ma 44 inmates infected with COVID-19 in Istanbul By www.hurriyetdailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:59:00 Z Turkish prosecutors on May 8 said that 44 inmates in an Istanbul prison have tested positive for COVID-19. Full Article Turkey
ma Some curbs for open marketplaces lifted By www.hurriyetdailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:20:00 Z Some of the restrictions imposed on open marketplaces as part of the measures to take the spread of the coronavirus outbreak under control have been lifted, the Interior Ministry has announced in a circular sent to 81 provinces across the country. Full Article Turkey
ma Top Turkish diplomat marks Europe Day By www.hurriyetdailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 09:09:22 Z Turkey is open to sincere and meaningful cooperation with the EU for a common future, Turkey's foreign minister said on May 9 to commemorate Europe Day. Full Article Turkey
ma TİKA distributes Ramadan aid, hygiene kits in Tunisia By www.hurriyetdailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:59:39 Z Turkey’s state-run aid agency on May 8 distributed food packages and hygiene kits among 180 refugee families in Tunisia. Full Article Turkey
ma Red Army Choir performs Ottoman war song amid pandemic By www.hurriyetdailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:07:51 Z Russia's Red Army Choir shot a video at home playing notes from the Ottoman military band Mehter in support of Turkey's fight with the novel coronavirus. Full Article Arts & Life
ma 'UNESCO locksmith’ gets motivation in Ramadan By www.hurriyetdailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:28:10 Z A master locksmith continues his artistic work in a Turkish UNESCO World Heritage city during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Full Article Arts & Life
ma A guide to the current and proposed foreign investment regimes in the UK, Germany, EU, US and China By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-02-18 In recent years there has been a marked change in attitude towards foreign investment screening. A range of jurisdictions globally have taken steps to strengthen their ability to review and actively intervene in transactions. Most recently, the EU p... Full Article
ma ICO and Alan Turing Institute consult on guidance on Explaining decisions made with AI By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-12-05 On 2 December 2019, the Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) and the Alan Turing Institute (the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence) (“Turing”) launched a consultation seeking... Full Article
ma EU Circular Economy - Opportunity to Comment on Roadmap for New Action Plan By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-01-07 The end of December 2019 saw the next step in the EU’s commitment to the adoption of a circular economy as the EU Commission published a road map on a new action plan which aims to speed up the transition to a circular economy. The new plan is... Full Article
ma German Industry Strategy 2030 By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-01-09 On November 29, 2019 the German government published its “Industry Strategy 2030” paper. While the strategy paper expresses only the intentions of the Ministry of Economics, it has potential implications for Germany’s foreign direc... Full Article
ma A guide to managing your M&A pipeline during COVID-19 for global industrials By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-09 The COVID-19 pandemic has taken global industrials around the world largely by surprise with wide-ranging consequences for their M&A pipelines. Coming on the back of a period of high valuations, political uncertainty and slowing deal activity, C... Full Article
ma Coronavirus - New regulations on the use of unmanned aircrafts introduced by the Italian Civil Aviation Authority Italy By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-17 Introduction In this briefing we look at the regulatory framework applicable to remotely piloted aircrafts in Italy, as recently updated by the Italian Civil Aviation Authority. In particular, this Authority, in line with the Government’s deci... Full Article
ma Coronavirus - How can fund managers deal with market disruption? - UK By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-03-23 Introduction In the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak, and the restrictions imposed to curb its spread, there has been significant market disruption. As has been seen in some real estate funds, there may therefore be difficulties for fund manag... Full Article
ma Coronavirus - ESMA delays SFTR reporting obligation to mitigate impact of COVID-19 - Europe By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-03-25 The European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) has issued a public statement, “Actions to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the EU financial markets” urging national competent authorities not to prioritise supervisor... Full Article
ma Cyber Security: What Managers Need to Know By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-03-25 There is no cyber-security threat looming on the horizon, the truth is that the storm is already here. An arms race, unseen, digital and all too little understood, is raging. The UK’s Head of Armed Forces, General Sir Nick Carter, recently sta... Full Article
ma Coronavirus Force majeure in financial services Sweden By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-03-27 In the wake of COVID-19, force majeure can be invoked to obtain relief under certain contracts. In this briefing, we discuss if it is a good idea and certain considerations borrowers and financial services customers should make. The impact of... Full Article
ma New Defensive Measures for Blacklisted Jurisdictions: What impact will Luxembourgs recent announcement have on Cayman-domiciled funds? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-07 On 30 March, the Luxembourg Government published a new draft law (the Draft Law) which looks set to increase the Luxembourg tax burden for transactions realised with enterprises based in jurisdictions on the EU’s list of “non-cooperative... Full Article
ma Coronavirus - Deferral of initial margin requirements for derivatives announced Global By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-07 On 3 April 2020, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (“BCBS”) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (“IOSCO”) issued a statement recommending an extension to Phases 5 and 6 of the initial margin ... Full Article
ma Coronavirus - Cayman Ministry announces package relief measures - Global By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-09 As COVID-19 continues to cause far reaching disruption, the Cayman Islands’ Ministry of Financial Services issued two Press Releases on 25 and 26 March, putting forward a package of measures designed to mitigate the neg... Full Article
ma Protecting confidential information in an AI-led and augmented reality By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-14 Across the banking sector, the Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority predict that firms’ utilisation of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions will triple in the next three years (BoE and FCA Joint Report on Machine Learning in U... Full Article
ma Payment Matters: No. 45 By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-15 This edition includes: The impact of COVID 19: Regulatory updates Competition and Markets Authority: Open Banking EU Consultation on retail payments strategy for the EU Full Article
ma ESMA consults on implementing technical standards to facilitate cross-border distribution of funds By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-17 Our client briefing, “The final AIFMD cross-border fund distribution package: mapping the changes” published on 22 July 2019, provided a summary of the main changes introduced by Regulation (EU) 2019/1156 on facilitating cross-border d... Full Article
ma Education briefing - Equality and Human Rights Commission publishes report on its inquiry into racial harassment in Higher Education By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-10-24 Last December, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) launched an inquiry into racial harassment in Higher Education. On 23 October 2019 the EHRC published its report “Tackling racial harassment: universities challenged” under t... Full Article
ma Education briefing - 5 point plan for effectively managing disruption on campus. By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-11-27 This week’s industrial action by University lecturers and other members of staff brings back into focus the risk of disruption on campus from students and others who are affected by the strike action. Disruption on campus can arise... Full Article
ma InStep Magazine - Winter 2019/2020 Further Education and Academies By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-01-24 ... Full Article
ma InStep Magazine - Winter 2019/2020 Higher Education By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-01-24 ... Full Article
ma Education ebriefing MAC publishes long anticipated report on the future immigration system By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-01-29 Two important announcements this week are relevant to the UK’s immigration requirements for several years. Brexit is, of course, scheduled for 11pm on 31 January 2020. In addition, a report published yesterday makes recommendations for the fut... Full Article
ma Education briefing - 5 point plan for effectively managing disruption on campus. By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-02-25 The latest round of industrial action by University lecturers and other members of staff brings back into focus the risk of disruption on campus from students and others who are affected by the strike action. Disruption on campus can arise and ... Full Article
ma Education briefing Coronavirus - contract termination and force majeure By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-02 Introduction Last Monday’s announcement from the Government placing the country in lockdown will be felt heavily by institutions who are trying to ensure continuity of provision to students and maintain quality and standards of teaching. In ou... Full Article
ma Locusts complete triad of humanitarian threats facing Iran By www.thenewhumanitarian.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 12:00:47 +0000 On top of floods and the COVID-19 pandemic, locust swarms are threatening farms and food. Iran says sanctions are thwarting its response plans. Full Article
ma Coronavirus and aid: What we’re watching, 7-13 May By www.thenewhumanitarian.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:00:13 +0000 Shattered ceasefires, a $6.7-billion price tag, and Italy’s migrant amnesty: updates on how COVID-19 is disrupting humanitarian efforts around the globe. Full Article
ma In the news: Venezuela’s Maduro foils overthrow bid, blames Guaidó and the US By www.thenewhumanitarian.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:45:57 +0000 The botched raid comes amid concerns over the regime’s ability to cope with COVID-19, given its run-down economy and health systems. Full Article
ma $961M ‘hot money’ exits PH in March By www.manilatimes.net Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 04:34:56 +0000 A six-year high of $961.05-million foreign portfolio investments left the Philippines in March, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data showed. March’s net outflows of “hot money” — so called because of how easily these go in and out of the economy — was a turnaround from February’s $40.06-million net inflows. The latest amount was the […] Full Article Latest Stories Today's Breaking News hot money
ma Ex-POC chief cherry-picks Diaz, Marcial for Olympic goals By www.manilatimes.net Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:54:58 +0000 FORMER Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Ricky Vargas believes that 2016 Rio Olympics weightlifting silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz and 2015 Southeast Asian Games boxing welterweight gold medalist Eumir Felix Marcial have the strongest chances of winning the country’s first ever gold at the Olympics next year. Vargas, currently the president of the Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) and formerly the Philippine Basketball Association chairman, […] Full Article Latest Stories Today's Breaking News Olympic goals
ma 08 May 2020 By mg.co.za Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 23:13:38 +0000 The Digital Edition is an exclusive product available to our subscribers The post 08 May 2020 appeared first on The Mail & Guardian. Full Article Digital Editions Digital Edition NEWSPAPER The Mail & Guardian
ma Khadija Patel resigns as Mail & Guardian editor-in-chief By mg.co.za Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 08:45:00 +0000 In her time at the Mail & Guardian, Patel was responsible for bringing stability to the newsroom and in the process assembled one of the best newsrooms in South Africa. The post Khadija Patel resigns as Mail & Guardian editor-in-chief appeared first on The Mail & Guardian. Full Article Opinion Hoosain Karjieker Khadija Patel M&g Media Mail & Guardian openaccess
ma Inbound flights to Manila set to resume By www.bangkokpost.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:09:00 +0700 MANILA: Manila’s international airport will allow international charter and commercial flights to resume arriving on designated days, beginning from Monday. Full Article
ma Man wanted for 4 murders arrested after 6 years on the run By www.bangkokpost.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:57:00 +0700 A man wanted in connection with the murder of four people in Ayutthaya was arrested in Suphan Buri on Saturday, six years after fleeing arrest. Full Article
ma Spaniard allegedly stabs Chilean man to death By www.bangkokpost.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 19:59:00 +0700 SURAT THANI: A Spanish man has allegedly stabbed a Chilean man to death on Koh Phangan in this southern province. Full Article
ma Is It Time to Postpone the 2020 Climate Summit? By www.ipsnews.net Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:28:31 +0000 With the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the planet and the governments of both wealthy and poorer nations overwhelmed by the demands of managing a response, the scheduling of this year’s critical UN Climate Summit is suddenly in doubt. COP26 (formally, the 26th annual Conference of the Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change) is […] The post Is It Time to Postpone the 2020 Climate Summit? appeared first on Inter Press Service. Full Article Climate Change Global Headlines Health TerraViva United Nations
ma Walking the Talk on Climate Change after the Pandemic: Reorienting State-Owned Enterprises towards Sustainability By www.ipsnews.net Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 13:53:29 +0000 Leonardo Beltran is Non-Resident Fellow of the Institute of the Americas, Member of the Board of SEforALL, and former Deputy Secretary at the Mexican Department of Energy The post Walking the Talk on Climate Change after the Pandemic: Reorienting State-Owned Enterprises towards Sustainability appeared first on Inter Press Service. Full Article Climate Change Energy Environment Global Headlines TerraViva United Nations
ma In memoriam ‒ Martin Khor By www.ipsnews.net Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 10:15:20 +0000 We are greatly saddened by the passing of Martin Khor, a long-time friend and colleague, an undaunted fighter for the poor and underprivileged, a passionate believer in a more balanced and inclusive multilateralism, a rare intellectual and eloquent orator, an icon of the Global South worthy of veneration, greatly respected for his struggle for justice […] The post In memoriam ‒ Martin Khor appeared first on Inter Press Service. Full Article Civil Society Climate Change Featured Global Headlines Poverty & SDGs
ma Martin Khor, Third Worldist By www.ipsnews.net Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 15:47:50 +0000 Martin Khor Kok Peng passed away just after the end of the first quarter of 2020. He leaves behind an unusually rich legacy. Atypically for people mainly working in the worldideas, he was also a very practical and pragmatic activist who successfully built and sustained several important initiatives which will live on after him. Martin […] The post Martin Khor, Third Worldist appeared first on Inter Press Service. Full Article Civil Society Climate Change Economy & Trade Global Poverty & SDGs TerraViva United Nations
ma Pandemic Crisis May Trigger Societal Restructuring By www.ipsnews.net Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 06:11:30 +0000 Dr Mah Hui Lim has been a university professor and banker, in the private sector and with the Asian Development Bank. Dr. Michael Heng, Former professor in Management Science. The post Pandemic Crisis May Trigger Societal Restructuring appeared first on Inter Press Service. Full Article Climate Change Development & Aid Economy & Trade Financial Crisis Global Headlines Health Humanitarian Emergencies TerraViva United Nations
ma Asia-Pacific Response to COVID-19 and Climate Emergency Must Build a Resilient and Sustainable Future By www.ipsnews.net Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 06:08:31 +0000 Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana is the United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of ESCAP The post Asia-Pacific Response to COVID-19 and Climate Emergency Must Build a Resilient and Sustainable Future appeared first on Inter Press Service. Full Article Asia-Pacific Climate Change Economy & Trade Environment Financial Crisis Headlines Health Humanitarian Emergencies Poverty & SDGs Sustainability TerraViva United Nations Trade & Investment
ma Time to Raise the Ambition for Climate Action By www.ipsnews.net Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 07:29:00 +0000 Peter Paul van de Wijs is Chief External Affairs Officer, Global Reporting Initiative The post Time to Raise the Ambition for Climate Action appeared first on Inter Press Service. Full Article Climate Change Economy & Trade Environment Featured Global Headlines Poverty & SDGs Sustainability TerraViva United Nations Trade & Investment OPINION/NGO
ma Somalia, Djibouti cases soar as porous borders become new threat By www.theeastafrican.co.ke Published On :: 2020-05-07T14:14:59Z Both countries have a common language and common cultural practices with neighbours Kenya and Ethiopia. Full Article
ma Somalia records increasing number of Covid-19 cases By www.theeastafrican.co.ke Published On :: 2020-05-08T08:24:30Z Numbers hurtling towards 1,000 after 55 more people contracted the virus disease. Full Article
ma Burundi vote: Violence mars first 10 days of campaigns By www.theeastafrican.co.ke Published On :: 2020-05-09T08:04:19Z Govt says there were confrontation between ruling party supporters and opposition. Full Article
ma Lockdown critics may have some valid points By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 04:18:08 +0900 It’s always worth listening to smart people with ideas that go against the grain. Full Article Opinion lockdowns covid-19
