September 29, 2023

A scorching heatwave now intensifies across the southern half of Europe

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A scorching heatwave now intensifies across the southern half of Europe; with +45°C coming for Spain, Italy, and Greece as we head into next week By Marko Korosec From Severe Weather Europe The southern half of Europe was experiencing scorching heat this week, but a strengthening heat dome over the Mediterranean will soon worsen the situation. […]

Genesis G90 Flagship launches in Europe

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Genesis Goodwood House, Chichester, UK, 13 July 2023: Genesis Motor Europe today revealed its European G90 flagship saloon at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, one of the most renowned automotive events in the world.  The covers were pulled off the G90 by Luc Donckerwolke, Chief Creative Officer of Genesis Brand, and His Grace, the Duke of […]

Kia Europe appoints Pierre−Martin Bos as Director PBV

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Kia Corporation Kia Europe has appointed Pierre-Martin Bos as its Director PBV. He will be working in the newly created position at Kia Europe from the regional headquarters in Frankfurt. As Senior Executive, Bos takes over the management of the dedicated team who have been laying the groundwork for the region since 2021. To support […]

Lamborghini continues expansion in Europe: first dealership in Norway

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Lamborghini Grand opening of Oslo showroom and local premiere of Lamborghini Revuelto Sant’Agata Bolognese/Oslo, 16 June 2023 – Automobili Lamborghini boosts its presence in the North of Europe with the opening of its first showroom in Norway. The grand opening of Lamborghini Oslo saw the local premiere of the marque’s first V12 super sports hybrid plug-in […]

IOC Young Leaders contribute to discussions around youth, sport and governance in Europe

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International Olympic Committee 14 Jun 2023 – Four IOC Young Leaders represented the IOC Young Leaders Programme at the ENGSO Youth European Youth and Sport Platform 2023 in Stockholm (Sweden), where they delivered a workshop and helped produce the Conclusions paper on youth representation in sport governance. The European Youth & Sport Platform is a new event organised […]

Athlete representatives present their view in Council of Europe hearing on the participation of athletes with a Russian or Belarusian passport in international competitions

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International Olympic Committee 25 Apr 2023 – The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) held a hearing today on the participation of athletes with a Russian or Belarusian passport in international competitions. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) was invited to this event, and provided two Olympians with the opportunity to present their views on […]

New transatlantic partnership to address post-pandemic global health priorities and challenges   

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Arrangement between Pan American health Organization, World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe, and U.S. Department for Health and Human Services seeks to establish a more collaborative approach to strengthening health systems and services across regions. Washington, D.C., 14 April 2023 – An arrangement signed today between the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the World Health Organization […]

A Donbas Diary: Looking back at the early stages of the conflict in Ukraine

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By Fergie Chambers Source: Globetrotter It is evening in Bucharest, the capital of Romania, one of NATO’s easternmost members. I am waiting at the edge of Izvor Park in the city center to meet with a young friend who has fled Ukraine. In the backdrop of the park is the Palace of the Parliament, the brutalist […]

Global News Dispatches: 4 Stories

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From Peoples Dispatch / Globetrotter News Service Headlines in This News Package: Questions Grow About Tunisian Government Response to Yet Another Migrant Boat Tragedy The latest migrant tragedy off the Tunisian coast, in which at least 14 people were killed during the first week of March, has led to further scrutiny of the country’s treatment of migrants from sub-Saharan […]

Euro NCAP announces best in class results in a record year

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Today, Euro NCAP announces the winners from 2022, the safety organisation’s busiest-ever year. These are the cars that achieved the highest overall scores, based on their results for Adult Occupant Protection, Child Occupant Protection, Vulnerable User Protection and Safety Assist technologies. For the very first time, this list includes two cars from Tesla and two Chinese newcomers […]