Small Austria-Slovakia crossings closed over disease fears
Austria shuts minor Slovakia crossings to block spread of foot-and-mouth disease, protecting its livestock industry from cross-border threats....
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UAE President and Kazakh counterpart discuss bilateral relations in Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Mohamed and Tokayev discussed strengthening UAE-Kazakhstan ties, focusing on trade, renewable energy, and international cooperation, during a meeting in Abu Dhabi....
FAO publishes first global salt-affected soils report in 50 years
The FAO's global soil salinity report highlights over 1.4 billion hectares impacted, urgent need for sustainable land management, and a climate-driven crisis threatening food systems....
Climate change drives sharp decline in Austria’s fruit farming industry
Austria faces a sharp decrease in fruit tree numbers, primarily apples, pears, and cherries, due to climate shifts impacting agricultural productivity and pushing for climate...
Moscow’s trade with BRICS nations rises 14.7% in first half of 2024
Moscow’s trade with BRICS nations surged by 14.7% in early 2024, highlighting the city’s growing economic partnerships across key industries like microelectronics and agriculture....
Greece faces hottest winter, igniting worries of summer wildfires
Greek scientists report unprecedented warmth, fueling fears of devastating wildfires in the coming summer months....
Africa faces skyrocketing costs of climate change, projected to reach $440 billion
Africa contributes minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions but bears a disproportionate brunt of climate change’s devastating effects. A recent report by the World Meteorological...
Spain grapples with severe drought as reservoirs run dry
Spain’s long-enduring drought has drained reservoirs and prompted stringent water-use regulations, putting the country in a dire situation. A once sail-friendly Darnius Boadella reservoir in...
UAE and Serbia presidents foster bilateral ties and discuss global issues
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in a productive diplomatic visit to Serbia on June 15, 2023....