14.1% of groundwater in the EU is contaminated with nitrates

14.1% of groundwater in the EU is contaminated with nitrates

Brussels, Oct 11 (EFE) .- 14.1% of groundwater in the countries of the European Union exceeds the limits of concentration of nitrates, a phenomenon that puts health, ecosystems and the economy at risk and that is noticeable especially in agricultural fertilization in several EU countries, including Spain. “Nitrate concentrations have decreased in both surface and … Read more

US and EU demand “full commitment” from WHO to prevent sexual violence by its employees

US and EU demand “full commitment” from WHO to prevent sexual violence by its employees

The main donor countries of the WHO, including the United States and the EU, demanded on Friday “l’engagement totalOrganization to prevent a recurrence of sexual violence by some of its employees, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. “We will ensure that the commitments made by WHO leadership will lead to greater accountability, more … Read more

Irish Minister for European Affairs: The creation of the EU is the culmination of the sovereignty of small countries

Irish Minister for European Affairs: The creation of the EU is the culmination of the sovereignty of small countries

Ireland’s co-operation with Latvia is currently close and very important for Dublin. He thanked Latvia for its support during the Brexit, so now Ireland is trying to pay more attention to issues that are topical for Latvia. “I would especially like to thank the Latvian government and people for their solidarity in the Brexit process. … Read more

The German, French and Polish foreign ministers agree on a common course in relations with Lukashenko

The German, French and Polish foreign ministers agree on a common course in relations with Lukashenko

During their meeting in Weimar on Friday, the foreign ministers of Germany, France and Poland agreed to follow a common course in relations with the leader of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko. “The situation in Belarus is a disgrace to Europe,” said German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, accusing Lukashenko of using repression to bring peace to the … Read more

The global chip crisis is deepening. Italy: Europe needs to develop its autonomy in such technologies. We cannot be completely dependent on others

The global chip crisis is deepening.  Italy: Europe needs to develop its autonomy in such technologies.  We cannot be completely dependent on others

“It is crucial to use EU recovery funds to restore technology autonomy. Our future cannot depend entirely on others, “Colao said, according to Agerpres. According to him, on the semiconductor and chip side, Europe is strong on 28-30 nanometer (nm) technology, but Tesla is working on 7-8 nm technology and 4-5 nm technology is used … Read more

The end of diesel and gasoline cars, getting closer. Europeans want to buy electric vehicles in the next two years

The end of diesel and gasoline cars, getting closer.  Europeans want to buy electric vehicles in the next two years

According to analysts, sales of electric vehicles could reach 23% (1.7 million units) of total new car sales by 2024, in the six largest markets in Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain and Switzerland) , evolution driven by battery cars. “The fleet segment (B2B) will remain the most attractive, with an estimated share of about … Read more

Holidays to the abyss – Agapito Maestre

“While you work, work; while you play, play”. It is the Spanish translation of “work while you work, play while you play”, an Anglo-Saxon maxim, almost a commonplace among the most closed defenders of the Lutheran capitalist spirit, which tries to radically separate fun and work. The obligation of your work, or better, any shadow … Read more

Chip crisis expands: Smartphone makers next victim of semiconductor shortage

Chip crisis expands: Smartphone makers next victim of semiconductor shortage

The automotive sector has suffered the most this year, but the supply of semiconductors could improve relatively soon, with China producing some of the output that Taiwan cannot achieve, ING economist Iris Pang said, according to Agerpres. Taiwan’s semiconductor companies have increased production in China after power outages and rising COVID-19 cases affected Taiwan’s production … Read more

Rejection to Johnson: Brussels insists on Brexit rules

Rejection to Johnson: Brussels insists on Brexit rules

Northern Ireland Protocol Brussels / London (dpa) – The dispute over the Brexit special rules for Northern Ireland is escalating. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made it clear to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday that the EU is ruling out any change to the agreed rules. “We will not renegotiate,” she … Read more