EASA improves ReFuelEU Aviation reporting process in updated Sustainability Portal

November 5, 2025November 5, 2025TheNewsIntelLeave a Comment

The EASA Sustainability Portal is a digital platform designed to streamline and simplify reporting for the ReFuelEU Aviation and the Flight Emissions Label. It provides a centralised, secure, and user-friendly environment that enhances collaboration through automated data validation and structured collaboration. The Portal was recently improved in look and functionalities to best meet the need […]

EU Ministers Agree to 90% Emissions Reduction Target by 2040, With Flexibility Clauses

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Summary: After marathon negotiations in Brussels, EU environment ministers have agreed to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels. The deal, reached just ahead of the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, cements the bloc’s long-term climate trajectory but includes concessions allowing limited use of carbon offsets and delayed implementation of […]

Ireland President Elect Catherine Connolly Welcomed by President Higgins Ahead of Historic Inauguration

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Summary: Outgoing President Michael D. Higgins today received President-elect Catherine Connolly at Áras an Uachtaráin, just days before her inauguration as the tenth President of Ireland. The meeting marked a symbolic handover of office as Higgins prepares to conclude his second term. A Formal Yet Warm Encounter President Higgins, accompanied by his wife Sabina Higgins, […]

Ireland Publishes Biomethane Sustainability Charter to Drive Green Energy Transition

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Summary: Ministers Darragh O’Brien and Martin Heydon have unveiled the Biomethane Environmental Sustainability Charter, a cornerstone of Ireland’s National Biomethane Strategy. The Charter sets out best practice standards to ensure the country’s emerging biomethane sector develops sustainably, with a target of producing 5.7 terawatt hours (TWh) annually by 2030—equivalent to 10% of Ireland’s current gas […]

Global Press Watchdog Presses India to Protect Journalist Targeted with Death Threats

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Summary: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Indian authorities to provide immediate safety measures for investigative journalist and Washington Post columnist Rana Ayyub, after she and her father received violent threats from an unidentified caller. The case has reignited concerns over the safety of journalists in India, where press freedom has come […]

Rights Groups Urge Probe After Moldovan Journalist Receives Online Death Threats

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Summary: Press freedom advocates have called on Moldovan authorities to launch a swift investigation after prominent investigative journalist Mariana Rață received violent online threats following an interview with a populist political leader. The case has sparked renewed concerns over the safety of journalists and the climate for free expression in Moldova. The Threats On October […]

Tánaiste Simon Harris Reaffirms Support for Murdered McAreavey Family in Pursuit of Justice

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Summary: Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Harris T.D., has pledged renewed efforts to assist the family of Michaela McAreavey, who was murdered in Mauritius in 2011. With the 15th anniversary of her death approaching, Harris confirmed that Ireland will intensify diplomatic engagement with Mauritian authorities and seek broader international support to ensure justice […]

African Continental Brief: Business, Tech, Geopolitics, Security and Human Rights – November 2025

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Summary: Across Africa, markets are showing resilience with IPOs and falling inflation, while energy transition projects gain momentum. Geopolitical tensions remain acute in Sudan, and human rights concerns are rising in Tanzania. Meanwhile, Africa’s tech ecosystem continues to attract investment and scale rapidly. Business & Macro Climate & Energy Geopolitics & Policy Tech & Deals […]

Deutsche Telekom and Nvidia Launch €1 Billion AI Data Hub in Germany

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Summary: Deutsche Telekom and U.S. chipmaker Nvidia have announced a €1 billion industrial AI data centre in Munich, a project designed to boost Germany’s digital sovereignty and accelerate Europe’s ambitions in artificial intelligence. The facility, set to open in early 2026, will be one of Europe’s largest AI hubs, delivering massive computing power to industries […]

Ahead of COP30, EU joins CHAMP, backing cities and regions as key partners for boosting climate action and resilience

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The European Union has formally endorsed the Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP), underscoring the importance of coordinated climate action across all levels of governance. Effective multilevel governance would greatly contribute to reap the emission reduction potential from cities and regions, help reduce significantly the current emission gap by up to 40% and support […]

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