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Scottish Bishops: ‘Put life at centre in upcoming elections’ – Vatican News
The Bishops of Scotland call on Catholics to put human life and dignity at the centre in next elections.
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OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Linde concludes visit to Kazakhstan
NUR-SULTAN, 13 April 2021 — OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Ann Linde, concluded her official visit to Kazakhstan on 12 April. Nur-Sultan was the first stop on a…
Buddhism
an environmental crisis in waiting
By — Staff Reporter Representative Sonam Tsering Frasi, Office of Tibet, London speaking at the discussion titled ‘Tibet: an environmental crisis in waiting’ organised by the Democracy Forum. London: Representative Mr.…
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World at critical moment to deliver on 2030 Agenda – UN Deputy Secretary-General
The world is at a critical moment to deliver on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said on Wednesday, during a virtual discussion with European Parliament Vice-President Heidi Hautala.
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The EIB Group boosts financing for the Western Balkans in 2020
In 2020, the EIB increased its investments in the region by almost 50%, reaching €873 million in financial commitments Lilyana Pavlova, EIB vice-president for the Western Balkans, highlights the EIB’s…
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Biomass-driven technology allows for enhanced energy conversion
Organic waste – whether from households, agriculture or agroforestry – can be used as energy resource, but is often underexploited. A team of EPFL scientists has developed a methodology to…
Europe
EIB to support for high-impact investment in 11 Sahel countries under Great Green Wall initiative
President Hoyer reaffirms EIB commitment to Sahel and climate-vulnerable regions in Africa as part of Team Europe EIB to strengthen financial and technical support for sustainable agriculture, clean energy, water,…
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Portuguese Council presidency: what MEPs expect
Portugal took over the rotating Council Presidency on 1 January 2021, amidst a health and economic crisis. But what are the Portuguese MEPs’ expectations? As Europeans continue to face the…
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€10 million to develop next-generation industrial monitoring solution
EIB finances Worldsensing ©Worldsensing The EU bank supports the start-up’s R&D strategy, focused on innovative growth and market expansion. The company's product Loadsensing increases reliability, efficiency and safety of critical…
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€20 million venture loan for Spire Global
EIB Announces First Direct financing for a start-up in the European “New Space” sector @SPIRE"> ©SPIRE The financing supports Spire Global’s nanosatellite development and launches, space infrastructure, data analytics, and…