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Why this refugee crisis is different

April 27, 2022

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British Reporter — More than 11 million people have fled their homes in Ukraine since the war began. Five million of them looked for safety and shelter in the EU. Political scientist Polly Pallister-Wilkins discusses fundamental differences we witness in this crisis. ‘To the Ukrainian refugees we see a completely different response that relates to the EU visa regime. There

Negative impact of social media affects girls and boys at different ages

British Reporter — Girls may experience a negative link at 11-13, boys

by British Reporter

March 30, 2022

3 mins read

Road traffic isn’t just bad for the air – it’s potentially a major source of water pollution

Heavy traffic is often associated with air pollution but a new study

by British Reporter

March 16, 2022

2 mins read

Russia’s punishment is a global event

Expert expects dramatic ripple effects as sanctions, corporate measures take hold. The Russia-Ukraine

by British Reporter

March 12, 2022

2 mins read

Georgia

Georgia pledges to a low-emission future

The FINANCIAL — Georgia’s national path to achieving a climate-proof and economically and socially prosperous future was discussed last week at a workshop organised by the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Ministry of

by The FINANCIAL

November 13, 2020

2 mins read

Europe

IFC lends support to UniCredit Leasing to enhance SME and Climate financing in Romania

The FINANCIAL — IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is lending its support to UniCredit Leasing Corporation (UCLC), Romania’s top leasing company, to increase access to finance for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and to provide more climate finance

by The FINANCIAL

November 13, 2020

1 min read

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IFC and TCX strengthen partnership to support capital flows into world’s poorest countries

The FINANCIAL — IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and The Currency Exchange Fund (TCX) have bolstered their partnership to promote cross-border investment flows by helping investors manage currency risk in the world’s poorest countries. IFC is investing $10 million

by The FINANCIAL

November 13, 2020

1 min read

Georgia

Georgian external trade down 15% (January – October 2020)

The FINANCIAL — National Statistics Office of Georgia published express release of the External Merchandise Trade of Georgia in January-October 2020. External Merchandise Trade (excluding non-declared trade) of Georgia amounted to USD 9 159.5 million in January-October 2020, 15.0 percent lower year-on-year. The

by The FINANCIAL

November 13, 2020

1 min read

Europe

EU to generate €10 bln in investment in Africa and the EU Neighbourhood and stimulate global recovery

The FINANCIAL — On 12 November, the European Commission took a major step forward in boosting investment in Africa and the EU Neighbourhood, helping to stimulate global recovery from the pandemic, by concluding ten financial guarantee agreements worth €990 million with partner

by The FINANCIAL

November 13, 2020

1 min read

Ukraine

New web platform to support cultural industry in Ukraine during pandemic

The FINANCIAL –The new multifunctional web platform Hypermarket of Culture is now available in Ukraine. This web source will help artists, painters, musicians, hubs, galleries and museums to promote and sell services, goods and tickets for events. The EU-supported platform will also

by The FINANCIAL

November 13, 2020

1 min read

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ADB and Luxembourg discuss boosting partnership

The FINANCIAL — Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa and Luxembourg Minister of Finance and ADB Governor Pierre Gramegna in a call today discussed the ADB–Luxembourg partnership in Asia and the Pacific and responses to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. “ADB

by The FINANCIAL

November 13, 2020

1 min read

America

eBay collaborates with Homes For Our Troops for Annual Veterans Day Auction

The FINANCIAL — In honor of Veterans Day, eBay for Charity and Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) launch their fourth annual charity auction – helping to raise vital funds for injured service members. Through November 17, visit eBay.com/HFOT to browse and bid on exclusive

by The FINANCIAL

November 12, 2020

1 min read

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EU and China agree to protect each other’s food and drink specialities

The FINANCIAL — On Wednesday, European Parliament backed an agreement between the EU and China to protect the names of 200 European and Chinese food specialties from counterfeiting. Parliament consented to an agreement by 645 votes, with 22 against and 18 abstentions, signed in

by The FINANCIAL

November 12, 2020

1 min read

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EIB approves €400 mln for COVAX initiative to ensure global access to COVID-19 vaccine

The FINANCIAL — The European Investment Bank (EIB) Board of Directors approved the EIB Group Climate Bank Roadmap 2021-2025 that will guide future EIB financing to support €1 trillion of climate action and environmental sustainability investments by 2030, and align all financing activities with the

by The FINANCIAL

November 12, 2020

4 mins read