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Lithuania plans to switch to 100% green electricity by 2030

Lithuania plans to switch to 100% green electricity by 2030

The Lithuanian Minister of Environment has announced the complete transition of the national power grid to renewable sources by 2030. The country has already quadrupled its solar and wind power capacity since 2020.

Society •  • 5008 views
Countries and companies ignore most of the UN reports on methane emissions

Countries and companies ignore most of the UN reports on methane emissions

The UN has reported more than 1,200 methane leaks in the oil and gas sector, but only 15 cases have been responded to. Satellite data show that actual emissions are 10 times higher than previous estimates.

News of the World •  • 21078 views
Germany closes all Iranian consulates general: 32 diplomats to leave the country

Germany closes all Iranian consulates general: 32 diplomats to leave the country

The German Foreign Minister announced the closure of three Iranian consulates in response to the execution of Jamshid Sharmahd. 32 consulate employees must leave the country if they do not have German citizenship.

Politics •  • 18258 views
German-Iranian citizen executed in Iran on terrorism charges

German-Iranian citizen executed in Iran on terrorism charges

Iran has executed 69-year-old Jamshid Sharmaghd on charges of the 2008 Shiraz terrorist attack. Amnesty International claims an unfair trial and forced confessions, while the EU condemns the execution.

News of the World •  • 11768 views
Zhytomyr City Council deputy Rosenblat concealed elite real estate and income in the UAE worth a million dollars - Schemes

Zhytomyr City Council deputy Rosenblat concealed elite real estate and income in the UAE worth a million dollars - Schemes

Yelena Rosenblatt failed to declare an apartment and a hotel room in Dubai. She also concealed income from renting and selling real estate worth $359 thousand.

Politics •  • 18789 views
Dubai airline bans transportation of pagers after they explode in Lebanon

Dubai airline bans transportation of pagers after they explode in Lebanon

Emirates Airlines banned the transportation of pagers and walkie-talkies after a series of explosions in Lebanon. The airline also suspended flights to Lebanon, Iraq and Iran due to the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.

News of the World •  • 26392 views
Ukrainians buy real estate abroad: the most popular destinations and opportunities for investors

Ukrainians buy real estate abroad: the most popular destinations and opportunities for investors

The expert named the most popular destinations for buying real estate abroad and opportunities for investors.

Economy •  • 246370 views
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has expanded access to consular services abroad: 24 institutions in 20 countries have been added

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has expanded access to consular services abroad: 24 institutions in 20 countries have been added

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has expanded access to consular services abroad by providing 24 institutions in 20 countries with access to the State Register of Civil Status Acts, which will allow Ukrainians to obtain repeat certificates and extracts from the register.

Politics •  • 30355 views
Expensive even for the rich: which cities are recognized as the most expensive

Expensive even for the rich: which cities are recognized as the most expensive

According to a study by Julius Baer Group Ltd, Singapore remains the most expensive city in the world, followed by Hong Kong and London.

Economy •  • 27866 views
Media finds property of ex-deputy head of customs worth tens of millions of dollars in Dubai

Media finds property of ex-deputy head of customs worth tens of millions of dollars in Dubai

According to a Dubai leak, Ruslan Cherkassky, together with Vitaliy Kiro, invested in two apartments in Dubai in 2010.

Crimes and emergencies •  • 21850 views
Russia is forced to use cryptocurrencies and barter deals to trade with China - Bloomberg

Russia is forced to use cryptocurrencies and barter deals to trade with China - Bloomberg

Russian companies facing difficulties in trading with China due to Western sanctions are increasingly using cryptocurrencies such as Tether and barter transactions to circumvent financial restrictions.

News of the World •  • 19324 views
G7 discusses 2035 end date for coal-fired power plants - Reuters

G7 discusses 2035 end date for coal-fired power plants - Reuters

The G7 energy ministers are discussing setting a common target date of 2035 for the closure of coal-fired power plants, a significant step toward the phase-out of fossil fuels.

Economy •  • 21960 views
In China, heavy rains destroyed homes and roads, causing 4 deaths and disrupting the lives of 110,000 people

In China, heavy rains destroyed homes and roads, causing 4 deaths and disrupting the lives of 110,000 people

Heavy rains in the Chinese province of Guangdong caused floods that killed 4 people, displaced 110,000, and destroyed roads and bridges.

News of the World •  • 35103 views
Canceled flights and flooded streets in Dubai: large-scale rains hit the UAE

Canceled flights and flooded streets in Dubai: large-scale rains hit the UAE

Heavy rains caused localized flooding, disrupting the operation of Dubai Airport, the busiest airport for international flights. Due to the bad weather, schools were temporarily closed in Dubai, and workers were transferred to remote work. An orange alert was issued throughout the UAE.

News of the World •  • 19384 views
Son of the mayor of flooded Orsk bought an apartment of almost 100 square meters in the UAE - Navalny's team investigation

Son of the mayor of flooded Orsk bought an apartment of almost 100 square meters in the UAE - Navalny's team investigation

The son of the mayor of the flooded Russian city of Orsk bought a luxury apartment in Dubai worth $353,600 a month before the dam broke.

News of the World •  • 20048 views
Somali pirates release Bangladeshi cargo ship after paying ransom

Somali pirates release Bangladeshi cargo ship after paying ransom

Somali pirates have released the seized Bangladeshi cargo ship MV Abdullah after receiving a $5 million ransom from the ship's owners.

Crimes and emergencies •  • 26358 views
UAE covered with showers and thunderstorms

UAE covered with showers and thunderstorms

Heavy rains, thunderstorms and hail hit the UAE from March 8 to 10, flooding streets in major cities, causing flight delays and forcing authorities to issue weather warnings.

News of the World •  • 30430 views
Pope Francis to be examined in hospital in Rome due to flu - media

Pope Francis to be examined in hospital in Rome due to flu - media

Pope Francis was taken to a hospital in Rome for examination in connection with the flu.

News of the World •  • 26539 views
Polymetal International sells Russian assets for $3.7 billion

Polymetal International sells Russian assets for $3.7 billion

Polymetal International agrees to sell its Russian assets for $3. 7 billion to Mangazeya Plus.

News of the World •  • 21248 views
Starlink from the russian occupiers: bought in the dark, used on the front line, and difficult or impossible to disconnect

Starlink from the russian occupiers: bought in the dark, used on the front line, and difficult or impossible to disconnect

russian occupiers have started using Starlink terminals purchased through third countries, although SpaceX says it is investigating suspicions of unauthorized use.

War •  • 36341 views
Istanbul became the most visited city in the world in 2023

Istanbul became the most visited city in the world in 2023

According to Euromonitor International, Istanbul became the most visited city in the world in 2023 with more than 20. 2 million visitors, ahead of London and Dubai.

Society •  • 37026 views
Russian oil supplies through the Red Sea face fewer risks than competitors - Reuters

Russian oil supplies through the Red Sea face fewer risks than competitors - Reuters

Russian oil tankers continue to sail the Red Sea with little interruption due to Houthi attacks, as they have fewer ties to the Western countries targeted by the attacks, Reuters reports.

Economy •  • 29498 views