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Most Read Blogs of June A Weakening Global Expansion Amid Growing Risks While global growth in 2018 remained close to post crisis highs, the global expansion is weakening and at a rate that is somewhat faster than expected. This update of the World Economic Outlook (WEO) projects global growth at 3.5 percent in 2019 and 3.6 percent in 2020, 0.2 and 0.1 percentage point below last October’s projections.  New Data on Global Debt Until recently, we had a partial view of global debt. Our new update to the IMF’s Global Debt Database, first made public in May 2018, now fills even more of the gaps. We have compiled data on public and private debt for 190 countries, dating back to 1950, which now includes the latest numbers for 2017. Three Steps to Avert a Debt Crisis There has been much public discussion of the debt sustainability of a handful of high-risk countries. However, the burden of public debt is a growing problem across the globe. In advanced countries, public debt is at levels not seen since the Second World War, despite some declines recently. How Much Should You Save for Retirement? How much you need to save for retirement depends on your country’s pension system. Our new researchfocuses on the interaction between saving and pension systems in an aging world. We use data from 80 countries to map public (government) and private savings in countries over the next 30 years, given their aging populations and the design of pension systems.. Top 10 Charts of the Week for 2018 A picture is worth a thousand words.  The portraits of the global economy in our Chart of the Week series have proven a hit, and to help you start the year with just the right facts and figures, we have pulled together your top reads of 2018.

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Allergy Alert Issued by Santa Rosa Whole Foods Market for Undeclared Walnut, Milk and Eggs The Santa Rosa Whole Foods Market store is voluntarily recalling eight packages of its “Hipster Chipster” cookies because they contain undeclared tree nut (walnut), milk, and egg allergens that were not listed on the product label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to these allergens run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The “Hipster Chipster” cookies were distributed at the Whole Foods Market at 1181 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405. The bakery products were available in a six-pack size with UPC code 0247449 006990 with sell-by dates through 02/04/19. All affected product has been removed from store shelves. Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Continues its Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Levetiracetam in 0.54% Sodium Chloride Injection 1500mg/100mL Due to Mislabeling Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (BSE: 500124, NSE: DRREDDY, NYSE: RDY) announced that it’s wholly owned subsidiary, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Inc is continuing its voluntary nationwide recall of lot ABD807 of Levetiracetram in 0.54% Sodium Chloride Injection, 1,500 mg/100 mL (15 mg/mL) single-dose infusion bags to the hospital level in U.S.A. The recall, which began in October 2018, was originally initiated due to a product complaint received for mislabeling. The pre-printed text content on the infusion bag (primary container) for the lot indicates product information as Levetiracetam in 0.75% Sodium Chloride Injection (1000mg/100ml). The label on the external foil pouch has the product information as Levetiracetam in 0.54% Sodium Chloride Injection (1500mg/100ml). To date, there have been no reports of adverse events related to this recall. Make Sure Your Car is Ready for Ice and Snow Over the past few days, many parts of the country have faced record-breaking temperatures. It's important to know how to prepare for extreme cold and snow. Just like packing your coat and winter boots, make sure your car is ready for the trip. Check out these tips from the National Highway Safety Administration to prepare yourself and your car for ice, snow, high winds, and other inclement weather before hitting the road.  Strategic Outreach Specialist Open 01/23/2019 to 02/05/2019 Department: Technology Transformation Service Job Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

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The White House • February 5, 2019 TONIGHT: What President Trump will tell Americans In a few minutes, President Donald J. Trump will travel to the U.S. Capitol to deliver the second State of the Union Address of his presidency. Watch it live at 9 p.m. ET. Here’s a preview of what he’ll tell Congress and the American people: “Together, we can break decades of political stalemate. We can bridge old divisions, heal old wounds, build new coalitions, forge new solutions, and unlock the extraordinary promise of America’s future. The decision is ours to make.” The President picked one simple, powerful message for our country tonight: “Choosing Greatness.” When our leaders in Washington put citizens first and their careers second—when they choose a spirit of compromise over the politics of retribution—there is no limit to what America can achieve. Both parties can rally behind this vision. We can protect American workers by passing the U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement to replace NAFTA. We can rebuild our country with a bipartisan infrastructure package that puts people to work. We can rebuild trust with a safe, legal immigration system that halts the flow of drugs and crime into our country. President Trump was elected to solve the problems that Washington gave up trying to fix. He is a dealmaker offering common-sense, bipartisan solutions. In the past few months, Republicans and Democrats have already come together to pass historic criminal justice reform and crucial legislation to fund the war on opioid abuse. These issues matter. Americans don’t want resistance. They want results. Watch President Trump’s second State of the Union live at 9 p.m. ET. Behind the scenes: Meet the First Lady’s special guests for tonight’s speech The Theme of President Trump’s State of the Union: “Choosing Greatness” In Fox News, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich writes that “there is a certain logic to President Trump emphasizing that Americans should move beyond vicious partisanship and ‘choose greatness’ for their country. This concept of American greatness has deep roots – from the Founding Fathers through Abraham Lincoln to Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.” Tonight the President “will be building on an astonishing run of economic growth, job creation, the lowest unemployment for African-Americans and Hispanics and Latinos historically recorded, rising real wages and real progress in trade negotiations.” Click here to read more. In USA Today, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) writes that border walls work, and Democrats know it all too well. “The clock is ticking, and Congress must quickly develop comprehensive border security legislation. America is waiting. But first, Democrats must realize something simple — something the American people already understand: We need a wall. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi dismisses a border wall as ‘immoral.’ This claim is brazenly false.” “In June, the Trump administration instituted new rules that would allow small businesses and individuals to access health insurance through what the president called ‘association health plans.’ This would permit certain businesses and the self-employed to band together, even across state lines, to provide coverage for members outside of Obamacare’s strict rules,” Jack Hunter writes in the Washington Examiner. Critics incorrectly predicted this plan would fail, Hunter notes. “It turns out association health plans have quickly become a solution to many Americans’ coverage problems, are more affordable than Obamacare, and are helping many get the care they need.” “In a historic march to regain control of their country, which was once the most prosperous nation in South America, Venezuelans bravely and peacefully took to the streets in hopes of reclaiming their homeland from the violent tyranny that is choking the country,” Lieutenant Governor of Florida Jeanette Nuñez writes in the Miami Herald. “In solidarity, President Trump took an important step in recognizing Juan Guaidó, the highest ranking and legitimately elected leader of Venezuela’s National Assembly, as the country’s interim president. Many other nations, including Canada, Brazil, Chile and Colombia, have followed suit.”

CANADA news

Statement by the Prime Minister on Chinese New Year

February 5, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival:

“Over the coming days, Chinese communities in Canada and around the world will celebrate the Spring Festival and welcome the Year of the Pig. Calm and compassionate, the Pig symbolizes good fortune, honesty, and success.

“As friends and family come together to celebrate new beginnings, it’s also a chance to honour the remarkable contributions Chinese Canadians continue to make to our country. From coast to coast to coast, Chinese Canadians build a stronger, more inclusive Canada every day.

“On behalf of our family, Sophie and I wish all those celebrating a Year of the Pig filled with joy, health, and good fortune.

“Gong Xi Fa Cai! Gong Hey Fat Choy! Gong Xi! Gong Xi!”

Statement by the Prime Minister on Vietnamese New Year

February 5, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the Vietnamese New Year:

“Over the next few days, Vietnamese communities in Canada and around the world will celebrate Tết Nguyên Đán, the Lunar New Year.

“Tết is a time to reflect on the past year, celebrate new beginnings, and look forward to the coming of spring. To welcome the Year of the Pig, families and friends will come together to enjoy special holiday foods and share best wishes for good fortune in the year to come.

“The Vietnamese New Year is also a chance to recognize the significant contributions Vietnamese Canadians make to our country each day. Generations of Vietnamese Canadians have helped build a better, more inclusive Canada, and that’s as true today as ever.

“On behalf of our family, Sophie and I wish everyone celebrating happiness, good fortune, and prosperity in the Year of the Pig.

“Chúc mừng năm mới.”

Statement by the Prime Minister on Korean New Year

February 5, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the Korean New Year, also known as Seollal:

“Today, Korean communities in Canada and around the world welcome the Year of the Pig as they celebrate Seollal, Korea’s Lunar New Year.

Περιοδικό Άρδην:Βιβλιοπαρουσίαση

Οι Εναλλακτικές Εκδόσεις παρουσιάζουν την Τετάρτη 13 Φεβρουαρίου 2019 στις 19.30

το βιβλίο του Γιώργου Καραμπελιά, Εκκλησία και γένος εν αιχμαλωσία.

Θα μιλήσουν οι: κ. Ιερόθεος, Μητροπολίτης Ναυπάκτου και Αγίου Βλασίου,

Γιώργος Κοντογιώργης, ομότιμος καθηγητής πανεπιστημίου

Κωνσταντίνος Χολέβας, πολιτικός επιστήμονας,

και ο συγγραφέας του βιβλίου.

Συντονιστής: Μανώλης Κοττάκης, διευθυντής της εφ. Εστία,

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THE RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT news

Dmitry Medvedev meets with principal officers of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)
5 February 2019 16:00 Gorki, Moscow Region


The Prime Minister met with ISO President John Walter and ISO Secretary-General Sergio Mujica.

Excerpts from the transcript:


Meeting with principal officers of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). With ISO President John Walter

5 February 2019


Meeting with principal officers of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). With ISO President John Walter and ISO Secretary-General Sergio Mujica

5 February 2019
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Meeting with principal officers of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). With ISO President John Walter

Dmitry Medvedev: Mr Walter, Mr Mujica, welcome. I am pleased to have the opportunity to meet with you and to discuss interaction between our country and the International Organisation for Standardisation.

I just attended a meeting devoted to industrial development in our country, which speaks volumes about the role of standards. We discussed the need to introduce modern standards (I am talking about some of our country's industries), and the need to create international standards that would be applicable in our relations with our partners, including the Eurasian Economic Union. I hope that your current visit to our country will be successful, improve mutual understanding, and enhance our country’s participation in the major work that you do.

John Walter (via interpreter): Thank you very much, Mr Medvedev. We are honoured to have this opportunity to meet with you. We do not often meet with prime ministers. Our presence here and the fact that we, the Secretary-General and I, have come here, says that we are striving to build up our ties and at the same time shows that Russia has close ties with the ISO. After all, Russia was one of the founding countries of the International Organisation for Standardisation and is a prestigious and authoritative member of our organisation.

Separately, I would like to note that one of the goals of our visit is to emphasise the importance of Russia's participation in the ISO, as well as the importance of what we can do to help Russia derive all the possible benefits of using international standards.

Το ΜέΡΑ25 σας περιμένει..

Το ΜέΡΑ25 σας περιμένει τηνTετάρτη 6 Φεβρουαρίου 2019 στις 19.00 στο Βιομηχανικό Επιμελητήριο Πειραιά (Καραϊσκου 111)
Στο δρόμο προς τις εθνικές εκλογές και τις ευρωεκλογές θα συζητήσουμε για την οικονομία, την πολιτική και όλα όσα απασχολούν την κοινωνία για την πορεία της χώρας και της Ευρώπης.

 Θα μιλήσουν ο Γραμματέας του ΜέΡΑ25 Γιάνης Βαρουφάκης, το μέλος της Πολιτικής Γραμματείας Σοφία Σακοράφα, και ο συντονιστής της ομάδας ΜέΡΑ25 Πειραιά Γιάννης Χαραλαμπάκης.

Το ΜέΡΑ25 είναι η φωνή όλων των ανθρώπων. Έλα να μας ακούσεις. Έλα να σε ακούσουμε. Μαζί είμαστε πιο δυνατοί.

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Συμβούλιο της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης 1/2/2019  Δικαστήριο της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης: διορισμός ένδεκα μελών Στις 30 Ιανουαρίου 2019, οι αντιπρόσωποι των κυβερνήσεων των κρατών μελών διόρισαν δέκα δικαστές και έναν γενικό εισαγγελέα στο Δικαστήριο της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης. Στο μεν Δικαστήριο διορίστηκαν δύο δικαστές και ένας γενικός εισαγγελέας, στο δε στο Γενικό Δικαστήριο διορίστηκαν οκτώ δικαστές. Στις 30 Ιανουαρίου 2019, οι αντιπρόσωποι των κυβερνήσεων των κρατών μελών διόρισαν δέκα δικαστές και έναν γενικό εισαγγελέα στο Δικαστήριο της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης. Στο μεν Δικαστήριο διορίστηκαν δύο δικαστές και ένας γενικός εισαγγελέας, στο δε στο Γενικό Δικαστήριο διορίστηκαν οκτώ δικαστές. Διορισμοί στο Δικαστήριο Στο πλαίσιο της μερικής ανανέωσης της σύνθεσης του Δικαστηρίου του 2018, μετά τη λήξη της θητείας 14 δικαστών και πέντε γενικών εισαγγελέων στις 6 Οκτωβρίου 2018, διορίστηκε εκ νέου δικαστής ο κ. Christopher Vajda (Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο). Ο κ. Priit Pikamäe(Εσθονία) διορίστηκε ως γενικός εισαγγελέας. Η θητεία του κ. Pikamaë αρχίζει από την ημερομηνία έναρξης της ισχύος της σημερινής απόφασης και θα διαρκέσει έως τις 6 Οκτωβρίου 2024. Η θητεία του κ. Vajda λήγει στις 6 Οκτωβρίου 2024 ή την ημερομηνία αποχώρησης του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου από την Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση εφόσον αυτή προηγηθεί. Επιπλέον, ο κ. Allan Rosas (Φινλανδία) παραιτήθηκε από τη θέση του δικαστή του Δικαστηρίου στις 7 Οκτωβρίου 2019. Στη θέση του, οι κυβερνήσεις των κρατών μελών διόρισαν τον κ. Niilo Jääskinen (Φινλανδία) για το υπόλοιπο της θητείας, ήτοι μέχρι τις 6 Οκτωβρίου 2021. Διορισμοί στο Γενικό Δικαστήριο Κατά τον χρόνο της μερικής ανανέωσης της σύνθεσης του Γενικού Δικαστηρίου, η οποία πραγματοποιείται κάθε τρία χρόνια, θα έχει λήξει η θητεία 23 δικαστών στις 31 Αυγούστου 2019. Στο πλαίσιο αυτό, έξι δικαστές διορίστηκαν εκ νέου για θητεία έξι ετών, αρχής γενομένης από 1ης Σεπτεμβρίου 2019: κα Mariyana Kancheva (Bουλγαρία) κ. Alexander Kornezov (Bουλγαρία) κ. Stéphane Gervasoni (Γαλλία) κα Inga Reine (Λετονία) κ. Ulf Öberg (Σουηδία) κ. Fredrik Schalin (Σουηδία) Στο πλαίσιο του τρίτου σταδίου της μεταρρύθμισης του Γενικού Δικαστηρίου, ο κ. Laurent Truchot (Γαλλία) και η κα Mirela Stancu (Ρουμανία) διορίστηκαν ως δικαστές από 1ης Σεπτεμβρίου 2019. Η θητεία του κ. Truchot λήγει στις 31 Αυγούστου 2025, ενώ η θητεία της κας Stancu λήγει στις 31 Αυγούστου 2022. Η θητεία της κας Stancu είναι συντομότερη από εκείνη των άλλων δικαστών, καθώς η κα Stancu συγκαταλέγεται στους δικαστές οι οποίοι διορίστηκαν ή θα διοριστούν για τρία χρόνια, προκειμένου να ευθυγραμμιστεί η διάρκεια της θητείας τους με εκείνη του άλλου δικαστή του ίδιου κράτους μέλους. Οι δικαστές είναι δυνατόν να επαναδιοριστούν. Επόμενοι διορισμοί Αναμένονται αρκετοί άλλοι διορισμοί στο Δικαστήριο και το Γενικό Δικαστήριο εντός του έτους. Μένει να διοριστεί ένας ακόμη δικαστής (από την Αυστρία), προκειμένου να ολοκληρωθεί η μερική ανανέωση της σύνθεσης του Δικαστηρίου του 2018. Όσον αφορά το Γενικό Δικαστήριο, πρόκειται να διοριστούν 17 δικαστές, προκειμένου να ολοκληρωθεί η μερική ανανέωση της σύνθεσης του Γενικού Δικαστηρίου του 2019. Πρέπει επίσης να διοριστούν επτά δικαστές προκειμένου να ολοκληρωθεί το τρίτο στάδιο της μεταρρύθμισης του δικαστηρίου. Γενικές πληροφορίες Το Δικαστήριο της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης συνίσταται σε δύο δικαστήρια: το Δικαστήριο και το Γενικό Δικαστήριο. Το Δικαστήριο αποτελείται από έναν δικαστή από κάθε κράτος μέλος και από έντεκα γενικούς εισαγγελείς. Το Γενικό Δικαστήριο θα απαρτίζεται από δύο δικαστές από κάθε κράτος μέλος όταν ολοκληρωθεί το τρίτο στάδιο της μεταρρύθμισης. Οι δικαστές και οι γενικοί εισαγγελείς διορίζονται με κοινή συμφωνία των κυβερνήσεων των κρατών μελών κατόπιν διαβούλευσης με αρμόδια επιτροπή που γνωμοδοτεί σχετικά με την επάρκεια των υποψηφίων για την άσκηση των συγκεκριμένων καθηκόντων. Επιλέγονται μεταξύ ατόμων των οποίων δεν αμφισβητείται η ανεξαρτησία και τα οποία διαθέτουν τα προσόντα που απαιτούνται για τον διορισμό, στην χώρα τους, στα ανώτατα δικαστικά αξιώματα ή είναι νομικοί αναγνωρισμένου κύρους. Council of the European Union 1/2/2019  Visa free travel after Brexit: Council agrees negotiating mandate EU ambassadors today agreed that, following Brexit, UK citizens coming to the Schengen area for a short stay (90 days in any 180 days) should be granted visa free travel. Ambassadors mandated the Council Presidency to start negotiations with the European Parliament on this legislative proposal. According to EU rules, visa exemption is granted on condition of reciprocity. The government of the United Kingdom has stated that it does not intend to require a visa from EU citizens travelling to the UK for short stays. In the event that the United Kingdom introduces a visa requirement for nationals of at least one member state in the future, the existing reciprocity mechanism would apply and the three institutions and the member states would commit to act without delay in applying the mechanism. Council of the European Union 4/2/2019  EU company law adapted to the digital era The EU has decided to revise its company law rules so that they remain fit for purpose in the digital age. The aim is to achieve greater efficiency, transparency and legal certainty through the use of digital tools. The Romanian presidency of the Council today reached a provisional agreement with European Parliament's representatives on a draft directive that will facilitate and promote the use of online solutions in a company's contacts with public authorities throughout its lifecycle. Minutes - Tuesday, 29 January 2019 - PE 634.691v01-00 - Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection 05-02-2019 10:25 AM CET Source : © European Union, 2019 - EP Council of the European Union     5/2/2019  Demersal fisheries in the western Mediterranean Sea: provisional agreement on new multiannual plan The western Mediterranean Sea will soon have new tools in place to tackle overfishingand ensure the sustainability of a vital and economically important fisheries. The presidency of the Council today reached a provisional agreement with European Parliament's representatives on a new regulation establishing a multiannual management plan for demersal stocks (i.e. those that live at the bottom of the sea) in the western Mediterranean Sea. Thanks to the constructive attitude of the three institutions, this provisional agreement was reached less than a year after the Commission published its initial proposal. It will however still need to be formally confirmed by both the Council and the European Parliament. "This is a historic plan, the 1st EU wide management plan for this basin. It has the merit of being ambitious but also balanced, as it takes into account our duty to tackle overfishing, as well as the need to show equal respect for environmental and socio economic considerations." Petre Daea, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Romania and President of the Council