Investing in new energy infrastructure: Green light for EU grants worth nearly €1 billion
EU Member States agreed yesterday on a Commission proposal to invest €998 million in key European energy infrastructure projects under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)....
Mediterranean Sea: ‘Cycle of violence’ for fleeing migrants must be addressed
The UN human rights office OHCHR, called on Friday for urgent action to address the “unimaginable horrors” faced by migrants attempting to cross the...
Highlighting the impact of brands in an increasingly digitalization-driven world economy
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and the European Brand Institute (EBI), held the 16th Brand Global Summit at the Vienna International Centre...
Improved capital markets can support Portugal’s COVID-19 recovery
Despite the strong economic performance and sustained reform momentum over the past few years, Portugal entered the COVID-19 crisis with undersized capital markets. These...
Countries Look to Advance Green Hydrogen Production for a Deep Energy Transformation
In a week in which Airbus, the world’s second largest aviation manufacturer, revealed prototypes for a hydrogen fuel passenger aircraft and a timeline for...
EPO and IEA team up to shed light on trends in sustainable energy technologies
The International Energy Agency and the European Patent Office (EPO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on bilateral cooperation with the aim of promoting...
ADB Approves $110 Million Grant to Enhance Power Supply in Afghanistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $110 million grant to boost power supply and strengthen Afghanistan’s energy sector by improving its sustainability...
Central African Republic: Elections are ‘unique opportunity’ for peace
The UN Secretary-General has called for parties in the Central African Republic (CAR) to prioritize national dialogue and consensus-building ahead of elections scheduled to...
Sudan alert: Flooding and surging inflation threaten humanitarian assistance
Catastrophic flooding and rising food and health costs in Sudan, have driven up the number of people in need, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Friday.
Authorities declared...
Moria fires aftermath: More than 1,000 asylum seekers relocated from Greece this year
Nearly 140 asylum seekers were relocated from Greece to Germany on Wednesday through a European Commission-funded initiative that has relocated more than 1,000 people so...