources, including the Red Cross; access to solidarity funding; and joint efforts to improve prevention and preparedness for future crises.
Macron presents the Association Agreement as an opportunity to integrate into the European space while preserving the specific features of the Andorran model. Immigration is a particularly important example.
According to Macron, Andorran citizens will be able to live, work, study or retire without restrictions in EU member states, while the Principality will retain its system of quotas and controls, including for EU citizens.
"This is a balance that reconciles economic integration and national sovereignty," the French president stresses. However, the very concept of national sovereignty is gradually changing.
In the 21st century, sovereignty is no longer limited to a country's ability to control its borders, population and economic flows. Data, computing capacity, digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence and a state's ability to independently control critical technologies are becoming increasingly important.
This is where Andorra faces its next strategic question: to what extent can the country preserve technological autonomy in an era of rapid digitalisation?
Against this background, artificial intelligence can be viewed not only as a tool for digital transformation, but also as an element of national strategy.
The issue is not simply the adoption of ready-made AI services. The key questions are where the data is located, who controls the infrastructure, where computing takes place, and who determines the rules governing the use of artificial intelligence. For a small country, this has particular significance.
If the key data of citizens, companies and public institutions is stored exclusively on cloud services operated by major foreign technology corporations, while critical AI systems operate outside the country, another form of dependency emerges – no longer related to migration or trade, but to technology.
The concept of sovereign AI therefore becomes a natural continuation of the broader debate on national sovereignty.
It is worth noting that national and state holidays in many countries traditionally provide an opportunity for political leaders to address current political and social issues through the language of shared values and national unity.
This approach is not unique to France. In the United States, for example, presidents use Independence Day addresses to speak about national unity, democracy and the country's future. In the United Kingdom, the monarch's Christmas messages regularly address social crises, solidarity and national unity. In Spain, the King's Christmas addresses have also provided a platform for addressing some of the country's most sensitive political issues, from territorial integrity to the constitutional order.
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AI designs how light propagates at the nanoscale
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can design structures capable of controlling how light propagates at the nanometre scale.
The research was carried out by scientists from the University of
Oviedo
and the Centre for Research in Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology (CINN-CSIC), in collaboration with the
Aragon
Nanoscience and Materials Institute (INMA, CSIC-UNIZAR) and the Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC).
The study was published in Nature Materials on 28 August 2026. The research was announced by INMA on 31 August.
The new AI tool starts with a desired pattern of light propagation and proposes structures capable of producing it. These structures consist of thin layers of different materials with specific thicknesses, twist angles and operating frequencies.
This reverses the usual design process. Instead of starting with a structure and calculating how light will propagate through it, researchers can begin with the desired result and obtain several possible configurations.
The approach focuses on surface polaritons, hybrid waves of light and matter that propagate along a surface. Their wavelengths can be much shorter than those of light in free space, making them a form of nanolight.
The researchers used a deep neural network to design structures made from thin layers of materials such as α-MoO₃. The network proposed configurations capable of directing nanolight in two or three directions, a behaviour that had not previously been observed in these structures.
The team also demonstrated that the method could be extended to other materials and operating frequencies, from the visible spectrum to the terahertz range.
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Montpellier presents an exhibition dedicated to Balinese self-taught artist Ni Tanjung
The city of
Montpellier
has opened an exhibition dedicated to Ni Tanjung, a self-taught Balinese artist whose work combines traditional Balinese culture with contemporary artistic expression.
The exhibition, presented in Montpellier from September 2, brings the work of Ni Tanjung to the public as part of a programme highlighting international contemporary art.
Born in Bali, Ni Tanjung developed her artistic practice independently. Her work is closely connected to Balinese cultural traditions while also reflecting a personal and contemporary approach to art.
The exhibition creates a dialogue between traditional Balinese artistic heritage and contemporary international art, offering visitors an opportunity to discover a lesser-known artistic tradition and its modern interpretations.
The presentation is part of Montpellier's cultural programme and contributes to the city's international approach to contemporary art.
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Université Paris-Saclay expands AI training programme to universities, companies and the public
From September 2026, the BrevetAI programme developed by Université
Paris
-Saclay will be available beyond the university community, opening access to other French universities, companies and the general public.
The programme was developed by the DataIA Institute at Université Paris-Saclay to help participants better understand artificial intelligence and its growing role in society.
From September, BrevetAI will be offered through the French FUN MOOC platform. The programme will therefore become accessible to a wider audience across
France
.
The training is designed to provide participants with the key concepts needed to understand artificial intelligence, its applications and its limitations.
The initiative is aimed not only at students and researchers but also at professionals and members of the public who want to develop their knowledge of AI.
The expansion of BrevetAI comes as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into education, business, research and everyday life.
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Schiebel Camcopter S-100: Austrian unmanned aerial vehicle
Schiebel Camcopter S-100
The Schiebel Camcopter S-100 is an Austrian aerial drone (UAV) using a rotorcraft design, developed from 2003 to 2005.
With a maximum take-off weight of 200 kg (440 lb), its endurance is 6 hours. It is powered by a 41 kW (55 HP) Schiebel Wankel engine and can carry various payloads, such as electro-optics and infrared sensors. The primary radio link between ground stations occupy the 5030-5091 MHz band. A secondary link in the UHF band would operate within 433.2125 MHz to 434.4625 MHz.
On 12 March 2012 Schiebel announced that it successfully tested a company-developed heavy-fuel engine. This heavy-fuel engine allows for the use of JP-5, Jet A-1 or JP-8 jet fuels. These fuels, which are standard on marine vessels, are safer to store and handle than gasoline.
On 7 February 2013, Schiebel flight tested a Thales Group I-Master surveillance radar system on the Camcopter. The I-Master system, weighing 30 kg (66 lb), provides ground moving target indication and synthetic-aperture radar operations.
Characteristics
Manufacturer: Schiebel Corporation
Country of origin: Austria
Years of production: 2005-
Length: 3110 mm (10 ft 2 in)
Width: 1240 mm (4 ft 1 in)
Height: 1120 mm (3 ft 8 in)
Powerplant: 1- Schiebel S1 Wankel engine (55 HP)
Maximum speed: 220 km/h (140 mph, 120 kn)
Range: 180 km (110 mi, 97 nmi)
Service ceiling: 5500 m (18,000 ft)
Empty weight
: 110 kg (243 lb)
Armament
: 2
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Lightweight Multirole Missile
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Tata Nano
Tata Nano
The Tata Nano is a city car/microcar manufactured and marketed by Indian automaker Tata Motors from 2008 to 2018. The Nano has a rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and was initially produced as a four-door saloon car with no rear cargo opening, with a five-door hatchback version introduced in 2015.
In 2017, Tata Motors said manufacturing would continue due to the company’s emotional commitment to the project. Production was eventually halted in May 2018. The Sanand Plant subsequently manufactured other hatchbacks, including the Tiago and Tigor.
At introduction the Nano received attention due to its low price of ₹100,000 (US$2,500). Some promotional material labeled the vehicle as “The People's Car”.
Tata Nano CNG emax (Bi-fuel)
The Nano CNG emax was launched in October 2013. It could run on either gasoline or compressed natural gas. Initially, it was to be sold in Delhi and parts of Maharashtra and Lucknow, where CNG was available at fuel outlets. The bifuel engine was powered by both CNG and petrol. In natural gas operation, the engine delivered maximum power of 33 HP and 45 Nm of maximum torque.
Tata Super Nano
In December 2014, Coimbatore-based JA Motorsport presented a 230 HP 1.3-liter engined version of the Nano called the ‘Super Nano’ at the Autocar Performance Show. Featuring a full body kit, slick tyres, a bolt-on roll cage, and smoked head and tail lamps, the Super Nano featured carbon fibre components, Recaro seats, and steering-mounted paddle shifters.
Tata GenX Nano (2015-2018)
In May 2015, to revive the model’s sales, Tata Motors introduced a series of enhancements both inside and outside the car. The name was changed to GenX Nano to underline the changes, the range was offered in 21 different versions, among them a 5-speed automated manual transmission. Electric power steering, air conditioning, and Bluetooth radio were available on top models in addition to new colors and alloy wheels. The body was strengthened and the front and rear bumpers were changed, which slightly increased the length to 3,164 mm. The interior was also redesigned with new fabrics and improved soundproofing. The rear hatchback and 5-seat homologation were introduced.
Characteristics
Manufacturer: Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles
Assembly: Sanand (India)
Years of production: 2008-2018
Length
: 3099 mm
Width: 1390 mm
Height: 1652 mm
Engine: 2 cylinders; 624 cc
Power: 36 HP
Max speed: 105 km/h
Fuel consumption: 4 l/100 km
Weight: 635 kg
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Scania eHighway - an electrified road system from Siemens and Scania
Scania Siemens eHighway
eHighway is an electrified road technology developed by Siemens Mobility and Scania. It operates on a principle similar to a city trolleybus: an overhead power line is suspended over the right-hand lane of the road, and hybrid trucks connect to it via a pantograph while moving, reaching speeds of up to 90 km/h. Electric power is supplied via 670 V DC. Once connected, the truck runs entirely on electric power. This allows for emissions-free travel for several kilometers, after which it can switch to diesel or gas. The pantograph automatically lowers when the truck exits the electrified lane or to overtake.
History of the project
In 2016, Sweden launched the first pilot section of the system on the E16 highway near Gävle. The section was 2 km long, and the investment was approximately $9 million.
In 2019, Germany began testing on the A5 autobahn near Frankfurt. Approximately 10 km of overhead wires were installed there. The German project planned three test sections: on the A1 near Lübeck, the A5 near Frankfurt, and the B462 in Baden-Württemberg.
In Italy, testing took place on the A35 toll motorway between Brescia, Bergamo, and Milan. The test section was 6 km long. The developers planned to power the road entirely from solar panels.
In 2021, the UK launched a nine-month study on the feasibility of implementing the system on national highways by the 2030s. The project was funded by a £20 million fund.
A separate pilot project was also implemented in California between the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
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Pros
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Reduced energy consumption. According to Siemens, energy consumption is halved compared to internal combustion engines.
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Zero local emissions. Driving under the overhead power line produces no emissions. Electrifying 30% of Germany’s highways could reduce CO₂ emissions by 6 million tons per year.
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Fuel savings. A 40-ton truck traveling 100,000 km on the eHighway saves approximately €20,000 per year on diesel fuel.
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Charging on the move. There is no need to stop to recharge the batteries, as is the case with fully electric trucks.
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Flexibility. The truck can disconnect from the grid for overtaking and exiting the highway, continuing to travel on battery power or the internal combustion engine.
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Use of reliable technologies. The pantographs and overhead power line are based on well-established solutions used in rail and trolleybus transport.
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Energy recovery. Regenerative braking returns energy to the grid.
Cons
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High cost. Construction of an overhead line requires significant capital investment.
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Visual pollution. Wires and supports spoil the landscape.
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Speed limit. Trucks can only travel under the overhead line at speeds up to 90 km/h.
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Limited versatility. The system is only suitable for trucks with pantographs; passenger cars or buses cannot be used.
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Partial coverage. On non-electrified sections, trucks are forced to use diesel or discharge their batteries; complete decarbonization is only possible with a dense eHighway network.
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Competition with electric trucks. Autonomous electric trucks can provide savings without the need for overhead infrastructure.
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Pilot projects. To date, all projects remain experimental; commercial implementation nationwide has not yet taken place, and testing is limited to specific sections.
Technisches Museum
in
Vienna
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Last Days to Discover Joaquín Sorolla, master of light, at the Bemberg Foundation in Toulouse
María en la playa de Biarritz o Contraluz, Biarritz, 1906.
There are only a few days left to discover "Joaquín Sorolla. Master of Light", the exhibition at the Fondation Bemberg in
Toulouse
dedicated to one of the great names in Spanish painting. The exhibition closes on September 13, 2026.
Born in
Valencia
in 1863, Sorolla grew up under the intense Mediterranean light, which would become one of the defining characteristics of his work.
His fascination with capturing the moment was also closely linked to photography. Sorolla was introduced to this visual language by his future father-in-law, the Valencian photographer Antonio García Peris. Photographic-inspired framing and the desire to capture a scene at a precise moment would become recurring elements of his work.
Bailaora flamenca, 1914
Housed in the emblematic Hôtel d'Assézat in the heart of Toulouse, the exhibition is the result of a partnership with the Spanish Ministry of Culture, the Sorolla Museum Foundation and the Sorolla Museum.
It brings together a selection of Joaquín Sorolla's most representative works. Known as "the painter of light", Sorolla is presented through a journey tracing his artistic evolution across three major themes: seascapes, portraits and gardens.
Beach scenes occupy a central place in Sorolla's work. Valencia,
San Sebastián
and
Biarritz
were among the places that inspired the artist. His paintings depict families on the coast, fishermen, boats and scenes of everyday life, captured with an extraordinary sense of movement and light.
Vendimiando, Jerez, 1914
The second major theme is portraiture. His wife, Clotilde, and his children, María, Joaquín and Elena, appear frequently in his work, alongside portraits of members of
Madrid
's high society and people the artist encountered during his travels across
Spain
.
Madre, 1895-1900
Finally, gardens began to play an increasingly important role in Sorolla's work from 1907 onwards. He was initially drawn to Spain's great historic gardens, such as those of the
Alcázar
and the
Alhambra
, and later made the garden of his own home and studio in Madrid one of his favorite subjects.
Reflejos en una fuente, 1908
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