Greek authorities have warned of an increase in seismic activity around the island of Santorini, advising people to avoid a number of small ports, empty their pools, refrain from gathering in indoor spaces and shut schools. Hundreds of tremors have been registered
Greek authorities have warned of an increase in seismic activity around the island of Santorini, advising people to avoid a number of small ports, empty their pools, refrain from gathering in indoor spaces and shut schools. Hundreds of tremors have been registered
Matteo Patrone, Vice President for Banking at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), is set to visit Turkey from 22 to 26 July, and will be Mr Patrone’s first official visit to the country in his new role as EBRD Vice President.
The International Partners Group (IPG) co-led by the UK and EU, and also comprising Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway and the US, welcome and endorse the Resource Mobilisation Plan for the Just Energy Transition Partnership with Viet Nam. Today, the
Ratings agency S&P Global on Friday raised Greece’s local and foreign currency long-term issuer ratings to ‘BBB-/A-3’, with a stable outlook, citing stronger budgetary position. S&P said it expects budget surplus target to help in paring the country’s government debt, and added
The United States and Bahrain signed a Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement on September 13, 2023. The US Secretary Antony Blinken in his remarks pointed out that this Agreement deepens the two countries’ cooperation in three very important ways: This agreement is
According to Interfax, Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed the law on conducting an experiment to introduce Islamic banking in Russia in the period from September 1, 2023 to September 1, 2025. The experiment will be conducted on the territory of Dagestan,
By Ben Winck* American workers have given up on quitting. Amid last month’s financial results from Wall Street was a warning from some firms that staff has not exited at the rate employers expected. The U.S. economy has weathered inflation without widespread
The United States Departments of Commerce (DoC) and Defense (DoD) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to expand collaboration to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor defense industrial base. The agreement will increase information sharing between the Departments to facilitate close coordination on
Speaking to reporters in a joint press conference with Chilean President Gabriel Boric, Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission said the two parties reached an agreement to develop a strategic association to develop lithium and strengthen supply chains. Chile
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council has appointed Arsenio Antonio Dominguez Velasco of the Republic of Panama, for an initial 4-year term as the next Secretary-General. Mr. Valesco will start his tenure as of 1 January 2024, subject to the Assembly’s approval.