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Press material Friday 18 November 2022

● Council of the EU   18/11/2022 10:32 | Press release | Border management: Council authorises the opening of negotiations with four Western Balkans partners on Frontex cooperation   The Council today decided to authorise the opening of negotiations with Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia to broaden agreements on Frontex cooperation. "Migration challenges in the Western Balkans route don’t start at the EU borders. Cooperation with our partners, including through the deployment of Frontex staff, is essential to detect and block irregular migration movements early on. This will improve the protection of our EU external borders and contribute to efforts by countries in the Western Balkans to stop smugglers from using their territories as transit stages." Vít Rakušan, Minister of the Interior of Czech Republic The EU had already concluded agreements with Albania, Montenegro and Serbia under the previous Frontex mandate, however they only allowed the agency to carry out joint operations and deploy teams in the regions of those countries bordering the EU. An agreement with Bosnia and Herzegovina had also been negotiated under similar terms but had not yet been signed. Agreements negotiated under the new Frontex mandate will allow the agency to assist these countries in their efforts to manage migratory flows, counter illegal immigration and tackle crossborder crime throughout their territory. New agreements will also allow Frontex staff to exercise executive powers, such as border checks and registration of persons. Next steps On the basis of these mandates, the Commission will now be able to start negotiations with the four countries. Strengthening the EU’s external borders (background information)

Press material Friday 18 November 2022

● Council of the EU   18/11/2022 10:30 | Press release | Cybersecurity at the EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies: Council adopts its position on common rules   The Council today adopted its position on a draft regulation aimed at ensuring a high common level of cybersecurity across the EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies. The measures were proposed by the Commission in March 2022 against the background of a significant surge in the number of sophisticated cyberattacks affecting the EU public administration in recent years. They set out to improve the resilience and incident response capacities of all the EU entities and to address the disparities in their approach by creating a common framework.

 

Press material Wednesday 16 November 2022

● European Council   16/11/2022 16:22 | Statements and remarks | G20 Bali Leaders’ Declaration   Fourteen years ago, the Leaders of the G20 met for the first time, facing the most severe financial crisis in our generation. We recognized, as large global economies, that collectively we carry responsibilities and that our cooperation was necessary to global economic recovery, to tackle global challenges, and lay a foundation for strong, sustainable, balanced, and inclusive growth. We designated the G20 the premier forum for global economic cooperation, and today we reaffirm our commitment to cooperate as we, once again, address serious global economic challenges.

Ινστιτούτο Εργασίας της ΓΣΕΕ:«ΟΔΗΓΟΣ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΗΣΗΣ ΓΙΑ ΤΙΣ ΑΔΕΙΕΣ ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΕΝΩΝ»

 

 

Τρίτη 15  Νοεμβρίου 2022

 

ΔΕΛΤΙΟ ΤΥΠΟΥ

 «ΟΔΗΓΟΣ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΗΣΗΣ ΓΙΑ ΤΙΣ ΑΔΕΙΕΣ ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΕΝΩΝ»

Το Ινστιτούτο Εργασίας της ΓΣΕΕ με γνώμονα τα συμπεράσματα της μέχρι σήμερα δράσης του Δικτύου Πληροφόρησης και Συμβουλευτικής υποστήριξης εργαζομένων και ανέργων, προχωρά στην έκδοση πληροφοριακού υλικού με τη μορφή οδηγών, με στόχο να συμβάλει στην πληροφόρηση και την κατανόηση βασικών εννοιών και δικαιωμάτων που διέπουν τις εργασιακές σχέσεις και το δίκαιο κοινωνικής ασφάλισης.

Στο πλαίσιο της πρωτοβουλίας αυτής δίνεται στη δημοσιότητα ο οδηγός πληροφόρησης με τίτλο «Άδειες Εργαζόμενων», όπου παρουσιάζονται τα είδη των αδειών που δικαιούται κάθε εργαζόμενος/η στον ιδιωτικό τομέα με σχέση εξαρτημένης εργασίας και οι προϋποθέσεις χορήγησής τους, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των αλλαγών που προέκυψαν από τις διατάξεις του Ν. 4808/2021.

Οι δράσεις εντάσσονται στο πλαίσιο υλοποίησης του Υποέργου 6 «Διαμόρφωση των εξ αποστάσεως και δια ζώσης υπηρεσιών πληροφόρησης και συμβουλευτικής Εργαζομένων και Ανέργων, ανάπτυξη συστήματος εσωτερικής λειτουργίας και επιμορφωτικών/συμβουλευτικών διαδικασιών του στελεχιακού δυναμικού», της Πράξης «Εξ αποστάσεως και δια ζώσης υπηρεσίες Πληροφόρησης και Συμβουλευτικής Υποστήριξης και Ενδυνάμωσης Εργαζομένων και Ανέργων» με κωδικό ΟΠΣ (MIS) 500945, το οποίο υλοποιείται μέσω του Επιχειρησιακού Προγράμματος «Ανάπτυξη Ανθρώπινου Δυναμικού, Εκπαίδευση και Δια βίου μάθηση».

Ο Οδηγό Αδειών Εργαζομένων στον Ιδιωτικό Τομέα παρουσιάζεται στο παρακάτω link

https://www.inegsee.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Odigos-Adeion.pdf

 

                                                                                               
               

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with..

 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President and CEO of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited Seiji Izumisawa

November 14, 2022
Bali, Indonesia

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President and CEO of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited (MHI), Seiji Izumisawa. They met on the margins of the B20 Summit, the gathering of senior business leaders that is held in conjunction with the G20 Summit.

Prime Minister Trudeau welcomed MHI’s strong presence in Canada and its interest in making further investments in Canada’s economy, particularly in infrastructure and sustainable energy. They discussed MHI’s ongoing work in innovative sectors such as aerospace, sustainable aviation fuel, and carbon capture and storage.

Prime Minister Trudeau highlighted the important role of the private sector in advancing the transition to a low carbon economy. He noted that investments to green the economy will help combat climate change while creating new middle class jobs across all sectors and building a better future for everyone.

Associated Links

• Prime Minister to participate in the ASEAN Summit, G20 Summit, APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, and the Sommet de la Francophonie
• Canada and the G20
• B20 Summit – G20 Presidency of Indonesia
• Carbon capture, utilization, and storage
• Canada’s Climate Actions for a Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

November 14, 2022
Phnom Penh, Cambodia

ΙΔΡΥΜΑ ΕΥΓΕΝΙΔΟΥ: Τελευταίες Παραστάσεις Μουσική, Φυσική και Μαθηματικά

 

Μουσική, Φυσική και Μαθηματικά  Τελευταίες Παραστάσεις Μουσική, Φυσική και Μαθηματικά Επίδειξη Πειραμάτων  Τελευταίες παραστάσεις για τα εντυπωσιακά πειράματα που μας μαθαίνουν πόσο στενά συνδέονται η Μουσική, η Φυσική και τα Μαθηματικά.  Προλάβετε τις τελευταίες θέσεις για να βρείτε απαντήσεις σε ερωτήματα όπως: Τι είναι ο ήχος; Πώς παράγεται και πώς διαδίδεται; Πώς διακρίνονται οι διαφορετικοί ήχοι; Τι είναι το μήκος κύματος και η συχνότητα; Γιατί κάποιοι συνδυασμοί ήχων είναι ευχάριστοι ενώ άλλοι όχι; Πώς φτιάχτηκε η πρώτη μουσική κλίμακα, ποια η σχέση της με μαθηματικές αναλογίες και τον Πυθαγόρα; Ποια η σχέση των μουσικών οργάνων με τα στάσιμα κύματα; Μπορούμε να «δούμε» τα ηχητικά κύματα; Τι σχέση μπορεί να έχουν τα fractals, η χρυσή τομή και η συμμετρία με τη μουσική;  Ηλικίες: 12+ Σάββατο 19/11 και 26/11 στις 17:00 Κυριακή 4/12 και 11/12 στις 17:00 Περισσότερες πληροφορίες >  Οι προτάσεις μας Το Κέντρο του Κόσμου Πλανηταριακή παράσταση | Από το Γεωκεντρικό σύστημα στην διαστολή του Σύμπαντος Ηλικίες: 10+ Κάθε Σάββατο στις 14:45

"NEA ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ" ενημέρωση

 

Αθήνα, 17 Νοεμβρίου 2022     Από το Γραφείο Τύπου της Νέας Δημοκρατίας εκδόθηκε η ακόλουθη ανακοίνωση:     Το Πολυτεχνείο αποτελεί κομμάτι της συλλογικής μας μνήμης. Είναι η υπενθύμιση ότι, μπροστά στα μεγάλα διακυβεύματα, οι Ελληνίδες και οι Έλληνες ενώνονται με πυξίδα την πρόοδο και το εθνικό συμφέρον.   Σαράντα εννέα χρόνια μετά, σε μια Ελλάδα που έχει αλλάξει οριστικά σελίδα, το μήνυμα του Πολυτεχνείου παραμένει ακόμα ισχυρό. Είναι το μήνυμα της ομοψυχίας και του θάρρους, της ελευθερίας και της δημοκρατίας, της οικονομικής και κοινωνικής προόδου. Είναι το διαχρονικό αίτημα να πηγαίνουμε όλοι μαζί μπροστά. Αθήνα, 18 Νοεμβρίου 2022   Από το Γραφείο Τύπου της Νέας Δημοκρατίας, εκδόθηκε η ακόλουθη ανακοίνωση:   «Την ώρα που επίσημα ο ΣΥΡΙΖΑ εξέδιδε ανακοίνωση καταδικάζοντας την επίθεση στο σπίτι του Άδωνι Γεωργιάδη, το alter ego του κ. Τσίπρα, ο κ. Πολάκης, αναρτούσε ειρωνικό τουίτ για την εν λόγω επίθεση. Θα τον αποδοκιμάσει ο ΣΥΡΙΖΑ; Προφανώς όχι. Άλλωστε έχει αποδειχθεί πολλές φορές, ότι ο κ. Πολάκης είναι ο εκφραστής της κομματικής “γραμμής” και δείχνει το πραγματικό πρόσωπο του ΣΥΡΙΖΑ». Αθήνα, 16 Νοεμβρίου 2022   Σημεία συνέντευξης του Εκπροσώπου Τύπου της Νέας Δημοκρατίας κ. Τάσου Γαϊτάνης στο ραδιόφωνο του ΣΚΑΙ 100,3   Τάσος Γαϊτάνης: «Στο ΣΥΡΙΖΑ ομολογούν το σχέδιο προσβολής της κυβέρνησης και την απουσία στοιχείων»   Ο Εκπρόσωπος Τύπου της Νέας Δημοκρατίας κ. Τάσος Γαϊτάνης φιλοξενήθηκε σήμερα στο ραδιόφωνο του ΣΚΑΙ 100,3 και στο δημοσιογράφο Γιώργο Κολοκυθά, όπου τοποθετήθηκε για την τρέχουσα επικαιρότητα.   Ξεκινώντας την παρέμβαση του ο κ. Γαϊτάνης αναφέρθηκε στο ζήτημα των υποκλοπών, τονίζοντας ότι στο ΣΥΡΙΖΑ τελικά ομολογούν ότι δεν υπάρχουν στοιχεία για να στοιχειοθετήσουν τις κατηγορίες εναντίον του Πρωθυπουργού, αλλά και υπέδειξαν τα κέντρα που βρίσκονται πίσω από αυτή την υπόθεση. «Χθες η κυρία Φωτίου επιβεβαίωσε στο ακέραιο και αιτιολόγησε γιατί συμβαίνει αυτή η υπόθεση», σημείωσε χαρακτηριστικά. Πρόσθεσε δε ότι η Δικαιοσύνη είναι αυτή που θα πρέπει να διερευνήσει αυτή την υπόθεση και να καταλήξει σε συμπεράσματα.   Παράλληλα επισήμανε ότι ευθύνη της κυβέρνησης είναι να διαμορφώσει ένα θεσμικό πλαίσιο το οποίο να διασφαλίζει ότι η ΕΥΠ θα κάνει τη δουλειά της αλλά ταυτόχρονα να προστατεύονται τα ατομικά δικαιώματα των πολιτών. Για το λόγο αυτό πρόσθεσε ότι χθες η κυβέρνηση έθεσε σε δημόσια διαβούλευση ένα νομοσχέδιο το οποίο προσπαθεί να λύσει εκκρεμότητες και θεσμικά κενά δεκαετιών.

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Highlights - FEMM mission to Poland - press conference - 17.11. - Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

17/11/2022



The Chair of the FEMM Committee, Robert BIEDROŃ (S&D, PL), will hold a press conference on the Backlash against women's rights in Poland, including sexual and reproductive health and rights – findings of FEMM delegation to Poland.

The FEMM mission was led by Predrag Fred MATIĆ(S&D, Croatia) and consisted of Arba KOKALARI (EPP, Sweden), Karen MELCHIOR (Renew, Denmark) and Margarita DE LA PISA CARRIÓN (ECR, Spain). Members looked at the situation of women's rights as well as sexual and reproductive health and rights, also in the context the war in Ukraine and met with representatives of parliament, government and NGOs. The delegation also visited a community centre helping Ukrainian women refugees.
Press release - Press briefing on next week’s plenary session - Friday, 18 November, at 11.00

17/11/2022


Spokespersons for Parliament and for political groups will hold a briefing on the 21-24 November plenary session on Friday at 11.00, in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room.


Press release - Press briefing on next week’s plenary session - Friday, 18 November, at 11.00

17/11/2022

GAIN reports

 

The following GAIN reports were released on November 16, 2022. _______   Bulgaria: Dairy and Products Annual The Bulgarian dairy industry faced significant challenges in Marketing Year (MY) 2021 with the national dairy herd, cow milk production and collection, as well as processing contracting. A dry and hot summer, combined with increasing feed grain prices, inflation pressure (especially of energy supply), and a labor deficit led to a decline in the number of dairy farms and stocks. Consolidation and restructuring of the industry continued through the dominating role of larger, more efficient dairy operations. The process was further accelerated in MY 2022 due to another hot and dry summer season, skyrocketing feed prices, inflation reaching almost 20 percent, and deteriorating consumer demand due to higher prices of dairy products.    China: 2017 Morpholine National Food Standard  On September 29, China notified the draft National Food Safety Standard on Food Additive Morpholine Fatty Acid Salt Fruit Wax to the WTO SPS Committee as G/SPS/N/CHN/1251, which intends to replace the existing National Food Safety Standard of the same title issued on August 31, 2016 (GB1886.227-2016). This report contains an unofficial translation of the existing national food safety standard on food additive Morpholine Fatty Salt Fruit Wax (GB1886.227-2016) which entered into force on January 1, 2017.   Hong Kong: Thirst for Beer Holds Steady Amid Pandemic Hong Kong is an open market offering good opportunities for U.S. beer exporters. Over the last two years, both beer imports and domestic sales have been stable despite the pandemic. In 2021, Hong Kong’s global beer imports held steady from the previous year at $115 million, making the city the fourteenth largest beer import market in the world. Domestic beer sales recovered 9 percent from 2020 at $732 million. The Hong Kong market also offers great re-export opportunities. Last year, the city exported 25 percent of its beer imports. Domestic beer sales are expected to reach $867 million in 2022 and grow to $1.1 billion by 2026. While the United States’ share of the market remains small, local breweries have expressed interest in collaborating with U.S. craft breweries, which could lead to opportunities to expand U.S. presence in Hong Kong’s beer market.   Hong Kong: US Hops Continue to Pop in Hong Kong Over the last five years, Hong Kong’s global imports of hops expanded 42 percent, growing 10 percent to $7.2 million in 2021. The United States continues as the leading supplier enjoying 96 percent market share. Hong Kong re-exported 72 percent of its hop imports to other markets in the region, retaining 28 percent for local breweries. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, domestic beer sales are stable, and expected to reach $867 million in 2022 and grow to $1.1 billion by 2026. The steady growth of beer sales is likely to encourage more local breweries to boost their production which in turn would increase demand for U.S. quality hops.   India: FSSAI Publishes List of Enzymes Derived from Genetically Modified Microorganisms in the Official Gazette of India On October 27, 2022, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare/Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published notification F.No. STD/FA/A-1.30/No.1/2020-FSSAI(P-I) in the Gazette of India: Extraordinary (Official Gazette). The notification was subsequently published on the FSSAI website on October 31, 2022. The notification issued includes the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Second Amendment Regulations, 2022. Table ’11 A’ of Appendix ‘C’ of the regulation will include details regarding the list of enzymes derived from genetically modified microorganisms.   Japan: Japan Accepts NOAA Catch Document for Seafood Vulnerable to Illegal Fishing Japan will require importers of U.S. products containing mackerel, Pacific saury, sardine, squid and cuttlefish to submit a newly approved Catch Certificate issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The requirement extends to all seafood originating from these species if the marine product is harvested after November 30, 2022.   Mozambique: Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report The report summarizes Mozambique’s general food laws, regulatory authorities, major import/export procedures, food and packaging/labeling regulations, registration measures, and other trade facilitation issues. At the end, it provides contact information for major government regulatory agencies and a list of useful local public and private sector contacts for additional technical product-specific information and import assistance. This report outlines the most important information that importers/exporters need to pay attention to when exporting food and agricultural products to Mozambique.   South Africa: Sunset review on US anti-dumping duties On November 9, 2022, The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) announced the initiation of the sunset review of anti-dumping duties (ADDs) of frozen bone-in portions of poultry from the United States. According to the notice, ITAC received an application for an anti-dumping duty review from the South African Poultry Association (SAPA), claiming that the expiry of ADDs against imports of frozen bone-in portions from the United States would likely lead to the continuation or recurrent of dumping or material injury should they expire as scheduled on November 23 ITAC noted that application submitted by SAPA has enough prima facie evidence to trigger a sunset review investigation for the period of January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021. The United States bone-in chicken imports into South Africa have been affected by ADDs since 2000. Opportunities for U.S. Ingredient Exports to Brazil Brazil is the fourth-largest export destination for U.S. agricultural and processed products in South America and depends on international suppliers to meet its demand for food processing ingredients, especially specialty products with high added value. These products offer significant opportunities for U.S. companies to supply Brazilian food manufacturers looking to meet the needs of a growing health-conscious consumer market. Whey, milk albumin, casein, alternative proteins, flavorings, vegetable fats (including oils), and frozen fruits may hold particularly attractive growth potential for U.S. exporters. Please click here to read more >>   For more information, or for an archive of all FAS GAIN reports, please visit gain.fas.usda.gov/. 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APEC Digital Prosperity Award Winners Bring Immersive Experience to Agriculture

Issued by the APEC Secretariat

Bangkok, Thailand, 17 November 2022

Brunei Darussalam’s Agronect, an app that provides access to education and immersive training experiences for farmers and agri-food entrepreneurs, has won this year’s APEC Digital Prosperity Award. 

The annual prize was announced at the APEC Ministerial Meeting, which was held on Thursday in Bangkok and co-chaired by Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Don Pramudwinai and Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawit.

“The APEC Digital Prosperity Award serves as a practical platform to take forward the work of APEC in advancing digitalization and spurring innovation to increase productivity, open up more opportunities and improve the livelihoods of people across APEC,” Deputy Prime Minister Don Pramudwinai said during the announcement.

Watch: The 2022 APEC Digital Prosperity Award Winner 

This year, the much-anticipated special award is centered around sustainability. With Thailand championing the bio-circular-green economy concept, the theme focused on promoting sustainable growth among small and micro-agricultural farms as well as potential entrepreneurs of sustainable agri-food businesses in the region.