EU makes progress in ensuring secure and affordable energy for all

  The EU has withstood critical risks to its security of energy supply, regained control over the energy market and prices, and accelerated the transition towards climate neutrality. These are the main findings of the State of the Energy Union 2024 report, which takes stock of the EU’s progress in 2023-24 towards the objectives of the […]

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Escalating violence in Syria raises fear of ‘large-scale war’

After over a decade of brutal fighting, the Commission Chair, Paulo Pinheiro, said that deadly dynamics are causing new waves of hostilities. “The recent direct fighting in northeast Syria around Deir-ez-Zor between the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on the one hand and Arab tribes, Government forces and Iran-backed militia on the other, evokes the […]

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Israeli businessman ignored sanctions on Russia to ship aircraft parts

When Russia invaded Ukraine more than two years ago, the United States slapped sanctions on Moscow. An Israeli businessman ignored them and got into trouble with the feds in South Florida. On Monday, Gal Haimovich admitted in Miami federal court that he played a central role in an international scheme to ship aircraft parts and […]

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US commemorates 9/11 attacks with victims in focus and politics in view

By  JENNIFER PELTZ and KAREN MATTHEWSUpdated 4:36 PM GMT+2, September 11, 2024 {APNews}. NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. has remembered the lives taken and those reshaped by 9/11, marking an anniversary laced with presidential campaign politics as President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris stood together Wednesday at ground zero. Sept. 11 — […]

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Childhood diabetes cases have risen sharply over the last 30 years in Europe, but some countries are affected more than others – new study

Diabetes is a global health problem. Those who suffer from this disease produce little or no insulin, or have an ineffective response to insulin that causes their high blood sugar levels to be abnormally high. Among the different types of diabetes, type 1 is most common in childhood and adolescence – in 2019, about 1.5 […]

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Department of State Hosts Inaugural U.S.-Nigeria Strategic Energy Dialogue

Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt, will lead the inaugural U.S.-Nigeria Strategic Energy Dialogue in Washington, DC on September 11-12, hosting a senior delegation from the Nigerian government led by the Honorable Minister of State Petroleum Resources Ekperikpe Ekpo. In addition to Assistant Secretary Pyatt, the United States’ delegation will include senior […]

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Advanced manufacturing revs up in Europe with 3D printing

If 3D printing makes good on its promise, it will fundamentally change the way things are manufactured. And it could also become everyone’s best friend. Just imagine if for any broken part in your household, you could simply make a new one with your home printer. Thanks to advances made by an EU-funded research team, […]

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EU competitiveness: Looking ahead – European Commission

Europe’s strong system of rights and values offers equal opportunities and leads the way in social inclusion. Our institutions, economic frameworks, and commitment to the rule of law create an environment where businesses can thrive and people can prosper. Top-notch infrastructure and a skilled workforce give Europe its competitive edge. In a changing world with […]

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