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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

Georgian economy sunk in 2020, Rating negative

RAEX-Europe confirmed the sovereign government credit ratings (SGC) of Georgia at ‘BB’ (Sufficient level of creditworthiness of the government) in national currency and at ‘BB’ (Sufficient level of creditworthiness of the government) in foreign currency. The rating outlook changed from stable to

by British Reporter

April 6, 2021

6 mins read

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KfW strengthens social protection in Asia and Africa

The FINANCIAL -- Poor people in developing countries and emerging economies face an existential threat in the corona crisis. However, government assistance is often inadequate. KfW and BMZ are therefore supporting countries in stabilising and expanding social systems.

by The FINANCIAL

December 27, 2020

4 mins read

Europe

Health and consumer crisis: Europeans remain cautious

The FINANCIAL -- According to BNP Paribas, for nine months now, Europe has been dealing with the Covid 19 crisis and the resulting restrictions (lockdowns, curfews, etc.) it has imposed. The second wave had not yet hit, but households were already showing very

by The FINANCIAL

December 26, 2020

3 mins read

America

Presidential Message on Christmas, 2020

The FINANCIAL -- White House spreads Presidential Message on Christmas, 2020. "The First Lady and I send our warmest wishes to all Americans as we celebrate Christmas. While our gatherings might look different than in years past, this Christmas, like every Christmas, is

by The FINANCIAL

December 25, 2020

1 min read

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NASA Helps Bring Airport Communications into the Digital Age

The FINANCIAL -- According to NASA, some of the best entertainment at the airport is all the action outside the window. Loaded luggage carriers zip past on their way to planes. Fuel trucks come and go. Catering trucks restock galleys. During winter,

by The FINANCIAL

December 25, 2020

4 mins read

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APM Terminals launches a new facility in Kalundborg, Denmark and secures two feeder services

The FINANCIAL -- APM Terminals and Maersk announce an agreement for shifting the carrier’s feeder volumes from Copenhagen to a new facility in the Port of Kalundborg, to be operated by APM Terminals.

by The FINANCIAL

December 25, 2020

1 min read

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Muddying the waters: rock breakdown may play less of a role in regulating climate than previously thought

The FINANCIAL -- The weathering of rocks at the Earth’s surface may remove less greenhouse gases from the atmosphere than previous estimates, says new research from the University of Cambridge. The findings, published in PNAS, suggest Earth’s natural mechanism for removing carbon dioxide

by The FINANCIAL

December 23, 2020

4 mins read

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NASA’s AIM Sees First Night-Shining Clouds of Antarctic Summer

The FINANCIAL -- Summer in Antarctica is marked by days in which the Sun never sets, balmy temperatures that hover as high as freezing, and electric-blue clouds of ice. NASA’s Aeronomy of Ice in the Mesosphere mission — AIM for short — spotted

by The FINANCIAL

December 22, 2020

3 mins read

Georgia

EIB will support faster recovery of Georgia`s SMEs from the COVID-19 crisis with €10 million

The FINANCIAL -- EIB and ProCredit Group agree on similar credit lines in Ukraine (€25 million) and Moldova (€20 million), bringing the total support to companies to €55 million. The operation is part of the Team Europe’s COVID-19 emergency response to help sustain

by The FINANCIAL

December 22, 2020

2 mins read

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OSCE national workshop promotes social re-use of confiscated assets in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The FINANCIAL-- The OSCE held an online national workshop for Bosnia and Herzegovina on the social re-use of confiscated assets. More than 20 representatives from prosecutions’ offices, law enforcement, asset management agencies and civil society organizations participated in the event.

by The FINANCIAL

December 22, 2020

1 min read