Catalonia economy

Afghan-born champion brings hope to refugees stranded in Indonesia through karate JAKARTA: Meena Asadi fought against overwhelming odds to pursue her dream of becoming a professional karate athlete. She was 13 and living in a refugee camp in Pakistan when she first decided to learn the martial art. After fleeing violence in Afghanistan with her …

Yemeni Foreign Minister Ahmed Awad Bin Mubarak yesterday called on member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to hold an emergency conference to provide economic support to Yemen and help the government deal with the deterioration of the country’s economy. “We are suffering from economic catastrophe and deteriorating economic and social development indicators in …

By PTI MUMBAI: The RBI warned on Wednesday that while India’s economy appears capable of weathering deteriorating geopolitical conditions amid the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war, it faces headwinds from the global fallout from geopolitical tensions, prices commodity prices and the moderation of external demand. The RBI, however, did not change the GDP growth projection made in …

Report: Vienna’s green economy – sustainable and profitable Green and sustainable projects in the Austrian capital would generate 18.1 billion euros in gross regional product in the coming years Today the authorities in Vienna presented the Green Economy Report showcasing both the economic gains and the carbon savings the city is set to achieve with …

Closer collaboration between countries is the only sustainable path to a peaceful, stable and prosperous world for all, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told G20 foreign ministers meeting in Bali, Indonesia on Friday. . The meeting is taking place at an extremely difficult time for multilateralism and global governance, with the international order “at risk of …

It’s 9 a.m. and the rural district of Mount Airy in central Jamaica is already sweltering. As the cars roll down the area’s unpaved roads, clouds of chocolate-brown dust erupt from behind their rear wheels. It is here, 50 km west of Kingston and 500 meters above sea level, that the Mount Airy Farmers group …

Amid reports circulating in Russian state media that claim Putin signed a law this week exempting individuals from paying value-added tax (VAT) on the purchase of the precious metal, Washington is working to dissuade the countries to liquidate gold to resist the biting sanctions. A bipartisan group of senators – Angus King, John Cornyn, Bill …

Elvira Nabiúllina, President of the Russian Central Bank, in February 2020.Sefa Karacan (Getty Images) Russia’s economy survived the first blow from war-imposed sanctions in Ukraine, according to Russian Central Bank President Elvira Nabiullina. But she warned representatives in the Duma on Monday that the country’s reserves are nearing their end and the real crisis will …

Nkengué, Cameroon, Aug 10 (Reuters) – For more than six decades, the cocoa Richard Ambassa Mbassiga harvested on his plantation in central Cameroon paid for everything his family needed. Irregular rains and prolonged dry seasons have since sucked moisture from the soil, killed cocoa trees and reduced the yield of his farm. Now unable to …

By PTI MUMBAI: India’s economy could take more than a decade to recover from losses resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a report by the Reserve Bank of India. In an analysis of the impact of Covid-19 on the economy, the report estimated production losses during the pandemic period at around Rs 52 lakh …

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund will revise its forecast of 2.9% global growth in 2023 next week, its managing director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday, citing growing risks of recession and financial instability. Georgieva said the outlook for the global economy is “darkening” given the shocks caused by the COVID-19 …

Saudi Arabia’s economy is expected to surpass $1 trillion by the end of the year for the first time in the kingdom’s history, according to recent forecasts by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Last month, amid soaring oil prices, the IMF revised its economic forecast for Saudi Arabia, anticipating growth of 2.8%. “We raised our …

Apple to slow hiring next year amid economic uncertainty (Credit: Getty) Apple is expected to slow hiring in some departments next year in case the economy deteriorates further, according to reports. The move isn’t company-wide, and the company still plans to launch a top-tier mixed reality headset next year, sources told Bloomberg. Apple should stop …

Waste as a business opportunity: Andalusia will adopt a circular economy law A new chapter in the “green revolution” of local authorities The official website of the Andalusia region (Spain) informed the public that a law on the circular economy is in preparation and is currently being debated in the regional parliament. Its adoption would …

The excellent recent Diary article on Scotland’s incineration policy (“Balance must be struck in waste policy”, The Herald, June 21) reminded me of the Scottish Government’s current consultation, Driving Scotland’s Circular Economy. Unfortunately, it doesn’t provide much evidence of the kind of foresight and innovation the article calls for. It does, however, repeat some high-profile …

As he took to the podium in front of Congress for his 2022 State of the Union Address, President Joe Biden wasted no time in diving into the world’s most pressing issue: the Russian invasion of Ukraine. From his perspective, and from the perspective of US intelligence, Russian President Vladimir Putin has “miscalculated” not only …

A summary of the latest Islamic finance news from around the world. Moody’s expects growth in Islamic finance to continue, but sukuk issuance to fall due to high oil prices Rating agency Moody’s expects Islamic banks’ assets to grow this year and outperform the conventional sector, while rising oil prices could reduce sukuk issuance requirements, …

With the livelihoods of around 40% of the world’s population living on or near a coast, the second day of the ongoing UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon focused on strengthening ocean economies. sustainability and the management of coastal ecosystems. The world’s coastal populations contribute significantly to the global economy – about $1.5 trillion annually – …

A cryptocurrency event hosted by CoinDesk in Austin, Texas on June 9.Jordan Vonderhaar/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) The crypto universe is facing its second major crisis in just one month. US-based platform Celsius Network froze all withdrawals, trades and transfers between accounts on Monday due to “extreme market conditions” – a reference to recent steep falls in cryptocurrencies …

As the death toll continues to rise in protests against Sudan’s military rulers, the local currency has plummeted after the Central Bank’s IPO exacerbated the country’s deepening economic and political crisis . At least 84 people have been killed since protests began on October 25, when the army led by General Abdul Fattah Al-Burhan removed …

video: Leading European and Australian experts shared their views on the disruption blockchain is bringing to industry, the public sector and the legal ecosystem at a recent University Blockchain Seminar RMIT in Europe. Blockchain specialists on the panel included Montse Guardia Güell, Managing Director, Alastria Consortium and Chair, Quantum Blockchain Alliance; Marc Rocas, president of …

PARIS — In recent years, couriers working for meal delivery startups generously financed by investment funds have become one of the symbols of the “uberization of work”. While for the most part their freelance status remains prevalent around the world, the norm is changing. In February 2021, British meal delivery specialist Just Eat struck a …

[ad_1] This article is also available in Italian, Spanish and Portuguese. The agri-food sector aims to become a leader in the circular economy, in which every type of waste, from plant waste to industrial waste, can have added value and help improve economic, environmental and social sustainability. Reports from EURACTIV partner EFEAGRO. “From the pig …

The National People’s Congress – the annual meeting of China’s parliamentary body – kicked off on Saturday March 5 at the Great Hall of the People in Tiananmen Square. Premier Li Keqiang presented the 2022 work report, which triggers fiscal spending and tax cuts to boost investment and consumption, aimed at mitigating an ongoing slowdown, …

The decolonial approach of this collection of studies offers an important and sometimes overlooked perspective on how Palestinians found themselves trapped in a colonialist and neoliberal project. “The Political Economy of Palestine: Critical, Interdisciplinary and Decolonial Perspectives” (Palgrave Macmillan, 2021) illustrates how Palestinians live between erasure and endurance in the face of Israel’s colonial expansion, …

TOKYO, Jan 18 (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday that measures taken under former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s “Abenomics” policy of massive monetary and fiscal stimulus were not enough to create a sustainable and inclusive economy. As part of his “new capitalism” policy, Kishida aims to help create a virtuous circle …

An inventory is being carried out all kinds of problems and risks related to our Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Armenian Economy Minister Vahan Kerobyan, stated during a press briefing Thursday. According to him, some of these problems and risks become a reality for Armenia. He noted that there are different positions within the Armenian government regarding the …

What political issues determined party support in the 2021 German federal elections? Davide Angelucci, Lorenzo De Sio, Heiko Giebler and Werner Krause present the conclusions of an analysis of the main issues that encouraged electoral alternation during the campaign. They find that the SPD’s victory was mainly motivated by its credibility on economic issues. The …

For the first time since the start of the war in Ukraine, a Russian company has been officially declared in default on its debt after Western sanctions hampered Russia’s access to the global financial system. State-owned Russian Railways failed to pay interest on $268 million in bonds due in March, leading the International Swaps and …

Posted on November 08, 2021 via BizWatchNigeria – As the telecom world gradually embraces advanced technologies, BizWatch Nigeria provides insight into the state’s plan to roll out fifth generation (5G) in selected countries in Africa. A track of major 5G rollout plans in Africa showed that less than 10 countries are taking steps to deploy …

The workers of Codorníu protest against the dismissals in the company.Albert Garcia Presenting the sales results for 2016, Cava Regulatory Council Chairman Pere Bonet downplayed the domestic sales drop of around 700,000 bottles (0.8%) and predicted better results on the basis for a general economic recovery in Spain. A “necessary” price hike hurt sales of …

Elon Musk, last December in Berlin. Elon Musk said on Twitter on Sunday that he and Google co-founder Sergey Brin remain friends and denied a report that he was involved in an affair with Brin’s wife, Nicole Shanahan. Musk’s tweets came after an article in the the wall street journal cited unidentified sources and claimed …

[ad_1] When the law is approved, Spain’s decision to force digital companies to open part of their algorithm to their workers could have an impact across the EU, which has already started negotiations with employers to achieve similar agreements. “The openness of algorithms is above all an element of guaranteeing democratic and labor rights”, explains …

The IMF’s assessment of the Russian economy has been criticized by the Yale School of Management. (Photo by Yasin Ozturk/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) At the end of July, two assessments of the Russian economy made headlines. The first came from the Yale School of Management, following new research alleging the Russian economy has been …

Three out of four Spanish business leaders believe that the Catalan movement for independence from Spain is proving detrimental to the national economy, reveals a poll published in the Spanish newspaper El Pais. Read more: Weber says EU would not accept Catalan independence In Catalonia, the share of respondents who shared this opinion was 43%. …

Armenian Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Minister Gnel Sanosyan and Georgian Deputy Minister of Economy and Stable Development Romeo Mikautadze discussed energy cooperation, the ministry’s press service informed. Armenian Territorial Administration of NEWS.am. During the meeting, Sanosyan praised the level of Armenian-Georgian cooperation. Sanosyan said that it is important for Armenia to develop collaboration in the …

The Catalan government body Prodeca promotes food from the region worldwide and pays more attention to the halal segment. Catalonia is one of Europe’s leading food and drink producers, with exports of 12.87 billion euros ($14.34 billion) in 2021. The regional government of Catalonia places this part of l Spain as the second largest European …

Scottish, Basque and Catalan independence supporters on the beach in Donostia / San Sebastian, Basque Country November 8, 2014 For Scots watching, the Catalan independence debate shares many parallels with Scotland, where the constitutional future of the future is also a matter of dispute. Register to our Policy newsletter So how similar are Scotland and …

Luis de Guindos, Spain’s economy minister, threw cold water on the possibility of Catalonia gaining independence and said citizens need not worry about having their deposits in banks Catalans. “It is very clear that independence for Catalonia will not happen,” he told CNBC on Monday. “It is illegal, irrational, harmful to the Catalan economy. We …

Violent protests erupted in several Tunisian cities on Sunday as protesters expressed anger over the North African nation’s deteriorating health, economic and social situation. Thousands of people defied virus restrictions and scorching heat to demonstrate in the capital Tunis and other cities. The largely young crowds shouted “Get out!” and slogans calling for the dissolution …

A new survey from the ifo Institute for Economic Research, a Munich-based research firm, has predicted huge price increases across the country over the next three months as Germany’s dependence on gas and Russian oil is turning against them. The company warned this morning that German inflation could reach 5% in 2022. Timo Wollmershäuser, head …