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Von der Leyen Urges Cities, Regions to Use NextGeneration EU to Green Their Future

Τετ, 14 Οκτωβρίου 2020 - 13:58

On 12 October, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged mayors, presidents and representatives of Europe’s regions and cities to use NextGenerationEU to advance their green plans. During her speech to the European Committee of the Regions’ plenary at the European Week of Regions and Cities

EU Parliament Strengthens Climate Law

Πεμ, 8 Οκτωβρίου 2020 - 14:01

On October 7, the European Parliament voted on the European climate law, which translates EU ambitions for climate neutrality into binding clauses, approving a 60% reduction in emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 and states that all EU countries should reach net zero emissions by 2050.

Russia Says Islamist fighters in Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict Pose Threat to Moscow

Τετ, 7 Οκτωβρίου 2020 - 13:59

Sergei Naryshkin, the head of Russia’s SVR Foreign Intelligence Service, on Tuesday said that the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh was drawing in thousands of Islamist radicals who posed a threat to Moscow. Armenia and Azerbaijan were part of the Soviet Union and have been involved in a territorial conflict

US, Russian Officials Hold Arms-Control Talks in Finland

Τρι, 6 Οκτωβρίου 2020 - 13:56

Russian and United States’ negotiators on Monday met in Finland’s capital Helsinki for a new round of arms-control talks as their last remaining bilateral nuclear arms pact is due to expire. The meeting was led by Marshall Billingslea, the US special presidential envoy for arms control, and Russian deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov.

We Can’t Afford Another Lost Decade for Biodiversity

Τετ, 30 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 - 14:03

In 2010, environment ministers from 196 nations gathered in Nagoya, a city in the Japanese prefecture of Aichi, with a clear and unambiguous aim: to arrest the worst decline in biodiversity on Earth since the extinction of the dinosaurs. The resulting international agreement was hailed as an environmental triumph.

Shell, Microsoft Join Forces to Cut CO2 Emissions

Πεμ, 24 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 - 14:01

In order to meet the challenges of energy transition, Microsoft and Royal Dutch Shell have announced a strategic alliance to jointly develop technologies that will help them accelerate achieving their carbon reduction ambitions, while helping customers and other organisations reduce their own emissions.

Lufthansa Εyes Μore Job Cuts, as Monthly Losses Top €500 Mln

Τρι, 22 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 - 14:00

Germany’s flag carrier Lufthansa said Monday it will cut more jobs and put more planes out of service as current losses stand at some €500 million due to the coronavirus crisis. The airline also said it plans to reduce its fleet by 150 planes by 2025. Previously, it announced 22,000 job cuts.

The Way Forward for Turkey

Δευ, 21 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 - 13:57

Is there a way out for Turkey? Yes, there is. In the last couple of days Ankara realized it has no options but either to continue with its non-sense rhetoric and drive the country towards dismemberment, or compromise with Europe, the United States and NATO. In this context, Turkey has, with modest pride, watered-down its belligerent attitude towards the European Union

Turkey Triggers the Final Dismemberment of the Ottoman Empire

Τρι, 15 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 - 14:05

Turkey is what is left from the dismembered Ottoman Empire. Since is composed of a variety of tribes and ethnicities, it is susceptible to even further disintegration. Modern Turkey was founded following the abolishment of the last Ottoman Caliphate by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (father of Turks) in 1924.

Just 7% of Europe’s Citizens See China as a “Useful Ally” in Their Recovery From COVID-19: Poll

Παρ, 11 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 - 14:00

A new poll has found a growing scepticism among European citizens about China’s intentions. According to the research by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), Europeans are aware of China’s efforts to create discord and division within the EU.

Bunkering: The Achilles Heel of Shipping

Τρι, 8 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 - 14:02

Despite its strength and significant role in world trade, the shipping industry is potentially vulnerable to an Achilles Heel where financing its bunker fuel procurement is concerned.Without fuel, a vessel cannot budge. Money to buy it is an issue for small shipping companies hit by new regulations and depressed market conditions, and the conditions are constantly changing.

Kazakhstan to Plant Over 2 Billion Trees Within 5 Years

Πεμ, 3 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 - 13:56

NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan – Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has instructed to plant over two billion trees in forests and 15 million trees in settlements within five years. Addressing the Kazakh people on September Tokayev said the parliament is working on a new Environmental Code, which is aimed at solving a number

Saudi Military Leader Forced Out Amid Corruption Probe

Τρι, 1 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 - 13:55

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman sacked two royals and referred them along with four military officers for investigation into corruption at the defence ministry in a royal decree issued on Tuesday. The decree said Prince Fahd bin Turki bin Abdulaziz Al Saud would be removed as commander of joint forces in the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen,