Visit of Jens Stoltenberg to Baku

Welcoming the Secretary General of NATO to Azerbaijan on 17 March, President Ilham Aliyev said that the NATO-Azerbaijan partnership has more than 30 years of good partnership. Azerbaijan participated in peacekeeping operations in Kosovo and Afghanista and is today modernizing its defense capability demonstrating a high level of professionalism. During many years of our discussions,…

EU Efforts to Safeguard Ukraine Energy Supplies

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Photo by Angel Riveros on Unsplash This week marks the second anniversary of the successful emergency synchronisation of Ukraine’s and Moldova’s electricity grid to the Continental European Network.  The EU, on Monday, said the operation “is a very tangible example of the EU’s immediate support to Ukraine and Moldova in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion.”  “The synchronisation has been key…

Azerbaijan a model of global peace

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Photo by İltun Huseynli on Unsplash With the backdrop of the fourth industrial revolution ushering in a new era of transformation, the developed nations of the world—particularly those capable of maintaining their military and economic stability—have become active participants in international projects and the focal point of the emerging new order. They are thus attempting to ascertain their…

Introducing Winevizer

A young Belgian businessman has come up with a novel new device to help both wine professionals in Benelux and beyond. Sébastien Demoustiez and his team say the wine app they have created will provide potentially invaluable support for professionals and, albeit indirectly, consumers too. Called the called “Winevizer” the device comes with a simple…

Problems with Megatrucks in Europe

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Photo by Nigel Tadyanehondo on Unsplash A transport campaign group says that MEPs are supporting the expansion in the number of extra-long and extra-heavy lorries on EU roads. They go on to warn that this poses “serious potential consequences for road safety.” The parliament  this week voted on a proposal published in July last year by the European…

Gaza Crisis

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Photo by Emad El Byed on Unsplash MEPs say they are “deeply concerned” about what they call “the catastrophic humanitarian situation” in Gaza. They say this includes the risk of imminent starvation. In a resolution adopted by 372 votes in favour, 44 against and 120 abstentions, MEPs called on Israel to immediately allow and facilitate full aid delivery…