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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

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EIB and BDMG support Brazilian SMEs impacted by COVID-19

The FINANCIAL — The new agreement is an amendment to a contract signed in 2019, allowing both institutions to provide flexibility and to widen the eligibility criteria of the current EUR 100m BDMG CLIMATE ACTION Framework Loan II, in order to support and

by The FINANCIAL

November 12, 2020

2 mins read

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How the Platform on Sustainable Finance will help define our green future

The FINANCIAL — With an ever more ambitious global green agenda coming into focus, states, markets, blocs and businesses are working to go carbon-neutral in time to keep world temperature rises from exceeding 2C and, preferably, the more ambitious target of 1.5C.

by The FINANCIAL

November 12, 2020

4 mins read

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Mongolia’s Otoch Odi supports people’s health during the coronavirus pandemic

The FINANCIAL — Lung-supporting, immune-system-boosting black radish teas and dried nettle leaf powder are staples in the trolleys of shoppers and on kitchen counters in homes in Mongolia. These are just some examples of the many health-supporting products made under the ‘Dr Baatar’

by The FINANCIAL

November 12, 2020

2 mins read

Georgia

EU and FinExCoop Georgia share the best agricultural practices with farmers

The FINANCIAL — Representatives of the Delegation of the European Union to Georgia, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Agro Art and farmers from different regions of Georgia visited a potato and fodder beet demonstration plot in the village of Artsevani,

by The FINANCIAL

November 12, 2020

2 mins read

Europe

NIB finances Western Corridor project in Norway

The FINANCIAL — NIB and the Norwegian system operator Statnett have signed a 15-year loan of NOK 1.2 billion. The loan contributes to finance the upgrade of the main electricity grid in South-West Norway. The Western Corridor is a common name for

by The FINANCIAL

November 12, 2020

1 min read

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NIB finances electrified rail transport in Denmark

The FINANCIAL — NIB and the Danish state railway company DSB have signed a loan agreement of EUR 400 million to finance the acquisition of electric rolling stock during 2020–2025. The 15-year loan will finance 42 new, electric locomotives as well as more

by The FINANCIAL

November 11, 2020

1 min read

Europe

European businesses forecast very challenging 2021 in major new survey

The FINANCIAL — The 28th annual edition of the EUROCHAMBRES Economic Survey (EES2021) reveals the scale of the impact of COVID-19 on businesses across Europe, which predict a very difficult year ahead. The findings reinforce chambers’ call for swift measures to support financial liquidity and

by The FINANCIAL

November 11, 2020

1 min read

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Amex Trendex: Indians are “optimistic with a dash of caution” about their plans for 2021

The FINANCIAL — According to the Amex Trendex, a trend report from American Express, Indian consumers are mapping out their holiday season shopping plans, prioritizing their wellbeing with more time at home, and hoping to turn travel dreams into a 2021 reality.

by The FINANCIAL

November 11, 2020

2 mins read

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NASA prepared for Mars Sample Return Campaign

The FINANCIAL — NASA released an independent review report Tuesday indicating the agency is now ready to undertake its Mars Sample Return (MSR) campaign to bring pristine samples from Mars to Earth for scientific study. The agency established the MSR Independent Review

by The FINANCIAL

November 11, 2020

3 mins read

Europe

EU Council adopts conclusions on future EU intellectual property policy

The FINANCIAL — The European Council adopted a set of conclusions on key elements of a future EU intellectual property policy. These conclusions should be seen as the Council’s input to ongoing work within the Commission on an EU intellectual property action

by The FINANCIAL

November 11, 2020

1 min read