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GAO on Executive Confidentiality. Phished Dropbox. NLRB on workplace surveillance. The collection…
In one look.GAO calls for dedicated privacy leadership within the executive branch.The Dropbox data breach stems from a phishing scam.The NLRB's top lawyer focuses on reducing employee surveillance.TikTok policy update confirms Chinese…
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra paid $30,000 to take 2 Pa. lawmakers to Europe
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Northern Ireland’s power-sharing system is ‘not fit for purpose’, says Irish PM
The political stalemate in Northern Ireland, which led to London announcing it would call new elections there, shows that the region's governance system is "not fit for purpose" and should be reformed, according to the Irish Prime…
McDonald’s executives expect a recession
McDonald's executives expect a recession in the United States, but it will be worse in Europe. / Photo by Jonathan Maze.McDonald's executives expect a recession in the United States and Europe, they told investors Thursday, although they…
Lastminute.com executives face extended detention as investigation continues
ZURICH, Oct 24 (Reuters) - The chief executive and managing director of Lastminute.com, facing a criminal investigation into the possible abuse of state aid for businesses hit by pandemic shutdowns, has seen his period in custody extended…
Accelerate career growth with Executive MBA degrees designed specifically for professionals
SharjahWATER, October 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Britts Imperial University College is one of the leading university colleges in the Middle East offering accredited MBA programs for professionals and students around the world. For busy…
New mental health strategy must involve everyone, EU Commissioner – EURACTIV.com
A mental health strategy, first announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, is on the agenda for next year, said Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič, during a parliamentary plenary debate Tuesday…
EU leaders set to explore gas price cap options
BRUSSELS, Oct 16 (Reuters) - European Union leaders meeting at the end of this week will explore a series of options for capping gas prices, on which they have been divided for weeks, according to a new draft conclusions for October 20.…
BIMCO requests recognition of non-European shipbreaking yards
BIMCO cites a growing need to recycle large ocean-going vessels (file photo)…
Axelera AI Appoints Silicon Valley Veteran Jonathan Ballon As Independent Non-Executive Director
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--European AI startup Axelera AI named tech veteran Jonathan Ballon to its non-executive board. Ballon joins the only Dutch start-up designing the world's most powerful and advanced solutions…
Port of Hambantota – myths and facts
Ro-Ro operations at Hambantota Port (file image)…
Biden executive order on data transfers to offer temporary relief to advertisers
When it comes to data-driven surveillance, the writing is already on the wall. The Biden administration is set to sign an executive order on transatlantic data transfers next week, Politico reported on Tuesday. The move could make it easier…
The International Executive Search Federation adds a new member firm in Austria
September 27, 2022 – The International Executive Search Federation (IESF) has expanded to Austria with the addition of YBM Partners as the newest member firm. "Our expansion with Austria as a traditional gateway to Eastern…
Has inflation in the euro zone increased further?
Has inflation in the euro zone increased further?Can inflation maintain its record pace in the euro zone even as the economy already appears to be contracting and economists are widely predicting a recession this winter?The final…
Live news: Covid infections rebound in England and Wales
Scotland faces a dilemma following the UK Chancellor's mini-budget as business leaders urge the devolved administration to match tax cuts to avoid further divergence with England which could risk economic underperformance. Leftist critics…
Kirkland Appoints A&O Practice Co-Chair to Lead Energy Infrastructure Expansion in Europe
Signage is seen outside the law firm Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Washington, DC, U.S., August 30, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew KellyJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterSummaryCompaniesLaw firmsSara Pickersgill to lead…
Europe lags behind China in electric car supply chain race
Since the invention of the car in Europe 136 years ago, the industry has grown to become one of the foundations of the continent's economic growth and prosperity.But, as China establishes greater control of the electric vehicle…
As a first step, the EU decides to cut funds for Hungary for undermining democracy
Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterThe EU executive proposes to withdraw 7.5 billion euros from HungarySays Hungary's proposed remedies could work if implemented wellThe 27 EU countries have three months to decide, no…
Controversial NATO enlargement vote divides Spanish coalition – EURACTIV.com
Parliament's ratification vote on Sweden's and Finland's NATO membership on Thursday split the Spanish coalition, with the Socialists of the PSOE voting in favor and its minority partner in the progressive executive,…
European Commission looks to the metaverse – EURACTIV.com
The EU executive will present an initiative on the metaverse next year, the latest virtual reality space allowing users to interact, he announced on Wednesday, September 14.
Currently, several metaverses are being developed…
Europe hopes to reap political dividends from costly winter | Energy News
European leaders have approved an unprecedented combination of energy subsidies and financial measures aimed at making the continent less dependent on Russian coal, oil and gas and, increasingly, it seems that the political will is building…
Around Town: Debbie Chinn Named Next Executive Director of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley | New
In the latest Around Town column, news from new TheaterWorks Silicon Valley executive Debbie Chinn and Michael McFaul, director of Stanford University's Freeman Spogli Institute, who was recently honored by Ukraine.IN HONOR... Silicon…
Altice USA Names Dennis Mathew CEO; Dexter Goei becomes executive chairman
Denis Mathew (Image credit: Altice USA)After four straight quarters of broadband subscriber losses, a 38% decline in its share price and mounting debt that forced the company to put its legacy Suddenlink communications systems on the…
Recycling official hits back at industry critics
Comments made by outgoing British Prime Minister Boris Johnson almost a year ago are still being branded as unnecessary by a plastics recycling official in that country.Philippe von Stauffenberg, CEO and Founder of Greenback…
C&A’s Giny Boer: “What we want to do now is democratize sustainable fashion”
When Giny Boer joined C&A Europe two years ago, after 23 years selling furniture and homewares at Ikea, she found a retailer that badly needed the kind of refresh her former Swedish employer promises. its customers who make the…
Live Updates: Zelenskyy Slams UN for Not Demanding ‘Demilitarization’ of Nuclear Plant
Ukraine's president has criticized the UN's atomic watchdog for failing to call for the "demilitarization" of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, where its inspectors arrived on Thursday."Unfortunately, we have not yet…
Live Updates: Bed Bath & Beyond Will Cut Jobs Despite Raising $500M
Home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond said it has secured more than $500 million in new funding and plans to cut jobs and close stores in a bid to turn around its business.The company's financial troubles have all but been overshadowed…
Davit Order for Rem Offshore CSOV Gives Vestdavit Uplift
Vestdavit will deliver its PAP-15000 davit for the first of a series of new…
Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Executive Office…
(MENAFN - Emirates News Agency (WAM)) ABU DHABI, 25th August, 2022 (WAM) -- The Executive Office for Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (EO AML/CTF) met on Thursday to conclude a…
Warner Bros. layoffs Discovery hit Europe, including leadership positions
The uproar at Warner Bros. Discovery has gone international, with the company laying off 29 employees, including several high-level management positions.
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Canadian natural gas is the solution to Europe’s energy needs, say industry leaders as Trudeau…
Industry experts say Canadian natural gas has a role to play in Germany's energy crisis, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau questions whether there's a business case for exporting.
During a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf…
Live updates: Lawyers in England and Wales to go on strike from September 5
Central bankers will pack their bags for a few days in the great outdoors this week. But unlike the rest of us, their annual August getaway — to Wyoming — won't be a holiday. The Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, which kicks off Thursday,…
America, are you okay? ask the world
America does not belong to itself alone. The world is also part of The fate of America. And so, these days, the world is looking at America with concern.
On every continent, there are thousands of political and business leaders,…
Algoma expands to Europe for product carriers in joint venture with Furetank
Furetank currently operates eight ships of the class with more on order…
PBOC Surprise Suggests China’s Prospects Are Truly Dire
Placeholder while loading article actionsChina's faltering economy needs a lifeline from the central bank, regardless of admonitions that inflation is rising and needs to be contained. With growth struggling and demand for credit…
Anshu Jain, former co-CEO of Deutsche Bank, has died
Deutsche Bank co-CEO Anshu Jain addresses the bank's annual general meeting in Frankfurt, Germany May 21, 2015. REUTERS/Kai PfaffenbachJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterAug 13 (Reuters) - Anshu Jain, a senior finance…
PageGroup reports slowing hiring in some markets, stocks fall
H1 operating profit up 79%First-half revenue up around 28%Operating profit for the year in line with expectationsAug 8 (Reuters) - PageGroup (PAGE.L) noted a "slight slowdown in the hiring lag" in July in some of its markets as economies…
Berkshire CEO-elect Abel is selling his stake in the energy company he ran for $870 million
Gregory Abel, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Energy and who is slated to succeed Warren Buffett as CEO of Berkshire, walks through the crowd at Berkshire Hathaway Inc's first in-person annual meeting since 2019 in Omaha, Nebraska, USA, April 29,…
XPO Logistics’ Brad Jacobs plans to step down as CEO with Mario Harik to succeed him
XPO Logistics announced Thursday that Mario Harik will succeed Brad Jacobs as chief executive after the company spun off its high-tech truck brokerage business in the fourth fiscal quarter. Harik was also named president of XPO's LTL…
HSBC’s promises won’t satisfy Ping An for long
Comment this storyCommentHSBC Holdings Plc hopes to buy out dissenting investors with increased dividends and an expectation of higher returns. Promises made during Monday's half-year results sent the bank's shares up sharply, but…
Russia-Ukraine War Latest News and Updates
The Navi-Star freighter docked next to grain silos at the port of Odessa on Friday.Credit...Daniel Berehulak for The New York TimesODESA, Ukraine - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, visiting a port in the Odessa region on Friday,…
Live Updates: Mark Wahlberg-backed F45 gym chain shares plunge 70% on outlook
© Getty Images for the F45 formationShares of F45 Training plunged more than 70% after the fitness chain, backed by actor Mark Wahlberg, cut its full-year outlook and announced that its chief executive was stepping down.F45's stock price…
Amazon to hike Prime prices in Europe as retailer grapples with costs
Amazon's logo is seen at the company's logistics center in Bretigny-sur-Orge, near Paris, France, December 7, 2021. REUTERS/Gonzalo FuentesJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterNEW YORK, July 25 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc…
Vodafone investors urged to vote against chief executive’s salary
Investors in telecommunications giant FTSE100 Vodafone are urged to vote against its chief executive's salary at annual meetingBy Amy-jo Crowley, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 4:50 p.m. EDT, July 23, 2022 |…
Ireland among countries opposing EU ‘streaming fees’
Seven countries, including Ireland, have sent a joint written letter urging the European Commission to be cautious as it considers moves to force internet companies to help pay for telecoms companies' infrastructure upgrades.Commission…
Mongolia announces that the Russia-China gas pipeline will be inaugurated in 2024
Mongolia expects Russia to begin construction of the "Power of Siberia 2" gas pipeline through its territory to China within two years, as Moscow prepares to connect its gas fields for the first time. Europe to Asia.Mongolian Prime…
Food-based biofuels come under scrutiny as war in Ukraine cuts grain supply
Russia's blockade of Ukrainian ports and its attacks on Ukrainian grain…
EU asks Hungary and Poland to step up their democratic game
European Commissioner for Values and Transparency Vera Jourova gives a news conference on the 2020 Annual Rule of Law Report in Brussels, Belgium, September 30, 2020. Olivier Hoslet/Pool via REUTERSJoin now for FREE unlimited access to…
Newen Connect appoints English-speaking sales manager – The Hollywood Reporter
Newen Connect, the distribution subsidiary of the French television channel controlled by TF1 Newen Group (Versailles), has hired Phil Sequeira, a former Mercury Studios and BBC Studios executive, to lead its burgeoning UK and…
Revolut executive resigns amid battle for UK banking license
Last month, Mr Storonsky hit out at the FCA over what he saw as the slowness of its claim-handling procedures, saying they were "slower than expected".
He added that the regulator could benefit from employing "more efficient people",…
Can Joe Biden restore food trade talks with Europe?
For the EU, former President Donald Trump's international policy was seen as a major regression in global trade policy. When former European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker signed the EU-Japan trade deal in 2018 – abolishing…
Live Updates: Recession risk drives euro to 20-year low against dollar
Britain's deputy prime minister said an investigation into a previous complaint against Chris Pincher had not recommended "formal disciplinary action" after a former senior civil servant accused the government of dishonesty.Pincher, who…
After Ukraine, the new energy disorder
The Ukrainian crisis has radically changed the contours of the global energy landscape and created a tangle of relations and issues for India. To iron out this entanglement and solve the problems, India should adopt a “whole system”…
MacGregor signs five-year service contract with Color Line
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IP: Duncan Tatton-Brown appointed non-executive chairman of Oxford Nanopore
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Duncan Tatton-Brown named non-executive chairman
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Norway’s Statkraft sets 2030 growth target as part of EU’s ambitious green campaign
OSLO, June 28 (Reuters) - Norway's state-owned energy company Statkraft on Tuesday presented its broader renewable energy growth strategy to 2030 aimed at capitalizing on Europe's stronger green energy ambitions and increasing electricity…
Storm clouds at home put the brakes on Biden’s return to Europe
Among the fiercest critics of the decision were some of the world leaders alongside Biden at the German castle on Sunday. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called it "a big step backwards", while Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…
UEFA blocks sheriff’s organization of European Games in Transnistria
NYON, Switzerland The fallout for football from Russia's war with Ukraine saw UEFA blocking Sheriff Tiraspol on Friday from staging competitive European matches in his home region of Moldova. Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Shakhtar…
EU leaders expected to officially accept Ukraine’s EU candidacy
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (l) speaks during a joint press conference with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine.Michael Fischer | Image Alliance | Getty ImagesBRUSSELS — European Union leaders are expected to…
Board of Directors and Supervisory Boards of Deutsche EuroShop AG Recommends Shareholders Tender…
DGAP-News: Deutsche EuroShop AG / Key word(s): Declaration/Offer
Board of Directors and Supervisory Boards of Deutsche EuroShop AG Recommends Shareholders Tender Shares to Offer by Oaktree and CURA 21.06.2022 / 14:39 The issuer is…
Airbus CEO says in discussion with Qatar Airways over A350 dispute | Aviation news
The two sides are embroiled in a legal battle over the airworthiness of Europe's newest long-haul plane.Airbus is in talks with Qatar Airways to try to resolve a bitter legal and safety dispute over the A350 jetliner, according to the…
European Commission backs Ukraine’s bid to join the bloc
Speaking in Brussels, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the Commission recommended "granting Ukraine candidate status. This is of course subject to the country carrying out a number of further reforms"."In the…
Energy leaders urge short-term transition solutions amid supply shortages
NEW YORK, June 15 (Reuters) - At a Reuters conference on Wednesday, energy officials called for short-term solutions such as efficiency and conservation during the current fuel supply crisis , saying companies must scramble to meet 2030…
Fitch lowers GDP forecast
Among other things, Fitch said China's tough approach to Covid-19 is adding to global supply chain pressures, and disruptions to energy and food supplies from the fallout from the Russian-Ukrainian war "have a faster than!--3rd>…
Ukraine still claims to control the Sievierodonetsk factory which houses hundreds of people
Russia targets Sievierodonetsk in the eastBombing causes fire at chemical plant, governor saysUkraine urges West to quickly deliver more heavy weaponsKyiv, June 12 (Reuters) - Fierce fighting raged in Sievierodonetsk, but the region's…
Scoop: Democrats Meet With Ford Exec To Accelerate EV Talks
Placeholder while loading article actionsHello and welcome to The Climate 202! TGIF. 🙌Scoop: Democrats Meet With Ford Exec To Accelerate EV TalksBill Ford Jr.the executive chairman of Ford enginemet with Senate Democrats Thursday to…
Skopje set to hold second EOC Executive Committee meeting of the year
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From “just in time” to “just in case” – EURACTIV.com
The pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine have sent shockwaves through global supply chains, prompting companies and policymakers to rethink their priorities, from efficiency to resilience.
Until recently, "just in…
Investigation underway after ex-politician’s wife copied text from Wikipedia, other sources…
Santa Clara County is launching an investigation into an expensive government history book it commissioned from the wife of a former South Bay politician after about a fifth of the manuscript was discovered by this news outlet as containing…
EU Blacklist Names Russian Army ‘Butchers’ of Bucha, Mariupol | Russo-Ukrainian War
The European Union has named and blacklisted two Russian military commanders it says led troops involved in atrocities in Ukraine, describing them as the "butchers" of the town of Bucha and the town of Mariupol.
The latest EU blacklist,…
‘Everything is gone’: Russian companies hit hard by tech sanctions
Russian companies have been plunged into a technology crisis by Western sanctions that have created severe bottlenecks in the supply of semiconductors, electrical equipment and the hardware needed to power the country's data…
Live Updates: US house prices hit 35-year high in March
South Korea's industrial production, consumption and investment all fell in April as rising commodity prices and supply chain disruptions weighed on Asia's fourth-largest economy, data showed on Tuesday. . It was the first time in two years…
Elon Musk tops the list of highest paid CEOs. Here are the 5 best CEOs in the world by salary
Elon Musk tops the list of highest paid CEOs. Here are the 5 highest paid CEOs in the worldPhoto: APElon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, was the world's highest paid chief executive in 2021, according to a new list from Fortune. In 2021,…
The European Union steps up its support for UNFPA with €1.5 million to protect the health and rights…
UNITED NATIONS, New York – The European Commission has announcement a contribution of 1.5 million euros to UNFPA, the United Nations agency for sexual and reproductive health, to ensure that women and girls in Ukraine have…
Global LNG markets brace for unknowns ahead of winter
A liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker is pulled towards a thermal power plant in Futtsu, east of Tokyo, Japan November 13, 2017. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo/File PhotoJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterDAEGU, South…
US politicians on tour in Ireland amid protocol tensions – EURACTIV.com
US lawmakers met Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Dublin on a trip to Europe centered on growing tensions around the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Martin met with the delegation of U.S. politicians led by Democratic…
Kylian Mbappé stays at PSG: the transfer decision as it happened
LaLiga on the transfer of MbappéHere is the statement from LaLiga who run the Spanish league and clearly hoped that Mbappé would come to Real Madrid:
LaLiga would like to state that this type of agreement undermines the economic stability…
US, Europe and Japan update tri-agency Earth observation dashboard
NASA has updated a online repository of Earth observation datasets in partnership with space agency counterparts in Europe and Japan to help the public understand environmental change worldwide.
The Earth Observation…
Predictions of supply chain ‘chaos’ as Shanghai resumes shipping
Drewry estimates 260,000 TEU exports went unshipped…
Brexit opportunities: meeting government efficiency
Jacob Rees-Mogg wears two hats.
A hat is labeled Brexit Opportunities - the remnants of David Frost's operation when responsibility for the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) and the Withdrawal Agreement was transferred to Liz Truss…
A positive week calls for Western unity and democracy
This article is an on-site version of our The Week Ahead newsletter. Register here to receive the newsletter directly in your inbox every SundayHello and welcome to the working week.For the first time in a long time, this could be a…
Tories set to fight over platform worker directive, mobilize with industry – EURACTIV.com
Conservative MEPs from the European People's Party (EPP) are preparing their counter-offensive against the rapporteur's push for strict job protections for platform workers, by joining forces with industry.
EPP lawmakers…
Ukraine war: EU proposes an embargo on Russian oil, but what could the US do to toughen the…
The United States imposed several rounds of sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine in February, targeting its central bank, major lenders, oligarchs and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Here are some ways the United States…
Government set to abandon protocol unless EU backs down
Boris Johnson's government is threatening to tear up the Northern Ireland protocol unless the EU agrees to abandon border controls soon, despite warnings the row could spark a 'horrific' trade war.The Independent understands that Foreign…
Shipping Market Size Expected to Grow by USD 10.78 Billion | 40% of market growth comes from Europe
The maritime transit market covers the following areas:
Sizing of the maritime transport marketShipping Market ForecastShipping market analysisDriver and challengethe Global Cross-Border E-Commerce Market Growth Driving LCL Volume is one…
Beijing tightens Covid rules; New Zealand, Italy, Greece Relax
Chinese authorities are aiming to control an ongoing covid outbreak and are trying a new round of restrictions that stop short of a full lockdown. Meanwhile, in New Zealand, the government is opening borders to…
TotalEnergies takes a $4.1 billion impairment on the Arctic LNG 2 terminal
Intermediate terminal for Arctic LNG 2 site works…
Completion of the first EU ship recycling project in Texas
Wolverine has become the first EU-registered vessel…
Pro-European Robert Golob defeats nationalist Janez Jansa in Slovenia
"Jansa's defeat shows that the Slovenians were fed up with his politics and didn't like the way he was steering the country towards Hungary," said political analyst Andraz Zorko. "It's positive for the EU."Golob, a 55-year-old former chief…
San Marino elects its first gay head of state
San Marino, the world's oldest republic, named the world's first gay head of state when Paolo Rondelli was named one of two captains regent. Rondelli, 58, was inaugurated as one of the country's two highest elected officials at a…
Putin bans Russian companies from accessing foreign stock markets
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Russian energy imports are back in focus this morning after France called on other European countries to back new sanctions.
Bruno Le Maire, France's finance minister, said it was necessary "more than ever" to implement a…
MEPs urge European Commission to reveal origins of used cooking oil – EURACTIV.com
EU green lawmakers have sent an official letter asking the European Commission to provide data on the origins and quantities of used cooking oil (UCO) imported into the bloc, putting further pressure on the EU executive to…
Despite market challenges, Russian oil continues to flow unabated
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EU leaders flock to Ukraine to show solidarity
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer joined the stream of European leaders showing their support for Ukraine on Saturday by traveling to the nation's capital for…
Offline: Ukraine: Hard Lessons for Global Health
It is easy to condemn Russia for its criminal war against Ukraine. For his attacks on health workers and hospitals. For its violations of international humanitarian law. For his acts of murderous cruelty against civilians. To increase…
Live updates: IEA to release 120 million barrels of oil from emergency reserve
The price of oil fell on Wednesday after a group of the world's largest consumers said it would tap into emergency stocks to counter supply problems following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Brent, the international crude oil marker, was down…
Digital euro will weigh on privacy, AML, say ministers
A new digital euro will offer more privacy for small transactions – although complete anonymity is still apparently off the table, Coindesk wrote on Monday (April 4).
The officials announced it after a meeting of finance ministers from the…