Tom Raftery @tomraftery.wsocial.eu · 27/09/2026Would you buy a car that disappeared when its manufacturer went bust? Wayne Scott uses that comparison to explain a risk with cloud software. I’ve put four moments from my Resilient Supply Chain podcast into this reel. 120
Reposted by Tom RafteryBill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Just a reminder that you can go millions of miles between oil changes when you drive an EV www.wsj.com/business/ret...wsj.comIran War Is Driving Up the Cost of Your Next Oil ChangeHigher gas prices were just the warm-up act for drivers, repair shops and retailers like Walmart and Costco. 1031561
Tom Raftery @tomraftery.wsocial.eu · 23/09/2026This is awesome - www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comGermany pledges to phase out fossil fuels for first time with target of 2045Campaigners say plan marks notable shift away from oil and gas as previously pledges were only for carbon neutrality 020
Tom Raftery @tomraftery.wsocial.eu · 21/09/2026Todays' the day - do you remember? www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs06...youtube.comEarth, Wind & Fire - September (Official HD Video)YouTube video by EarthWindandFireVEVO 000
Reposted by Tom RafteryEugene McParland @eugenemcparland.wsocial.eu · 19/09/2026Raiffeisen Bank faces allegations of processing over $1B in sanctioned imports to russia, plus Iran/North Korea trade. Advocacy groups urge regulators to investigate, review SWIFT access, and block unfreezing shares during proceedings. b4ukraine.org/whats-new/ra...b4ukraine.orgCalls for Immediate Investigation and Precautionary Measures Following Allegations of Sanctions-Evasion Through Raiffeisen’s Russian BranchInvestment analytics firm Grizzly Research says it identified $1.19 billion in Russian trade involving goods covered by EU, US, UK or Swiss import and export restrictions. 096
Reposted by Tom RafteryEuropean Central Bank @ecb.europa.eu · 19/09/2026There’s only three days left to share your views on our future banknotes! Tell us what you think and share the survey with someone who might have missed it surveys.ecb.europa.eu/10b/ecbeuro/ 115722
Tom Raftery @tomraftery.wsocial.eu · 18/09/2026Best name for this cat? I’ll go first - Richard? John Thomas? Willy? Over to you friends… 230
Reposted by Tom RafteryMargo Gontar @margogontar.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Russia bombed 2 shopping malls and 2 passenger trains in Ukraine today . That’s it . That’s the post . 18649
Reposted by Tom RafteryNaomi Kritzer @naomikritzer.bsky.social · 18/09/2026I'd love to see every Minnesotan Republican asked to take a stance on this... 551323196
Tom Raftery @tomraftery.wsocial.eu · 17/09/2026In case you’re depressed from all the doomscrolling, allow me to brighten your timeline a little! 030
Reposted by Tom RafteryUNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 17/09/2026⚡️ "Stop calling it hybrid. We are under attack," Latvian MEP Rihards Kols urged the European Parliament, listing acts of Russian sabotage across Europe and demanding decisive action against Moscow's networks. 6306111
Reposted by Tom Raftery24Hours Ukraine @24hoursukraine.bsky.social · 17/09/2026🇩🇪🇪🇺🇺🇦”Anyone who today believes we should give up Ukraine in its fight for freedom has given up freedom throughout Europe tomorrow, ladies and gentlemen.” - Friedrich Merz Chancellor of Germany 27726
Tom Raftery @tomraftery.wsocial.eu · 17/09/2026Viagra, Botox, Humira, Ozempic and Wegovy amongst others are only manufactured in Europe. Your move Donnie! 010
Reposted by Tom RafteryNick (derogatory) 🎃 @slothropsmap.bsky.social · 16/09/2026“Dumb suckers should’ve bought an EV like me,” I taunt, seconds before remembering that I too must eat food to survive. 17109359
Tom Raftery @tomraftery.wsocial.eu · 16/09/2026This is amazing news - this is how you do it 👍🏻 www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...theguardian.comEuropean Union opens door for Canada to become first associate memberCommission president says partnership will create ‘common prosperity’ based on shared democratic values 070
Tom Raftery @tomraftery.wsocial.eu · 15/09/2026Electric vehicles aren't just better for climate, and local air quality and noise pollution, they're also far cheaper to run. And this doesn't count the fact they cost about 50% less in maintenance costs. #ElectricVehicle 061
Tom Raftery @tomraftery.wsocial.eu · 15/09/2026Trash Talker - a new statue of Donald unveiled during his recent visit to Ireland. 030
Tom Raftery @tomraftery.wsocial.eu · 15/09/2026250 tankers of diesel, or one tanker full of solar panels? I know which one I'd prefer. #solarpower #renewables 051
Tom Raftery @tomraftery.wsocial.eu · 15/09/2026The move to electric vehicles is relentless (thankfully!) - and it's not just passenger vehicles, buses, vans, two and three wheelers, and more recently even HGVs are going electric. #ElectricVehicle 1102
Tom Raftery @tomraftery.wsocial.eu · 15/09/2026I've not lived in Ireland for quite some time, but I love the look on his face, and am so proud of Irish president Catherine Connelly. Not sure what she said to him, but he doesn't look too happy! 070
Reposted by Tom RafteryUrsula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 15/09/2026Once again, Europe woke up to reckless and dangerous Russian behaviour. A Russian warship fired emergency flares dangerously close to a Danish helicopter. A drone entered Lithuanian airspace before being destroyed by NATO fighter jets. 2130592