Europeans over 30 understand climate change better than younger generations, EIB survey finds
The fight against climate change requires collective action — from governments, institutions, businesses and individuals. A good understanding of the climate challenge is essential for people to make informed choices.…
Russia refuses to import bananas from Ecuador because of an arms deal with the US
It has started buying the fruit from India and will increase imports from there Russia has started buying bananas from India and will increase imports from that country, the Russian…
Evaluating the EU’s Position and Challenges Ahead for the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference
As the World Trade Organization (WTO) gears up for its 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13), the European Union (EU)’s stance and proposals have emerged as pivotal talking points. The EU’s vision,…
Christine Lagarde Addresses European Parliament on ECB Annual Report and Euro Area Resilience
In a pivotal speech delivered at the European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg on 26th February 2024, Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), expressed gratitude to the…
Why diversifying trade is the only answer to wartime food security
The argument is often made about food, as well as about dozens of other “strategic goods”, that we must be self-sufficient in the face of threats to peace around the…
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF VINE-GROWING AND WINE PRODUCING, WINE FESTIVAL
VINARIA took place in Plovdiv, Bulgaria from 20 to 24 February 2024. The International Exhibition of Vine-growing and Wine producing VINARIA is the most prestigious platform for the wine industry…
Ukraine hopes to begin installation of Bulgaria’s nuclear reactors in June
Kiev is sticking to the price of $600 million despite Sofia’s desire to gain more from a possible deal. Ukraine expects to start building four new nuclear reactors this summer…
The owner of a chain of liquor stores is the fastest-growing billionaire in Russia
The founder of the “Krasnoe & Beloe” (red and white) store chain, Sergey Studennikov, became the fastest-growing Russian businessman in the last year, Forbes reports. During the year, the 57-year-old…
Wearing jeans once does as much damage as driving 6 km in a car
Wearing one pair of jeans once does as much damage as driving 6 km in a gasoline-powered passenger vehicle According to scientists, wearing a pair of fast fashion jeans just…
Maritime Security: EU to become an observer of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment
The EU will soon become a ‘Friend’ (i.e., observer) of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment, a regional cooperation framework to tackle piracy, armed robbery, human trafficking and other illegal…