Armando Babani is a Photojournalist based in Tirana, Albania. Photojournalist with 30 years of experience specialized in news, sports, politics etc. After working 26 years for an International News Agency as a stringer and 5 years as a staff photojournalist based in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, decided ...

Merkel seeks alternatives to Russian gas

23 Aug 2023  |  EURACTIV.com  |  English  |  Infrastructure Development

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is visiting Azerbaijan to discuss the development of a southern pipeline, the Southern Gas Corridor, which aims to transport gas from the Caspian Sea to Europe, bypassing Russia. This move is part of the EU's strategy to diversify its gas sources. The Shah Deniz II project in Azerbaijan is expected to start supplying gas to Europe by 2020. Merkel's visit also indicates her commitment to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline with Russia, despite criticism from US President Donald Trump, who has accused Germany of being too dependent on Russian gas. Merkel is also looking to protect Ukraine's gas transit revenues amidst the Nord Stream 2 project development. Her trip includes visits to Georgia and Armenia and discussions with Azeri President Ilham Aliyev.

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Călin Căciuleanu is a freelance journalist whose long-form work has most recently appeared in Panorama.ro and PressOne. He has over three years experience in covering labour and the economy for Ziare.com and writing financial crime-oriented news articles and features for the UK-based Financial ...

Opportunity or Illusion: What Blocking Russian Grains in the EU Would Mean for Romanian Farmers

23 Jan 2025  |  Ziare.com  |  Romanian  |  Romanian Agriculture

The European Union has implemented new tariffs on Russian grain imports, aiming to reduce their presence in the European market. While these measures are intended to block Russian imports effectively, their impact on Romanian farmers remains uncertain. The tariffs are part of a broader EU strategy to manage trade with Russia, especially following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Despite the high tariffs, Russian grain exports to the EU are minimal, and the overall effect on the European grain market is expected to be limited. Romanian farmers may not see significant opportunities from these changes, as the global grain market remains competitive and dominated by major traders.

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Having begun her career as a news reporter and then features writer in the UK, Caroline went on to edit a weekly entertainment supplement, which saw her interview many well-known names, and then a monthly lifestyle magazine of more than 250 pages. Since turning freelance, Caroline has written for ...

Investigation alleges Lactalis breached environmental regulations at several plants and released milk derivatives that killed fish

17 Mar 2024  |  www.euractiv.com  |  English  |  Dairy Industry

Lactalis, France's largest dairy company, has been accused of repeatedly polluting French rivers, according to an investigation by Disclose. The year-long investigation revealed that 38 Lactalis production sites breached environmental regulations, leading to the release of milk derivatives into rivers, causing fish deaths. Notable rivers affected include the Loire, Véronne, Seiche, and Isère. Disclose's co-editor-in-chief, Geoffrey Livolsi, highlighted the frequency of pollution and the company's failure to follow regulations. Despite warnings, Lactalis allegedly did not undertake required compliance work. The investigation, which examined 60 of the company's 70 production sites, found over half had violated environmental codes since 2010. Lactalis, which has a significant global presence, acknowledged temporary non-compliances and has invested €60m in wastewater treatment improvements. The report has led to calls for stronger environmental regulations and protections in France.

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Brian Maguire is a journalist based in Brussels, Belgium.

Brian Maguire: Short Biography

Brussels-based journalist, producer and broadcaster, Brian Maguire, specialises in European politics and business; producing short documentary films exploring Europe’s competing policy dimensions. He ...

How renewable hydrogen can help decarbonise fertiliser production

01 Mar 2023  |  EURACTIV.com  |  English  |  Fertiliser Production

The EU is advancing the use of renewable hydrogen to decarbonise the fertiliser sector, with significant funding and policy initiatives. Christian Holzleitner from DG CLIMA highlighted the EU's efforts, including a new €4 billion call under the Innovation Fund and a second auction for green hydrogen projects. The European Hydrogen Bank aims to link hydrogen producers and consumers, while the EU is also focusing on carbon capture and sustainable fertiliser use. The policy debate on agricultural emissions and climate action is ongoing, with a study informing the EU's 2040 climate ambition. Holzleitner emphasized the need for public and private support in transitioning to sustainable agricultural practices.

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Zoran Popovici is a video and photo journalist based in Brussels, Belgium.

Shaping the future of EU media, key highlights from Stars4Media Day

03 Oct 2024  |  EURACTIV.com  |  English  |  Disinformation

Christophe Leclercq, Founder of Euractiv and Chairman of Europe MédiaLab, shared insights from the 'Stars4Media Day' event, focusing on the future of the media sector. Key discussions included preparing the media landscape in Eastern Europe for potential EU enlargement, ensuring economic sustainability, and exploring AI's role in media. The event also addressed combating disinformation during wartime, and introduced the new project 'Maison du Médialab'.

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Mariam Zaidi is a broadcaster and journalist based in London. She has worked in Asia and Europe. 

Covering global news and current affairs, she is also an EU specialist. From Brussels she covered the EU for several years as a foreign correspondent.  Most ...

Food for Thought – How can we reshape our food systems for a sustainable future?

20 Jun 2023  |  www.euractiv.com  |  English  |  Food Security

The article discusses the European Union's Farm to Fork Strategy, which is a central part of the Green Deal, aiming to create sustainable food systems that are fair, healthy, and environmentally-friendly. It highlights the need to address climate change, environmental degradation, and food security within the EU, where 33 million people struggle to afford nutritious meals. The strategy includes reducing reliance on pesticides and antimicrobials, promoting organic farming, and improving animal welfare. A key initiative is the proposed legislative framework for sustainable food systems (FSFS), expected to be adopted by the end of 2023 to facilitate the transition towards sustainability. The EURACTIV Virtual Conference is mentioned as a platform to discuss the strategy's progress and future.

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