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Flights between Greece and Macedonia resume after 12-year blockade

After more than a decade of being stubbornly unlinked in the skies, Greece and Macedonia are to put Europe’s last aviation blockade behind them. At 6.40pm on Thursday the first direct flight to Skopje, the Macedonian capital, will take off from Athens’ …

From the CAR to Eritrea, Russia’s African Ambitions Unfold

WASHINGTON —  The Central African Republic might seem like an unusual venue for Russia’s evolving strategy in Africa. The CAR doesn’t boast Ethiopia’s booming economy or Angola’s deep oil reserves. It lacks a developed mining industry like Zambia or a …

Points of dispute between Kosovo and Serbia

Normalising Pristina-Belgrade ties seems a long way off as distrust between the former foes still remains strong two decades after the Kosovo war, the last conflict that accompanied Yugoslavia's collapse. Kosovo President Hashim Thaci and his Serbian …

EU mergers and takeovers (Nov 12)

BRUSSELS, Nov 12 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process: APPROVALS AND WITHDRAWALS None NEW LISTINGS — U.S. global supplier of driveline, sealing and thermal-management …

Flights between Greece and Macedonia resume after 12-year blockade

After more than a decade of being stubbornly unlinked in the skies, Greece and Macedonia are to put Europe’s last aviation blockade behind them. At 6.40pm on Thursday the first direct flight to Skopje, the Macedonian capital, will take off from Athens’ …

Three Sodexo workers 'shot dead and their bodies found inside a car' in Kabul  

0 Comments Three Sodexo workers 'shot dead and their bodies found inside a car' in Kabul Independent.ie Militants abducted and killed three foreign nationals working for international food company Sodexo in Kabul on Thursday, deepening concerns …

Typhoon Yutu, refugee investment, and climate dragons: The Cheat Sheet

Here’s the IRIN team’s weekly take on humanitarian news, trends, and developments from around the globe.   On our radar   Typhoon Yutu holds the record — for now The strongest storm recorded anywhere on the planet this year has caused “catastrophic” damage …

A Sculpture in Kosovo That Tracks a Country’s Struggle

PRISTINA, Kosovo — A decade ago, Fisnik Ismaili designed a sculpture to celebrate Kosovo’s declaration of independence from Serbia: It was a word, “Newborn,” in 10-foot letters, painted a garish yellow. He did not have the cash to pay the metalworkers who …

FCA top exporter in Serbia, finance ministry reports

(ANSAmed) - BELGRADE, OCTOBER 25 - The Serbian Finance Ministry on Thursday said Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), which produces the Fiat 500L in a factory in Kragujevac, was the country's top exporter in the first nine months of this year. It said FCA …

Where is Europe's air safe to breathe?

"Smog is very real. You can see it, you can smell it," Andrzej Gula told DW. "People in Krakow joke that you can even bite it." It's a bitter joke, because air pollution literally kills thousands of people in Poland every year. Gula …

EU mergers and takeovers (Nov 8)

BRUSSELS, Nov 8 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process: APPROVALS AND WITHDRAWALS -- German luxury carmakers Daimler and BMW to launch a car-sharing joint venture (approved …

Gentherm Named Finalist for 2019 Automotive News PACE Awards

NORTHVILLE, Mich., Oct. 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gentherm (NASDAQ: THRM), the global market leader and developer of innovative thermal management technologies, was named a finalist for the 2019 Automotive News PACE Awards for its thermoelectric battery …

German Company Leoni Starts an Investment of EUR 32 Million in Pleven

Plant for 32 million euros with 30 thousand square meters area and 2000 employees. This investment record for Pleven has its actual start this week: German giant Leoni makes the symbolic first sod of its Bulgarian plant for assembling electrical wiring …

Fifth of Y Combinator female founders sexually harassed by investors

One in five female founders who passed through prominent Silicon Valley startup incubator Y Combinator have been sexually harassed or assaulted by an investor, new research has found. Y Combinator – which provides seed funding for startups – released the …

Rivonia shooting latest in string of Serbian hits

Police have confirmed that a man shot in an apparent attempted hit in Rivonia this week was a Serbian national. The 49-year-old man was wounded in a drive-by shooting near a Sasol petrol station. He was shot twice in the arm and taken to hospital. This is …

News24.com | Rivonia shooting latest in string of Serbian hits

Police have confirmed that a man shot in an apparent attempted hit in Rivonia this week was a Serbian national. The 49-year-old man was wounded in a drive-by shooting near a Sasol petrol station. He was shot twice in the arm and taken to hospital. This is …

Commentary: 'We first', from Brazil to Bosnia, the divisive politics of confrontation

WASHINGTON: The next president of Brazil, Latin America’s giant, is all but certain to be former army captain Jair Bolsonaro – who was relatively unknown, even in his own country, just a few months ago, but who now has a very large public profile all round …

Gentherm Names Mark A. Potesta as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer

NORTHVILLE, Mich., Nov. 07, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gentherm (NASDAQ: THRM), the global market leader and developer of innovative thermal management technologies, announced today that Mark A. Potesta will join the Company’s leadership team as Senior Vice …

ArcelorMittal reaches agreement with Liberty House for the sale of its steelmaking facilities in Czech Republic, Romania,...

12 October 2018 – ArcelorMittal (‘the Company’) today announces that it has received a binding offer from Liberty House Group for the acquisition of ArcelorMittal Ostrava (Czech Republic), ArcelorMittal Galati (Romania), ArcelorMittal Skopje (Macedonia) …

Precision ultrasonic cleaning for the Military - Using flammable solvent in harsh climates

The 3-stage in-line system designed and manufactured by Layton was well able to meet all the specialist criteria. STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, November 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A world-renowned manufacturer of military …

Blink Charging Debuts The Nationwide Rollout of Its Next Generation 80Amp Charging Station at Porsche Design Tower

Blink’s next generation IQ200 charger is fastest Level 2 charger in market Miami Beach, Nov. 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ:BLNK, BLNKW) (“Blink Charging”), a leading owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging …

Puradyn Releases 2018 3rd Quarter Unaudited Financial Results

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., Nov. 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Puradyn Filter Technologies Incorporated (OTCQB: PFTI), a global manufacturer of oil bypass filtration systems, today reported unaudited results of operations for the third fiscal quarter ended …

Nissan rewards young football leaders with sporting opportunity of a lifetime at the 106th Grey Cup

70 high school football athletes will represent their communities in an exhibition game in Edmonton on Saturday, November 24th MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Nov. 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Nissan Kickoff Project announced today the final selection of 70 high …

EMQ – Provider of IoT Messaging Platform – exhibits at IoT Tech Expo North America. Santa Clara – November 26/27 2018

EMQ – the world’s Leading Provider of IoT Messaging and Streaming Platform – to exhibit at the IoT Tech Expo North America. SAN JOSE , CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EMQ – the world’s Leading Provider of IoT …

UK driver training company launch the world’s first independent Autonomous Driver Training course

CAT Driver Training, launch the world’s first independent Autonomous Driver Training course for CAV development and testing. BEDFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, November 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Autonomous systems developers and …

Lomiko (TSX-V: LMR, OTC: LMRMF, FSE: DH8C) Closes Raise of $ 1,167,552

Lomiko (TSX-V: LMR, OTC: LMRMF, FSE: DH8C)Private Placement Close Raise of $ 1,167,552 Lomiko (TSX:LMR) EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, November 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lomiko Closes Raise of $ 1,167,552 Lomiko Metals Inc.(“Lomiko”)(TSX-V: …

Martinrea International Inc. Opens New Commercial and Engineering Office in Japan, Continues to Expand Its Presence in ...

TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Martinrea International Inc. (TSX : MRE) today celebrated the official opening of its new commercial and engineering office in Tokyo, Japan. The opening event included greetings and introductions from executives, …

NEW COMPRESSED AIR GUNS AVAILABLE WITH ENERGY SAVING AND NOISE REDUCING NOZZLES

Air amplifying nozzles meet OSHA standards for safety and are noise reducing. Used with quality air guns they can save energy and improve the work environment. RICHMIOND HILL, ONTARIO, CANADA, November 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nex Flow …

Auto/Mate Wins "Best Places to Work" Award in New York’s Capital Region; 9th Year in a Row to Receive the Honor

ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Auto/Mate Dealership Systems announced today it has been named one of the "Best Places to Work" in New York's Capital Region by the Albany Business Review. Auto…

TSX Accepts Notice of Intention to Make Normal Course Issuer Bid

AURORA, Ontario, Nov. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG, NYSE: MGA) today announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") had accepted its Notice of Intention to Make a Normal Course Issuer Bid (the "Notice…

Indiana Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Urges a Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma in Indiana to Call for Direct Access to ...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, November 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Indiana Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "It is estimated that about one-third of all people diagnosed with mesothelioma in the United States this year will be Veterans of …

Hickok Incorporated Reports Third Quarter 2018 Results

CLEVELAND, Nov. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hickok Incorporated (OTC Pink: HICKA), a Cleveland-based holding company serving diverse markets, today reported results for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2018. For the quarter ended …

Daseke Sets November 2018 Investor Conference Schedule

ADDISON, Texas, Nov. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daseke, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSKE) (NASDAQ: DSKEW), the largest flatbed, specialized transportation and logistics solutions company in North America, is scheduled to attend the following investor conferences in …

BPM Microsystems Introduces Self-Teaching Automated Programming System

Rated at 1,708 Devices per Hour (DPH) on actual tray-tray jobs, the 4910 improves productivity by 43% compared to the prior model HOUSTON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BPM Microsystems, a leading global provider …

DAT Freight Index: Hurricanes Cause a Delay in October Freight Surge

PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hurricanes in Asia and on our Eastern Seaboard slowed seasonal freight flows in October, leading to truckload transportation delays at U.S. ports. As a result, spot market freight availability hit a low …

Karen Silkwood

On Nov. 13, 1974, one of the most famous whistleblowers of all time was killed in what is now believed a company-supported murder when she died in a car accident after exposing wrongdoing at a plutonium plant where she worked. 28-year old Karen Silkwood …

Porsche shows itself authentic and down-to-earth

Electra Meccanica Partners with Engel & Völkers to Launch SOLO Carsharing Initiative at Canadian Residential Development

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO) ("Electra Meccanica" or the "Company"), a designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles, today announced a first-of-kind …

Motorcar Parts of America Provides Clarification of the Delay in Filing its Fiscal Second Quarter 10-Q

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (Nasdaq: MPAA) today announced the company is continuing to evaluate its accounting policies related to new business contracts.  As announced on Friday, the company has delayed …