27

Jan

Cruise lines apply measures on coronavirus risk

Major cruise lines operating in Asia are banning tourists who have been in the city of Wuhan or come from Hebei Province in a bid to prevent an outbreak of…

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27

Jan

Photo Story: Berlin Brandenburg Airport trial operation

The Chairman of the Management Board of Berlin Brandenburg Airport GmbH, Engelbert Luetke Daldrup poses at the check-in on the occasion of trial operation at terminal 1 of the Berlin…

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27

Jan

In December 2019 the average delay per flight on departure was 12.3 minutes per flight

According to Eurocontrol, in December 2019 the average delay per flight on departure was 12.3 minutes per flight. This was a decrease of 1.2 minutes per flight when compared to…

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27

Jan

Hackers acting in Turkey’s interests believed to be behind recent cyberattacks

Reuters reports that sweeping cyberattacks targeting governments and other organizations in Europe and the Middle East are believed to be the work of hackers acting in the interests of the…

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27

Jan

Indian government wants to sell its entire interest in Air India

The Indian government on Monday 27 January 2020 said it is planning to sell its entire interest in Air India Ltd. The announcement follows the government's failed effort in 2018…

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27

Jan

Visa backs payments start-up that powers popular fintech apps like Monzo and Revolut

Financial technology start-up Currencycloud, which powers cross-border payments for a number of popular finance apps, has raised $80 million in a funding round backed by Visa. Based in the U.K.,…

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27

Jan

Passenger plane skids off runway in Iran

An Iranian passenger plane with 150 people on board skidded off the airport runway in Iran’s Ahwaz province on Monday. The Caspian Airlines aircraft skidded off the runway at Mahshahr…

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27

Jan

Microsoft’s venture fund M12 opens European office

Microsoft’s corporate venture fund M12 has opened its new office in Europe and invested in SuperAwesome, a UK company that helps create safer places for children when they use the…

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26

Jan

Schools in the UK encouraged to open up sports facilities all year round

Thousands of children will benefit from more sports activities after school and in the school holidays through a £1.6 million funding boost to help schools make better use of their…

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26

Jan

British flight paths to be redrawn for first time in 60 years

Britain’s flight paths are set to be redrawn for the first time in 60 years as the Government warned growing congestion in the skies will add half an hour to…

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26

Jan

Plan for barrier around Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain

Barriers are set to be placed around the iconic Trevi Fountain in Rome to stop tourists sitting on the monument, after the city council approved a motion to protect it.…

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26

Jan

Securing Germany’s airports against drones to cost millions

  Making German airports more secure against drones would require an initial investment of €30 million ($33 million) per airport, the country's Transport Ministry said on Saturday, responding to an information request by…

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24

Jan

Brexit – Customs Department announces the Customs procedure to be followed during ‘the transition’ period

The United Kingdom (UK) will be withdrawing from the European Union (EU) on the 31st January 2020. The UK’s Government has a mandate to negotiate a new trade deal with…

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23

Jan

Artificial intelligence: EU must ensure a fair and safe use for consumers

MEPs want a strong set of rights to protect consumers in the context of artificial intelligence and automated decision-making. Parliament’s Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee approved on Thursday a…

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23

Jan

42 Global Organizations Agree on Guiding Principles for Batteries to Power Sustainable Energy Transition

Batteries will be a major driver in reducing the carbon footprint of the transport and power sectors through the use of electric vehicles and renewable energy. To help companies and…

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23

Jan

Photo Story: New terminal 2 at Tocumen International Airport in Panama

Views of the recently built areas of the new Terminal 2 at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, Panama, 22 January 2020. With a 918-million-dollar budget, and a delay of…

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23

Jan

President Trump plans to add countries to his existing travel ban

President Donald Trump said he plans to add countries to his existing travel ban to bar more foreign nationals from entry into the US. The current ban - signed by…

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23

Jan

Microsoft is helping teachers in the UK train without having to travel

Schools in the UK have been given access to free digital tools that improve teacher training and help students learn. Ahead of the BETT conference in London next week, Microsoft…

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22

Jan

Veloster N awarded ‘2020 most fun-to-drive car of the year’ in the U.S. by Cars.com

Cars.com awarded the 2020 Hyundai Veloster N with the 2020 Most Fun-to-Drive Car of the Year award, an accolade given annually to a model that’s defined by how fun it…

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22

Jan

Chamber of Advocates places Anti-Money Laundering high on its agenda

The Chamber of Advocates has placed anti-money laundering as a high priority on its training agenda for this year, in a bid to support its members to be better equipped…

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22

Jan

Heathrow to create separate arrival area because of Chinese virus outbreak

People arriving at Heathrow from the Chinese city hit by a coronavirus outbreak will enter through a separate area in an attempt to prevent the virus from reaching the UK,…

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22

Jan

German public prosecutors raid German Mitsubishi offices

The logo of Japanese car maker Mitsubishi is pictured outside its German importer's headquarters in Friedberg, Germany, 22 January 2020. According to reports, German public prosecutors have raided various offices…

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22

Jan

High-tech products to level the playing field in the UK for disabled pupils

Trials of pioneering technology to help disabled pupils in the classroom will take place across the country in the first programme of its kind in the world. Speaking at the…

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22

Jan

Warning that China virus outbreak could hurt oil prices

Goldman Sachs said a potential drop in oil demand from top energy consumer China due to the outbreak of a new coronavirus could hurt crude prices by about $3 per…

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22

Jan

Canada, Iran at odds over who should analyse downed Ukrainian plane’s black boxes

Iran said it had asked the U.S. and French authorities for equipment to download information from black boxes on a downed Ukrainian airliner, potentially angering countries which want the recorders…

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22

Jan

Chinese virus outbreak prompts extra checks at airports, fever scanners to be set up at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport

Many countries are checking the temperatures of arriving airline passengers and adopting precautionary quarantine procedures in response to a new virus as cases have been reported in the USA, Thailand…

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22

Jan

MSCC Hosts Transport Networking Event At Express Trailers

“Although at around €500 million, the bilateral trade between Spain and Malta is relatively small, it remains stable. Spanish exports to Malta increased by about 0.2% and are now at…

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22

Jan

Microsoft Announces $1 Billion Climate Innovation Fund, Microsoft to be carbon negative by 2030

Microsoft has just announced an ambitious goal and a new plan to reduce and ultimately remove Microsoft’s carbon footprint. Microsoft this week launched an initiative to use its technology to…

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21

Jan

Raw footage exonerates allegations against Maltese firm

Four months ago, a French TV programme alleged that representatives of Chetcuti Cauchi were caught on camera boasting of government relations and of using such relations to assist clients with…

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21

Jan

Malta Chamber of SMEs launches new image for 2020

The Malta Chamber of SMEs is today unveiling its new name and visual identity. We are positioning the organisation to reflect the modern and contemporary SME representative body it truly…

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20

Jan

Oxfam reveals world’s richest 2,000 people hold more than poorest 4.6 billion combined

The world’s 2,153 billionaires have more wealth than the 4.6 billion people who make up 60 percent of the planet’s population, reveals a new report from Oxfam today ahead of…

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20

Jan

Mitsubishi Electric data likely compromised in massive cyberattack blamed on Chinese group

Mitsubishi Electric Corp. said Monday it has been targeted in a massive cyberattack, and that information regarding government agencies and other business partners may have been compromised, with a Chinese…

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20

Jan

Lufthansa Group Airlines welcomed more than 145 million passengers on board in 2019

In 2019, the airlines of the Lufthansa Group carried a total of 145 million passengers on board. This represents an increase of 2.3 percent compared to the previous year. With…

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20

Jan

Romania’s government sets new rules for electric scooter use

  According to a project put up for public debate by the Romanian Interior Ministry (MAI), only those aged over 14 may use electric scooters in Romania, and those aged…

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20

Jan

Microsoft and Danone commit to Artificial Intelligence for a responsible food industry

Danone and Microsoft have partnered in an artificial intelligence (AI) program dubbed ‘AI Factory For AgriFood’ that seeks to support sustainable food and regenerative agriculture in France. The AI Factory…

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19

Jan

Public spaces facial recognition might be suspended according to EU’s AI draft white paper

The EU's new leadership, which took office in December, announced it would initiate legislation for AI technology within its first 100 days in office, hoping to make the bloc the…

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18

Jan

Turkish hackers target Greek government websites, stock exchange

Turkish hackers claimed to have hijacked for more than 90 minutes the official websites of the Greek parliament, the foreign affairs and economy ministries, as well as the country's stock…

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18

Jan

Debono Group launches new Corporate Logo

Debono Group unveiled its new corporate brand elements expressing the organisation’s heritage, culture and long-term vision. The fresh look and feel are a sharp departure from the classic motif employed…

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18

Jan

Spain to crack down on alcohol-fuelled holidays

Spain's Balearic Islands have passed a law banning pub crawls and happy hours in three popular tourist destinations in a bid to crack down on alcohol-fuelled holidays. Restrictions apply to…

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18

Jan

Canada says black boxes from Iran crash should be sent to France

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday urged Iran to send the black boxes from the passenger plane shot down by its forces to France for analysis and said the…

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18

Jan

IMF boss says global economy risks return of Great Depression

The head of the International Monetary Fund has warned that the global economy risks a return of the Great Depression, driven by inequality and financial sector instability. Speaking at the…

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17

Jan

Nestlé to launch plant-based sausages in Europe and US

Good news for barbecue fans who want to put some vegan treats on the grill this year: Nestlé is launching plant-based sausages in Europe and the United States that look,…

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17

Jan

China’s economic growth hits 30-year low

China's economy grew last year at the slowest pace in almost three decades. Official figures show that the world's second largest economy expanded by 6.1% in 2019 from the year…

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17

Jan

H&M Group Expands to Central America

H&M Group has signed a franchise agreement with Hola Moda S.A. in Central America. The first H&M store is set to open in Panama at the end of 2020. “Central…

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17

Jan

Microsoft pledges to be ‘carbon negative’ within ten years

Microsoft is making a series of compelling commitments to reduce and ultimately reverse the damage that its business is causing to the environment. The company is already working to compensate…

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17

Jan

Apple may have to abandon Lightning connector cable

Apple could be forced to abandon its Lightning connector cable if European lawmakers get their way. The cable is used to charge and sync many Apple devices, such as the…

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17

Jan

New travel advice for British travelling to EU after Brexit

The travel industry is trying to reassure tourists that their summer holidays won't be affected by the UK's departure from the European Union. Little is certain about how travellers may…

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16

Jan

Hyundai and KIA make strategic investment in arrival to co-develop electric commercial vehicles

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation today announced a strategic investment of €100 million (US $110 million) in a new partnership with Arrival, a UK-based electric vehicle startup. Through…

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16

Jan

Lloyds Banking Group and Microsoft form partnership to accelerate bank’s digital transformation strategy

Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft focused on accelerating LBG’s digital transformation. As part of the LBG’s commitment to invest £3 billion in technology, the…

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16

Jan

Victims’ governments to press Tehran for answers for downing of Ukrainian jet

Iran is facing fresh pressure to give a full accounting of what happened to the Ukrainian Airlines plane that was shot down over its capital city last week with 176…

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16

Jan

Australian tourism industry seeks urgent help as cost of bushfires grows

Australia’s peak tourism body estimated the country’s bushfire crisis has so far cost the industry almost A$1 billion ($690 million) and called for urgent help from the government to lure…

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16

Jan

Official inauguration of new passenger pier of Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport

Photos of the new passenger pier of Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport after its official inauguration in Budapest, Hungary, 15 January 2020. The new building serves passengers of the budget…

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15

Jan

Samsung Acquires Network Services Provider TeleWorld Solutions to Accelerate U.S. 5G Network Expansion

Samsung Electronics announced the completion of an agreement to acquire TeleWorld Solutions (TWS), a network services provider headquartered in Chantilly, VA. TWS provides network design, testing and optimization services to…

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15

Jan

Air transport in the Netherlands faces limits following new pollution report

Aviation in the Netherlands should only be allowed to expand if measures are taken to reduce nitrogen compound pollution, according to a government advisory committee. The committee, set up to…

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15

Jan

Total to move financial hub from London to Paris after Brexit

The French oil company Total plans to pull its cash out of the UK after Brexit and return its financial hub to Paris in a show of faith in Europe,…

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15

Jan

German economy grew 0,6 % in 2019

The German Federal Statistics Office on 15 January 2020 released German economic growth figures for 2019, saying the economy grew 0,6 per cent, less than the growth in 2018 of…

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15

Jan

Flights affected as mass transport strikes across France continued Wednesday

Mass transportation strikes entered their 42nd day on Wednesday with one union representing air traffic controllers also joining the industrial action. Unions and governments have been meeting on Tuesday to…

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