EU edges towards oil sanctions on Russia, no deal yet
Published by Reuters UK BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union governments moved closer on Sunday to agreeing tough sanctions against Russia that include a ban on buying Russian oil, but scheduled more talks for Monday to work out how to ensure countries most dependent on Russian energy can cope. Ambassadors of the 27 EU countries have been meeting daily to discuss details of the sixth sanctions package targeting Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine since the European Commission announced proposals for it on May 4. “The Council (of EU governments) is united on the need to adopt a 6th sanctions package,”
THE MINISTRY FOR THE NATIONAL HERITAGE, THE ARTS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Launch of the Artistic Development programme made up of four specific schemes amounting to €800,000
Minister for the National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government Owen Bonnici launched an Artistic Development programme, managed by Arts Council Malta, made up of four specific schemes to enhance the development of artistic talent and communities for…
THE MINISTRY FOR AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND ANIMAL RIGHTS AND THE PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARIAT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Whilst inaugurating the ‘Festa tal-Majjal’, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights Anton Refalo said that “after an investment of more than 10 million euros over the last decade and substantial restructuring of the plant with an emphasis…
As Beijing COVID Outbreak Proves Stubborn, Mass Tests Becoming Routine
Millions of Beijing residents queued up for another round of COVID-19 tests Sunday as China’s capital seeks to trace and isolate every infection to contain a small but stubborn outbreak — and avoid a Shanghai-type prolonged lockdown.Strict COVID curbs…
US Workers Grapple With New Stresses as They Return to Office
Last summer, Julio Carmona started the process of weaning himself off a fully remote work schedule by showing up to the office once a week.The new hybrid schedule at his job at a state agency in Stratford, Connecticut, still enabled him to spend time c…