The new gas pipeline connecting North Macedonia and Greece is expected to be completed in 2027, thus reducing their dependence on Russia in this area.
The gas pipeline, whose construction began last Wednesday, July 9, is estimated to offer an initial capacity of 1.5 billion cubic meters per year.…
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Trump announces a 50 % tariff on copper
Amid new announcements related to tariffs on various countries and economic activities, US President Donald Trump included a 50 % tax on copper imports.
In a meeting with his cabinet on Tuesday, July 8, Trump announced this new tariff "on…
EU ministers voted for Bulgaria’s entry on the Eurozone in 2026
Bulgaria will become a member of the European Union on January 1, 2026, following a rigorous process that culminated in the approval of the Eurozone's Economy and Finance Ministers.
With this decision, the country becomes the 21st member…
Jennifer Geerlings-Simons is the first woman to serve in Suriname’s Parliament
During the parliamentary elections in Suriname, held six weeks ago, the first woman, Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, was elected. She has signed an alliance with the other political parties to begin her presidential term.
Opposition candidate…
Mercosur optimistic about signing free trade agreement with the EU
Mercosur representatives held a meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Thursday, July 3, and signed an agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) as a further step toward signing the Free Trade Agreement with the European…
OPEC+ to increase crude oil production to 548,000 barrels per day
Crude oil pumping will increase to 548,000 barrels per day starting August 1, according to a decision by OPEC+.
The measure was agreed upon by 22 members of the Saudi-led organization through a virtual meeting last Saturday, July 5.
In an…
Spain agrees on debt conversion program with Cuba
Spain agreed with Cuba on a medium- and long-term Debt Conversion Program of up to €375 million, which will focus on economic growth, as well as social development, investment, and debt relief.
Cuban Minister of Economy, Trade, and…
Pension payments remain a challenge for EU countries
When they reach retirement age, workers become dependent on the income represented by their pension. In the European Union countries, the highest allowance is in Luxembourg, where retirees receive €31,385. The lowest is in Bulgaria, where…
Honduras to require measles vaccination for visitors
This weekend, Honduras declared a national alert due to an increase in measles cases in neighboring countries, such as Belize and Costa Rica.
This was announced by the Ministry of Health, which will also require the measles vaccine for…
Canada and the United States to resume trade talks
This week began with good news for the United States, after the Canadian Department of Finance announced the rescission of the digital services tax, which would take effect on Monday, June 30.
As you may recall, US President Donald Trump…
CNE stated polling station members training and accreditation of electoral witnesses for July 27…
The National Electoral Council of Venezuela announced that it has begun training polling station members who will participate in the elections on July 27 to elect the new councilors and mayors.
CNE President Elvis Amoroso also announced…
World Bank warns of rising extreme poverty in conflict-affected economies
A recent World Bank assessment reveals an alarming increase in extreme poverty in the 39 economies worldwide affected by conflict and instability. This situation has led to institutional fragility for decades, causing "social and economic…