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EU and Armenia Discuss Implementation of Major Infrastructure Projects

The Armenian government hosted the third meeting of the EU-Armenia Investment Coordination Platform, co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan and the Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Vassilis Maragos. Participants focused on …

Syria: WFP cash grants backed by EU help families shop for the food and essentials they need

With one card, Rubin is able to buy fresh food at her local store. Photo: WFP/Lina Alqassab Funding from the European Union is helping Syrian families to boost their nutrition at a critical time with a combination of food and cash assistance. At a …

Oleksandr Kalitenko on Ukraine’s Battle for Transparency

Oleksandr Kalitenko, a Ukrainian legal expert, stands out as a pioneering figure in the fight against corruption. One of only three Ukrainians awarded a government grant to study in Lithuania, Kalitenko pursued a graduate degree in European Union and …

Elkem secures EUR 1.8 million EU grant to explore CO2-free silicon production

Romania grants EUR 64 million for municipal solar power projects

Prosumers and their solar power installations are one of the main pillars of the energy transition in Romania. Among households, small firms and institutions, municipal authorities are emerging as a significant segment. Some are even planning utility-scale …

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 29, 2024

November 29, 2024, 7:45pm ET Click here to see ISW’s interactive map of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This map is updated daily alongside the static maps present in this report. Click here to see ISW’s 3D control of terrain topographic map of Ukraine. …

Exports to EU may fall 20%

Bangladesh's overall exports to the European Union (EU) may fall by as much as 20 percent due to the combined impacts of the nation's graduation from least developed country (LDC) status and the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), according to …

2025 EU Budget of Nearly EUR 200 Bln Approved by European Parliament

The MEPs approved the European Union budget for 2025 on Wednesday during the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The 2025 EU budget will amount to EUR 199.4 billion and includes EUR 155.21 billion  in total payments. The difference …

EU unveils investment, biz opportunities for PH at Green Economy Forum

FILE / STOCK Philippine companies joined European counterparts at the Green Economy Forum aimed at boosting investments and business in circular economy and clean energy on Friday. Titled ‘Businesses at the heart of the Green Transition in the …

New Wells to be Constructed in North Windward as Part of World Bank-Funded Volcano Eruption Emergency Project

Two new Wells will be constructed in North Windward under the Volcano Eruption Emergency Project (VEEP), being funded by World Bank.   This is according to the Project Engineer Nerissa Fergus, who was addressing a consultation in North Windward on Tuesday, …

Over 100 protesters arrested in Georgia during second night of unrest

Protesters again swarmed the parliament, with some trying to break through its gates, in anger over the government's back-tracking on EU negotiations. Thousands of people have protested for a second night against the Georgian government's decision …

EU-Ukraine Tech Summit 2024: Building Bridges Between Ukrainian Startups and EU Tech Community at Google for Startups in ...

WARSAW, Poland, Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The EU-Ukraine Tech Summit, organised by London PR Lab and hosted at Google for Startups Campus in Warsaw on 18 November, gathered Ukrainian startup founders, European investors, and global industry …

Environmental grants promised to farmers in England frozen

Grants promised to farmers in England for planting hedges and cleaning up waterways have been frozen by the government. The capital grants scheme, which was opened by the government to allow farmers to invest in infrastructure like slurry storage so animal …

European Parliament again calls for JHA Council to grant Romania, Bulgaria full Schengen status

Numerous members of the European Parliament called for a favorable decision by the Justice and Home Affairs Council (JHA) during the upcoming December 12-13 meeting regarding the full accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen Area. MEPs gathered in …

Syria Today – Israel Strikes Homs; EU Weighs Human Rights with Repatriation in Normalizing Assad

Today’s news round on Syria explores the multifaceted challenges facing the country and its global implications. From Israeli airstrikes in Homs targeting Iran-linked groups to intensifying discussions in Europe about the normalization of ties with the …

Industrial heat pumps have widespread support from EU countries

A total of 24 countries were surveyed – including Norway, Switzerland and the UK – in which help is available for industrial heat pump installation, whether that be in the form of a grant, loan or tax rebate. Such large heat pumps – which can reach up to …

 Malawi-EU deals to energise economy

Malawi on Tuesday signed three landmark agreements with the European Union (EU) and its member States, marking a significant step towards revitalising the energy sector, improving public finance management and enhancing agricultural commercialisation. The …

EU Challenges Legitimacy of October 26 Elections Under Georgian Dream

By Malkhaz Matsaberidze Wednesday, November 27, 2024 The European Union has emphasized the democratic conduct of the October 26 parliamentary elections as one of the key prerequisites for initiating membership negotiations with Georgia. While the Georgian …

Parliament Ratifies €12 Million EU Finance Agreement

By eric.george@awokonewspaper.sl Freetown, SIERRA LEONE – The Parliament of Sierra Leone has ratified a €12 million finance agreement between the European Commission and the Government of Sierra Leone, aimed at boosting business, environmental …

OSCE human rights office condemns use of excessive force by police during protests in Georgia

WARSAW, 30 November 2024 – The action of law enforcement officials while policing peaceful protests in Georgia is of deep concern and a serious breach of the right to freedom of peaceful assembly, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human …

Government Blockchain Association Announces Global Strategic Education Partnership with TBA-W3CB to Benefit GBA Members

GBA, TBA, and W3CB team up to deliver world-class blockchain education and ISO-compliant certifications worldwide. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 30, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) today announced …

OSCE human rights office condemns use of excessive force by police during protests in Georgia

WARSAW, 30 November 2024 – The action of law enforcement officials while policing peaceful protests in Georgia is of deep concern and a serious breach of the right to freedom of peaceful assembly, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human …

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA'S PREMIER ROCK ORCHESTRA LAUNCHES LIVE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY TOUR WITH BLACK FRIDAY DISCOUNTS

We invite you on an epic musical adventure, as the SPMA rock orchestra performs live renditions of the hit soundtracks from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1 & 2. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Get ready …

AACE Thanks Premier Smith and Minister Jones for Engaging Alberta's Childcare Operators in Townhall Meeting

Over 350 childcare operators joined the two-hour session to hear directly from Premier and Minister about their vision for Alberta childcare and discuss issues CALGARY, AB, CANADA, November 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association of …

Military Risks, Deregulation, and Localization: New Approaches for Ukraine’s Economy – Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, November 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Internal Resilience Plan of Ukraine, presented by President Volodymyr Zelensky, encompasses ten key areas, each aimed at strengthening the country’s position during wartime while laying …

Kazakhstan advances financial crime prevention with OSCE-led virtual asset training sessions

In November 2024, the General Prosecutor’s Office and the Financial Monitoring Agency of Kazakhstan hosted two specialized training sessions on the criminal use of virtual assets and blockchain technology. Organized by the OSCE in collaboration with …

Young Entrepreneurs from the Western Balkans gather in Graz for Innovation Festival

The Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA) brought 19 young innovators and start-uppers from the Western Balkans to Graz, Austria from November 27 to 29 to participate in the European Young Innovator’s (EYI) …

OSCE workshop promotes classification system for cyber incidents to strengthen cyber security in Moldova

On 29 November, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department organized a workshop on cyber incident classification for 14 cyber security policy and technical experts comprising 6 men and 8 women in Chisinau. The workshop focused on how to develop and …

OSCE study visit boosts K9 capabilities of Moldovan General Police Inspectorate

From 25 to 29 November, the OSCE Secretariat’s Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with the French Gendarmerie, the French Ministry of the Interior, and other key institutions, brought participants from the Moldovan General Police …

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Egypt to ratify controversial new asylum law ― European Ombudsman finds maladministration by ...

Egypt is on the verge of ratifying a controversial new asylum law. The European Ombudsman has found maladministration in the European Commission’s handling of documents relating to the EU-Tunisia agreement. Several civil society activists who support …

The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Retail Market: A $164.74 billion Industry Dominated by Tech Giants – Microsoft, ...

Delray Beach, FL, Nov. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Artificial Intelligence in Retail Market size is projected to grow from USD 31.12 billion in 2024 to USD 164.74 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 32.0% during the forecast period, according to a new report …

2024 European Parliament elections: ODIHR election observation mission final report

The 2024 European Parliament elections were genuinely competitive, with fundamental freedoms respected. The elections were run professionally and effectively, and the bodies administering them enjoyed a high level of confidence. Aspects of electoral …

OSCE trains border officers in Uzbekistan in identifying suspected terrorists and other criminals

From 25 to 28 November, the OSCE’s Transnational Threats Department and the Border Troops and Customs Committee of Uzbekistan held a national training course for border and customs officers to identify suspected foreign terrorist fighters and other …

Research reveals legal loopholes and victim-blaming enable sexual violence to go unpunished in Africa

Equality Now's new report reveals how flawed laws, weak implementation, and victim-blaming are preventing rape survivors from accessing justice in Africa. NAIROBI, KENYA, November 28, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across Africa, rape is one of …

OSCE Mission to Serbia announces winners of 2024 Person of the Year Award

BELGRADE, 28 November 2024 – The OSCE Mission to Serbia awarded the 2024 Person of the Year award to Ivana Stevanović, Executive Director of the Slavko Ćuruvija Foundation, Veran Matić, President of Association of Independent Electronic Media and member of …

Whistleblowing Canada Reveals Results of Survey of Lawyers on Access to Justice for Ontario Whistleblowers

- whistleblowers play a pivotal role in anti-corruption efforts and maintaining integrity in democratic institutions. OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, November 28, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Whistleblowing Canada Research Society has released the …

Government officials from Turkmenistan receive OSCE-training on investigating blockchain-related financial crimes

On 27 and 28 November 2024, 22 officials from various government institutions in Turkmenistan, including the Prosecutor General’s Office, the Central Bank, the Ministry of Finance, the Financial Monitoring Agency, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, …

Revisionist Book Probes Catastrophic Effects of Scientists' Misconduct and Incompetence

“Helpless Earth: Reckless Science” questions the ethics and logic of scientific projects in view of global insecurity. INDIA, November 28, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This unorthodox investigation scrutinizes scores of neglected issues …

OSCE supports Moldova’s People’s Advocate Office in building capacities for security sector oversight

On 26 and 27 November, the OSCE trained 14 staff from the Moldovan People’s Advocate Office (Ombuds institution) on the effective handling of human rights cases and inquiries into the security sector during a workshop held in Chisinau. The participants …