US, Europe and Japan update tri-agency Earth observation dashboard
NASA has updated a online repository of Earth observation datasets in partnership with space agency counterparts in Europe and Japan to help the public understand environmental change worldwide.
The Earth Observation…
Oil stabilizes as supply risks meet economic headwinds
Pump jacks work at sunset in an oil field in Midland, Texas, U.S., August 22, 2018. REUTERS/Nick OxfordJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterLONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - Oil prices stabilized on Friday, putting them on…
European Commission’s REPowerEU plan
The European Commission (the Commission) presented on 18 May 2022 the details of its plan to reinvigorate Europe and reduce, and ultimately end, Europe's dependence on Russian fossil fuels ( the REPowerEU plan or the plan)1…
Shaheen Applauds Senate Passing of Ukraine Emergency Aid Package
May 19, 2022
(Washington, DC) – US Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation and Senior Member of the Senate Armed…
European agreement reached on mandatory gas reserves for supply crises | European Union News
Gas reserves must be filled to 80% by November 1, increasing to 90% from 2023 until 2025.Negotiators from the European Parliament and the 27 member states of the European Union have agreed on new regulations concerning mandatory levels of…
Predictions of supply chain ‘chaos’ as Shanghai resumes shipping
Drewry estimates 260,000 TEU exports went unshipped…
Biden’s burdens mount: Slowing global economy adds to US woes | Economic news
By JOSH BOAK, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — As President Joe Biden sets sail for Asia on Thursday, he faces a new risk at home to the economy and his Democratic Party: a global slowdown caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the…
CSDR increases pressure on authorized participants in Europe’s fragmented ETF market
The European Commission proposed changes to the CSDR in March
Authorized participants (APs) have been feeling the brunt of the central securities…
EU to chart evacuation route for Russian fossil fuels
3D-printed natural gas pipes are placed over the EU and Russia flags displayed in this illustration taken January 31, 2022. REUTERS/Dado RuvicJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterBRUSSELS, May 18 (Reuters) - The European…
Brexit opportunities: meeting government efficiency
Jacob Rees-Mogg wears two hats.
A hat is labeled Brexit Opportunities - the remnants of David Frost's operation when responsibility for the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) and the Withdrawal Agreement was transferred to Liz Truss…
Yields fall, stocks struggle as economic fears grow
NEW YORK, May 16 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks closed weakly on Monday as downbeat data from China and New York state raised fears of recession, but US yields 10-year Treasuries remaining firmly below 3% boosted hopes that the Federal Reserve…
Revealed: EU plans loans and grants to help rebuild Ukraine | European Commission
Ukraine could receive loans, grants and possibly the proceeds of the seized Russian oligarch's assets to help pay the multibillion-euro cost of rebuilding the country after the ruinous war launched by the Kremlin, according to a leaked EU…
Why London should be concerned about the CJEU’s external judicial policy as it pushes for a…
Boris Johnson will hold crisis talks in Belfast today to try to resolve differences over the Northern Ireland protocol. Robert Basedow writes that the UK would be wise to carefully assess EU red lines before demanding a protocol…
EU growth and inflation outlook worsens with energy crisis
Energy costs soared and confidence faltered after the Russian attack on Ukraine on February 24.EU member states have imposed five rounds of sanctions and are currently trying to complete a package targeting the oil sector. These measures…
A positive week calls for Western unity and democracy
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Implications of the political economy of the conflict in Ukraine for Europe
The conflict in Ukraine has had significant negative consequences for all economies in the world. The key link in the transmission process was the economic war against Russia which was initiated by the United States and its "allies"…
Transgender drug law blocked in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday blocked part of an Alabama law that made it a crime to prescribe puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormones to transgender minors.
U.S. District Judge Liles Burke issued a preliminary…
Patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare are well protected, but challenges remain, says…
The Commission of the European Union has published a report on patients' rights under the cross-border healthcare directive and an assessment of its impact ten years after its adoption.
The report confirmed that the directive has ensured…
European Commission publishes draft DEBRA directive providing debt bias reduction allowance –…
On May 11, 2022, the European Commission published a draft directive proposing a debt bias reduction allowance (the "DEBRA Proposal"). The DEBRA proposal establishes rules (i) to provide, under certain conditions, the tax deductibility of…
EU: Stalled Iran nuclear talks ‘reopened’: EU
Stalled talks over Iran's nuclear program have been unblocked after fresh talks in Tehran, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Friday, adding he believed a final deal was within reach. .
Borrell said a mission by EU envoy Enrique…
European Commission publishes consolidated list of travel bans and other sanctions
The European Union Commission has published a consolidated list of travel bans in its EU Sanctions Map tool.
Announcing the news, the Commission explained that this tool will allow EU citizens to see who is subject to a travel ban under the…
Restructuring Tools in the UK and Europe: Choosing the Optimal Forum for Creditor and Shareholder…
Debtors and investors have more choice of where to restructure as the EU Restructuring Directive rolls out in member states
A number of key European jurisdictions have now implemented the EU Preventive Restructuring Directive, the overall…
The European Commission will end the relaxed state aid regime against COVID-19
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Commission said Thursday it would phase out temporary rules that allowed the 27 EU member countries to receive additional public support during the coronavirus pandemic.Adopted in March 2020, the so-called…
Tories set to fight over platform worker directive, mobilize with industry – EURACTIV.com
Conservative MEPs from the European People's Party (EPP) are preparing their counter-offensive against the rapporteur's push for strict job protections for platform workers, by joining forces with industry.
EPP lawmakers…
EXCLUSIVE Top EU official backs multi-billion dollar plan to rebuild Ukraine
Rebuilding Ukraine will cost trillions of euros - EU's biggest bankerEIB Managing Director Hoyer calls for a Marshall-style plan for UkraineUrges West and his banks to guarantee Ukraine's financesBRUSSELS, May 11 (Reuters) - A top European…
The European Commission will support 1,580 former Air France employees with 17.7 million euros
The European Commission has decided to support around 1,580 former Air France workers who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with around €17.7 billion.
In a statement released on Tuesday, May 11, the European Commission…
Emmanuel Macron has a cynical plan to which, writes JONATHAN MILLER, there is only one answer
All hail Emmanuel Macron, the newly re-elected French President and self-proclaimed Emperor of the European Union, who this week proposed a radical overhaul of the continent's political map.In his Europe Day speech in Strasbourg on Monday,…
EU denounces Israel’s expulsion of over 1,000 Palestinians to make way for military zone
The European Union on Tuesday condemned an Israeli court decision approving the expulsion of more than 1,000 Palestinians to make way for a military training area."Israel's Supreme Court issued a ruling last week (May 4) on…
Ukraine war: EU proposes an embargo on Russian oil, but what could the US do to toughen the…
The United States imposed several rounds of sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine in February, targeting its central bank, major lenders, oligarchs and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Here are some ways the United States…
EXCLUSIVE Germany and Qatar disagree on terms of LNG supply deal negotiations – sources
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani meets with German Economy Minister Robert Habeck in Doha, Qatar March 20, 2022. Amiri Diwan/Handout via REUTERS Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterThe two parties disagree…
Putin celebrates Victory Day, Russian TV channel Rutube hacked
Protesters in Poland drenched Moscow's ambassador to Warsaw in red paint after they invaded a local cemetery for Soviet soldiers who died in World War II, chasing the diplomat and disrupting his embassy's attempts to commemorate the end of…
PocketLaw, a contract automation SaaS for SMBs, secures Atomico support – TechCrunch
Swedish startup PocketLaw — a software-as-a-service contract automation legal technology platform that primarily focuses on SMBs — has pocketed 10 million euros (~$11 million) as part of a a Series A funding led by European venture…
Ceylon cinnamon receives geographical indication certification from the European Union
The European Union (EU) has awarded Geographical Indication (GI) certification to Ceylon cinnamon, the first GI-certified product from Sri Lanka. An official ceremony took place between the EU Delegation to Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka…
Government set to abandon protocol unless EU backs down
Boris Johnson's government is threatening to tear up the Northern Ireland protocol unless the EU agrees to abandon border controls soon, despite warnings the row could spark a 'horrific' trade war.The Independent understands that Foreign…
Portugal Bitcoin News: How Portugal Accidentally Became Europe’s ‘Bitcoin Heaven’
As governments slowly chain the crypto industry with regulations and obligations, Portugal is increasingly isolated in Europe – a place with few rules that investors describe as a crypto haven.
"You don't have to do anything else because…
The EU has spent months and millions asking people’s opinions. Will he listen to them? –…
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WARSAW — In the depths of winter, with the pandemic peaking, temperatures plummeting and many people stuck at home, a trip to the Polish capital to discuss Europe at EU…
Europol denounces Mexican cartels responsible for European production of fentanyl
Mexico City, Mexico - Members of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation say Mexican drug cartels have been detected in Europe. The law enforcement agency says that although it has not found large quantities of…
EU tries to salvage Iran nuclear deal with last-ditch effort: report
The European Union is making a last-ditch attempt to salvage the Iran nuclear deal and break the deadlock, the Financial Times reported on Saturday.EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told the Financial Times he was…
Shipping Market Size Expected to Grow by USD 10.78 Billion | 40% of market growth comes from Europe
The maritime transit market covers the following areas:
Sizing of the maritime transport marketShipping Market ForecastShipping market analysisDriver and challengethe Global Cross-Border E-Commerce Market Growth Driving LCL Volume is one…
EU ambassador says Ghana’s economy is rebounding
Irchad Razaaly
Mr. Irchad Razaaly, Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Ghana, said Ghana's economy is “rebounding” despite the current economic difficulties.
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The European Commission launches the European Health Data Area – JURIST
The European Commission decided on Tuesday to establish the European Health Data Space (EHDS), calling the proposed space "a health-specific ecosystem made up of common rules, standards and practices." This is the first set of…
MSAB is part of the new European standard for mobile forensics
MSAB, a global leader in forensic technology for mobile device investigations, has been part of the EU funded project, ForMobile. ForMobile is a consortium of partners, working collaboratively to create an end-to-end mobile forensic…
Scorching heatwave in India and Pakistan comes as climate action stalls
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EU to look to Africa to wean itself off Russian natural gas: report
The EU is considering turning to Africa as it weans off Russian gas, Bloomberg reported.
The EU also aims to import more natural gas from the United States and…
The energy war is coming to the European Union
Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, hit back harshly at Russian President Vladimir Putin's cut off natural gas to two of the EU's 27 member countries on April 27.
"Gazprom's announcement of a unilateral halt to…
Violence threatens European journalists
The EU's internal divide on press freedom has widened as France prepares new measures to protect journalists. Greece slipped to 108th place in the world after the murder last year of crime journalist Giorgios Karaivaz, according to an index…
Beijing tightens Covid rules; New Zealand, Italy, Greece Relax
Chinese authorities are aiming to control an ongoing covid outbreak and are trying a new round of restrictions that stop short of a full lockdown. Meanwhile, in New Zealand, the government is opening borders to…
Revulsion over war in Ukraine ends Rome’s old friendship with Moscow
A year after Russia annexed Crimea in 2014, former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi traveled to the peninsula to visit Vladimir Putin. The two drank a 240-year-old bottle of wine from a Crimean winery prized by kyiv as a…
The Commission will create a European health data space
Digital medicine offers great opportunities. The European Commission is therefore presenting this week a bill defining the rules of a European health data area.
The European Commission is due to present a bill on a "European…
Ukraine plans to complete the second part of the EU accession questionnaire before the end of next…
Ukraine plans to complete the second part of the questionnaire on fulfilling the political and economic criteria for EU membership by the end of next week.
"The European Union has already reviewed the part of…
Europe wants to ban Russian oil, but faces an economic nightmare
The European Union is finally seriously considering banning Russian oil, but the costs could be heavy.
The bloc has become heavily dependent on Russian energy and…
The European Commission grants 12 new sites the European Heritage Label
The European Commission announced that it has today awarded the Heritage Label to 12 new sites on the continent which have played an important role in European history and culture, from the Museum of Culture and the archaeological site of…
TotalEnergies takes a $4.1 billion impairment on the Arctic LNG 2 terminal
Intermediate terminal for Arctic LNG 2 site works…
Explosions hit Kyiv during visit of UN chief, Ukraine blames Russian missiles
Russia steps up offensive against eastern UkraineUS says Russia is planning fake independence votes in occupied areasBiden seeks $33 billion in military and economic aid for KyivMoscow to Kyiv Nato supporters: 'Don't test our…
Low-cost airline complains to European Commission after Poland cuts flights to Warsaw
Irish low-cost airline Ryanair has complained about the decision taken by the Polish authorities regarding the number of flights in the capital.
Earlier, SchengenVisaInfo.com reported that the Polish government decided to cut the number of…
Albanian beekeepers wary of draft law to align with EU acquis – EURACTIV.com
Albania's beekeeping sector will be regulated as the government has put forward the final draft of a new law that would impact those with only one hive in an effort to align with the EU acquis. But not all beekeepers are…
‘Totally dysfunctional’: Sophie in ‘t Veld on the EU’s relationship with…
EEven by the standards of plain Dutch, Sophie in 't Veld is pretty brutal. The European Council - the body of EU leaders - is "democratically a monster" and "totally dysfunctional", she says. The European Commission “shamelessly protects”…
Completion of the first EU ship recycling project in Texas
Wolverine has become the first EU-registered vessel…
To play their part (in a morality play)
The European Union channels its internal interests Jimmy Carter (or, as the French would say, "Jimmy Carter"). Like reported by The hill“The European Union is encouraging its citizens to work from home, use public transport and turn off…
European lawmakers back control of subsidized foreign companies
BRUSSELS, April 25 (Reuters) - European lawmakers on Monday backed new rules aimed at limiting takeovers or tenders for government contracts by subsidized foreign companies, part of a general drive to ensure fair and undistorted economic…
Launch of HELP online course “Labour Rights as Human Rights” in Georgia
On 21 April, the Council of Europe project “Strengthening the protection of social and economic rights in Georgia” launched the online HELP course on labor rights as human rights in Georgia. The course was specifically translated into…
Here’s how the financial system has evolved in the ten years after the financial crisis
On the verge of collapse a decade ago, America's financial system was salvaged by an incredible rescue that resurrected Wall Street and the economy but did little to help citizens who felt misled and left to suffer as a result of title!-->…
Pro-European Robert Golob defeats nationalist Janez Jansa in Slovenia
"Jansa's defeat shows that the Slovenians were fed up with his politics and didn't like the way he was steering the country towards Hungary," said political analyst Andraz Zorko. "It's positive for the EU."Golob, a 55-year-old former chief…
Has US economic growth slowed in early 2022?
How much has US economic growth slowed? The United States is expected to report that economic growth slowed significantly in the first quarter, mainly due to a reversal of the unexpected boom in inventory accumulation from the…
If Russia’s attack goes unchallenged, so do Indo-Pacific implications: EU chief | Latest…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said leaving Russia's unwarranted attack on Ukraine unchallenged could lead to a world where "might does good", including in the Indo-Pacific, where there are "latent tensions".Von der…
UK to repeal ‘senseless’ EU law that would have seen £50 added to insurance premiums in…
UK to repeal 'senseless' EU law that would have seen around £50 added to premiums for riding mowers every year - move hailed as a Brexit dividend'Insane' legislation forces owners of riding mowers to have car insuranceThe law…
The President of the EU before his visit to India
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will arrive in New Delhi on Saturday to celebrate 60 years of relations between India and the European Union.Taking to Twitter, Ursula von der Leyen said she was looking forward to…
San Marino elects its first gay head of state
San Marino, the world's oldest republic, named the world's first gay head of state when Paolo Rondelli was named one of two captains regent. Rondelli, 58, was inaugurated as one of the country's two highest elected officials at a…
The economic results of a victory for Marine Le Pen
France goes to the polls on Sunday April 24 for the second and final round of the presidential election. As Emmanuel Macron looks likely to win a second term, rival candidate Marine Le Pen of the far-right…
EPHA response to WHO public hearings on a new international instrument on pandemic preparedness and…
Which was solicit public opinion support the work of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) in the development and negotiation of an international instrument aimed at strengthening prevention, preparedness and response to the…
FirstFT: UK law could empower ministers to tear up post-Brexit trade deal with Northern Ireland
Hello. This article is an on-site version of our FirstFT newsletter. Sign up for our Asia, Europe/Africa or Americas edition to get it delivered straight to your inbox every weekday morningDid you follow the news this week? Take…
Liberalism, not Hungary, is the future of Eastern Europe
From the re-election of Viktor Orban as prime minister in Hungary this month to Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine, it's easy to conclude that the outlook for democracy in Eastern Europe is bleak. But while the creeping…
Final euro area HICP data expected
Euro area final harmonized inflation and Business the results of the confidence survey in France are the main statistical reports expected on Thursday.At 2:45 a.m. ET, the French statistical office publishes the…
The European Commission will publish its opinion on the granting of candidate status to Ukraine by…
The European Commission will publish an opinion granting Ukraine EU candidate status by the end of June, and then it will be on the agenda of the European Council.
The relevant statement was made by European…
Live News: EU shows support for Ukraine during latest visit to Kyiv
Ukraine plans to open a humanitarian corridor for civilians to leave Mariupol, the besieged southeastern city where Russia this week launched a bombing campaign targeting steel mills in Azovstal.The government has secured an agreement on a…
AXES CHOOSES BLUEBERRY PAYMENT SOLUTIONS AS OPEN-LOOP CASHLESS PROVIDER FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION
LA VEGAS, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AXES.ai ("AXES" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has formed a strategic alliance with Cyprus-based Fintech Blueberry Payment Solutions to offer AXES European customers an integrated…
Putin bans Russian companies from accessing foreign stock markets
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Russian energy imports are back in focus this morning after France called on other European countries to back new sanctions.
Bruno Le Maire, France's finance minister, said it was necessary "more than ever" to implement a…
The European Commission presented the Sustainable Products Initiative
At the end of March, the European Commission (Commission) present the Sustainable Products Initiative (SPI) as part of a "Circular Economy Package I", as well as a Sustainable Textiles Strategy, and proposals for a new…
European green energy companies often lack funding
LONDON — When Jakob Bitner was 7, he moved to Germany from Russia with his parents and sister. Twenty-eight years later, he is determined to solve a thorny green energy problem that could help Germany end its dependence on imported energy…
NATO must decide on European security beyond the war in Ukraine
Largely unnoticed in the New York Times report on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's separate March 17 phone calls with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin is a particularly telling…
Covid UK: British families have to pay over £1,000 to get to popular European hotspots
Did Covid kill a budget vacation? British families have to pay over £1,000 to get to popular European hotspots as airlines take advantage of post-lockdown demandUK families have to pay over £1,000 to get to European hotspots…
As global food prices soar, will the EU face food shortages? | European | News and current…
As the war in Ukraine continues, households around the world are feeling the heat with soaring prices for common foodstuffs like wheat, vegetable oils and sugar. According to the Black Sea Region is a world breadbasket and Russia and…
This European country could cut shorter flights in favor of buses and trains
France is now on the verge of enacting a ban on certain short domestic flights.
Over the weekend, French lawmakers voted to pass a bill that will end domestic flights for routes where the same trip can be made by train or bus in less than…
MEPs urge European Commission to reveal origins of used cooking oil – EURACTIV.com
EU green lawmakers have sent an official letter asking the European Commission to provide data on the origins and quantities of used cooking oil (UCO) imported into the bloc, putting further pressure on the EU executive to…
EU will support war crimes investigations in Ukraine
The European Commission has pledged to support an investigation into possible war crimes in Ukraine, following reports of atrocities committed by Russian soldiers in Bucha, Irpin and other Ukrainian towns.“One thing is clear, there can be…
Attorney General seeks clarification on law following protest case
The Attorney General, the Rt. Hon. Suella Braverman QC MP, has decided to submit questions of law to the Court of Appeal regarding the proper scope of defenses to criminal charges arising from protests and the guidelines that should be…
EU ends military training operations in Mali | European Union News
The European bloc is involved in two training missions in Mali - the EUTM and the EUCAP - to supervise the military and the police.The European Union has decided to suspend crucial military training programs in Mali, as relations between…
Despite market challenges, Russian oil continues to flow unabated
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Zelenskiy praises Germany’s stance towards Ukraine after call with Scholz
April 10 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he had discussed possible additional sanctions against Russia during a call with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and welcomed what he said was a bigger change.…
Orban’s victory strengthens his ability to challenge the EU, including on Israel
Hungarian nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban won a landslide election victory last Sunday, shielding his Fidesz party supermajority from a wide range of united opposition parties.
Orban is the scourge of liberal European…
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveils new economic and military aid during his visit to…
British Prime Minister Johnson (left) discussed military and economic aid with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in kyiv, Ukraine on Saturday. Photo by Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Telegram
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EU leaders flock to Ukraine to show solidarity
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer joined the stream of European leaders showing their support for Ukraine on Saturday by traveling to the nation's capital for…
2 European divers rescued, search continues for Dutch teenager
Two Europeans who went missing while diving last week have been rescued by fishermen, Malaysian authorities said on Saturday, with the search operation now focusing on the search for a 14-year-old Dutch boy still missing.Alexia Alexandra…
Ukraine-Russia war updates: EU promises to speed up Ukraine’s accession process
The European Union has said it will return its diplomatic presence to Ukraine and promises to speed up the country's accession process.Stay up to date on the Russian-Ukrainian WarFollow Saturday's events on our live blog. Live updatesJust…
Offline: Ukraine: Hard Lessons for Global Health
It is easy to condemn Russia for its criminal war against Ukraine. For his attacks on health workers and hospitals. For its violations of international humanitarian law. For his acts of murderous cruelty against civilians. To increase…