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 Statement by the Prime Minister on Yom HaShoah

May 5, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Yom HaShoah, also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day:

“Tonight at sundown, Jewish communities in Canada and around the world will mark Yom HaShoah.

“On this day, we solemnly remember the six million Jews who were systematically and senselessly murdered during the Holocaust.

“As one of the darkest chapters in history, the unimaginable loss and inhumanity faced during the Holocaust will never fade. We can never bring back the lives lost. We can never finish the stories left incomplete. Many of those who survived and their descendants continue to live with the trauma of what occurred. It’s why remembering the past – however painful – also reminds us of our eternal obligation to stop this from ever happening again.

“This year, Yom HaShoah, and its message, comes as Jewish communities are still reeling from the events of October 7, 2023. Hamas’ brutal terrorist attacks against Israel were the deadliest attacks on the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Canada unequivocally condemns the attacks and anyone who glorifies Hamas’ indefensible actions. Hamas are not freedom fighters; they are not a resistance; they are terrorists.

“Since October 7, Jewish communities in Canada and around the world have experienced a disturbing rise in antisemitism. That is unacceptable and must not continue. Whether it’s at a synagogue or a Jewish business or school; whether it’s wearing the Star of David or a Kippah – Jewish Canadians deserve to feel safe, supported, and welcomed. They deserve to live openly and proudly Jewish lives, without intimidation or fear. 

“To Jewish Canadians, know that we stand with you. Our solidarity is steadfast. And our commitment to your safety is ironclad. We will continue to take action to keep you safe and raise awareness about antisemitism. Budget 2024 announced the creation of a new permanent national Holocaust remembrance program, with a $5 million investment. This will support initiatives to preserve the memory of the Holocaust and help more Canadians learn about the atrocities and the antisemitism that led to them. Budget 2024 also invests over $273 million over six years to implement Canada’s Action Plan on Combatting Hate, including over $29 million ongoing to combat hate crimes and enhance community security. And we’re renewing Canada’s National Holocaust Monument, increasing its visibility and engagement so its lessons reach even more communities across the country.

WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION's latest

 

01 May 2024 Latest news

Dear maria CHADZIDAKIS VAVOURANAKIS, Below are the news items published today on the WTO public website which match with your news preferences.

NEWS ITEM WTO and ADB strengthen collaboration for sustainable economic growth The WTO Secretariat and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Tbilisi, Georgia, on 1 May aimed at bolstering collaborative efforts to drive inclusive and sustainable development through trade and economic integration, including in Asia and the Pacific region. The MoU was signed ahead of ADB’s Annual Meeting to be held on 2-5 May. News item   ⟶

NEWS ITEM Aid for Trade Global Review to discuss trade mainstreaming, food security, connectivity Registration is now open for the 2024 Aid for Trade Global Review, to be held from 26 to 28 June at the WTO's headquarters in Geneva. The event — titled “Mainstreaming Trade” — will provide an opportunity for participants to take stock of 18 years of the Aid for Trade initiative, which has generated USD 687 billion to help developing economies — including least-developed countries (LDCs) — play a bigger part in global trade. News item   ⟶

EUROPEAN BANK's latest

 

News EBRD guarantee to Ukraine’s JSC OTP Bank to enable €120 million of lending to private sector 03-05-2024 11:00 AM BST Facility includes support from US and European Union for increasing competitiveness of Ukrainian businesses EBRD and GCF support green investments in Armenia 03-05-2024 11:25 AM BST Inecobank to receive US$ 10 million to support local SMEs and corporates EBRD offers support to young entrepreneurs and SMEs in Uzbekistan 03-05-2024 07:25 AM BST Ipak Yuli Bank to receive US$ 20 million

Federal Reserve Board Notification

 

Agencies issue guide to assist community banks to develop and implement third-party risk management practices https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/bcreg20240503b.htm Released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Federal Reserve Board requests comment on proposal to expand the operating days of the Federal Reserve Banks’ two large-value payments services, Fedwire Funds Service and the National Settlement Service, to include weekends and holidays https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/bcreg20240503a.htm Released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20240501a.htm Released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System   Visit us on the web at Federal Reserve Board.

GAIN Reports

 

The following GAIN reports were released on May 2, 2024. _______ Ghana: Food Processing Ingredients Annual Ghana’s food processing industry is developing and remains a major importer of ingredients for food processing. These imports will continue to grow as the sector is unable to meet increased demand. Ghana’s imports of food processing ingredients totaled $132.9 million in 2023, an increase of about 48 percent from $89.2 million in 2022. There are significant opportunities for imported food ingredients in Ghana. Senegal: Pulse Market Overview  Senegalese cowpea production is estimated at 152,000 MT in the 2022/23 December- November marketing year (MY), a 36 percent decline from the previous year. Pulse imports are estimated at 42,800 MT for MY 2023, growing from 37,000 MT in MY 2021 and and 27,000 in 2022. Exporters seeking to enter the Senegalese market should be aware that significant volumes of pulses transit Morocco, Tunisia, and the UAE.   For more information, or for an archive of all FAS GAIN reports, please visit gain.fas.usda.gov/.

The following GAIN reports were released on May 1, 2024.

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Argentina: Oilseeds and Products Annual

Post forecasts Argentina soybean production at 51 million metric tons (MMT) in marketing year (MY) 2024/2025 as production returns to assuming good weather in the year ahead and increased soy planting at the expense of wheat and corn, particularly in late or second crop soy. Crush and exports are also expected to recover to 40 MMT and 7.3 MMT respectively, both up from the previous year. Soymeal exports are forecast at 27 MMT in both MY2024/25 and MY2023/24 as Argentina retakes it’s place as the largest soymeal exporter in the world. Soy oil exports are forecast to grow as well to 5.3 MMT. Sunflowerseed production is forecast down up slightly in MY2024/25 to 3.7 MMT as producers expect another dry La Niña weather pattern ahead, but still down significantly from the record year of MY2022/23 when sunflower was the only bright spot in a bleak crop landscape. Post forecasts a rebound in peanuts and products to a more normal year. Post maintains its previous estimate for soybean production in MY2023/24.

CDU latest

 

Berlin, 2. Mai 2024

Terminhinweis - Korrektur geänderte Uhrzeit   Liebe Kolleginnen, liebe Kollegen,   hiermit möchte ich Sie über die Termine im Konrad-Adenauer-Haus am Sonntag, 5. Mai 2024, anlässlich des CDU-Parteitages in Berlin informieren:     14.00 Uhr Sitzung des Präsidiums (geänderte Uhrzeit)   16.00 Uhr Sitzung des Bundesvorstandes (Bildtermin zu Beginn)   ca. 17.00 Uhr Pressekonferenz mit dem Generalsekretär der CDU Deutschlands, Dr. Carsten Linnemann MdB und Daniel Caspary MdEP, Vorsitzender der CDU/CSU-Gruppe im Europäischen Parlament.

SPD latest

Berlin, 03. Mai 2024 – 080/24



Saskia Esken in Dresden



Die SPD-Vorsitzende Saskia Esken besucht in Dresden eine Kinderklinik und diskutiert vor Ort über aktuelle Themen im Gesundheitswesen. Bei einer Podiumsdiskussion geht es unter anderem um Frauenerwerbstätigkeit und den akuten Fachkräftemangel.


Sonntag, 5. Mai 2024

Saskia Esken besucht die Kinderklinik der Uni Klinik Dresden
16:30 Uhr
Fetscherstraße 74, 01307 Dresden

Mit dabei sind u.a. Matthias Ecke, MdEP, Anne Schawohl, SPD-Kandidatin für die Landtagswahl sowie Prof. Dr. Sebastian Brenner, Leiter der pädiatrischen Intensivmedizin und Prof. Dr. Reinhard Berner, Klinikdirektor.


Montag, 6. Mai 2024

Podiumsdiskussion: Mit Frauen die Fachkräftekrise lösen?!
19:00 Uhr
Dresdner Volkshaus (Gewerkschaftshaus)
Schützenplatz 14, 01067 Dresden

Mit dabei sind u.a. Matthias Ecke, MdEP, Sophie Koch, SPD-Kandidatin für die Landtagswahl, Elli Martius, SPD-Kandidatin für den Stadtrat, Sylvia Pfefferkorn, Leiterin Geschäftsstelle Dresden Welcome Saxony sowie Cornelia Jahnel, Leiterin Geschäftsstelle Sachsen/Sachsen-Anhalt Verband deutscher Unternehmerinnen (VdU).

Pressevertreterinnen und -vertreter melden sich bitte zeitnah verbindlich zu den jeweiligen Terminen an unter pressestelle@spd.de.

 

APEC Ministers, Officials Pursue Greater Economic Inclusion in Arequipa

Issued by the APEC Secretariat

Arequipa, Peru, 4 May 2024

As member economies set their sights on boosting inclusion in the Asia-Pacific region, APEC ministers and officials will arrive in Arequipa, the second largest city in Peru, to drive forward policies that support the formalization of the informal economy and the inclusion of more women, youth and persons with disabilities into trade and other economic sectors.

“For the very first time in the history of APEC, we will have a joint meeting of Ministers Responsible for Trade and Women that will spotlight the value of including and empowering more women in trade in the region,” said Ambassador Carlos Vasquez, the 2024 Chair of APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting.

The APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting, chaired by Elizabeth Galdo Marín, Peru’s newly appointed Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, will be held on 17-18 May. Preceding this meeting, the High-Level Policy Dialogue on Women and the Economy to be chaired by Peru’s Minister of Women and Vulnerable Populations, Angela Teresa Hernández, will be held on 16 May. The first-ever joint meeting of Ministers Responsible for Trade and Ministers of Women will be held on 17 May, co-chaired by Minister Marín and Minister Hernández.

The ministerial meetings will strengthen inclusion of women and vulnerable populations in APEC.

Informality is another focus priority that Peru, the host of APEC 2024, has put forward as it aims to lead deliberations on measures to support the formalization of economic actors.

“Building on what has been achieved by APEC hosts in the past, as well as the APEC Putrajaya Vision 2040, we will propose a roadmap which includes best practices and public policy recommendations to empower the most vulnerable segments of our population to successfully transition from informality to the formal economy,” Ambassador Vasquez added.

Ambassador Vasquez explained that emphasis is being placed on innovation and digitalization as some of the most important tools to facilitate this transition, noting that they are also including financial inclusion, access to public health services, education and the judicial system.

"Digitalization is another focus area to help boost formalization. Many experts have stated that digital tools are instrumental in reducing informality levels not only in Peru but in other economies as they reduce transaction costs and registration fees," he said.

“When we journeyed to meet the APEC’s Bogor Goals of free and open trade, our focus was on trade and investment liberalization,” said Dr Rebecca Sta Maria, Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat.

“Today, guided by the APEC Putrajaya Vision 2040 and the Aotearoa Plan of Action, we not only retain our focus on trade and investment but also incorporate a strong push for digitalization and innovation, and sustainable and inclusive growth, all of which are necessary to build a stronger, more resilient future.” Dr Sta Maria added.

Arequipa will also host meetings and activities related to human resources development including a dialogue on inclusion and empowerment of people with disabilities using digital strategies, as well as workshops on new and emerging digital technologies to promote a secure and trusted information, communication and technology environment.

APEC Digital Week, held in the margins of the Second APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting and Related Meetings in Arequipa, will feature experts from other international organizations, private sectors, small businesses, academia, as well as government officials to exchange views on best practices and policies related to trade digitalization, closing the digital divide and digital sustainability.

For more information on the schedule of meetings and activities in Arequipa, visit our event calendar in this link.
 

For further details, please contact:

Masyitha Baziad +65 9751 2146 at mb@apec.org
Michael Chapnick +65 9647 4847 at mc@apec.org

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Tοποθέτηση εκπαιδευτικών με διετή θητεία σε Πρότυπα και Πειραματικά Σχολεία

 

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AHEPA's best wishes:Dear AHEPA Family and Friends,..

 

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association

Contact: AHEPA Headquarters Phone: 202.232.6300 E-mail: ahepa@ahepa.org A message from the Supreme President Sunday, May 5, 2024

Dear AHEPA Family and Friends,

CHRIST HAS RISEN! TRULY HE HAS RISEN! CHRISTOS ANESTI! ALITHOS ANESTI!

Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and to those in the tombs, granting life.   Χριστός ανέστη εκ νεκρών, θανάτω θάνατον πατήσας, και τοις εν τοις μνήμασι ζωήν χαρισάμενος. On behalf of the Order of AHEPA, I wish you, and your family, a Happy Easter. May it be a special day of joyous memories for you and your loved ones.

Fraternally,

Savas C. Tsivicos Supreme President