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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

America

Visa and the NFL announce cash-free future for the Super Bowl

The FINANCIAL — While fan experiences at live events continue to evolve due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19, today, Visa and the National Football League (NFL) finalized plans for safer and more secure payments via a cash-free future for the Super Bowl. Visa, the “Official Payment Services

by The FINANCIAL

November 20, 2020

3 mins read

Georgia

Producer Price Index for Industrial Products in Georgia

The FINANCIAL — National Statistics Office of Georgia published October 2020 data for Producer Price Index for Industrial Products in Georgia. In October 2020 the Producer Price Index for Industrial Products increased by 1.7 percent compared to the previous month, while compared to

by The FINANCIAL

November 20, 2020

1 min read

Europe

EIB and HBOR create a new €142.5 mln credit line to support Croatian SMEs

The FINANCIAL — Croatian small and medium enterprises will benefit from a new EUR 142.5 million credit line agreed between the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR) signed today in Zagreb and Luxembourg. This is the

by The FINANCIAL

November 20, 2020

2 mins read

Ukraine

USAID and RMHC announced $12 mln partnership to expand health care in Ukraine

The FINANCIAL — U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) announced a four-year, $12 million partnership on family-centered health care for children across Ukraine. USAID will provide $6 million to support the expansion of RMHC Ukraine and

by The FINANCIAL

November 20, 2020

1 min read

WORLD

Amazon names Best Books of the Year

The FINANCIAL — Amazon announced 2020’s Best Books of the Year, selecting Brittany K. Barnett’s “A Knock at Midnight” as the top pick. The inspiring true story is a brilliant memoir of Barnett’s own journey navigating the criminal justice system, which also chronicles the

by The FINANCIAL

November 20, 2020

4 mins read

Georgia

UNDP devotes $700k to supporting entrepreneurship in Georgia

The FINANCIAL — As the pandemic pushes Georgia’s economy into recession, with the severe job and income losses, local entrepreneurship and economic initiatives are key to protecting incomes of rural communities and bolstering their resilience to the crisis. To support economic recovery

by The FINANCIAL

November 19, 2020

2 mins read

Europe

Novartis set to achieve 100% renewable electricity in its European operations

The FINANCIAL — Novartis today announced the signature of five virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs), which are expected to collectively add more than 275 megawatts of clean power to the electrical grid. This move makes Novartis the first pharmaceutical company set to

by The FINANCIAL

November 19, 2020

1 min read

WORLD

EBRD and EU help DAMAMAX to improve telecommunications services in Jordan

The FINANCIAL — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) are providing a financial package of up to US$ 5 million to Jordan’s telecommunications provider Al-Hadatha Telecom and Technology PSC (DAMAMAX) to support the expansion of the company’s fibre-to-the-premises (FTTx) services.

by The FINANCIAL

November 19, 2020

1 min read

Europe

Ericsson and CETIN to deliver 5G in Czechia

The FINANCIAL — Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and wholesale telecom infrastructure company, CETIN, have signed a five-year contract to bring 5G to the Czech Republic. The deal makes Ericsson the supplier behind CETIN’s network modernization, which will see their existing legacy network transformed to establish

by The FINANCIAL

November 19, 2020

1 min read

WORLD

Hyundai hosts 2020 Open Innovation Lounge exhibition

The FINANCIAL — Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) organized the 2020 Open Innovation Lounge exhibition at its headquarters in Seoul on Nov. 16-17, featuring inventive new technologies and solutions spawned through joint collaboration between the Group’s staff members and engineers and those

by The FINANCIAL

November 19, 2020

2 mins read