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The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2023

'European companies are at forefront of green transition': Sweden's EU minister

Sweden is using its presidency of the EU Council to keep European countries mobilised in their support for Ukraine, and to try to enforce the current sanctions on Russia more effectively. Sweden's EU Affairs Minister Jessika Roswall speaks to Talking Europe about those issues, as well as Sweden's application to…

France 24 · Mar 3, 2023

EU Diplomat Demands Accountability Following Israeli Settler Rampage in West Bank

The European Union's envoy to the Palestinians called on Friday for accountability and for perpetrators to be brought to justice after a rampage by Israeli settlers this week in the occupied West Bank in which one Palestinian was killed and dozens of houses, shops and cars were torched. Ambassador Sven…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 3, 2023

What is driving current labour market shortages and how older workers could help

Many countries are struggling with worker shortages right now as companies in the US, UK and the EU all struggle to fill job vacancies.

The Conversation · Mar 3, 2023

Is Apple about to create its own version of USB-C for the iPhone 15?

It could place restrictions on cables that don’t meet its Made for iPhone certification standards.

Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2023

5 things to know about Moldova and Transnistria – and why Russia's war in Ukraine is threatening their security, too

Tensions continue to mount between Russia and Moldova – a small country bordering on southwestern Ukraine that is seeking European Union membership. Moldova is also home to a breakaway region called Transnistria that has strong Russian ties, landing both places in the crosshairs of the war in Ukraine.

The Conversation · Mar 3, 2023

Estonian elections: conquered by Russia for centuries, why this Baltic country is worried about the Ukraine war

Russia’s war in Ukraine has quickly refocused the politics of its Baltic neighbours. Renewed threats to national security have swiftly risen to the top of each nation’s priorities.

The Conversation · Mar 3, 2023

South Africa is exporting more food. But it needs to find new growth frontiers

South African agricultural exports were up for the third consecutive year in 2022, reflecting favourable production conditions and higher commodity prices. The export numbers for the full year have not yet been published. I have calculated the annual data for 2022 using quarterly trade export statistics published by Trade Map,…

The Conversation · Mar 3, 2023

Massive farmers protest disrupts Brussels traffic

Hundreds of tractors driven by angry farmers protesting a plan to cut nitrate converged on Brussels on Friday

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023

No 10 gives DUP legal ‘assurances’ that Northern Ireland will remain in UK

NI secretary throws lifeline to DUP leadership under pressure to reject Rishi Sunak’s revised Brexit deal

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2023