MIL-OSI Russia: Forces and means of the Baltic Fleet perform a set of measures to control the joint exercises of the combined naval forces of NATO “Baltops-2019
MIL OSI Translation. Region: Russian Federation – In order to promptly respond to possible emergencies and threats to navigational safety of civilian shipping in the Baltic Sea area, the forces and facilities of the Baltic Fleet carry out a set of measures to control the joint exercises of the combined naval forces of NATO Baltops-2019. […]
Read More →MIL-OSI USA: Portman, Peters Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Shine Light on Security Risks Posed by Foreign Ownership of Federally-Leased Properties
Source: United States Senator for Ohio Rob Portman June 14, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced bipartisan legislation to determine if office space leased by the federal government is owned by federal entities. The Secure Federal Leases from Espionage And Suspicious Entanglements Act (Secure […]
Read More →MIL-OSI USA: Murkowski Introduces Measure Recognizing 2019 as International Year of the Salmon
Source: United States Senator for Alaska Lisa Murkowski 06.14.19 U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today introduced S.Res.251, recognizing 2019 as the International Year of the Salmon. The resolution aims to serve as a framework for collaboration across the Northern Hemisphere to recover and sustain salmon stocks through research, cooperation, and public action. The resolution was […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Europe: Final Remarks on Expert Group Meeting against large-scale Corruption
Source: Government of Norway State Secretary Marianne Hagen’s final remarks at the Global Expert Group Meeting on Corruption involving Vast Quantities of Assets. Ladies and gentlemen I greatly appreciate this opportunity to address this important expert group meeting one more time. I understand that you have had open and frank discussions about important challenges such […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Europe: Government presents white paper on Norway’s role and interests in multilateral cooperation
Source: Government of Norway ‘The world is facing a number of challenges that are too great and complex for any one country to tackle alone, and must therefore be addressed through joint efforts. Effective international cooperation is needed to address challenges such as climate change, marine litter and new security threats,’ said Minister of Foreign […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – imports of electricity generated from coal from third countries – E-000606/2019(ASW)
Source: European Parliament The Commission is aware that Spain has recently started receiving electricity from Morocco, which changes the past trends as before Spain was a net exporter. This may lead to questions relating to the protection of competition and of the environment in the international electricity market and in particular of ‘carbon leakage’, which […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Africa: Despite challenges, Africa’s debt is still under control says African Development Bank
Source: Africa Press Organisation – English – Report: MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, June 13, 2019/APO Group/ — The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) remains strong with growing operating revenues and allocable income generated since 2010 reaching $2.5 billion, the Bank Group’s Treasurer, Hassatou Diop N’sele, stated on Thursday. In 2018, the Bank earned $214 million in allocable […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Europe: Government presents new strategy for relations with Germany
Source: Government of Norway The Government is launching its new strategy for Norway’s relations with Germany in connection with the visit of German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Heiko Maas to Oslo tomorrow, 14 June. The previous strategy was presented in 2014. ‘Germany is a key EU country and Norway’s most important partner in Europe. […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Growing thirst for Northern Ireland Whiskey overseas
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Distilleries in Northern Ireland are sparking a renaissance of Irish Whiskey – now the fastest growing premium spirit category in the world, with exports set to double to 12 million 9-litre cases by 2020 according to the Irish Whiskey Association. Northern Ireland Whiskey distillers are contributing to […]
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