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Can China’s stimulus blitz fix its flagging economy?
Sambit Bhattacharyya, University of Sussex - Pan Gongsheng, the governor of China’s central bank, announced a raft of measures on September 24 aimed at boosting the country’s flagging economy. The move, which came...
EU boosts humanitarian aid to Lebanon by €30 million, bringing total to over €100 million for 2024
Brussels - As the escalation of hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel continues, today the European Commission has announced a further €30 million in humanitarian aid to help those most in need in Lebanon....
A week to raise awareness about sustainable urban mobility
This week, we get things moving by celebrating European Mobility Week. This is the European Commission’s annual flagship awareness-raising campaign on sustainable urban mobility, which takes place every year from 16-22 September. It culminates on Sunday with the popular car-free day in participating towns and cities. Over 70% of EU citizens live in urban areas, generating 23% of all transport greenhouse gas emissions. Through the campaign, the Commission aims to encourage behavioural change in favour of active mobility, public transport and other clean, intelligent transport solutions. There are many different ways to get involved. Local authorities are encouraged to use the week to try out innovative planning measures, promote new infrastructure...
Can China’s stimulus blitz fix its flagging economy?
Sambit Bhattacharyya, University of Sussex - Pan Gongsheng, the governor of China’s central bank, announced a raft of measures on September 24 aimed at...
Women are still underrepresented in local government, despite a woman running for president
Justin de Benedictis-Kessner, Harvard Kennedy School - Kamala Harris is at the top of...
Why Putin has resisted using Ukraine’s Kursk offensive to call for greater Russian sacrifices
Jennifer Mathers, Aberystwyth University - Kyiv’s offensive into the Kursk region was a typically bold move by the Ukrainians and one which caught Russia entirely by surprise. But perhaps its most surprising feature...
Savor the Earth: Delicious Mushroom Delights for Every Palate
By JONAS LOUBIN - There’s something undeniably special about mushrooms. They grow quietly, often hidden beneath the forest’s damp soil, thriving in the shadows where most other plants wouldn’t dare. Yet despite their...
Can China’s stimulus blitz fix its flagging economy?
Sambit Bhattacharyya, University of Sussex - Pan Gongsheng, the governor of China’s central bank, announced a raft of measures...