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A Wizz Air csatlakozott a kibocsátásmentes légi közlekedésért létrehozott szövetséghez, az AZEA-hoz (Alliance for Zero-Emission Aviation) - közölte a légitársaság szerdán az MTI-vel.

Dans le cadre de la phase 1 du projet de construction des premiers bâtiments de Sèmè City à Ouidah, le gouvernement a commandité une mission de maîtrise d'œuvre complète. C'est à l'issue du Conseil des ministres du mercredi 16 novembre 2022.

Sèmè City, la cité du savoir et de l'innovation sera logée dans ses locaux à Ouidah. Le gouvernement a délégué à l'issue du Conseil des ministres du mercredi 16 novembre 2022, une mission de maîtrise d'œuvre complète du projet de construction des premiers bâtiments de Sèmè City à Ouidah, phase 1.
Sèmè City est un projet du Gouvernement qui répond au besoin de promouvoir le développement d'une économie du savoir et de l'innovation, pourvoyeuse d'emplois et de richesse. Sa mise en œuvre implique la création d'un cadre approprié et attractif pour plusieurs types de partenaires. Ceux-ci concernent les écoles et universités, les laboratoires et centres de recherche et les incubateurs d'entreprises innovantes. Ils intègrent également les communautés d'étudiants, de chercheurs, d'enseignants, de professionnels, d'entrepreneurs et d'investisseurs béninois et internationaux.
Selon le Conseil des ministres, des programmes de formation, de recherche et d'entrepreneuriat, plusieurs franchises et partenariats sont déjà effectifs avec des écoles de grande réputation notamment Epitech France, l'Ecole de Design Nantes Atlantique, l'Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, Sorbonne Université, le Groupe des Ecoles Centrales dans le cadre du projet Sèmè City.
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Le gouvernement a décidé, en Conseil des ministres mercredi 16 novembre 2022, de réaliser des travaux confortatifs et complémentaires autour de la rocade de Porto-Novo.

Les travaux d'infrastructures routières en cours dans la ville de Porto-Novo recevront une touche particulière. Après évaluation de l'ensemble des projets routiers de la ville capitale, le gouvernement a décidé de réaliser des travaux confortatifs et complémentaires autour de la rocade de Porto-Novo.
Le gouvernement a autorisé également la contractualisation avec l'entreprise pour ces travaux. L'entreprise a déjà réalisé les principales composantes des infrastructures.
Selon le Conseil des ministres du mercredi 16 novembre 2022, les travaux confortatifs et complémentaires concernent « le prolongement de la rocade du carrefour Agata au carrefour Kpodo sur un linéaire de 2,350 km en 2x2 voies. Cette section établit ainsi la jonction de la rocade avec la route Wadon-Adjarra-Mèdédjonou-Porto-Novo en cours de réalisation ; les travaux complémentaires de la zone de bas-fond allant du PK 0+850 au PK 1+250 de la section 1, sur un linéaire de 400 m ; l'aménagement de clôture à clôture des trottoirs jusqu'à la limite des riverains sur environ 6 km ; les travaux d'assainissement et d'aménagement de voiries diverses dans le quartier de Danto.
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La campagne de commercialisation 2022-2023 du soja démarre le 24 novembre 2022 à Bantè dans le département des Collines. Le gouvernement en Conseil des ministres mercredi 16 novembre 2022 en a défini les conditions de déroulement.

Dans le cadre de la campagne 2022-2023 de commercialisation du soja, le gouvernement en Conseil des ministres mercredi 16 novembre 2022 a défini les conditions de déroulement. Le prix plancher d'achat au producteur est fixé à 190 FCFA/kg. Ce prix selon le gouvernement, est fixé pour « tenir compte des recommandations des acteurs » de la filière.
En définissant les conditions de déroulement de la campagne, le gouvernement a invité les acteurs à la nécessité de respecter les bonnes pratiques afin de garantir la qualité des produits.

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The European Commission has repeated its call for EU governments to admit Bulgaria, Romania, and Croatia to the bloc’s Schengen area, which allows passport-free movement, at a vote in December. 

Der jüngste Kompromissvorschlag der tschechischen Ratspräsidentschaft zur EU-Verordnung über politische Werbung sieht wesentliche Änderungen zur Durchsetzungskompetenz vor. Zudem enthält er eine Liste dessen, was nicht als politische Werbung gilt. 

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Together with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina and the OSCE Transnational Threats Department's Border Security and Management Unit (TNTD/BSMU) organized a two-day regional training on gender mainstreaming in border and law enforcement agencies that concluded today in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. 

The interactive training was delivered to 31 representatives from border and law enforcement agencies (17 men, 14 women) from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia. They were trained on integrating a gender perspective into their daily work, with a view to increasing the efficiency of border and law enforcement agencies. With the support of an international expert, participants engaged in exercises and joint analysis on Women, Peace and Security, the nexus between gendered biases and stereotypes, and identification of cross-border crime. 

Together with experts from UNODC, the participants also discussed possible ways of preventing and combatting sexual harassment at the workplace, and were equipped with tools and knowledge to recognize and seek redress against such behaviors, in order to ensure a harmonious working environment.

“Over the past years, UNODC has played an increasingly active role in promoting gender mainstreaming and women’s role in such agencies which are important and major counterparts for the Organization”, said Anne Linn Jensen, Programme Officer of the Container Control Programme, UNODC, opening the event. 

The OSCE’s Border Security and Management Unit recalled the importance of men as partners in work on achieving gender equality. Participants then identified ways in which men can be engaged in overcoming gender-related challenges in border agencies.

In order to shed light on the purpose of the event, Inesa Nicolaescu, Associate Border Security Officer, OSCE Border Security and Management Unit noted the following:

“Gender equality and gender-sensitive border management will not only benefit women crossing borders, but also men and children, Thus, it is our common task, both of men and women to achieve gender equality, which will ultimately lead to stability and inclusive security for all of us, ”

This sentiment was matched during the event by Sanja Fitzgerald, National Programme Officer with the Security Co-operation Department of the OSCE Mission to BiH. She highlighted in her address that “Gender mainstreaming is a way to improve effectiveness of operations without necessarily needing to hire new people or obtain new equipment. This is of particular importance for BiH, where border police continues to be understaffed.”

This regional training is part of broader OSCE efforts in implementing its Action Plan for the Promotion of Gender Equality as well as of UNODC’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals 5 and 16.

The Russia-Ukraine grain deal is expected to continue, though the European Union must also do its part in maintaining it, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan urged French President Emmanuel Macron in a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit.

Pour la première fois dans l'histoire des négociations climatiques internationales, la Méditerranée pourra faire entendre sa voix. Une coalition unique et diversifiée s’est structurée pour organiser le tout premier Pavillon dédié à la région méditerranéenne.

Metals like lithium and rare earths are considered crucial to the green and digital transition. Amid a global scramble to access these resources, the EU is aiming to secure its piece of the cake by enacting new legislation – the Critical Raw Materials Act.

As the EU executive's proposal for an EU health data space moves forward, experts and Commissioners emphasised that it will not be workable without a significant degree of trust from citizens.

Le Conseil fédéral n’agit pas suffisamment face à la répression des protestations provoquées par le décès de Mahsa Amini, dénonce l’association Free Iran Switzerland.

Au vu de la forte demande, le groupe va créer davantage d’espace au cours des prochaines années. Les ventes de passeports vélo sont en hausse de 14%.

La région de Djanet a enfin rouvert ses portes aux touristes étrangers. Donnant ainsi l’opportunité aux passionnés du voyage de découvrir l’Algérie sous un autre angle, de visiter le Sahara et d’explorer plusieurs de ses régions fascinantes, mais qui restent encore méconnues pour les étrangers. En effet, de par la richesse de son patrimoine, l’Algérie […]

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Ismael Bennacer devrait prolonger son contrat avant la fin de l’année 2022. Les médias italiens parlent d’un accord entre l’agent du joueur et les responsables de l’AC Milan. Les deux parties devraient passer bientôt à l’action. Arrivée à l’AC Milan en été 2019, Ismael Bennacer a réussi à s’imposer comme un élément incontournable au sein […]

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Advertisement of e-cigarettes is expected to receive an increased attention by policymakers in the much-awaited revision of the EU’s tobacco products framework.

Ahead of the European Commission’s revision of the European tobacco framework, the vaping industry has set itself new rules to better regulate advertising around the e-cigarette and reduce the attractiveness of these products to minors.

Am Dienstag wurde die Ukraine erneut zur Zielscheibe heftiger russischer Raketenangriffe. Damit verstärkt Putin seine Einfriertaktik.

531461 OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities The Ljubljana Guidelines on Integration of Diverse Societies 10th Anniversary Conference: The Ljubljana Guidelines on Integration of Diverse Societies

Promoting policies to facilitate the integration of diverse societies and the inclusion of all social groups is one of the most effective ways to prevent conflicts, said OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Kairat Abdrakhmanov in his keynote address to the conference “'Together or Apart: Searching for the Middle Ground” on 10 November 2022 in Tallinn. 

The High Commissioner highlighted Estonia’s longstanding experience in integration policies, which has evolved in parallel with the work of his institution. As the office of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities prepares to mark 30 years since it started its work in 2023, the OSCE region is experiencing dramatic challenges. Abdrakhmanov pointed out that this makes such moments of joint reflection all the more important. He stressed that inclusive, balanced policies in various policy areas can help participating States avoid the risk of national minority issues being instrumentalized. The Ljubljana Guidelines on Integration of Diverse Societies provide a practical blueprint on how to achieve that.

While in Estonia, the High Commissioner met with key representatives of Estonia’s authorities, including Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu, Education Minister Tõnis Lukas and Culture Minister Piret Hartman. He shared with them his observations from his visit to the city of Narva and the wider Ida-Viru region earlier in the week, where he met local authorities and minority representatives, and students and education professionals at the Narva College and the State Gymnasium in Kohtla-Järve. He appreciated the opportunity to discuss issues related to education, use of language, participation and citizenship, among other topics. He also acknowledged the impact of the war in Ukraine on Estonia, and the need to address related integration questions. “I commend the efforts made by the State to come close to the community in Narva at this crucial time, and I recommend such dialogue to continue in a sustained manner,” said Abdrakhmanov.

Reflecting on prospective changes to the education system, the High Commissioner praised the authorities for their plans for increased investment in promoting the State language. He encouraged opportunities for minorities to continue learning and practicing their mother tongues, as well as gradual, inclusive and incentive-based implementation modalities.

Americas

Sikorsky won a $98.9 million deal for UH-60M Black Hawk aircraft. UH-60 Black Hawk is a multi-mission helicopter developed by Sikorsky that has been operational in the US Army since 1978. The export version of the UH-60 Black Hawk is designated as S-70A. Work will take place in Connecticut. Estimated completion date is June 30, 2027.

The US Navy is seeking proposals to build a low-cost unmanned vessel capable of towing and launching many unmanned vessels into contested environments. A design and construction contract could be awarded by mid-2026, with expected vessel delivery beginning within two years.

Middle East & Africa

The Israeli government is asking local defense manufacturers to design and produce longer-range, more stealthy armed drones for use against Iran. Defense sources told Breaking Defense that the new unmanned systems would provide the country with more attack options in the event of a conflict with its arch-foe.

Europe

Sweden will deliver new military aid worth $287 million to Ukraine. “It’s a bigger military support package than all eight previous packages combined,” Kristersson told a news conference. “It’s the single largest we’ve done, and we follow exactly the Ukrainian priority list of what they themselves think they need just now,” the Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said at a press conference. Kristersson also noted the government was closely following developments concerning the explosion in Poland near the Ukrainian border on Tuesday and that more information was needed to gain a clearer picture of what happened. On Tuesday an explosion in the eastern part of Poland, close to the Ukrainian boarder, led to an emergency meeting of the NATO ambassadors. It is still unclear wether the explosion came from Russian missile. NARO General Secretary Jens Stoltenberg however said on Wednesday that the explosion was most likely caused by a Ukrainian air defense missile.

The armaments group Rheinmetall has set itself higher financial targets for the medium term because of the armament in many NATO countries. In 2025, the Düsseldorf group wants to achieve sales of between 10 and 11 billion euros, as it announced on Wednesday at an investor event in Vienna. The operating profit margin, which Rheinmetall uses to measure its profitability, is expected to increase to around 13 percent.

Rheinmetall AG will soon dispatch main battle tanks and other military hardware to Slovakia, a move that will allow the country to transfer equipment to Ukraine as NATO continues to support Kyiv in its fight against Russian forces. The German defense company said Wednesday that it would be sending 15 Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks and ammunition to Slovakia as well as a service package including training and spare parts. The first vehicle is expected to be shipped in December and the company aims to complete deliveries by the end of 2023. The vehicles that Rheinmetall will be providing were formerly in the inventories of various states, the company said.

Asia-Pacific

Taiwan has introduced its new single-rotor drone for surveillance and reconnaissance missions. The unmanned system was unveiled by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCIST) during a demonstration conducted on Tuesday. According to local media outlets, the drone features a larger payload capacity than other unmanned aerial vehicles in Taiwan’s arsenal.

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