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Coronary deaths in Cyprus below EU average

The number of deaths from coronary disease per one million inhabitants in Cyprus in 2016 stood at 1007 which is below the EU 27 average of 1194, according to figures released by Eurostat on Monday. It was 1073.7 in 2017. Meanwhile, the Cyprus Society of …

Britain, EU start key week of Brexit talks with 'better mood music'

By Gabriela Baczynska BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union and Britain start a decisive week of talks on Monday on a new trade deal and implementing their divorce agreement before national leaders assess progress or the risk of a no-deal split on …

UK refuses to back down over controversial Bill as crunch talks begin with EU

Michael Gove heads to Brussels in last-gasp attempt to get a Brexit trade deal with the EU

Michael Gove heads to Brussels today amid greater urgency for a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU amid fears over the impact of coronavirus on the economy. The Cabinet Office Minister will hold talks with the European Commission ahead of the latest round …

The Latest: At least 4 senior EU officials in self-isolation

BRUSSELS — The coronavirus has forced at least four senior EU officials into self-isolation in recent days. EU council president Charles Michel went into quarantine last week and EU commission spokeswoman Dana Spinant said Monday that three members of the …

Brexit: UK risks losing contract for new climate research centre due to leaving EU

As Boris Johnson struggles to reach a post-Brexit agreement, the UK is at risk of losing a contract for the expansion of a leading European weather research centre based in Reading. The European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) has been …

Key week of Brexit talks between UK and EU start with ‘better mood music’

The European Union and Britain started a decisive week of talks on Monday on a new trade deal and implementing their divorce agreement before national leaders assess progress or the risk of a no-deal split on Thursday and Friday. British cabinet office …

Brexit: EU renews legal threat against UK over controversial bill

The EU has doubled down on its threat to take legal action against the UK unless it withdraws its controversial internal market bill that could breach the Brexit withdrawal agreement. European Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič said the EU would “not …

Brexit: Gove on UK-EU talks about exit deal

Talks in Brussels about implementing the UK-EU exit deal were described as “constructive” by Michael Gove. He was in Brussels meeting European Commission Vice-President. Maros Sefcovic and they discussed the disagreements over Northern Ireland, prompted by …

Brexit: Sefcovic on Irish border issues for UK-EU trade deal

The UK position in trade talk negotiations is still "far apart from what the EU can accept", says the European Commission vice-president. Maros Sefcovic warned that that "much work remains to be done", and that the "window of …

Combatting Corruption and Money Laundering in Libya

EU launches joint project to prevent and combat corruption and money laundering The European Union, in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI …

Daikin expresses support for EU Green Deal

HVAC specialist Daikin supports Europe’s aim to become the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050.Daikin Europe has said that the decarbonisation of Europe’s heating sector is key to making the continent a climate-neutral economy by 2050 and …

EXCLUSIVE-EU chair Germany proposes rule of law scheme for getting bloc's cash - document

BRUSSELS, Sept 28 (Reuters) - European Union chair Germany has proposed a rule of law conditionality scheme for accessing the bloc’s funds, including the new 750 billion euro coronavirus economic recovery fund, according to a document seen by Reuters. The …

SaTT Smart Advertising Token to List on WhiteBIT, an EU-Compliant Exchange

SINGAPORE, Sept. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last week saw smart advertising marketplace SaTT's successful fundraising crowd sale raise a total of USD 7.1 million. It was also listed on popular digital asset trading platforms, ProBit Exchange and BW …

EU Strikes Low-Cost Deal With AstraZeneca to Pay COVID-19 Vaccine Claims

European governments will pay claims above an agreed limit against AstraZeneca over side-effects from its potential COVID-19 vaccine, under different terms to a deal struck with Sanofi, an EU official told Reuters. The deals reflect different strategies by …

Brexit: Gove in Brussels as EU trade talks resume

Image copyright PA Media Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove is in Brussels at the start of a week of talks about the UK's future relationship with the European Union. Mr Gove is meeting European Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic to discuss …

Britain and EU reach temporary agreement on derivatives clearing

Britain and the EU have reached a temporary accord on the information-sharing arrangements needed for eurozone banks to continue to use London’s clearing houses until June 2022.  Britain’s unfettered access to the bloc’s markets ends on 31 December. …

Kazakhstan and EU hold Cooperation Committee meeting

NUR-SULTAN (TCA) — The European Union (EU) and Kazakhstan held their 18th meeting of the Cooperation Committee, online, on September 25. The EU is Kazakhstan's first trade and investment partner, representing over one third of Kazakhstan's external …

UK and EU hopeful about Brexit talks, despite Boris Johnson’s meddling

Brussels — The UK and EU are starting a key week of Brexit talks, with the bloc stiffening its demands over how any trade deal will be enforced, after losing trust in Boris Johnson because of his attempt to rewrite 2019’s divorce agreement. The final round …

Murray: Carney’s Continued Record of Bad Decisions – Schools

Allows Childcare But Not Schools SEAFORD, DE, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Republican gubernatorial nominee, Julianne Murray condemned Governor John Carney for his latest display of bad decisions for the state …

Victoria, Australia Fitness centre restrictions not based in reality – VIC Active

VIC Active has slammed the State Government’s refusal to review its stance on fitness club restrictions MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, September 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VIC Active, a peak body representing more than 100 Victorian club …

Does Ethics Matter in an Election?

New how-to guide for voters helps evaluate ethics of candidates running for office. Government ethics expert available to provide commentary to media. SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amidst …

Admission to Trading & First Day of Dealings

Critical Metals plc is today admitted to the standard segment of the Official List of the FCA & to trading on the main market for listed securities of the LSE Critical Metals PLC (LSE:CRTM) LONDON, ENGLAND, September 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩…

African Island States Launch Joint Medicines Procurement Initiative

Download logo Ministers of Health from seven small African island states today signed an agreement to jointly procure drugs and vaccines in a bid to improve quality and access to medicines and other health products. The ministers from Cabo Verde, Comoros, …

Watch Tonight's First Presidential Debate on Locast

NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Locast, the nonprofit local broadcast TV streaming service, alerted its viewers in 23 markets about how to view tonight’s 2020 presidential debate through the Locast local TV streaming service. Whether citizens …

AMCD Supports the State Department’s Efforts to Counter Iranian Disinformation

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During the Cold War, the United States carried on a robust counter-propaganda campaign against the Soviet Union involving Radio Free Europe, Encounter magazine and numerous …

New Young Adult Book She Represents by Caitlin Donohue Celebrates Feminism, Activism, and Social Change in Politics

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sept. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Just in time for election season, She Represents: 44 Women Who Are Changing Politics . . . and the World written by Caitlin Donohue and published by Zest Books™, an imprint of Lerner Publishing …

Baker Hughes Announces Major LNG Turbomachinery Order from Qatar Petroleum for the North Field East (NFE) project

Download logo Order for main refrigerant compressors (MRCs) consists of 12 gas turbines and 24 centrifugal compressors, as part of four additional LNG “mega trains”; Among largest LNG deals for Baker Hughes in the past five years, for both MTPA and …

Premiering October 17, 2020, TVO Original Margin of Error is a Compelling Story of How Artificial Intelligence is ...

Toronto, Sept. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open Door Co. and TVO are thrilled to announce the world broadcast and online premiere of TVO Original Margin of Error, Saturday October 17, 2020 at 9 pm ET on TVO and tvo.org. This insightful documentary will …

ArtMattan Films sets virtual theatrical release date to October 23, 2020 for THE MAN WHO MENDS WOMEN!

ArtMattan Films sets virtual theatrical release date to October 23, 2020 for Nobel Peace Prize Winner Doctor Denis Mukwege documentary THE MAN WHO MENDS WOMEN! NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ArtMattan …

Murray’s Pressure on FOIA Requests Pushes Carney To Lift Suspension

Demands Answers on Nursing Homes, Business Shutdown and Opening Schools SEAFORD, DE, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After weeks of challenging Gov. John Carney’s suspension of freedom of information requests (FOIA), it …

JLCB HEARING ON MONDAY 9/28 TO DECIDE QUESTIONABLE “EMERGENCY” 2021 STATE GROUP BENEFITS CONTRACT PUSHED BY CVS CAREMARK

CVS Unwilling to Commit to State Laws “Unless Applicable"; State Officials Fear the Worst if Not Signed; 250,000 Louisianans Affected by Contract’s Vague Terms BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

The Great California Debate for Congress ERIC EARLY vs. Adam Schiff Oct. 5th in Burbank Ca

The Great California Debate for Congress ERIC EARLY vs Adam Schiff Oct 5th in Burbank Ca BURBANK, CA, USA, September 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CALIFORNIA U.S. CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE FOR THE 28TH DISTRICT, ERIC EARLY CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES THE …

SouthBridge Group and Brazil Africa Institute sign partnership to bring Brazilian investors closer to the African ...

Download logo SouthBridge Group (www.SouthBGroup.com) signed a Collaboration Agreement with The Brazil Africa Institute (https://IBRAF.org) (IBRAF). The Agreement was signed by Professor João Bosco Monte, President of IBRAF, and Andrew Alli, CEO of …

Oberon Fuels Hails Passing of California Assembly Bill 2663

Reduces tax on dimethyl ether (DME) fuel to be consistent with other alternative fuels Renewable DME (rDME) reduces greenhouse gas emissions between 68 and 101 percent compared to diesel, with zero soot Production of rDME expected to begin at Brawley, …

Report: Americans have little confidence in a “Free and Fair” 2020 Election and feel social media and other technologies ...

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new study has revealed that only 24% of Americans have confidence that the upcoming Presidential Elections will be “Free and Fair”, with 50% of the population viewing misinformation on social media as …

Shiraz, Iran: Defiant youth target regime's court in Shiraz which sentenced Navid Afkari to death

PARIS, FRANCE, September 27, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the early hours of Sunday, September 27, 2020, in protest against the criminal execution of Navid Afkari, the Iranian national wrestling champion, the defiant youth targeted the court in …

Unprecedented Virtual Summit for African Business Leaders to Access Resources to Grow Their Businesses with the United ...

Download logo Africa.com is convening thousands of leaders of African businesses, and the highest ranks of U.S. agencies that support African business, to present opportunities for growth through trade, investment and technical assistance. This virtual …

MEDIA ADVISORY: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to speak at WWF Leaders Event for Nature and People

Toronto, Sept. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Date: 28 Sept 2020 l Time: 09:00 - 10.30 ET  l Venue: Virtual (streamed here) WHAT Ahead of the UN Summit on Biodiversity, this high-profile event co-hosted by WWF is bringing together world leaders from more …