WTO update

 

22 Apr 2025 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 Call for applications launched for support to women exporters through WTO-ITC WEIDE Fund

NASA's Earth Observatory,update

 

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The Drumlin Islands of Boston Harbor A national recreation area and state park protect an archipelago made of glacial debris in eastern Massachusetts.       Mountains Made of Fossils The peaks in Guadalupe Mountains National Park—some of the highest in Texas—are made of a well-preserved fossil reef formed more than 250 million years ago.       North America's “Galapagos” The Channel Islands off the coast of southern California support diverse ecosystems, with some plants and animals found nowhere else on the planet.

ΙΜF,update

 

Dear MARIA, We just published a new blog—please find the full text below.  Enhancing Financial Stability for Resilience During Uncertain Times (Credit: Angela Weiss/Getty images) By Tobias Adrian Capital markets are essential for driving economic activity, providing mechanisms for raising funds and allocating resources efficiently. The stability of these markets and the financial institutions that intermediate them are therefore macro-critical, especially when market volatility and economic uncertainty are high, as they are now.

WORLD FOOTWEAR weekly newsletter

22 April 2025



 

Highlights


World
Spain Retail: a case for optimism
Apr 22, 2025 / Spain

Despite a decline in fashion sales in January, February bucked the trend, and the data points to a stable performance for the sector in 2025, with online taking the lead. Although the deflation in the apparel and footwear sectors is not good news, retailers in general remain optimistic about the future - as shown by the import data - supported by the economic growth the country has experienced and is expected to continue to experience




Companies
What’s next for footwear businesses in a volatile global trade landscape?
Apr 18, 2025 / United States

We have looked at the prospects for footwear companies in light of the recent US tariffs announcements, highlighting some concerns from both a manufacturing and retail perspective




Trade
EU and UAE agree to open free trade talks
Apr 17, 2025 / European Union

The European Union (EU) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to start Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. The European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC) has welcomed this move




Companies
Deichmann with a strong performance in 2024
Apr 16, 2025 / Germany

The German-based footwear retailer has reported a strong 2024 performance, despite a challenging trading environment, particularly in its home market and the US




Companies
New Generation: João Ferreira from Paradigma
Apr 22, 2025 / Portugal

With a degree in management, João Ferreira is at the helm of Paradigma, a 100% Portuguese brand owned by the second generation of a shoemaking family that has been in business since 1987




Companies
LVMH reports drop in revenue in the first quarter
Apr 16, 2025 / France

Amid a disrupted geopolitical and economic environment, the France-based luxury conglomerate has reported a decline in first quarter revenue. Europe was the only region to grow





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Obama Foundation:update

 

Happy Earth Day, friend! Last week you asked two of our Obama Leaders, Katie Hawkins and Gold Chinder, some great questions about protecting the environment. Now, we’re excited to share their responses to help you celebrate our planet all year long.  Read on for a preview of the Q&A, then check out all of their responses here.

International Monetary Fund:Daily Briefing: Spring Meetings | April 22

 

Dear MARIA, welcome to the April 22 briefing from the Spring Meetings In the first of our daily briefings from the IMF's 2025 Spring Meetings, we spotlight risks to global growth, financial stability risks, rising global debt, the rise of the "silver economy," corporate sector vulnerabilities, and much more as we mark the beginning of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings.

Ινστιτούτο Prolepsis:δωρεάν διαδικτυακό εκπαιδευτικό σεμινάριο για το Άγχος στα παιδιά και στους εφήβους

 

30 Απριλίου 2025 - 18:00  Ποιες είναι οι διαφορές μεταξύ άγχους, φόβου και φοβίας; Πώς μπορούν οι γονείς να αναγνωρίσουν τα συμπτώματα άγχους στα παιδιά τους, ανάλογα με την ηλικία; Πώς μπορούν οι γονείς να υποστηρίξουν τα παιδιά; Οι διάφορες μορφές άγχους στα παιδιά, η αναγνώριση των συμπτωμάτων και η αντιμετώπισή τους είναι ένα από τα θέματα που απασχολούν σοβαρά τους γονείς. Στο διαδικτυακό εκπαιδευτικό σεμινάριο που θα πραγματοποιηθεί την Τετάρτη 30/04/2025 στις 18.00 για το Άγχος στα παιδιά και στους εφήβους, θα μιλήσουμε αναλυτικά για τον σημαντικό ρόλο των γονέων στην αναγνώριση του προβλήματος, αλλά και για τους τρόπους διαχείρισής του ανάλογα με την ηλικία των παιδιών. Η διάρκεια του διαδικτυακού σεμιναρίου είναι 60 λεπτά. Οι θέσεις είναι περιορισμένες και θα τηρηθεί σειρά προτεραιότητας.

Κατάργηση απόφασης "Δημιουργία ηλεκτρονικής εφαρμογής για την υποβολή συμφωνητικών ανάληψης τεχνικών έργων άνω των 6.000 ευρώ .."

https://www.e-nomothesia.gr/demosia-erga/kya-1668-2025.html

Κοινή Υπουργική Απόφαση Αριθμ. 1668/2025
ΦΕΚ 1908/Β/22-4-2025
Κατάργηση της υπό στοιχεία 1150/2024 κοινής απόφασης των Υπουργών Εθνικής Οικονομίας και Οικονομικών και Ψηφιακής Διακυβέρνησης «Δημιουργία ηλεκτρονικής εφαρμογής για την υποβολή συμφωνητικών ανάληψης τεχνικών έργων άνω των 6.000 ευρώ από εργολάβο ή υπεργολάβο σύμφωνα με το άρθρο 19 του ν. 820/1978» (Β' 5994).

ΟΙ ΥΠΟΥΡΓΟΙ

ΕΘΝΙΚΗΣ ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΚΩΝ - ΨΗΦΙΑΚΗΣ ΔΙΑΚΥΒΕΡΝΗΣΗΣ

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https://www.e-nomothesia.gr/demosia-erga/kya-1668-2025.html

FF TECHNICAL TEXTILE,update

 

| Technical Textile    Wednesday, April 23, 2025

What Happened This Week In Technical Textile Industry

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COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION update

 

Library blog Wednesday, 23 April 2025

● General Secretariat of the Council   A celebration of Polish libraries for World Book Day   Poland’s libraries offer a unique glimpse into its rich history, beauty, and spirit of innovation. With the country holding the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, World Book Day is a great moment to highlight these inspiring spaces. Happy World Book Day to all!   ● Council of the EU   Career opportunities at the General Secretariat, 22/04/2025   Temporary agent (TA SC1) – Translation Secretary in Dutch-language unit Reference: CONS/6/2025/TA SC/LING.2.NL Closing date for applications: 16/05/2025 12.00 (CET)

● General Secretariat of the Council

A celebration of Polish libraries for World Book Day   Poland’s libraries offer a unique glimpse into its rich history, beauty, and spirit of innovation. With the country holding the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, World Book Day is a great moment to highlight these inspiring spaces. Happy World Book Day to all!