Cabinet minister admits Brexit has harmed investment as business bosses ditch Tories for Labour Mel Stride says frictions have had impact The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023
Ireland to close visa scheme for wealthy investors Ireland is to close an investor visa scheme that provided immigration rights to wealthy foreigners investing at least 1 million euros ($1.08 million), a minister said on Tuesday following criticism of such schemes by the European Union. Reuters · Feb 14, 2023
EU to ban fossil fuel car sales by 2035, slash truck and bus emissions The European Parliament voted on Tuesday to approve a ban on new sales of carbon-emitting petrol and diesel cars by 2035, with a view to getting them off the continent's roads by mid-century. Radio France Internationale · Feb 14, 2023
European Union Approves Sales Ban On New Gasoline And Diesel Cars It takes effect in 2035. Motor1 · Feb 14, 2023
EU seeks to use frozen Russian funds to rebuild Ukraine The European Union will on Wednesday launch an ad hoc group to investigate how billions of dollars in frozen Russian funds, including central bank reserves, can be used for reconstruction work in Ukraine, the Swedish government said on Tuesday. Reuters · Feb 14, 2023
EU countries told to step up defence against state hackers European Union countries must step up their defences against cyber attacks on their financial infrastructure as the war in Ukraine raises the risk of hacks by foreign powers, the bloc's systemic risk watchdog said on Tuesday. Reuters · Feb 14, 2023
Freedom of speech: Scotland could derail Europe's drive to stop rich people silencing journalists Investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was murdered by a car bomb on October 16 2017, near her home in northern Malta. For years she had been reporting on a web of corruption and money laundering on the Mediterranean islands, involving places as far away as Shanghai, London, Baku and Dubai. The Conversation · Feb 14, 2023
Australia closer to a free trade pact with EU but minister warns there won’t be a deal ‘for the sake of it’ Negotiators make progress in Canberra but thorny issue of geographical indicators is believed to remain a sticking point The Guardian - AU · Feb 14, 2023
What is the Northern Ireland protocol? Rishi Sunak in Belfast as optimism grows over new deal to reform trade rules The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023
Brexit: UK-EU deal on protocol expected ‘within fortnight’ Rishi Sunak faces uphill battle to win over DUP and Tory Brexiteers, as negotiations enter final phase The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023
Eleven EU countries urge 'great caution' in loosening state aid rules Eleven European Union countries urged "great caution" in relaxing the bloc's state aid rules in a bid to support Europe's green industry in a global race, saying that risked damaging competition inside the bloc, a document showed. Reuters · Feb 14, 2023
Russia and Belarus planes forced to take bizarre flight paths, adding hours onto Turkey and Egypt journeys Exclusive: Flights from Moscow and Minsk to Istanbul take detours adding up to three hours to journey times The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023
Is the US going to stand by while Israel becomes an autocracy? There is shockingly little debate about the assaults on democracy happening in Israel right now The Guardian - US · Feb 14, 2023
Martin Lewis issues ‘must-know’ travel warning for holidaymakers TV consumer guru stresses importance of sorting easily-overlooked detail when booking holidays The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023
Los Angeles Times · Feb 14, 2023 Commentary: Greta Thunberg: How should global leaders use trillions of dollars to combat climate change? We cannot just buy, invest or build our way out of the climate and environmental crisis. Nevertheless, money is still very much at the heart of the problem. Investment is vital. Financial resources need to be directed to the best available solutions, adaptations and restorations, as much as we can…
ABC News · Feb 14, 2023 Has Russia been planning a coup in Ukraine's neighbour, Moldova? Here's what we know Moldova's president says Russian plans involved using external saboteurs to put the nation "at the disposal of Russia" and derail its aspirations to one day join the European Union.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023 Deal on Northern Ireland protocol ‘could be struck next week’ Negotiations are in crucial final phase with Rishi Sunak preparing to hold calls with EU leaders
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 14, 2023 Egypt Ships 80% of its Gas to Europe Egypt shipped 80% of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to Europe last year, the country’s petroleum minister, Tarek Al-Molla, said on Monday. Al-Molla’s comments came as the European Union (EU) expects Egypt to increase the volumes of its LNG deliveries to Europe. On Monday, EU commissioner for energy, Kadri…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023 London ship insurers accused of enabling fishing vessels to ‘go dark’ Complaint says switching off tracking devices should raise ‘red flags’ with insurers, as it could be covering illegal fishing activity and puts crew’s lives at risk
The National (Scotland) · Feb 14, 2023 John Curtice outlines one thing SNP must do 'above all' to win independence THE UK’s leading polling guru has told The National what he thinks the Yes movement needs to do “above all” in order to win independence ...
The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023 Travel expert Simon Calder answers questions on train refunds, cruise cancellations and more Holiday pickles include missing refunds, rail fare confusion and identifying the highlights of northern Spain and Gibraltar
Zenger · Feb 13, 2023 Second Gentlemen Doug Emhoff Brings The Fight Of Antisemitism To The United Nations Emhoff calls for unity and to rally around fighting hate in the wake of the spike in violence that has influenced antisemitism.
Zenger · Feb 13, 2023 German Chancellor Makes No Mention Of Iran In Antisemitism Strategy German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stands accused of whitewashing the world's top state-sponsor of Jew-hatred and Holocaust denial.
The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023 Moldova again at center of tug between Moscow and the West The country of Moldova, which is sandwiched between Ukraine and Romania, has often been at the center of a struggle between Moscow and the West
Radio France Internationale · Feb 13, 2023 European Union increases growth forecast as eurozone dodges recession Europe's economy will grow more than previously forecast this year as it avoids a winter recession, with inflation expected to ease and gas prices continue to fall.