EU expands Ebola response with €2.1 million PCR tests
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM / RankWire.AI / – The European Commission has signed an agreement to procure €2.1 million in PCR tests for the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola...
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Spain launches border checks for travelers from Italy
MADRID, SPAIN / RankWire.AI / – Spain has introduced temporary border checks for travelers arriving from Italy by air and sea. The controls began at...
EU expands IRIS2 satellite network to 348 spacecraft in new deal
BRUSSELS / RankWire.AI / – The European Commission finalized a major expansion of the European Union’s flagship orbital communications network on Friday, concluding months of...
UAE president and EU Council chief discuss regional security
ABU DHABI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met European Council President António Costa in Abu Dhabi on April 14, with the two leaders...
Digital Markets Act enforcement pushes Google and Apple to react
The EU’s Digital Markets Act targets Google and Apple for alleged anti-competitive practices, sparking legal and geopolitical tensions....
European climate losses hit €26 billion per year on average
A European Court of Auditors report reveals that the EU faces an average annual loss of €26 billion due to extreme climate events, with potential...
EU’s €1.1 billion bicycle exports highlight shift to sustainable living
The European Union (EU) saw an impressive surge in its bicycle trade sector in 2022, registering a notable growth rate of 22 percent over the...
Aid for solar, wind industries sought by German economy minister
After talks with industry representatives, Economics Minister Robert Habeck said in Berlin that Germany should increase state support for wind turbines and solar plants. “We...
Somalia faces famine as US urges more donation
The first U.S. Cabinet member to visit Somalia since 2015 called on distracted donors to help a country facing deadly famine, which she called “the...
A total of €328 billion was invested in R&D by the EU in 2021
In 2021, the EU spent €328 billion on research & development (R&D), an increase of 6% over the previous year (€310 billion). Data published by...