Ford is set to cut 3,200 jobs in Europe and relocate some product development work to the United States. The workforce reduction entails 2,500 in product development and a further 700 in administrative roles. This follows part of the shift to electronic vehicles. The company has partnered with Volkswagen to produce 1.2 million electric vehicles over the next six years. […]
The return of direct flights from Italy is being hailed by local stakeholders as a major boost for air connectivity out of Europe and for the upcoming winter tourist season. “The addition of these direct flights speaks to the confidence our airline partners have of the destination,” Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett told JIS News. Government officials, attraction and […]
According to press reports, Germany is set to spend an additional 65 billion euros ($64.7 billion) to help customers and businesses offset the vagaries of soaring inflation. Chancellor Olaf Scholz made the announcement two days after Russia said it was suspending some gas deliveries indefinitely. The measures include a tax on energy companies, help to pay electricity bills, and a […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is warning European countries to expect a difficult winter as Russia cuts its oil and natural gas exports to retaliate for their support of the Kyiv government in its fight against Russia’s invasion. “Russia is preparing a decisive energy blow on all Europeans for this winter,” he said in his Saturday night video address after Moscow […]
President Erdogan withdrew Turkey from the Council of Europe’s Istanbul Convention last year, prompting anger from women’s rights groups. A top administrative court in Turkey has ruled that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s decision to pull the country out of a key European treaty protecting women from violence was lawful, rejecting petitions seeking its cancellation, the state-run news agency reported. Erdogan withdrew […]
WHO’s European chief concerned that monkeypox could spread as people gather for parties and festivals over the summer. As more cases of monkeypox are detected in Europe and North America, some scientists who have monitored numerous outbreaks in Africa say they are baffled by the unusual disease’s spread in developed countries. Cases of the smallpox-related disease have not previously been seen among […]
Today, President Biden said in his remarks at a press briefing, “This is a dangerous moment for all of Europe, for the freedom around the world. Putin has a — has committed an assault on the very principles that uphold global peace.” He said President Putin’s quest to build an empire is one of self-delusion. “But now the entire world […]
Oil prices today rise to their highest in more than seven years based on possibly war between Ukraine and Russia. Analysts also speculate that this move could trigger U.S. and European sanctions that would disrupt exports from the world’s top producer in an already tight market. Brent crude futures were at $95.56 a barrel up $1.12 after earlier hitting a peak […]
According to press reports, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that half of Europe will be infected with the Omicron variant of COVID-19 within six to eight weeks. Dr. Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, says a west-to-east tidal wave of Omicron was sweeping across the region, on top of the surge of the Delta variant. The projection […]
The United States and Germany have reached a deal that will allow the completion of a controversial Russian gas pipeline to Europe without the imposition of further U.S. sanctions. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Victoria Nuland told Congress that the two governments would shortly announce details of the pact that is intended to address U.S. and eastern and […]
