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Why this refugee crisis is different

April 27, 2022

WORLD

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

Europe

Nokia collaborates with A1 for LTE and 5G campus networks in Austria

The FINANCIAL — Nokia is today announcing a services deal with A1 Austria, building on the leadership of both companies in the Austrian enterprise market. In this three-year contract, started earlier in 2020, Nokia is providing its industrial-grade private wireless technology and services

by The FINANCIAL

November 9, 2020

1 min read

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Rethink education to prepare Developing Asia for the future of jobs and skills — ADB Book

The FINANCIAL — As technological change and automation increasingly disrupt many aspects of daily life, developing economies in Asia and the Pacific must rethink education and training to ensure students have the right skills for the jobs of the future, according to

by The FINANCIAL

November 9, 2020

1 min read

Georgia

Agreement reached between EIB, Nenskra Hydro and Hyundai in relation to the Nenskra project in Georgia

The FINANCIAL — The European Investment Bank (“EIB”), JSC Nenskra Hydro (“JSCNH”) and Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. (“Hyundai”) have come to an agreement regarding certain omissions in disclosing relevant information in the context of bidding for the Nenskra hydropower plant

by The FINANCIAL

November 9, 2020

1 min read

Europe

Monaco and San Marino join DESIGNclass

The FINANCIAL — As of 09 November 2020, the Industrial Property Office of the Business Development Agency of the Principality of Monaco (MCIPO) and the Patents and Trademarks Office of the Republic of San Marino (USBM) are part of DESIGNclass. From this

by The FINANCIAL

November 9, 2020

1 min read

Ukraine

EU and WHO continue delivering oxygen concentrators to hospitals across Ukraine

The FINANCIAL — The World Health Organization (WHO) in Ukraine continues to deliver oxygen concentrators to hospitals, thanks to the EU. So far, the equipment has been provided to medical facilities in Lviv, Novoyavorivsk, Zhovkva, Stryi, and Kamianka-Buzka. In total, the EU

by The FINANCIAL

November 9, 2020

1 min read

Georgia

First Biosphere Reserve in Georgia

The FINANCIAL — Protected areas (PAs) exit in Georgia for over a century, and the first one to receive the PA status was the Lagodekhi Nature Reserve. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) data of 2019, Georgia has

by The FINANCIAL

November 9, 2020

3 mins read

Europe

New World Bank report explores Europe’s digital options

The FINANCIAL — Digital technologies are transforming economic opportunities, a trend being accelerated as businesses and workers respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The potential to raise productivity and to expand opportunities for firms that are small or in less developed locations is real.

by The FINANCIAL

November 9, 2020

2 mins read

Ukraine

World Bank approved $100 mln project to support economic recovery of Eastern Ukraine

The FINANCIAL — The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a $100 million project to support the Government of Ukraine’s efforts to promote socioeconomic recovery and development of Eastern Ukraine, where the continuing conflict has impacted the lives and livelihoods of

by The FINANCIAL

November 9, 2020

2 mins read

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NASA seeks new partners to help tell the story of human exploration at the Moon

The FINANCIAL — NASA is seeking new partners to help the agency tell the story of human exploration at the Moon with the Artemis program in ways that engage, excite, and inspire a worldwide audience. Through the end of this decade, NASA will explore

by The FINANCIAL

November 6, 2020

2 mins read

WORLD

Global food prices continue to rise

The FINANCIAL — Global food prices continued rising for the fifth consecutive month in October, led by cereals, sugar, dairy and vegetable oils, according to a new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The FAO Food Price Index,

by The FINANCIAL

November 6, 2020

2 mins read