Former UN chief Ban Ki-moon reelected as head of IOC Ethics Commission

[ad_1] Former UN chief Ban Ki-moon reelected chief of IOC Ethics Commission. Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has been reelected as Chairman of the Ethics Commission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Report informs citing TASS that it happened during the 138th session of the IOC held in Tokyo on Tuesday. Ban Ki-moon’s candidacy was… Continue reading Former UN chief Ban Ki-moon reelected as head of IOC Ethics Commission

European Commission reopens its press center

[ad_1] The European Commission will open a press center on July 14 for the first time since the pandemic onset. Access to the center for accredited journalists will be based upon initial registration, European Commission spokesman Eric Mamer said during an online briefing. Report informs, citing TASS, that the gradual opening of the European Commission’s… Continue reading European Commission reopens its press center

European Commission improves forecast for GDP growth in euro area for 2021

[ad_1] The European Commission (EC), in its summer economic forecast, has improved the estimate for the growth of GDP in the euro area for the current year to 4.8 percent from 4.3 percent, which were expected in the previous spring forecast, Report informs referring to Prime agency. “Currently, GDP growth is projected at 4.8 percent… Continue reading European Commission improves forecast for GDP growth in euro area for 2021

European Commission extends duties on steel imports for 3 more years

[ad_1] The European Commission (EC) has extended the protective duties on imported steel products into the region for another three years, until June 30, 2024, Report informs with reference to the EC. Protective measures in the form of a 25% duty, applied after exceeding the established tariff quotas, were introduced in 2019 for three years… Continue reading European Commission extends duties on steel imports for 3 more years

Armenia’s Electoral Commission rejects demands to invalidate election results

[ad_1] The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) of Armenia on Sunday rejected the demands to invalidate the results of the snap parliamentary elections, Report informs via foreign media. The Zartonk Party, the Armenia Alliance of the ex-President Robert Kocharian, and the I Have Honor Alliance of the former President Serzh Sargsyan earlier demanded to invalidate the… Continue reading Armenia’s Electoral Commission rejects demands to invalidate election results