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Eldrive to expand electric vehicle charging networks in Bulgaria, Lithuania and Romania

January 31, 2024 The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €40 million loan to the Austrian-registered Eldrive Holding GmbH to install 8 472 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Bulgaria, Lithuania and Romania over the next three years.

Fossil fuel reliance in EU increased slightly in 2022

January 31, 2024 In 2022, the EU’s reliance on fossil fuels for its overall energy supply stood at 70.9%.

China-Kyrgyzstan border port to open in 2024

January 31, 2024 The government of the Xinjiang region on Tuesday said the border crossing of Bedel Port on the China-Kyrgyzstan border will open this year.

Investable wealth currently in BRICS bloc $45 trillion

January 31, 2024 The total investable wealth currently held in the BRICS bloc amounts to USD 45 trillion and its millionaire population is expected to rise by 85% over the next 10 years, according to the inaugural BRICS Wealth Report, published by international investment migration advisory firm Henley & Partners.

One in three Dutch homes now have solar panels

January 30, 2024 Almost one in three Dutch households now have solar panels on their roofs, according to grid management company Netbeheer Nederland.

€10 billion for Trans Caspian Transport Corridor connecting Europe and Central Asia announced

January 29, 2024 The Global Gateway Investors Forum for EU-Central Asia Transport Connectivity opened today in Brussels, bringing together governments, financing institutions, businesses and civil society from Europe, Central Asia and beyond.

Swiss Federal Railways will exclude trains from Germany due to delays

January 29, 2024 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB/CFF) is negotiating with Austria, Germany and Italy to minimise the impact of delays to rail services in Switzerland.

Australia to examine prices and competition in supermarket sector

January 29, 2024 Australian Government will direct the ACCC to conduct an inquiry into Australia’s supermarket sector, including the pricing practices of the supermarkets and the relationship between wholesale, including farmgate, and retail prices.

PC shipments increased 0.3% in Q4, says Gartner

January 29, 2024 Worldwide PC shipments totaled 63.3 million units in the fourth quarter of 2023, a 0.3% increase from the fourth quarter of 2022, according to preliminary results by Gartner.

Highlights: January 22, 2024 - January 25, 2024

January 29, 2024 Events of the last week.

Food industry workers in Finland announce strike next week

January 27, 2024 The Finnish Food Workers\' Union SEL on Friday announced it will take political strike action on 1-2 February.

Lessor orderbooks to be in high demand as supply shortage of aircraft continues

January 27, 2024 The value of new aircraft deliveries is expected to rise by over 15% to c.US$100 billion in 2024, according to a paper published by Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company.