The ship named Mozart was attacked by naval thugs on Saturday about 180 miles off the coast of Lagos, Nigeria. The pirates kidnapped 15 from the ship, and one Azerbaijani citizen was reportedly killed during the fight. Enditem … [Read more...] about Turkey says no contact from pirates who kidnapped Turkish sailors off Nigeria
Persistent Ethiopia-Sudan border clashes force UN to relocate refugee camps
Months of fighting in Tigray between the ex-ruling party, the Tigray People's Liberation Front and the Ethiopian Defense Forces have reportedly left thousands of people dead, hundreds of thousands displaced, and millions in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. Enditem … [Read more...] about Persistent Ethiopia-Sudan border clashes force UN to relocate refugee camps
Sierra Leone reintroduces tough measures to combat second wave of COVID-19
Interim National Coordinator of the National Coronavirus Response Center Kellie Hassan Conteh said the country's capital Freetown happens to be badly hit by the virus, which has promoted the re-introduction of the prevention measures. … [Read more...] about Sierra Leone reintroduces tough measures to combat second wave of COVID-19
European Central Bank to set up climate change center
In a separate statement on Monday, the ECB said it decided to use part of its own funds portfolio to invest in the euro-denominated green bond investment fund for central banks introduced by the Basel-based BIS. The BIS green bond fund invests in renewable energy production, energy efficiency and other environmentally friendly projects. … [Read more...] about European Central Bank to set up climate change center
Health experts suggest staggered relaxation of Cyprus’ near-total lockdown
The hospitality sector was restricted to delivery services in some districts of the eastern Mediterranean island in October and the measure was extended to the whole of the country two weeks ago, when the authorities imposed a lockdown, as deaths and new COVID-19 infections surged to record numbers. … [Read more...] about Health experts suggest staggered relaxation of Cyprus’ near-total lockdown
Bangladesh sets ship export target at 4 bln USD
In order to help the sector reach the target, Bangladesh's Cabinet with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair Monday approved the country's "Ship Construction Industry Development Policy 2020". … [Read more...] about Bangladesh sets ship export target at 4 bln USD
