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Thousands Protest in Hong Kong over China Security Law Proposal

Δευ, 25 Μαΐου 2020 - 14:01

Hong Kong police fired tear gas and pepper spray on Sunday at thousands of anti-government protesters who took to the streets to reject Beijing’s proposal to impose new security laws on the semi-autonomous Chinese territory. The demonstrators were shouting pro-democracy slogans, such as “Liberate Hong Kong”, “Stand with Hong Kong” and “Revolution of our times”.

The Economy is Another Battle for Greece

Παρ, 22 Μαΐου 2020 - 14:10

Greece might be spared from having to hit the strict fiscal targets from previous bailouts in 2021, given the ongoing health and economic crises in the world. The country, which has been bailed out three times, agreed in 2018 to reach a primary budget surplus. That is when a government’s revenues are higher than its spending. For Greece, that number sits at 3.5% until 2022 This required level of surplus limits the government’s ability to spend but was agreed with international creditors in return for softer debt repayment conditions.

Thinking Aloud About the War on China

Τετ, 20 Μαΐου 2020 - 14:08

Worldwide, thousands of conspiracy theories are flooding, not only social media, but also the mainstream news space. We have a problem, and it is quite serious as it is a common sense issue that is not as ‘common’ as is commonly believed. There are no conspiracy theories that could possibly involve the entire political leadership of the planet. It is as simple as that and this, in iteself, is a political axiom.

Challenges for International Institutions During COVID 19

Πεμ, 14 Μαΐου 2020 - 14:09

International institutions still represent a compromise between the power capabilities of their participants and the need for relative civilisational interaction between them. Institutions cannot be effective or on their own. It always depends on the ability of states to agree and the presence of objective structural prerequisites.

EU Could Take Legal Action Against Germany Over ECB Bond-Purchasing Ruling

Τρι, 12 Μαΐου 2020 - 14:14

The European Union is considering launching infringement proceedings against Germany after the country’s Federal Constitutional Court (GCC) ruled last week that the European Central Bank (ECB) overstepped its mandate by purchasing bonds from countries and companies hit by the pandemic.

Saipem to Build Baltic Pipe Between Denmark and Poland

Παρ, 8 Μαΐου 2020 - 14:05

Italy’s engineering, drilling and construction company Saipem said on May 4 it has been awarded a €280 million contract by Polish operator Gaz-System for the transportation and installation of a natural gas pipeline between Denmark and Poland in the Baltic Sea. The contract was signed by Saipem’s subsidiary in the UK.

The Coronavirus Economy: National Unity is Needed Now More Than Ever

Τετ, 6 Μαΐου 2020 - 14:14

Dr Vassilis G. Apostolopoulos, President of the Hellenic Entrepreneurs Association (EENE) and CEO of the Athens Medical Group (AMG), gave an interview to Anastasia Paretzoglou, Brand Manager of Fortune Greece, in Greek (here), which is hereby published in English exclusively by New Europe. The Athens Medical Group joined the battle against the pandemic from the outset. It designed its own line of defence against the threat,

Globalisation, Τechnophobia and the World Order

Τρι, 5 Μαΐου 2020 - 14:20

A shift from a global village of relatively deeply integrated communities to a form of “gated globalisation” based on political and economic familiarity appears inevitable. The digitisation of the global economy will only accelerate this process and, perhaps, technology tools may well aid in this.

Ryanair Cuts up to 3,000 Jobs

Δευ, 4 Μαΐου 2020 - 14:08

Irish budget carrier Ryanair said on Friday it planned to cut 3,000 pilot and cabin crew jobs, or 15% of staff, “as a direct result of the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis”. The move comes after the airline predicted it would take until summer 2022 at the earliest before passenger demand recovers.

Southern Europe Wants EU Plan to Salvage Tourism in 2020

Πεμ, 30 Απριλίου 2020 - 14:02

The countries of Europe’s South urged on Monday the European Commission to include the tourism sector in its Recovery Fund, in an effort to salvage their tourism-dependent economies from collapsing due to the Coronavirus crisis.

Von der Leyen Personally Pays German PR Agency for Social Media Advise

Τρι, 28 Απριλίου 2020 - 14:06

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is personally covering the cost of having a German PR agency to advise her on social media, a Commission’s spokesperson confirmed on Friday. Von der Leyen hired the Berlin-based StoryMachine public relations agency to curate her virtual image, while still a candidate to become head of EU’s Executive arm.

Boris Johnson Returns to Work

Δευ, 27 Απριλίου 2020 - 14:08

British prime minister Boris Johnson will return to work as of this week, after recovering from the coronavirus, media reported on Sunday. Johnson has been released from hospital on April 12 and has been recuperating at the British prime ministerial retreat outside London. He spent a week at hospital, three days of which he spent in intensive care, where he was given oxygen.

Ruminations on the Post-Pandemic Global Economy

Παρ, 24 Απριλίου 2020 - 14:11

As policy makers around the world are gearing up in crisis mode and making important decisions to save their national economies, one thing is certain – the world economy after the indefinite confinement will be dramatically altered. The change will be greater than even before, even more than in the aftermath of the Great Depression of the 1930s and the Great Recession that took place just over a decade ago.

MEPs Urge Commission for a Clear Action Plan to Salvage Tourism Sector

Τετ, 22 Απριλίου 2020 - 13:55

In a debate held with EU Commissioner for the Internal Market, Thierry Breton, MEPs said that attention should be drawn to the tourism sector, and called on the Commission to come up with an action plan to relieve the sector from the Coronavirus turmoil. In its resolution on EU coordinated action to combat the Covid-19 pandemic and its consequences, the European Parliament stressed that tourism and transport have been severely disrupted by the Coronavirus outbreak,

Amazon Deploys Thermal Cameras at Warehouses for Quicker Fever Detection

Τρι, 21 Απριλίου 2020 - 13:51

Amazon.com Inc has installed thermal cameras at its warehouses to enhance screening for workers with fever symptoms who could be infected with the Covid-19. Amazon told Reuters the thermal camera measure was taken “to support the health and safety of our employees, who continue to provide a critical service in our communities.”

IMF Says Pandemic Causing Deep Recession and Could Get Worse

Τετ, 15 Απριλίου 2020 - 14:06

The coronavirus pandemic is pushing the global economy into its deepest recession in a century, cutting world output by 3% this year, and the crisis could get worse, the International Monetary Fund said. According to the latest forecasts in the World Economic Outlook presented on Tuesday, the downturn will slash $9 trillion from