Landlocked countries

EQS-News: Baloise becomes partner of Swiss Climate Foundation

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

Those are the declared aims of the Swiss Climate Foundation in supporting small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) that are making a contribution to combating climate change.

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  • Those are the declared aims of the Swiss Climate Foundation in supporting small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) that are making a contribution to combating climate change.
  • The Swiss Climate Foundation was established as an independent non-profit organisation.
  • The corporate partners of the Swiss Climate Foundation use this 'net redistribution' to support climate protection measures by Swiss and Liechtenstein SMEs.
  • Swiss and Liechtenstein service companies Allianz Suisse, Alternative Bank Schweiz, AXA, Baloise, Bank J. Safra Sarasin, ECA Vaud, Gebudeversicherung Bern, Gebudeversicherung Kanton Zrich, Glarner Kantonalbank, Julius Br, LGT, Liechtensteinische Landesbank, NewRe, PartnerRe, PwC Schweiz, Raiffeisen Schweiz, RobecoSAM, Sanitas Krankenversicherung, SCOR, Swiss Life, Swiss Re, Vaudoise Assurances, Vontobel and VP Bank are partners of the Swiss Climate Foundation.

B+N Referencia Zrt. has started an international expansion

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

The transaction concerns the main subsidiaries of the ISS Group in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, and Hungary.

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  • The transaction concerns the main subsidiaries of the ISS Group in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, and Hungary.
  • This expansion also represents a significant step from the point of view of the entire Hungarian economy.
  • Founded in Copenhagen in 1901, the ISS Group is one of the world's largest international facility services providers.
  • The four major subsidiaries in the region generate a total turnover of EUR 70 million per year, with nearly 4 000 employees.

Research identified the Challenges and Opportunities for Thermal & Medical Spas in the V4 Countries: Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

BUDAPEST, Hungary, March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The WellSpaV4 Project Team announces the results of their study: From Medical to Wellness: What is next for thermal & medical spas in Central and Eastern Europe?

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  • BUDAPEST, Hungary, March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The WellSpaV4 Project Team announces the results of their study: From Medical to Wellness: What is next for thermal & medical spas in Central and Eastern Europe?
  • Subtitle: Researchers identified the Challenges and Opportunities for Thermal & Medical Spas in the V4 Countries: Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia
    Project leader Dr Melanie Smith, Associate Professor at Budapest Metropolitan University & Co-founder of Health Tourism Worldwide and researchers Lucie Sobotkova, University of Pardubice (Czech Republic), Diana Dryglas, AGH University of Science and Technology (Poland) and Jan Derco, Technical University of Kosice (Slovakia) announce the release of their study titled "Challenges and Opportunities for Thermal & Medical Spas in the V4 Countries: Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia" (also known as V4 Countries).
  • EU funds have mainly helped with renovation and infrastructural developments
    Addressing special needs of different segments of guests.
  • The project applied the Delphi approach consisting of two rounds of interviews with 28 thermal spa experts.

Overseas Adventure Travel Launches Personalized Private Adventures

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Monday, March 15, 2021

BOSTON, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In a nod to the changing travel environment, Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.)

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  • BOSTON, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In a nod to the changing travel environment, Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.)
  • , the leader in personalized small group adventuresfor Americans over 50, announced Personalized Private Adventures .
  • Popular adventures for Personalized Private Adventures include Ultimate Africa: Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe , Sicily's Ancient Landscapes & Timeless Traditions , and Japan's Cultural Treasures .
  • Pricing is available for Personalized Private Adventures, depending on the number of travelers in the group and the itinerary selected.

DGAP-News: KROMI publishes half-yearly report 2020/2021

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Friday, February 26, 2021

This development is also reflected in the figures for the first half of the year," commented Bernd Paulini, CEO of KROMI.

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  • This development is also reflected in the figures for the first half of the year," commented Bernd Paulini, CEO of KROMI.
  • KROMI recorded a noticeable increase in demand in the first half of the year not only in Europe, but also in Brazil.
  • KROMI will make the full IFRS report available for download on its website www.kromi.de in the Investor Relations section later today.
  • KROMI currently has facilities in Germany, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Spain and Brazil.

FRC Welcomes State Department's Addition of Nigeria to List of World's Worst Religious Freedom Violators

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Thursday, December 10, 2020

A CPC designation is given by the U.S. Secretary of State to a nation whose government is engaged in or tolerates severe violations of religious freedom underthe International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA) of 1998.

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  • A CPC designation is given by the U.S. Secretary of State to a nation whose government is engaged in or tolerates severe violations of religious freedom underthe International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA) of 1998.
  • In addition to Nigeria, the United States is designating Burma, China, Eritrea, Iran, the DPRK, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan as Countries of Particular Concern.
  • We applaud the U.S. State Department for declaring Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern (CPC).
  • On Thursday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is scheduled to join FRC President Tony Perkins on FRC's Washington Watch radio program to talk about Nigeria, among other topics.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya

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Friday, December 4, 2020

The Council decided that the restrictive measures concerning one person should be extended for a further period of six months, and the entries for two persons should be deleted.

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  • The Council decided that the restrictive measures concerning one person should be extended for a further period of six months, and the entries for two persons should be deleted.
  • The European Union takes note of this commitment and welcomes it.
  • [1]Published on 02.10.2020 in the Official Journal of the European Union no.
  • [1]The Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania continue to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

Declaration by the HR on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures against ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them

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Friday, November 27, 2020

The Council Decision extends the existing restrictive measures until 31 October 2021.

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  • The Council Decision extends the existing restrictive measures until 31 October 2021.
  • They will ensure that their national policies conform to these Council Decisions.
  • 1 Published on 20.10.2020 in the Official Journal of the European Union no.
  • 2 The Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania continue to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures against the Republic of Guinea

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020

The Council Decision extends the existing restrictive measures until 27 October 2021.

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  • The Council Decision extends the existing restrictive measures until 27 October 2021.
  • They will ensure that their national policies conform to this Council Decision.
  • [1] Published on 26.10.2020 in the Official Journal of the European Union no.
  • L 355, p. 3

    [2] The Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania continue to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

Global Awareness Initiative Reports Azerbaijan Bombs Cathedral in Nagorno-Karabakh

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Saturday, October 10, 2020

YEREVAN, Armenia, Oct. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --To stop disinformation surrounding the current conflict with Turkey and Azerbaijan and spread awareness in the international community, Armenia's tech community leaders came together to form the Global Awareness initiative.

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  • YEREVAN, Armenia, Oct. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --To stop disinformation surrounding the current conflict with Turkey and Azerbaijan and spread awareness in the international community, Armenia's tech community leaders came together to form the Global Awareness initiative.
  • CNN held an interview with the president of Azerbaijan, where he was asked about the presence of Turkish F-16s in their territory.
  • Unfortunately, the situation is not only in politics but also among the people of Azerbaijan and the educational system.
  • On October 8, Azerbaijan's army bombed the Saint Ghazanchetsots Cathedral of Shushi dating back to the 19th century, twice.