Federal Reserve Board Notification,update

 

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20230726a.htm Released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Federal Reserve Board announces a consent order and a $268.5 million fine with UBS Group AG, of Zurich, Switzerland, for misconduct by Credit Suisse, which UBS subsequently acquired in June 2023 https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/enforcement20230724a.htm Released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Federal Reserve announces that its new system for instant payments, the FedNow® Service, is now live https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/other20230720a.htm Released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Federal Reserve Board announces two enforcement actions against Deutsche Bank AG, its New York branch, and other U.S. affiliates https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/enforcement20230719a.htm Released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System   Visit us on the web at Federal Reserve Board.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau..

Prime Minister to travel to New York City for World Law Congress

July 20, 2023
Ottawa, Ontario

In the face of increasing global uncertainty, particularly in response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, we continue to work closely with our allies and friends to defend democracy, protect human rights, and uphold the rule of law.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced he will travel to New York City, United States of America, on July 21 to participate in the World Law Congress, where he will emphasize the importance of continued collaboration to uphold the rule of law and build a more peaceful world for everyone. At the Congress, he will present the World Peace & Liberty Award to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who is accepting on behalf of the European Commission, for its commitment to the promotion of peace through law.

While in New York City, the Prime Minister will meet with President von der Leyen and United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres. He will also meet with JPMorgan Chase & Co Chief Executive Officer, Jamie Dimon, to highlight Canada as an ideal investment destination and promote Canada’s positive economic outlook, important work in developing the North American electric vehicle supply chain, and role as a reliable energy supplier and partner.

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“No one is above the law. With threats like Putin’s attempt to arbitrarily redraw the borders of a sovereign country by using force – compounded by other global challenges, including the impacts of a warming planet – we have to keep working together with our partners and allies to build a better and more peaceful world for everyone.”

— The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

GAIN reports

 

The following GAIN reports were released on July 25,  2023. _______   Canada: Grain and Feed Update Wheat area rose to its highest level since 2001, at the expense of oats, rye, mixed grains, and lentils. Export volumes of wheat grain year-to-date (August to May) are up 78 percent over the same time last year, and wheat products (in grain equivalent) are up 21 percent. Up until the termination of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, wheat export prices had been declining throughout the marketing year due to a large global wheat supply and relatively fluid global grain trade. Extreme drought conditions persist in southern Alberta, with severe drought stretching to central Alberta. Scattered showers have helped stabilize crop conditions in northern regions of the prairie provinces; however, crop conditions are deteriorating, and more rain is needed.   Hong Kong: FAIRS Annual Country Report This report provides guidelines on Hong Kong’s food import regulations. For the 2023 FAIRS report, the following changes have been made: 1) Section II – Labeling. Effective December 1, 2023, food containing hydrogenated oils must be labeled, 2) Instructions for brand name and food name on package have been updated, 3) Section III – Packaging. Glass Beverage Containers Scheme (GPRS) information update after implementation on May 1, 2023, and 4) Section VI: Other Requirements, Regulations, and Registration Measures. Effective February 1, 2023, Hong Kong prohibits the use of Cannabidiol (CBD). Meanwhile, there are two noticeable regulation amendments under discussion: 1) Plastic Beverage Containers Scheme (PPRS), and 2) Amendments to the Preservatives in Food Regulation Cap.132BD.

NATO update

 

The 2023 NATO Summit in retrospect John Weaver The Heads of State and Government of NATO countries convened in Vilnius, Lithuania for a summit that took place on 11 and 12 July. This, unequivocally, was the most important meeting of the summer 2023. Due to a plethora of international issues, politics, and global security, this year’s event became the epicenter and confluence of significant issues requiring Allied Leaders to take definitive action. These decisions will have impacts for years to come. READ/LISTEN MORE

Colourful jerseys on a warship’s flight deck Ever wondered why these warship sailors wear different coloured jerseys and cranials on the flight deck? A hundred years ago, when the US Navy’s first aircraft carrier USS Langley set sail, the sailors created a colour-coded system to ensure order and safety on the flight deck. In today’s navy, our Allied sailors still use this colour-coded system to conduct flight operations efficiently on a warship. Filmed during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2023, and including footage from other US carriers engaged in different exercises with NATO Allies, this video shows how this simple – and colourful – system helps smooth out operations and tasks on deck. During BALTOPS, the USS carrier Mount Whitney trained with NATO Allies and partners large-scale maritime and amphibious operations in the Baltic Sea. Click here to download the video.  You can also watch the video on YouTube.

AHEPA Athletics honors Panagopoulos and Yeotis

 

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association For Immediate Release | July 24, 2023 Contact: AHEPA Headquarters Phone: 202.232.6300 E-mail: ahepa@ahepa.org

AHEPA Athletics honors Panagopoulos and Yeotis

The American Hellenic Athletic Educational Progressive Association (“Order of AHEPA”) announced the awarding of two distinguished honors, to be presented at AHEPA’s 101st Annual National Convention, at the Athletic Luncheon on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Patrick Panagopoulos, Santa Fe, New Mexico, has been selected as the District Athletic Director of the Year. Each district in the AHEPA domain sponsors athletic teams and competitions and advances Athletics, an important component of the AHEPA family. Patrick accomplished much in District 17, spearheading and raising over $40,000 for charity. He organized Greek Night at the United States Professional Soccer League, and he is the organizer of the Hellas Greek Soccer Indoor Team.   The Honorable Thomas C. Yeotis, of Flint, Michigan, is the recipient of an AHEPA Special Recognition Lifetime Achievement Award for his leadership in and support of AHEPA and Hellenic athletes for over 70 years. Judge Yeotis was a founding member of the AHEPA Athletic Hall of Fame, serving as its first secretary and later as chairman. For over 50 years, Tom coached the AHEPA Flint Chapter 141 Basketball Team. Under Tom's leadership, Flint Chapter 141 is the only chapter that has sponsored three National AHEPA Sports Tournaments (basketball, softball and bowling). In 1982, Tom coached the AHEPA All-Star Team that played in Greece. He is a member of the National Hellenic Invitational Basketball Tournament Hall of Fame and the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame. Professionally, Tom has been a Circuit Court Judge for over three decades. The Order of AHEPA is honored by this recognition of it’s esteemed Brother Tom, for his lifetime of dedication to Hellenism, AHEPA and Athletics. Supreme President Jimmy Kokotas applauded these selections by the Athletic Department, noting that the honorees represent the future of AHEPA leadership in that District Athletic Director Patrick Panagopoulos is 22 years of age, and the rewarding of decades of selfless leadership and service by Judge Yeotis.  As Kokotas noted… “in addition to the awarding of scholarships and the honoring of professional athletes, it is important that AHEPA continue to acknowledge it’s true essence, that of volunteerism and devotion to the values and programs of the Order of AHEPA, as personified by Patrick and Judge Yeotis."

NASA's Earth Observatory,update

JULY 25, 2023 Weekly News

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Fires Ignite on Greek Islands Wildfires broke out on Rhodes and other islands amid record heat, forcing thousands to evacuate.       Shishaldin Erupts Ash from recent eruptions blackened the snow-covered flanks of the Alaskan volcano.       Idaho's Emerald Refuge Plants are abundant along Baugh Creek, thanks to the ponded water from beaver dams.       Port Stephens Bay Towns, beaches, bays, and forests are visible along this stretch of the southeast Australian coast.       Dusty Waves Over the Gulf of Sidra A thin layer of dust in the atmosphere helped expose gravity waves along the coast of Libya.       Watching a Hurricane Intensify Observations made by NASA's newest storm-watching satellites captured the evolution of Hurricane Adrian's structure as the storm strengthened.       Pacific Storms Calvin and Talim A tropical storm neared Hawaii in July 2023, while a typhoon farther west made landfall in China.

10ο Συνέδριο ΣΥ.Φ.Α.Κ. στο Ηράκλειο Κρήτης

Στις 9 & 10 Σεπτεμβρίου θα πραγματοποιηθεί το 10ο Συνέδριο ΣΥ.Φ.Α.Κ. στο Ηράκλειο Κρήτης

Ο Συνεταιρισμός Φαρμακοποιών Αιγαίου & Κρήτης (ΣΥ.Φ.Α.Κ.) και η Ελληνική Φαρμακευτική Εταιρεία (Ε.Φ.Ε.) διοργανώνουν για 10η συνεχή χρονιά το Συνέδριο του ΣΥΦΑΚ «Το Φαρμακείο στην Υγεία, Ομορφιά & Ευεξία», στις 9 και 10 Σεπτεμβρίου 2023, στο ξενοδοχείο Atlantis, στο Ηράκλειο της Κρήτης.

Στόχος του είναι να προωθήσει την επαγγελματική ανάπτυξη και ενημέρωση των φαρμακοποιών και βοηθών φαρμακείων, να προάγει την ανταλλαγή ιδεών και βέλτιστων πρακτικών και να ενισχύσει τη συνεργασία μεταξύ των διαφορετικών επαγγελματικών φορέων στον τομέα της Υγείας.

Την εναρκτήρια ομιλία, με θέμα «Η επιστήμη ως Βάση ορθής λήψης αποφάσεων. Η Αντίσταση στη γνώση και η κοινωνική συνοχή», θα πραγματοποιήσει ο πρόεδρος της Επιστημονικής Επιτροπής του συνεδρίου κ. Κωνσταντίνος Δεμέτζος, Καθηγητής Φαρμακευτικής Τεχνολογίας & Νανοτεχνολογίας στο Τμήμα Φαρμακευτικής του ΕΚΠΑ.

Ακόμη, το πρόγραμμα του συνεδρίου περιλαμβάνει:Παρουσίαση της έρευνας «Ο (νέος;) ρόλος των φαρμακοποιών στο σύστημα υγείας: ερευνητικά ευρήματα» από τον κ. Κυριάκο Σουλιώτη, Καθηγητή Πολιτικής Υγείας στη Σχολή Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών του Πανεπιστημίου Πελοποννήσου.
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Meta-Covid εποχή: Συνεργασία των εμπλεκόμενων φορέων για τη βελτιστοποίηση των αποτελεσμάτων στην Υγεία των πολιτών
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International Monetary Fund,New Chart of the Week: Europe Should Tighten Monetary Policy Further

 

Dear MARIA, We just published a new blog—please find the full text below.  Europe Should Tighten Monetary Policy Further (Credit: cmophoto/Unsplash) By Alfred Kammer and Luis Brandão-Marques The European Central Bank could prevent inflation expectations from becoming unmoored and drifting upwards by continuing to raise its policy rate, as discussed in our recent report on the euro area. A further tightening of monetary policy in the near term would prevent much more costly measures later to bring inflation back to target. As the Chart of the Week shows, the ECB Governing Council has raised its deposit-facility rate eight times, by a total of 400 basis points, since it started to tighten policy in mid-2022. These decisive actions have helped keep longer-term expectations well anchored so far.