Human toll of senseless conflict ‘is incalculable’, says Türk 2024-12-09 12:00 GENEVA (9 December 2024) – The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, today expressed his deep concern over the escalating humanitarian crisis in the ongoing conflict in [Insert country name]. “The human toll of this senseless conflict is incalculable. Innocent civilians are … Read more
Security Council Hears of Ongoing Imperative to End Violence in Eastern DR Congo 2024-12-09 12:00 | Africa The United Nations Security Council met today to discuss the ongoing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The meeting comes amid reports of renewed clashes between armed groups and government forces in the region. Special Representative … Read more
New UK Legislation: Controlled Foreign Companies (Reversal of State Aid Recovery) Regulations 2024 Introduction The UK government has introduced new legislation, the Controlled Foreign Companies (Reversal of State Aid Recovery) Regulations 2024, which reverses the recovery of state aid from certain controlled foreign companies (CFCs). Background In 2017, the European Commission (EC) ruled that the … Read more
No: 249, 8 December 2024, Regarding the XV. Ambassadors Conference The XV. Ambassadors Conference, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was successfully held on 5-7 December 2024 in Ankara. The Conference, attended by 137 Ambassadors and Heads of Permanent Missions representing Türkiye abroad, provided a valuable platform for an in-depth exchange of views on … Read more
Andorra’s Meteorological Service has issued a yellow alert for snow and wind in the north of the country, which will remain in effect until Monday at 11:00 am. Snowfall is expected to be heaviest in the northern parishes of Ordino, La Massana and Canillo, where accumulations of up to 10 centimeters are possible above 1,500 … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary Duguid Announces Support for Energy Savings in Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba – December 08, 2024 Mark Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources, today announced a federal investment of $2 million to support energy efficiency initiatives in Manitoba. The funding, provided through Natural Resources Canada’s Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities … Read more
Ensuring Access to Affordable, Reliable, and Clean Electricity in New Brunswick December 8, 2024 Fredericton, NB – The Government of New Brunswick has announced a new plan to ensure access to affordable, reliable, and clean electricity for all New Brunswickers. The plan includes a number of measures to improve the province’s electricity grid, support renewable … Read more
Powering Canada’s Future: Ensuring Access to Affordable, Reliable and Clean Electricity in New Brunswick December 8, 2024 Ottawa, ON – The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that all Canadians have access to affordable, reliable, and clean electricity. Today, the Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced a new initiative that will … Read more
Government of Canada supports projects in northern communities to advance gender equality December 8, 2024 The Government of Canada is investing $2 million in projects to advance gender equality in northern communities. The funding will support initiatives that address the unique challenges faced by women and girls in the North, including: Violence against women and … Read more
Backgrounder – Government of Canada supports projects in northern communities to advance gender equality December 8, 2024 The Government of Canada is committed to advancing gender equality in all regions of the country, including in northern communities. Today, the Minister of Northern Affairs, the Honourable Dan Vandal, announced funding for seven projects through the Northern … Read more