MIL-OSI EU-Baltics: Egypt: EIB invests USD 11.3 million in Sawari Ventures Fund
Source: European Investment Bank The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed an agreement to invest USD 11.3 million in Sawari Ventures Fund, a regional venture capital fund investing in growth and seed stage innovative businesses in Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco. The EIB investment is the first commitment to a venture capital fund focused on Egypt. […]
Read More →MIL-OSI USA: Congressmembers Introduce Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights Act on Human Rights Day
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Nita Lowey (17th District of New York) Legislation would require the State Department to restore its practice of including reproductive rights in annual report after its exclusion in 2017 by the Trump administration WASHINGTON, DC – Today, on International Human Rights Day and the 70th anniversary of […]
Read More →MIL-OSI EU-Baltics: Daily News 10 / 12 / 2018
Source: European Union Commission presents its response to Antisemitism and a survey showing Antisemitism is on the rise in the EU Today, the Commission responds to a new survey by the EU Fundamental Rights Agency which finds that 9 out of 10 European Jews feel Antisemitism has increased over the past five years. The results […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Russian Federation: In 2019, the Strategic Missile Forces will be servicing simulator equipment operated for a long time
MIL OSI Translation. Region: Russian Federation – For the 2019th year, the Strategic Missile Forces planned to carry out servicing of samples of training equipment that has been in operation for a long time. All in all, the fleet of training and training aids in the Strategic Missile Forces for the missile complexes in service […]
Read More →MIL-OSI USA: Harris, Barragán Submit Comment to DHS Opposing Proposed Public Charge Rule Threatening California’s Health, Safety, and Economic Stability
Source: United States Senator for California Kamala D Harris December 10, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) and Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA) submitted a comment to the Department of Homeland Security expressing their strong opposition to a proposed rule that would prevent non-citizens who lawfully participate in vital public […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Canada: Minister Carr to talk investment and trade diversification at Toronto Global Forum
Source: Government of Canada – MIL OSI National News December 10, 2018 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada Helping Canadian businesses of all sizes maximize growth by fully capitalizing on opportunities for trade around the globe is a priority for the Government of Canada. With trade agreements providing unparalleled access to nearly two thirds […]
Read More →MIL-OSI USA: The Week Ahead – scheduled votes, committee action and other important notes for the week of December 10, 2018
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David Young (3rd District of Iowa) EDITOR’S NOTE: The week ahead overview will be sent each week Congress is in session. All times are in Central Time. TOP LINE: CRESTON SCHOOLS RECEIVE $500,000 GRANT THROUGH PASSAGE OF STOP SCHOOL VIOLENCE ACT: Congressman Young supported the STOP School Violence […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Support for second language Bill welcomed
Source: National Party National has gained support from the major political parties for its second language learning Bill which will ensure every child in years 1-8 has the opportunity to learn a second language, National’s spokesperson for Education Nikki Kaye says. “As a diverse country it’s important that New Zealand embraces second language learning. Speaking […]
Read More →MIL-OSI USA: Congress.gov New, Tip, and Top for December 2018
Source: US Global Legal Monitor Robert shared last month about the new subcommittee features and other enhancements. In September, he announced the Congress.gov Chrome extension. We have now updated the Chrome extension. You can download the new version from LC Labs. Be sure to share your feedback. New Enhancements for November 2018 We are continuing to […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Economics: Chevron Announces Leadership Changes
Source: Chevron Headline: Chevron Announces Leadership Changes Navin Mahajan named Chevron Vice President and Treasurer Dale Walsh appointed Vice President of Corporate Affairs SAN RAMON, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec. 10, 2018– Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) today named Navin Mahajan vice president and treasurer, effective February 1, 2019. The company also appointed Dale Walsh vice president of Corporate […]
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