Political geography

Putting the Luwian Culture on the Map

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Trojan War, Natural Resources, The Late Bronze Age, Letter, Political geography, Proximity, Population, Bronze Age, GIS, Transport, Hittites, Anglo-French Wars, Drinking water, Tunnel, Luwians, Enkomi

This is one of the main results of a comprehensive investigation that began twelve years ago and was published today.

Key Points: 
  • This is one of the main results of a comprehensive investigation that began twelve years ago and was published today.
  • A preliminary study in 2016 had proposed the name "Luwian culture" for the population between the well-studied Mycenaeans in southern Greece and the Hittites in central Asia Minor.
  • Hence, the hitherto mysterious Sea Peoples turn out to be a temporary military alliance of Western Anatolian petty states.
  • Source: Eberhard Zangger, Alper Anmaz and Serdal Mutlu (2022): "Middle and Late Bronze Age Western Asia Minor: A Status Report."

Putting the Luwian Culture on the Map

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Trojan War, Natural Resources, The Late Bronze Age, Letter, Political geography, Proximity, Population, Bronze Age, GIS, Transport, Hittites, Anglo-French Wars, Drinking water, Tunnel, Luwians, Enkomi

This is one of the main results of a comprehensive investigation that began twelve years ago and was published today.

Key Points: 
  • This is one of the main results of a comprehensive investigation that began twelve years ago and was published today.
  • A preliminary study in 2016 had proposed the name "Luwian culture" for the population between the well-studied Mycenaeans in southern Greece and the Hittites in central Asia Minor.
  • Hence, the hitherto mysterious Sea Peoples turn out to be a temporary military alliance of Western Anatolian petty states.
  • Source: Eberhard Zangger, Alper Anmaz and Serdal Mutlu (2022): "Middle and Late Bronze Age Western Asia Minor: A Status Report."

Global Duty Free Market (2021 to 2025) - Size, Trends & Forecast with Impact Analysis of COVID-19

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Customs duties, Borders, Duty-free shop, Tax avoidance, Marketplace, Cosmetics, Trade, Economy, Political geography

DUBLIN, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Duty Free Market: Size, Trends & Forecast with Impact Analysis of COVID-19 (2021-2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • 2.2 Duty Free Sales Model: Overview
    3.1 Global Duty Free Market: An Analysis
    3.1.2 Global Duty Free Market by Products (Fragrances & Cosmetics; Wines & Sprits; Fashion & Accessories; Electronics, Goods & Others; Watches, Jewelry & Fine Writing; Confectionery & Fine Food And Electronics, Gifts & Others)
    3.1.3 Global Duty Free Market by Distribution channels (Airports, Airlines, Ferries and Other Shops & Sales)
    3.1.4 Global Duty Free Market by Region (Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Middle East and Africa)
    3.2 Global Duty Free Market: Product Analysis
    4.1 Asia Pacific Duty Free Market: An Analysis
    4.1.2 Asia Pacific Duty Free Market by Region (China, Korea and Rest of Asia Pacific)
    4.2 Europe Duty Free Market: An Analysis
    4.3 North America Duty Free: An Analysis
    4.4 Middle East Duty Free Market: An Analysis
    4.5 Africa Duty Free Market: An Analysis

Snowy Owl Gold Announces Changes to Its Board of Directors

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Snowy owl, Snowy owl, QUEBEC, Canada, Political geography

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 15, 2021) - Snowy Owl Gold Corp. (CSE: SNOW) (FSE: 84L) ("Snowy Owl" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Rosatelli as a new independent member of its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 15, 2021) - Snowy Owl Gold Corp. (CSE: SNOW) (FSE: 84L) ("Snowy Owl" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Rosatelli as a new independent member of its Board of Directors.
  • His knowledge and experience in mining will be a valued addition to Snowy Owl's technical team," said David Patterson, Chairman of the Board of Directors.
  • Snowy Owl Gold Corp. is a mineral exploration company focused on acquiring, exploring, and developing gold projects in Quebec, Canada.
  • Additional information on Snowy Owl Gold Corp. is available at http://www.snowyowlgold.com/
    On Behalf of the Board of Directors,

2021 Thematic Research into Geopolitics in Healthcare - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Data management, Medical Supplies, Technology, Professional services, Health, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Medical devices, Software, Hospitals, Insurance, Political geography, Geopolitics, International relations theory

The "Geopolitics in Healthcare - Thematic Research" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Geopolitics in Healthcare - Thematic Research" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Many major healthcare providers, payors, and health technology (healthIT) firms operate across many global regions instead of remaining local.
  • As such, political, social, and geographic events can place unexpected strain on players in the healthcare space.
  • This Geopolitics in Healthcare thematic report provides a top-down outlook at the key players and trends in geopolitics in the Healthcare sector.

Laredo Petroleum Prices Offering of $400 Million of Senior Notes

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Laredo–Nuevo Laredo, Laredo Petroleum, Laredo, Texas, Political geography

TULSA, OK, July 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laredo Petroleum, Inc., a Delaware corporation (NYSE: LPI) ("Laredo" or the "Company"), announced today the pricing of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.750% senior unsecured notes due 2029 at par (the "notes") in a private offering to eligible purchasers.

Key Points: 
  • TULSA, OK, July 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laredo Petroleum, Inc., a Delaware corporation (NYSE: LPI) ("Laredo" or the "Company"), announced today the pricing of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.750% senior unsecured notes due 2029 at par (the "notes") in a private offering to eligible purchasers.
  • The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including repaying the borrowings outstanding under the Companys senior secured credit facility.
  • The offering is expected to close on July 16, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.
  • The notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the Company and will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by the Companys existing subsidiaries and all of its future subsidiaries, with certain exceptions.

Enzymatica and STADA extend agreement on ViruProtect to Vietnam

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Countries, Republics, VIETNAM, Political geography, Forms of government

STOCKHOLM, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Enzymatica has licensed to STADA exclusive rights to market and sell ViruProtect (ColdZyme) in Vietnam.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Enzymatica has licensed to STADA exclusive rights to market and sell ViruProtect (ColdZyme) in Vietnam.
  • Extending the partnership will leverage Enyzmatica's technological expertise with STADA's substantial commercial footprint and sales and marketing infrastructure in Vietnam through its STADA Vietnam and Pymepharco subsidiaries.
  • Enzymatica AB and STADA are expanding their successful commercial partnership for ViruProtect to cover Vietnam.
  • Under the terms of the extended partnership, Enzymatica will supply ViruProtect for STADA Vietnam to distribute and market in Vietnam through an extensive marketing and sales network.

Frontier Duty Free Association Calls to Federal Government to save Export Businesses as Border Closure Continues

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Countries, World, Political geography, Borders of Canada, Borders, Duty-free shop, Tax avoidance, Canada–United States border, Canada, Ottawa

The Frontier Duty Free Association (FDFA), representing the small independently-owned, land-border duty-free businesses, today called on Ottawa for a specific package to save the sector from closing its doors and ending 40 years of successful export to the United States.

Key Points: 
  • The Frontier Duty Free Association (FDFA), representing the small independently-owned, land-border duty-free businesses, today called on Ottawa for a specific package to save the sector from closing its doors and ending 40 years of successful export to the United States.
  • "Our border stores have been essential in building the economies of Canadian border communities and an integral part of the tourism export industry in Canada.
  • While other Canadian businesses have been open or allowed to adapt during COVID, the land border closure has killed these stores.
  • The FDFA is the national association representing Canada's the 33 land border duty free shops.

A Call to Federal Government to Save Export Businesses as Border Closure Continues

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Eastern Canada, ONTARIO, Ottawa, Duty-free shop, Political geography, Economy, Trade

Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 6, 2021) - WHAT: The Frontier Duty Free Association (FDFA), representing the small independently-owned, land-border duty-free businesses is calling on Ottawa for a specific package to save the sector from closing its doors and ending 40 years of successful export to the United States.

Key Points: 
  • Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 6, 2021) - WHAT: The Frontier Duty Free Association (FDFA), representing the small independently-owned, land-border duty-free businesses is calling on Ottawa for a specific package to save the sector from closing its doors and ending 40 years of successful export to the United States.
  • While other Canadian businesses have been open or allowed to adapt during COVID, the land border closure has killed these stores.
  • Border communities across Canada depend on them.

Empire Communities Hires New Chief Human Capital Officer

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
High-rise building, Skyscrapers, Empire, Places, Political geography, Historical regions

Vaughan, July 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Communities, one of North Americas largest privately held homebuilders, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Van Pelt as new Chief Human Capital Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Vaughan, July 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Communities, one of North Americas largest privately held homebuilders, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Van Pelt as new Chief Human Capital Officer.
  • We value Kims impressive track record of experience and strategic business partnership, says Andrew Guizzetti, Executive Vice President & CFO of Empire Communities.
  • Empire Communities is a residential homebuilder involved in all sectors of the new home building industry, including both lowrise and highrise built forms.
  • Today, Empire is one of the largest privately held homebuilders in North America with current communities in Toronto, Southwestern Ontario and the Southern United States.