EU must heed Greece, Malta, Cyprus concerns on oil ban – Cyprus
Published by Reuters UK ATHENS (Reuters) – Cyprus, Greece and Malta expect the European Union to take into account their concerns over a planned EU ban on transporting Russian oil, as the bloc hammers out the details of its proposed embargo on Russian crude, Cyprus’s president said on Friday. Brussels outlined embargo plans this week as part of its toughest-package of measures yet against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. The plans call for a ban on purchases and prohibit the shipping industry based in EU member countries from handling Russian oil. The proposals are now being tweaked to address
EU tweaks Russia oil sanctions plan in bid to win over reluctant states – sources
Published by Reuters UK By Francesco Guarascio and Robin Emmott BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission has proposed changes to its planned embargo on Russian oil in a bid to win over reluctant states, three EU sources told Reuters on Friday. The tweaked proposal, which EU envoys were discussing at a meeting on Friday morning, includes giving Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic more time to adapt to the embargo, and help with upgrading their own oil infrastructure, the sources said. It also includes a three-month transition before banning EU shipping services from transporting Russian oil, instead of the ini…
Delhi vs. WHO: What Is India’s True COVID Death Toll?
India’s government has rejected a new World Health Organization report that says the country’s death toll from COVID-19 is about 10 times higher than the official count, and the highest in the world.How many lives were lost in India due to the pandemic…
THE MINISTRY FOR GOZO: Launch of public consultation process in relation to the proposed Gozo Rural Airfield project
The Ministry for Gozo, through the Gozo Regional Development Authority, has launched a public consultation process in relation to the proposed Gozo Rural Airfield project in Xewkija.Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri stated that during the previous legi…
Nearly 1 Million COVID-19 Deaths: A Look at the US Numbers
Doug Lambrecht was among the first of the nearly 1 million Americans to die from COVID-19. His demographic profile — an older white male with chronic health problems — mirrors the faces of many who would be lost over the next two years.The 71-year-old …
THE MINISTRY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY AND ENTERPRISE AND THE MINISTRY FOR EDUCATION, SPORT, YOUTH, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Superhero comic book, themed boardgame set to help educate children on proper waste separation
Commander Yellow, General Buzz: ‘Are you ready to join the Eco Force?’ A comic book designed by WasteServ is set to help educate children on waste separation and how students can make a difference in protecting the environment. The comics tell the stor…