Monthly Archives: January 2018

MEPs set ambitious targets for cleaner, more efficient energy use

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Nurer Zaman Bhuiyan

Source: European Parliament / News / EuroParl.Europa.eu By 2030, EU should boost energy efficiency by 35% Renewable energy sources should account for 35% of total consumption MEPs vote to ban palm oil in biofuels from 2021 MEPs are ready to … Continue reading →

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In response to Trump’s fake news awards, CPJ announces Press Oppressors awards

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Nurer Zaman Bhuiyan

Source: Committee to Protect Journalists / CPJ.org Amid the public discourse of fake news and President Trump’s announcement via Twitter about his planned “fake news” awards ceremony, CPJ is recognizing world leaders who have gone out of their way to … Continue reading →

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Yle’s guide to Finland’s 2018 presidential election

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Nurer Zaman Bhuiyan

Source: Yle News / Egan Richardson Finland goes to the polls in January to elect a president for a new six-year term. Yle News has profiles of all the candidates and—for the first time ever—an English language ‘election compass’ to … Continue reading →

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One more round in Germany, as Europe awaits

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Nurer Zaman Bhuiyan

Source: DiEM25.org The political drama in Germany is not over. CSU/CDU and SPD have just officially started the negotiations to form another grand coalition. However, this long period of uncertainty has resulted in a fall in nationwide support for a … Continue reading →

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