Food
The EU’s mission to save our soils
In this special edition of Futuris, we look at one of the missions that the European Union is launching to find solutions to the main challenges of our time, which...
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EU must diversify trade ties, develop own value chains – Germany’s Altmaier
By Michael Nienaber2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier speaks during a news conference on climate and economic policy in Berlin, Germany September 11, 2020. Odd Andersen/Pool...
Europe
COVID-19: Regional coherence and a spirit of collective support are crucial
Statement to the press by Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe'The response to the crisis has been very effective whenever the actions were prompt and resolute;…
America
Frankfurt Book Fair: Going Virtual
American agents prep for a Frankfurt like no other—from their homes.
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From their blond locks to their brutality, new research claims we’ve got the Vikings all wrong
Bloodshed was foreseen by the people of Northumberland even before the Viking raiders came ashore on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne in AD 793. An ancient manuscript recalls how ‘amazing...
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Arab Muslim Philosopher Fights Against Islamic Fundamentalism
When al-Qaeda destroyed the Twin Towers almost exactly 19 years ago, the aims of the terrorists were not fully understood by many in the western media. Osama bin Laden intended...
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Protect lives, mitigate future shocks and recover better: UN-wide COVID-19 response
According to the September update of the UN Comprehensive Response to COVID-19, no country has been spared; no population left unscathed. Among other things, the update outlines the steps needed...
Food
‘We can do it!’: EU chief announces 55% emissions reduction target for 2030
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans on Wednesday (16 September) to target a 55% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 as part of a broader European...
Europe
In brief: the 70th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe (RC70)
For the first time, the WHO Regional Committee for Europe took place virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Europe
European Union funds nine Capacity Building for Higher Education projects in Sri Lanka
Sept 14, Colombo: The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Sri Lanka and the Maldives in collaboration with the University of Peradeniya announced EU-funded Capacity Building for Higher Education…