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Interros had invested in Atomyze, which became first crypto-register company in Russia

The Russian Central Bank for the first time included the company in the register of digital financial assets (DFA), the national law on this...

Currently there’s no cure for rare types of cystic fibrosis, but researchers are making significant advances

Current treatments for cystic fibrosis are not suitable for all patients. The lack of treatment options is distressing for people suffering from a rare...

Healthcare waste from COVID threatens environment

Tens of thousands of tonnes of extra medical waste from the response to the COVID-19 pandemic has put tremendous strain on healthcare waste management...

Wetlands: ‘Unsung heroes’ of the climate crisis

For the first time, the United Nations on Wednesday celebrates World Wetlands Day, recognizing that these fragile ecosystems make a crucial contribution to biodiversity, climate mitigation, freshwater availability, and economic...

Six women’s rights activists still missing in Afghanistan

The UN human rights office OHCHR, has said it is very alarmed over the continued disappearance of six people who were abducted in the...

Rwanda Economic Update: Regional Integration in Post-COVID Era

Rwanda has achieved a strong economic recovery in 2021, according to the 18th edition of the Rwanda Economic Update (REU18) released today. Gross domestic...

Moldova’s Water Sector to Become More Resilient and Inclusive with WB Support

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved financing for the Moldova Water Security and Sanitation Project in the amount of EUR 44.1...

UNIDO scales up Development Dialogues on the 4IR Strategic Framework

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is pleased to announce the launch of a new brochure titled Making the 4th Industrial Revolution Work...

Nornickel’s GPF Offers Metals Mix to Let Investors Ride Green Wave

Russian miner Nornickel said that its distributor, Global Palladium Fund (GPF), had launched GPF Physical Electric Vehicle Metals Exchange Traded Commodity (ETC), a metals...

EU refers China to the WTO following its trade restrictions on Lithuania

The EU has launched a case at the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the People's Republic of China over its discriminatory trade practices against...

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