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EU-UK: MEPs still in favour of agreement, but welcome no-deal preparations

December 18, 2020

Europe

The FINANCIAL -- According to the European Parliament, parliament hopes for an agreement on the future relationship between the EU and the UK, but needs time for scrutiny, stressed MEPs in a debate on Friday.

EBRD and EU help DAMAMAX to improve telecommunications services in Jordan

The FINANCIAL — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and

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November 19, 2020

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Nagorno Karabakh: EU allocates additional €3 mln in emergency aid to the civilians most affected by the conflict

The FINANCIAL — The European Commission has announced an additional €3 million

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November 19, 2020

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EIB and EU support modernisation of public infrastructure in Ukraine

The FINANCIAL — A preschool in Bakhmut, a hospital in Vuhledar and

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November 18, 2020

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Coronavirus

Romanian robot – Victor kills coronavirus with UV light

The FINANCIAL — An autonomous robot called Victor, which kills pathogenic microorganisms including coronavirus using UV-C radiation, is fighting the coronavirus pandemic at a major hospital in Bucharest. More robots like Victor are on their way to local healthcare institutions, as the manufacturer, Modulab, is

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October 19, 2020

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Pharmacy

CHMP recommended approving Forxiga for heart failure treatment

The FINANCIAL — AstraZeneca’s Forxiga (dapagliflozin) has been recommended for an indication extension of its marketing authorisation in the European Union (EU) for the treatment of symptomatic chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) in adults with and without type-2 diabetes (T2D). Heart

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October 19, 2020

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Pharmacy

AstraZeneca’s Trixeo Aerosphere recommended for approval in the EU

The FINANCIAL — AstraZeneca’s Trixeo Aerosphere (formoterol fumarate/glycopyrronium bromide/budesonide) has been recommended for marketing authorisation in the European Union (EU) for maintenance treatment in adult patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who are not adequately treated by a combination of

by The FINANCIAL

October 19, 2020

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Europe

European 5G survey

The FINANCIAL — Ipsos conducted the 5G survey in 23 European countries for ETNO (European Telecommunications Network Operators’ association). 5G is a groundbreaking technology with a lot of potential in cellular communication and is currently rolled out in multiple markets across Europe. 5G deployment

by The FINANCIAL

October 19, 2020

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Georgia

EU concluded 18-month project which supported Georgia’s environmental protection system

The FINANCIAL — EU project helped design legislation for environmental liability, drafted a proposal for a Marine Environment Strategy and Action Programme, trained inspectors and assessed air quality aspects, and prepared management plans for three Emerald Sites. Key achievements and further developments

by The FINANCIAL

October 16, 2020

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Europe

Euro zone international trade in goods surplus €14.7 bn

The FINANCIAL — In August 2020, COVID-19 continued to have a significant impact on international trade in goods. The first estimate for euro area exports of goods to the rest of the world in August 2020 was €156.3 billion, a decrease of

by The FINANCIAL

October 16, 2020

2 mins read

Media

EU Parliament launches the Daphne Caruana Galizia journalism prize

The FINANCIAL — The Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism, launched on 16 October 2020, the third anniversary of her death, will reward outstanding journalism reflecting EU values. “The Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize will recognise the essential role that journalists play in preserving

by The FINANCIAL

October 16, 2020

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WORLD

Ricardo Mourinho Félix assigned as Vice-President of the EIB

The FINANCIAL — Ricardo Mourinho Félix is the new Vice-President and Member of the Management Committee of the European Investment Bank (EIB). He takes up his duties on 16 October, succeeding Emma Navarro, whose mandate ended yesterday. The EIB’s Board of Governors

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October 16, 2020

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Europe

The coronavirus pandemic can deepen Europe’s demographic decline

The FINANCIAL — Mr Karácsony’s opinion highlights that Europe’s ageing population, low birth rates and the worsening unequal distribution of the population require a coherent policy response at all levels of governance and across all EU policies. It particularly insists on the link between

by The FINANCIAL

October 15, 2020

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WORLD

Clean Oceans Initiative shows significant progress

The FINANCIAL — Today at the IMF/World Bank Group meetings, the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the European Investment Bank (EIB) and KfW acting on behalf of the German Federal Government reported significant progress on the Clean Oceans Initiative. Two new partners Cassa

by The FINANCIAL

October 15, 2020

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