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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/. This email was sent to politikimx@gmail.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service · 1400 Independence Avenue, SW · Washington, DC 20250

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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.

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Ηλεκτρονική εκπαιδευτική πλατφόρμα για την προώθηση υγιεινών διατροφικών συνηθειών στην παιδική ηλικία

Απευθύνεται σε παιδιάτρους και άλλους λειτουργούς υγείας που ασχολούνται με την φροντίδα και την παροχή υπηρεσιών υγείας
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Το Ινστιτούτο Prolepsis καλεί παιδιάτρους και άλλους λειτουργούς υγείας που ασχολούνται με την φροντίδα και την παροχή υπηρεσιών υγείας σε παιδιά (π.χ. νοσηλευτές παιδιατρικών κλινικών, οικογενειακοί ιατροί, ιατροί δημόσιας υγείας, σχολικοί νοσηλευτές, μαίες κ.ά.) να εξερευνήσουν και να αξιοποιήσουν τη νέα ηλεκτρονική εκπαιδευτική πλατφόρμα που σχεδιάστηκε στο πλαίσιο του ευρωπαϊκού προγράμματος Dr.PED-Chef. Η πλατφόρμα αποσκοπεί στην εκπαίδευση των επαγγελματιών σε θέματα προώθησης υγιεινών διατροφικών συνηθειών.

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Contemporary artists, fashion designers, and filmmakers often imagine Marie Antoinette as an eighteenth-century Imelda Marcos or Carrie Bradshaw, obsessed with shoes. But while the queen undoubtedly owned many shoes, there is no evidence that she favored them over any other item of clothing. Join us for this fascinating conversation with Dr. Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell who will explore the myths and realities of Marie-Antoinette’s shoe collection followed by a Q&A with Director & Senior Curator Elizabeth Semmelhack.

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Join us for Clog Painting

Come paint a clog in our Arts and Crafts Zone on Friday November 18 from 1pm to 3pm. Learn about the history of our clog collection and get inspired to make your own! Space is limited ~ first come, first serve. Available for all ages.

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Santa Clause Parade!

We're so excited for the Santa Clause Parade to return in-person this year! Don't forget to stop by the museum ~ we'll be open from 12pm to 5pm. Kids will also receive a craft bag to take home. Learn more about what we offer on our website.

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Indigenous Artisan Marketplace

Join our friends at the NCCT for their annual Indigenous Artisan Marketplace! If you are looking for an authentic experience and unique Indigenous designs for friends or family this holiday season you are in luck. Visit their website for more details.

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Federal Reserve Board Notification,update

Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action with Cecil Bancorp, Inc. and Cecil Bank https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/enforcement20221117a.htm Released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System This email was sent to politikimx@gmail.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of the Federal Reserve Board · 20th Street and Constitution Avenue NW · Washington DC 20551 · 202-452-3000

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the explosion in Poland

 

Press material Wednesday 16 November 2022

● Council of the EU   16/11/2022 19:48 | Press release | Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the explosion in Poland   The European Union expresses its unwavering unity, resolve and full solidarity with Poland and the Polish people following the missile explosion which took place on 15 November in the Polish village of Przewodów near the border with Ukraine and killed two Polish citizens. We express our condolences to the families of the victims in Poland and Ukraine. The EU fully supports Poland’s ongoing investigation to establish the facts on the ground, and we will stay in close contact with our partners, including NATO, on the next steps. This tragic incident is a result of yet another massive wave of missile attacks on Ukrainian cities by Russia yesterday, targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure. These attacks are gross violations of international law. Russia continues to disseminate disinformation about the unjustified and unprovoked war it is waging against Ukraine. We will keep calling Russia out for its information manipulation and interference. Russia must stop its illegal war. We remain steadfast in our support to Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and its inherent right of self-defence against the Russian aggression as enshrined in the UN Charter. We will continue to provide strong political, military, humanitarian and financial support to Ukraine for as long as it takes. We will continue to strengthen pressure on Russia to stop the war and withdraw from the territory of Ukraine, including through restrictive measures. Russia, all perpetrators and accomplices will be held to account. We stand united in solidarity.