European Citizens’ Initiative Seeks to Make EU Tobacco-Free by 2030
The European Commission has announced the registration of a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) entitled ‘Call to achieve a tobacco-free environment and the first European tobacco-free generation by 2030′. Once formally registered, an ECI allows one million
Portugal in State of Alert due to Heatwave and Wildfires
Portugal has been placed in a state of alert as the country endures the third heatwave of the summer. The alert came into place at midnight on Sunday night and is due to last until Tuesday.
€218 Million in Funding Approved to Aid Bulgarian Agri-Producers Impacted by War in Ukraine
The European Commission has approved a €218 million Bulgarian scheme to support certain agricultural producers in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the State Aid Temporary Crisis Framework. The measure
Why Giorgia Meloni spells trouble for France and the EU
Following the snap resignation of Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi last month, French President Emmanuel Macron is bracing for stormy waters ahead as Italy’s far-right upstart Giorgia Meloni doubles down on her nationalist rhetoric on France.
Russian Military Convention Flaunts Rocket-Launching Robot Dog
The Russian military flaunts its rocket-launching robot dog at the Army-2022 forum. Designed by Russians, the so-called M-81 robotic complex is capable of shooting and transporting weapons. Purpose of the Rocket-Launching Robot Dog Any person would
Island of Ireland SMEs Trading Across Ireland/NI Border Outperforming Those That Don’t
Data from InterTradeIreland’s latest Business Monitor survey for Q2 2022 reveals companies that export across the Ireland/Northern Ireland border are outperforming companies that do not, with 41 per cent enjoying rapid to moderate expansion. This is
Island of Ireland SMEs Trading Across Ireland/NI Border Outperforming Those That Don’t
Data from InterTradeIreland’s latest Business Monitor survey for Q2 2022 reveals companies that export across the Ireland/Northern Ireland border are outperforming companies that do not, with 41 per cent enjoying rapid to moderate expansion. This is almost double compared to non-cross border traders (21 per cent). InterTradeIreland is a cross-border Government funded organization that helps […]
World’s Largest Chocolate Factory, Barry Callebaut Resumes Operation After Salmonella Issues
Chocolate lovers, rejoice! After a month and a half of closure, the world’s largest chocolate factory, Barry Callebaut resumes operation after salmonella issues. The temporary shutdown resulted in ceasing supplies of Nestlé, Hershey’s, and Mondelez chocolates. Barry Callebaut Resumes Chocolate Manufacture After Salmonella Scare For four consecutive weeks, the world’s largest chocolate factory remained closed […]
Seaweed Farming in Europe Could Pose a Bright Future
Seaweed farming is popular in Asian waters and has become a lucrative business. Europe is trying its luck to have a share of the pie for exportation. Testing Seaweed Farming in European Waters Asia influences worldwide seaweed production, particularly, China. The combined global harvest in 2019 reached 35.8 million tonnes. Asia constitutes 97% of the […]
Archie Batterbee Case: Court Orders Withdrawal of His Life Support System
Losing a loved one is a devastating experience, especially for a child. Today, Archie Batterbee will lose his life support according to the judges’ ruling despite appeals from the government, different organizations, and his shattered parents. Who is Archie Batterbee and What Happened to Him? Archie Batterbee is a 12-year-old boy, born to Hollie Dance […]
Lufthansa Group, Shell Sign MoU For Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply
Aside from the pandemic, fuel supply adds to the roster of worldwide problems that each country must face. Thanks to Shell, Lufthansa Group will have an ample supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) between 2024 and 2030. Lufthansa Group and Shell Signed MoU for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Both Lufthansa Group and Shell signed a […]
