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3 May 2024 Update Secretary General in Kyiv: Ukraine is on an “irreversible path” to NATO, support will continue Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited Kyiv on 29 April 2024 for talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the state of the war and the future of NATO’s support to Ukraine. READ MORE Statement by the North Atlantic Council on recent Russian hybrid activities NATO Allies are deeply concerned about recent malign activities on Allied territory, including those resulting in the investigation and charging of multiple individuals in connection with hostile state activity affecting Czechia, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and the United Kingdom. READ MORE

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Κονδύλια για ναυαγοσώστες στο παρά 5, ενώ αυξάνονται οι πνιγμοί: Κίνδυνος να χαθούν «γαλάζιες σημαίες» Η σεζόν κινδυνεύει να αρχίσει χωρίς ναυαγοσωστική κάλυψη σε πολλούς δήμους, ενώ ορατή είναι και η απειλή να χαθούν αρκετές Γαλάζιες Σημαίες από τις ελληνικές ακτές Διαβάστε το

Ο διευθυντής της CIA στο Ισραήλ για συνάντηση με Νετανιάχου - Αγωνία για τη Γάζα και τη συμφωνία που δεν «κλειδώνει» Ο Ουίλιαμ Μπερνς ταξίδεψε και στην Ντόχα, «με στόχο την άσκηση μείζονος πίεσης προς το Ισραήλ και την Χαμάς»

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Minister Maurate: Fair Access to Jobs is Fundamental Right

Issued by the APEC Human Resources Development Working Group

Arequipa, Peru, 5 May 2024
 

“The value of employment is to build economic and social development for our economies. We cannot afford to waste a single iota of human capital if we really want to contribute to the development of our societies,” said Peru’s Minister of Labor and Employment Promotion, Daniel Maurate Romero on Saturday.

“I realize that today, we have yet to be able to build a world for all that is equitable and inclusive,” Minister Maurate continued. He opened an expert dialogue on inclusion and empowerment for people with disabilities in Arequipa, the second largest city in Peru.

The World Health Organization estimates that one out of six people in the world today has a disability. Without concerted efforts to break down barriers for people with disabilities to contribute to the economy, the world stands to lose up to USD 13 trillion per year in disposable income.

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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.

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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   ⟶

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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.

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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.