The sourcing and distribution of energy is one of the most pressing issues of our time. Just under one billion people still lack basic access to electricity, and many more connect to the grid through improvised wiring or live through frequent blackouts. On the flip side of the socioeconomic spectrum,
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11th EU-Montenegro Accession Conference: Ch. 17 opened
he eleventh meeting of the Accession Conference with Montenegro at Ministerial level was held in Luxembourg to open negotiations on Chapter 17 - Economic and monetary policy. The European Union delegation was led by Ms Ekaterina Zaharieva , Minister of Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council
Best countries and cities for attracting and developing talent
When it comes to making a country, a city or an organization competitive, there’s an essential ingredient – people. For the last six years, the Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) has ranked countries and major cities on their ability to attract, develop and retain talent. TCI is an annual benchmark report
State aid: Ireland gave illegal tax benefits to Apple
he European Commission has concluded that Ireland granted undue tax benefits of up to €13 billion to Apple. This is illegal under EU state aid rules, because it allowed Apple to pay substantially less tax than other businesses. Ireland must now recover the illegal aid. Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, in charge of
Montenegro: Council for Cooperation with Emigrants established
ccording to the Law on cooperation with emigrants, Government of Montenegro has nominated members of the Council for cooperation with emigrants. The Council has 77 members, and is composed for emigrants, Government and other institution representatives, as well as other persons, according to the law. The members of the Council are: Emigrant members: ALBANIA: