Defence: Is the EU creating a European army?
While there is no EU army and defence remains exclusively a matter for
member states, the EU has recently taken big steps to boost defence
cooperation.
Since...
4 ways to celebrate the Apollo 11 mission’s golden anniversary
For those of us who were glued
to the television during the launch of the legendary Apollo 11 mission that
first landed man on the moon,...
Nigeria’s 300,000 tonne e-waste gold mine drives a new circular economy
The Nigerian government, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and UN Environment today launched a new $15 million initiative to turn the tide on e-waste...
5 reasons a river cruise is the ideal way to see Europe
An
international trip is the experience of a lifetime. If you’re looking for a
travel option that offers up-close interactions with a cross section of
countries —...
Breitling Launches Wheels and Waves Limited Edition in Biarritz
Breitling took to the Wheels and Waves festival in Biarritz for the launch of its Premier Wheels and Waves Limited Edition watch, which comes...
World’s top miners keep performing but investors unimpressed
The world’s 40 largest mining companies continued to consolidate their
stellar performance of the past several years by delivering steady growth in
2018, according to PwC’s...
3 ways leaders can help employees embrace Artificial Intelligence
Most people may be unaware how much Artificial
Intelligence (AI) has become part of their lives. From GPS and predictive text
on smartphones to search engines...
Armenia’s historic vision for responsible mining
Armenia, named country of the year by the Economist
Magazine in 2018, has led a peaceful transition of power,
introducing significant reforms in an inclusive and...
Countries must make teaching profession more financially and intellectually attractive
Countries need to make the teaching profession
more financially and intellectually attractive to meet a growing demand across
the world for high-quality teachers, according to a...
Success of China’s Belt & Road Initiative Depends on Deep Policy Reforms
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) could speed up economic
development and reduce poverty for dozens of developing countries—but it must
be accompanied by deep policy...