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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

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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

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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

WORLD

EU provides €100 mln to Mozambique for education, health and social protection

The FINANCIAL — The European Commission and the Government of Mozambique have today signed a budget support programme worth €100 million to respond to the socio-economic impacts of COVID-19. Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, commented: “With this contribution, the European Union will

by The FINANCIAL

November 3, 2020

1 min read

Georgia

U.S. Embassy statement on parliamentary elections of Georgia

The FINANCIAL — The U.S. Embassy welcomes the high voter turnout during parliamentary elections and applauds the people of Georgia for their dedication to democracy even amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Thousands of responsible election workers and professional observation groups around the country

by The FINANCIAL

November 2, 2020

1 min read

Georgia

Statement of the EEAS on the Georgian Parliamentary elections

The FINANCIAL — Georgia held the first round of its 2020 Parliamentary elections on 31 October, under a revised electoral system and with high voter turnout, despite the challenging context of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the joint statement of preliminary findings

by The FINANCIAL

November 2, 2020

1 min read

Georgia

CEC: Preliminary results of parliamentary elections after counting 95% of votes

The FINANCIAL — 95% of precinct summary protocols of parliamentary elections of Georgia is available for any interested person at the Central Election Commission (CEC) special webpage. In total, of 3 847 electoral precincts, results of 3626 precincts are counted. Ana Mikeladze,

by The FINANCIAL

November 2, 2020

2 mins read

Europe

GDP up by 12.7% in the euro area and by 12.1% in the EU

The FINANCIAL — In the third quarter 2020, seasonally adjusted GDP increased by 12.7% in the euro area and by 12.1% in the EU, compared with the previous quarter, according to a preliminary flash estimate published by Eurostat, the statistical office of

by The FINANCIAL

November 2, 2020

1 min read

Europe

Euro zone unemployment at 8.3%

The FINANCIAL — In September 2020, the euro area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 8.3%, stable compared with August 2020 and up from 7.5% in September 2019. The EU unemployment rate was 7.5% in September 2020, stable compared with August 2020 and up

by The FINANCIAL

November 2, 2020

1 min read

WORLD

FMCG in China is on the road to recovery

The FINANCIAL — The total spending on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in China grew by 4.1% in the 12 weeks to 11 September 2020 compared to the same period last year. Stronger growth in lower-tier cities and ecommerce channels remained the key

by The FINANCIAL

November 2, 2020

2 mins read

Georgia

“Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, we managed to hold safe elections”, President of Georgia

Georgia has managed to hold peaceful, just, safe and democratic elections. It can be said - European elections. Despite the severe and unprecedented challenges, yesterday’s parliamentary elections have once again showcased to the world that the country continues its uninterrupted advancement on

by The FINANCIAL

November 1, 2020

1 min read

Georgia

MIA issued a new order to held elections in secure, free and peaceful environment

The FINANCIAL — In order to ensure that 31 October 2020 elections are held in a secure, free and peaceful environment: According to the Order of the Minister of Internal Affairs, police mobile groups have been created in every region with the purpose

by The FINANCIAL

October 30, 2020

1 min read

Georgia

CEC approved special lists of voters in isolation

The FINANCIAL — The Central Election Commission (CEC) approved special lists of voters in isolation. 10 845 voters placed in medical institutions and isolation (quarantine, self-isolation) will cast their votes by mobile ballot box in the 31 October elections. According to a

by The FINANCIAL

October 30, 2020

1 min read