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EU Space Program Banking on EIB, CO2 Emission Cuts

Πεμ, 14 Ιανουαρίου 2021 - 14:02

The European Investment Bank (EIB) fully supports the EU space program, which can play a key role in boosting the bloc’s efforts to battle climate change and curbing CO2 emissions, EIB Vice President Ambroise Fayolle told a press event during the online 13th European Space Conference on January 13. Responding to a question on the link between EIB plans to invest in the EU space sector and EU climate policies, Fayolle reminded that the EIB has transformed itself into a climate bank

Uzbek Plant Begins Production of Mineral Fertilizers by Processing Natural Gas

Τρι, 12 Ιανουαρίου 2021 - 14:01

Uzbekistan’s Joint Stock Company Uzkimyosanoat announced urea production has begun at the new, $985 million ammonia and urea production complex at Navoiyazot, Uzbekistan’s Energy Ministry said. Navoiyazot is one of Uzbekistan’s largest chemical plants and produces mineral fertilizers by processing natural gas. Construction of the new,

Erasmus and Brexit

Δευ, 11 Ιανουαρίου 2021 - 14:02

No policy decision better encapsulates the entire Brexit process better than the UK’s decision to withdraw from the Erasmus Programme. For those in Brussels, it was a baffling move that left many scratching their heads, whilst for those in Westminster it was the fulfilment of the promise of the referendum to ‘take back control’. However, for anyone who truly understood the reasons why the UK decided to leave the EU in the first place, the decision acts as the perfect anecdote for the whole thing.

The Rise of Remote Workers and the End of Migrant Workers?

Παρ, 8 Ιανουαρίου 2021 - 14:01

Migration flows today are mostly driven by people pursuing better economic opportunities. These individuals move from peripheries to hubs — often crossing a border and sometimes an ocean — to get a job. How will migration patterns change in a post-pandemic world where an increasing share of those jobs will be available

EU Voices Concerns Over Iran Enrichment, Nuclear Deal

Πεμ, 7 Ιανουαρίου 2021 - 13:58

The European Commission voiced its concerns on Tuesday over Iran’s plans to enrich uranium up to 20% purity at its underground Fordow nuclear facility “as soon as possible,” stressing that it is “highly important” to maintain the 2015 nuclear agreement. “We are highly concerned by the measures taken by Iran. This action is in breach of Iran’s nuclear commitments

Business Potential for $1 Trillion in Indo – EU Biz Corridor

Δευ, 4 Ιανουαρίου 2021 - 14:03

India is one of the world’s largest economies, in the world, in terms of purchasing power parity. The country is the fastest-growing large economy, with annual GDP growth rates of around 7%, and on its way to reach the $7.8 trillion economy mark by 2030. It is an important player in global economic governance. In 2017, the EU was India’s first trading partner, while India was the EU’s 10th largest trading partner.

Kazakhstan Reduces Exports by 18% in Nine Months

Πεμ, 31 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 - 11:58

Exports from Kazakhstan in January-September of this year compared with the same period last year decreased by 18.2%, to %35.3 billion. The decline in exports is associated with a decrease in the export of oil and gas condensate, the press service of the National Bank said on December 30.

Is the Social Market Economy Just an Empty Word for Europe?

Τετ, 30 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 - 14:01

The coronavirus should not dominate. We Europeans also focus on latent threats. Is the precarious situation of young people sufficiently recognized and addressed? One book has the irritating title “Why Europe must become a Republic!” But it is a very stimulating book and worth discussing. Written by Ulrike Guérot, a professor at Danube University Krems, she is well versed

Uzbekistan Launches Third Solar Power Project

Τρι, 29 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 - 14:00

Uzbekistan’s Energy Ministry has announced the launch of the third solar photovoltaic PPP project, under “Uzbek Solar” programme for the first quarter of 2021. The project, which is in line with the Concept Note for ensuring electricity supply in Uzbekistan in 2020-2030 and implementing a large-scale renewable energy strategy, is part of the 1GW solar programme mandate of International Finance Corporation (IFC).

Lay that Pipe: Work on Gazprom’s Russia-German Gas Line will Resume

Δευ, 28 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 - 13:58

From January 15, two gas pipelines for Nord Stream 2 will be laid and trenched by the pipe-laying vessel Fortuna, assisted by the construction vessels Baltic Explorer and Murman and other supply vessels, the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) said on its website on December 22. Work on the Gazprom-led pipeline from Russia to Germany was halted almost a year ago due to the threat of US sanctions against pipe-layers.

EU Medicines Watchdog to Issue Decision on Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine

Δευ, 21 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 - 14:04

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is expected on Monday to issue a decision on its assessment of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by US drugmaker Pfizer and its German Partner BioNTech, with possible rollout across EU member states as of Sunday.

Brexit Pushes UK to Begin Own Emissions Trading System in 2021

Παρ, 18 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 - 14:04

Due to Brexit, the UK government said on December 14 it will launch an emissions trading system (ETS) for domestic industry and power generation from January 1 next year. The International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) welcomed the announcement of a new UK ETS as a bold step in the right direction toward climate neutrality.

Europe Τurns the Τables on Russian Gas

Τρι, 15 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 - 14:03

As we move into 2021, Southeast Europe’s concern about security and diversity of energy supply and over-reliance on Russia gas is now history, a senior energy expert has said, noting that after many years of inaction a number of new projects are coming on-stream bringing plenty of gas in the region. “We move from a period of Russian gas flowing to the region and being distributed in the region to things happening,” Julian Bowden,

EU Strives for Green, Smart and Affordable Mobility

Πεμ, 10 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 - 14:00

The European Commission presented on December 9 its new strategy for smart and sustainable mobility to align the transport sector with the European Green Deal. The Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy together with an Action Plan of 82 initiatives, which will guide the EU’s work for the next four years,

Despite COVID-19, Global Corporate Renewable Electricity Sourcing Demand Grows

Τετ, 9 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 - 14:02

Corporate renewable electricity sourcing in Europe has shown continuous growth despite the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating the resilience and potential of Europe’s renewable energy sector, RE-Source 2020 said on December 7. In November, the cumulative contracted volume of corporate renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Europe reached the 11 GW mark, up from just 2.2 GW by the end of 2016 and with a record 3 GW contracted in 2020 alone

Trade Turnover Between Kazakhstan and Hungary Amounts to $84.9 mln in 9 Months

Τρι, 1 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 - 14:01

NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan – Kazakhstan’s Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources Minister Magzum Mirzagaliyev, during a meeting with Hungary’s Ambassador Mihai Galoshfai called on Hungarian companies to implement joint projects in the field of geological exploration, the press-service of ecology ministry informs said on November 30.