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EU member states will not tinker with deforestation law

European Union member states do not intend to heed the European Parliament's call to water down the EU's deforestation law, a meeting of member states' diplomatic representatives revealed on Wednesday. The European Parliament last week agreed …

You don't have the right to propose laws: EU countries rebuke MEPs

EU countries have penned a joint letter denouncing as "problematic" a new attempt to improve relations between the European Parliament and the European Commission, warning it goes against its founding treaties. The European Parliament's long- …

Good news for entrepreneurs in Spain: Freelancers will no longer have to pay VAT from next year – thanks to the European ...

THEY have long borne a heavy tax burden in Spain, but a new directive that comes into effect next year may leave autonomos (freelancers) smiling. The Treasury and self-employed workers’ organisations are studying the possibility of abolishing the …

EU fails to denounce genocide as Israel tries to hide the truth: Bloc lawmaker

A Belgian member of the European Parliament accused Europe of continuing to support Israel despite what he calls genocide in Palestine, saying he saw this during his recent visit to the West Bank, despite Israel’s attempts to “prevent the world from seeing …

Breakfast briefing: Banking stress rises in China and the EU

Here's our summary of key economic events overnight that affect New Zealand with news both China and the EU seem to be facing banking & debt pressures, different of course, but each challenging in its own way. But first in the US, mortgage …

The EU is urged to sharpen its defense-cooperation playbook

BERLIN — The European Union must move to integrate its disparate defense cooperation mechanisms to make the bloc more militarily formidable, a recent review document approved by the European Council says. The self-assessment evaluated the strategic …

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Ambassador of the Netherlands: Any statement that Georgia is still on the path to the European Union is simply not true

Any statement that Georgia is still on the path to the European Union is simply not true, said Meline Arakelian, the ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Georgia, in an exclusive interview with InterpressNews. The diplomat notes that the …

EU/GIZ inaugurates Public Employment Centres at Techiman, Berekum 

By Christopher Tetteh    Techiman, (BE/R), Nov. 20, GNA – The European Union (EU) in partnership with the German Agency for International Corporation (GIZ), has inaugurated state-or-the-art Public Employment Centres in Techiman and Berekum in the Bono …

Opinion: Armenia faces challenge if EU observers leave without security guarantees

Will EU mission in Armenia be extended The EU observer mission in Armenia is set to conclude in February 2025. Approved in January 2023, the two-year deployment placed civilian monitors on Armenia’s border with Azerbaijan. Armenian authorities have …

EU countries oppose MEPs’ attempts to re-open deforestation law

Member states close the door to further tweaks to the new deforestation rules pushed by unusual right-wing majority in the European Parliament. EU diplomats have rejected European Parliament amendments to the Commission’s proposal to push back the entry …

COP29: EU commissioner rejects backtracking on climate deal

As negotiators await Azerbaijan’s proposal for a global agreement on climate finance, the EU holds firm on the need to move away from fossil fuels, but refuses to say how much it is prepared to help developing countries do the same. Climate commissioner …

Spanish agricultural organizations reject the EU-Mercosur agreement

Spain's main agricultural organizations rejected the trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and Mercosur. If the Spanish government decides to support the agreement, they would mobilize in the coming months, just like French farmers have, they …

Alarming study on the impact of EU's ban of active substances on Moroccan agriculture

The withdrawal of several active substances from phytopharmaceutical products authorized by the European Union has caused confusion among Moroccan growers. CropLife, the association grouping suppliers of plant protection products in Morocco, sponsored an …

EU Ambassador to Zimbabwe Jobst von Kirchmann lauds Geo Pomona Waste Management Site as a “Model of Sustainability”

Online Reporter  THE European Union Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Jobst von Kirchmann has said he was impressed by the Geo Pomona Waste Management Site in Harare admiring the site’s innovative approach to waste management.   Ambassador von Kirchmann was speaking …

China tells carmakers to halt expansion plans in EU countries backing EV tariffs

China has told its automakers to halt big investment in European countries that support extra tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles, two people briefed about the matter said, a move likely to further divide Europe. The new European Union tariffs of up …

EU warned against new EV price talks

China urged the European Union yesterday not to conduct separate negotiations over the price of China-made electric vehicles sold in the EU, warning that this would “shake the foundations” of bilateral tariff negotiations. “If the European side, while …

Italy backs EU's tariffs on Chinese electric cars

Italy backs tariffs proposed by the European Commission on Chinese exports of electric vehicles (EVs), Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said in an interview published yesterday before he met China’s commerce minister in Rome. “We support the duties …

EU slashes planned tariff on China-made Tesla EVs

The European Union has slashed its planned extra tariff on Tesla electric vehicles imported from China by more than half, the bloc’s executive said yesterday, following further investigations requested by the company. The European Commission also revised …

Bitcoin Surpasses $97k for the First Time as ‘Crypto President’ Crypto Mining Contract Sparks Optimism

TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, November 21, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bitcoin moved further towards $100,000 on Thursday, with investors believing that a more US-friendly regulatory approach to cryptocurrencies under President-elect Donald Trump will …

Next Congress’ Attention to Seven Tax Priorities Are Critical To Protect Family Businesses, Say Polls and Experts

Preserving Current Tax Rates and Brackets Is No. 1 Priority, as Family Businesses Invest More Back into Their Businesses DC, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act heads toward expiration, new …

Depression, Anxiety, and Dread Spiking Among Trans People after the Election: “My country is no longer the same”

Post Election, 80% of Trans People Report Health Problems That Interfere With Daily Functioning PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A study conducted by Dr. Lisa Diamond, University of Utah, and the National …

Marchese & Maynard LLP Donates to Naval Academy Parents Club for 42nd Annual All Academy Ball

Marchese & Maynard LLP, trust and estate attorneys located in New York, supports a night of honor and celebration for service academy families and alumni. LONG ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Marchese & …

Streetlives Launches YourPeer Platform

A Mobile-First Platform Empowering New York City's Unhoused Youth NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Streetlives, a New York City-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals experiencing homelessness …

ROA applauds House passage of Elizabeth Dole Act

Six improvements to USERRA spearheaded by ROA included in significant legislative package passed with bi-partisan support by the U.S. House of Representatives. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. House …

Glenn Baker's 'Finish This Fight: The Diary of a Pissed Off American Soldier' Premieres November 22nd

A Patriotic Tribute to America’s Heroes and a Call for Constitutional Renewal FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed musician and filmmaker Glenn Baker is set to premiere his highly anticipated …

California Employers Association Helping CA Businesses Comply with New 2025 Laws

Major changes include Min. Wage, Paid Family and Crime Victim Leave, and Employer Speech Rights SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The California Employers Association (CEA) is helping California employers …

Museum of Civilian Voices Presents "1,000 DAYS. THOUSANDS OF STORIES"

A SPECIAL PROJECT FROM THE MUSEUM OF CIVILIAN VOICES BY THE RINAT AKHMETOV FOUNDATION TO COMMEMORATE 1,000 DAYS OF WAR KYIV, UKRAINE, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the morning of Thursday 24 February 2022, russia launched its full- …

1,000 days of resilience: Rinat Akhmetov's ongoing commitment to Ukraine's defence and recovery

KYIV, UKRAINE, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today marks 1,000 days since russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. SCM, led by Ukrainian businessman and philanthropist Rinat Akhmetov, has remained committed to supporting Ukraine’s …

Storetec Named as G-Cloud 14 Supplier for MDI Cloud Platform

Storetec joins G-Cloud 14, offering the secure, reliable MDI Cloud solution to streamline document and data management for the UK public sector. HULL, UNITED KINGDOM, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Storetec, a leader in digitisation and …

NCLA Sues CPSC, Trumka, HHS, CDC, NIH for Illegal, Unfounded Attacks on Weighted Infant Sleep Products

Washington, D.C., Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New Civil Liberties Alliance has filed a Complaint to stop the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Commissioner Richard Trumka, Jr., and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from …

Nathan Tungseth, Senior Vice President for LNG at ABB Energy Industries, Joins Advisory Board of Argent LNG

METAIRIE, LA, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Argent LNG is proud to announce the appointment of Nathan Tungseth to its Advisory Board. As ABB's Senior Vice President and Global Industry Business Manager for LNG, Nathan …

HII Hosts Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith at Ingalls Shipbuilding

PASCAGOULA, Miss., Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division welcomed Gen. Eric Smith, the 39th commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, for an official visit to the shipyard on Wednesday. During his visit, Smith met …

Post-Election Survey Reveals Over 90% of Respondents Still Plan to Leave California

The trend of seeking a better life outside the Golden State will likely persist CA, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent post-election survey highlights a continuing trend of discontent among California residents, with …

Trump Media CEO Devin Nunes Congratulates Linda McMahon on Cabinet Appointment

SARASOTA, Fla., Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Trump Media & Technology Group (Nasdaq: DJT) (“TMTG”) CEO Devin Nunes today issued the following statement following President-elect Trump's announcement of his intent to nominate TMTG board member …

Crown Highlights Trump Administration Potential Impact on Its Water Solutions Division

-- Lead and Copper Rule Improvement (LCRI) Legislation Excluded From U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Regulatory Freeze Element 82 and PE Pipelines Well-Positioned for Continued Strong Demand -- LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) …

In Kherson, Despite Constant Shelling By Russian Troops, People Continue To Lead An Active Social Life

Despite Russian troops' constant shelling of Kherson, Fund "Union" created the Club of Active Citizens, where people develop strategies for recovery and study. KHERSON, KHERSON, UKRAINE, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Indigenous Leaders Outraged by Latest Destruction of Cultural Sites Whistleblower Exposes Destruction of Tribal Sites

This development comes as a whistleblower has brought to light the destruction of culturally significant tribal sites in the Yesah. MEBANE, NC, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 7 Directions of Service, an Indigenous-led …

G20 Leaders Make Historic Commitment to Combat Human Trafficking Following Faith-Based Advocacy

In a victory for anti-trafficking, the G20 Leaders' Declaration has committed to "eradicating forced labor, ending modern slavery and human trafficking." RIO DE JANEIRO, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ …