Month: March 2020

Commission backs ‘green’ biofuel schemes Seven schemes to verify credentials of biofuel. European Voice By Simon Taylor 7/19/11, 10:19 PM CET Updated 4/12/14, 9:41 PM CET The European Commission has announced that seven schemes will be authorised to verify that biofuel produces greenhouse-gas savings Günther Oettinger, the European commissioner for energy, said yesterday (19 July)…

British MEP asked to examine ACTA David Martin replaces Kader Arif, who quit position because of ‘a lack of transparency’. European Voice By Simon Taylor 2/7/12, 10:23 AM CET Updated 4/12/14, 10:42 PM CET David Martin, a British MEP from the Socialists and Democrats (S&D) group, has been asked to draw up the European Parliament’s opinion…

EU discussing Finland-Greece deal Requirement for collateral from other countries could delay finalisation of Greece’s €109 billion bail-out. European Voice By Ian Wishart 8/19/11, 8:17 AM CET Updated 4/12/14, 9:48 PM CET Officials from eurozone member states are discussing whether to approve a bilateral deal which would enable Finland to receive collateral in return for…

Manchester Untied forward Odion Ighalo has dismissed issues surrounding his contract at Old Trafford, claiming it would be “terribly insensitive” to discuss it. Ighalo has impressed having joined Shanghai Shenhua in January, but the extension of the season due to the coronavirus outbreak has put his future in doubt. The Nigerian is only eligible to…

Liverpool have reportedly joined Real Madrid in a transfer battle for £74million-rated Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz. Ruiz is expected to leave Napoli this summer, with the his relationship with the Serie A giants becoming increasingly strained. Real Madrid are thought to be leading the race for the 23-year-old, while Barcelona are also keeping an eye…

Chelsea have been urged to sign Jadon Sancho by Aston Villa assistant manager John Terry. After being banned from making signings last summer and inexplicably refusing to do so of their own accord in January, Chelsea are expected to invest heavily at the end of this season – whenever that actually is. Hakim Ziyech will…

West Brom striker Charlie Austin has urged people to take the coronavirus outbreak seriously after revealing he has been struck down by the disease. With death tolls across Britain and Europe rising and pubs, restaurants and clubs across the United Kingdom closing from Friday night, the pandemic continues to affect everyday life. Sport has been…

Joe Cole has urged patience as Jose Mourinho comes under increased pressure at Tottenham. Spurs saw an initial bounce in form when Mourinho joined the club in November, but have stuttered recently after being hampered by injuries to some of their key stars. Cole has sympathy for his former boss, claiming he is “trying to…

C’est une arrivée exceptionnelle. Attendu avec les honneurs par les officiels du régime nord-coréen samedi 6 juillet à l’aéroport de Pyongyang, Choe In-Guk vient de faire défection. “Je ne parviens pas à trouver les mots pour exprimer ma gratitude envers la République qui m’accueille à bras ouverts et où réside l’âme patriotique de notre famille…

#AlertePollutionRivières ou sols contaminés, déchets industriels abandonnés… Vous vivez à proximité d’un site pollué ?Cliquez ici pour nous alerter !Réparer avant de jeter, un geste venu du passé devenu rare. L’Agence de l’environnement estime que c’est le cas de moins de 10% des appareils électroménagers en France. Le projet de loi présenté par Brune Poirson…