By Martin Banks The European parliament has voted on the leadership of two of its most important committees. MEPs decided on who will steer the two committees – Internal Market and Consumer Protection and committee on Budgets – for the next few years. The two committees are among the most influential in the assembly and […]
In 2013, Michael Odell, along with brothers Max and Paul Ekwall, founded Ocean Bus with an ambitious goal: to introduce Scandinavia’s first amphibious bus. Following numerous meetings with authorities, inspection bodies, and stakeholders, their vision came to fruition. In August 2014, Ocean Bus made its maiden voyage on Royal Djurgården in Stockholm. The amphibious bus, […]
By Martin Banks With 401 votes in favor, von der Leyen (VDL) will serve once more as the head of the EU’s executive. She was re-elected by MEPs in Strasbourg a secret ballot on 18 July. A majority of MEPs at the parliamentary plenary in France voted for her un the four mainstream groups: the […]
On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, a highly successful meeting was held between the Minister of Health, Mr. Adonis Georgiadis, and a distinguished group of academics and researchers. Also, the Deputy Minister of Development, Ms. Zoe Rapti, who is responsible for research and innovation, was present at the meeting. The General Secretary of Strategic Planning […]
By Martin Banks MEPs will vote on Thursday to decide if Ursula von der Leyen serves another term as EC president. The former German defence minister has served as head of the Commission since 2019. The result of the keenly awaited vote by MEPs will be known later on Thursday. She faces competition from other […]
Interview by Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis (IG: @vassiliosvitsilogiannis) Katerina Christodoulou is a prominent BBC weather presenter who has been delivering forecasts across the North of England and London. Known for her engaging on-air presence and expert weather analysis, Christodoulou has built a loyal following among viewers across the UK. With a degree in television and broadcasting […]
By Walid Ellafi, Mnister of State for Communication and Political Affairs of the Government of National Unity (GUN) of Libya based in Tripoli Irregular migration remains one of the most formidable challenges confronting even the most advanced and powerful nations globally. Despite ongoing international initiatives, substantial resources dedicated to addressing this issue, and significant advancements […]
By Marin Banks The European Union this week decides on its leaders and who will steer the 27-strong bloc for the next five years. With bitter wars still waging in Ukraine and the Middle East and countless other crises, the votes on EU leaders come at a pivotal time for both the Union and wider […]
By Martin Banks Two new items have been given “protected” status by the EU. This comes after the EU Commission approved the addition of Cochinillo de Segovia and Twente to the protected list of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). The first comes from Spain while Twente wine is from the Netherlands. Cochinillo de Segovia is meat […]
By Martin Banks A former UK MEP said a key meeting this week is a chance to “restore the UK’s tattered European credentials.” The fourth meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) takes place on Thursday. It is a collective launched after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 that was the brainchild of the […]
