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24 Nov 2023
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Dear maria CHADZIDAKIS VAVOURANAKIS,
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Liechtenstein donates CHF 40,000 to WTO Fisheries Funding Mechanism

Liechtenstein is contributing CHF 40,000 to the WTO Fisheries Funding Mechanism to assist developing members and least-developed members in implementing the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. Ambassador Kurt Jäger presented the contribution to WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on 24 November.
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23 Nov 2023
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Dear maria CHADZIDAKIS VAVOURANAKIS,
Below are the news items published today on the WTO public website which match with your news preferences.



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EU donates EUR 1 million to WTO Fisheries Funding Mechanism

The European Union is contributing EUR 1 million (about CHF 957,000) in a multi-year donation to the WTO Fisheries Funding Mechanism to assist developing members and least-developed members in implementing the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. Ambassador João Aguiar Machado presented the contribution to WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on 23 November.

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Committee on Market Access holds first thematic session on supply chain resilience

The Committee on Market Access held on 21 November the first of a series of thematic sessions on supply chain resilience. The objective of this introductory session, which included speakers from the WTO and other international organizations, was to improve understanding of what is meant by supply chain resilience so that members have a conceptual framework from which they can take up certain topics and develop them among themselves within the framework of the Committee.

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Trade Policy Review: Albania

The third review of the trade policies and practices of Albania takes place on 22 and 24 November 2023. The basis for the review is a report by the WTO Secretariat and a report by the Government of Albania.

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Intermediate goods exports continue to fall in second quarter of 2023

World exports of intermediate goods (IGs) fell by 8% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2023 to US$ 2.3 trillion, continuing the slump recorded since last year amid stagnating commodity prices and a marked contraction in global consumer demand due to high inflation and interest rates. The decline affected all regions and most IG product categories.

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The United States extends its strategic partnership with the STDF until 2028

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has committed to a five-year agreement with the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF), dispersing funds from 2023-2028. An initial contribution of USD 150,000 (approximately CHF 135,000) from the USDA will help developing countries meet international food safety, animal and plant health standards, and facilitate safe trade.

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USDA,update

 

The following GAIN reports were released on November 22, 2023. _______   Canada: Canada Proposes Streamlined Regulations for Food Additives and Compositional Standards Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency have opened consultations on a comprehensive regulatory package. It is meant to modernize the development and update of regulations for food compositional standards, food additives, as well as microbiological criteria and official methods of analysis used to determine food adulteration. Comments are accepted until February 2, 2024.   Canada: Food Service - Hotel Restaurant Institutional Canada continues to be the largest export market for U.S. consumer-oriented products. In 2022, U.S. consumer-oriented exports to Canada reached $19.9 billion, representing 24 percent of the total value of U.S. consumer-oriented exports worldwide. As a mature market, Canada offers sophisticated distribution chains, warehousing options, and a logistics network for U.S. companies, ensuring shipments arrive efficiently. In 2022, food service sales grew to $76.6 billion. Canada's food service sector is competitive but does offer great opportunity for exporting food suppliers that commit to developing the market.   Chile: Market Impacts from the EU-Chile Modernization Agreement

NATO latest news

24 November 2023 Update

Secretary General meets Allied leaders from the Western Balkans, concludes tour of the region NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Allied leaders from the Western Balkans in Skopje on 22 November 2023. Hosted by Prime Minister Dimitar Kovačevski of North Macedonia, the meeting was attended by Prime Minister Edi Rama of Albania, President Zoran Milanović of Croatia, and Prime Minister Milojko Spajić of Montenegro. READ MORE

NATO Secretary General in Skopje: the Western Balkans is essential to the security of Europe Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg addressed the Assembly of the Republic of North Macedonia in Skopje on 21 November 2023, marking the first such address since the country joined NATO. READ MORE Secretary General underlines the importance of NATO’s partnership with Serbia On 21 November 2023, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg had discussions in Belgrade with President Aleksandar Vučić of Serbia. Mr Stoltenberg and President Vučić addressed the latest security developments in the Western Balkans, NATO’s role in the region, and strengthening Serbia’s partnership with the Alliance.

Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau..

 Statement by the Prime Minister on Holodomor Memorial Day

November 25, 2023
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Holodomor Memorial Day:

“Today, we join Ukrainian communities in Canada and around the world to mark 90 years since the Holodomor and to honour the millions of innocent victims who suffered or lost their lives.

“In 1932 and 1933, Joseph Stalin’s Soviet regime inflicted a deliberate famine across Ukraine. The Holodomor – ‘death by hunger’ – was a genocide that resulted in the starvation of millions of innocent Ukrainians, including children. The Soviet regime also arrested, deported, and executed Ukrainians. Stalin perpetrated the Holodomor in an attempt to repress the will of the Ukrainian people, erase their identity, and destroy their aspirations for a free and independent Ukraine.

“In the face of violent, systemic oppression, the Ukrainian people stayed resilient, and nearly six decades later, in 1991, Ukraine declared its independence as a free and sovereign nation. Canada was the first Western country to recognize Ukraine, and to this day, we remain steadfast partners and friends.

“The Soviet regime attempted to cover up the evidence of the Holodomor, and Russia still denies it was a genocide. Today, as Ukraine continues to defend itself against Russia’s brutal war of aggression, Ukrainians are again demonstrating their unbreakable, unwavering spirit. Ukraine will remain free; Ukraine will remain independent; and Canada will continue to support Ukraine for as long as it takes.

“On Holodomor Memorial Day, I encourage Canadians to learn more about this dark chapter of history and honour the millions of innocent lives lost. Canada will continue to stand with Ukrainians as they defend their country and our shared values, and we will continue to build a better world for us all.

“Vichna yim pamyat.”

Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

November 25, 2023
Ottawa, Ontario

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Επιχείρηση Anglo: Πώς βρετανοί και Έλληνες αχρήστευσαν αεροπλάνα των Ιταλών στη Ρόδο – Το θλιβερό τέλος των Δωδεκανήσιων συνεργατών των καταδρομέων

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International Monetary Fund,update

 

Dear maria, In this special edition ahead of this year’s UN Climate Change Conference, we resurface research by IMF staff and external experts underscoring why the world must act now to safeguard economic and financial stability from the threat of climate change. See IMF Blog for climate posts next week and visit our website to learn more about our climate work: IMF at COP28 IMF and climate change Staff climate notes Resilience and Sustainability Trust   Travelling to COP28 in Dubai? Visit us at the World Bank-IMF-Financial Times pavilion in the Blue Zone or follow our events online.

MANAGING DIRECTOR INTERVIEW Climate action at the country level

Climate risks affect economic and financial stability, but climate action creates opportunities for growth and jobs. That’s why the IMF has adopted a climate strategy, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told an audience at the recent annual meetings in Marrakech, also featuring Ajay Banga, the World Bank president, Mark Carney, the UN’s special envoy for climate action, and Leila Benali, Morocco’s minister for the energy transition and sustainable development.

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Επιδοματικές ενισχύσεις εν όψει Χριστουγέννων

800 δικαιούχοι επιδόματος Παιδιού θα ενισχυθούν με μιάμισυ επιπλέον δόση.

Ανασφάλιστοι υπερήλικες και χαμηλοσυνταξιούχοι θα λάβουν 150€ ενίσχυση. 

Το ίδιο θα ισχύει και για όσους λαμβάνουν αναπηρικά επιδόματα.

Από 20 έως και 22 Δεκεμβρίου αναμένεται να πληρωθούν τα επιδόματα ΟΠΕΚΑ για τον Δεκέμβριο και οι έκτακτες οικονομικές ενισχύσεις στους δικαιούχους του Ελάχιστου Εγγυημένου Εισοδήματος, του επιδόματος παιδιού Α21 και των αναπηρικών επιδομάτων.
Θα καταβληθούν νωρίτερα:

-όλα τα επιδόματα του ΟΠΕΚΑ που θα πληρωνόντουσαν 29 Δεκεμβρίου
-επιπλέον μιάμιση δόση επιδόματος παιδιού θα λάβουν περίπου 800.000 δικαιούχοι 
-προσαυξημένη κατά 50% η δόση του επιδόματος του Ελάχιστου Εγγυημένου Εισοδήματος Δεκεμβρίου για περίπου 210.000 ωφελούμενους.
-τα αναπηρικά επιδόματα του ΟΠΕΚΑ 

-Οι δικαιούχοι του εξω-ιδρυματικού επιδόματος και λοιπών επιδομάτων αναπηρίας του e-ΕΦΚΑ  θα λάβουν ενίσχυση ύψους 200 ευρώ.
-Αύξηση του επιδόματος παιδιού κατά μιάμιση δόση για τον μήνα Δεκέμβριο θα δοθεί από τον ΟΠΕΚΑ.