Türkiye’s EU accession process must remain frozen

mennessä CrNet Oy | touko 8, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Türkiye’s geopolitical and strategic importance cannot make up for the government’s democratic backsliding, and EU membership criteria are not up for negotiation, MEPs say. Under current circumstances, despite the democratic and pro-European aspirations of a large...

EU signs landmark digital trade agreement with Singapore

mennessä CrNet Oy | touko 8, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The European Union and Singapore have taken a significant step forward in their bilateral trade relations with the signing of a landmark Digital Trade Agreement (DTA). “I am confident it will bring tangible, lasting benefits to both people and businesses in Singapore...

EU moves to fully end dependence on Russian energy

mennessä CrNet Oy | touko 7, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The EU has signalled an ending to its dependency on Russian energy by stopping the import of Russian gas and oil and phasing out Russian nuclear energy. The REPowerEU Roadmap, presented by the European Commission, paves the way to ensure the EU’s full energy...

Vertical Farming to Increase Yields and Reduce Environmental Impact

mennessä CrNet Oy | touko 7, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Vertical farming can do more than lettuce. A research team headed by TUMCREATE, a research platform in Singapore, led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), has investigated the cultivation of six food groups in vertical farming: Crops, algae, mushrooms,...

Development, agriculture present risks for drinking water quality

mennessä CrNet Oy | touko 7, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

A new study from North Carolina State University researchers finds that conversion of forests to urban development or agriculture near streams can have harmful effects on water quality downstream, presenting both health concerns and raising the cost of water...

Guterres alarmed by Israeli plans to expand Gaza ground offensive

mennessä CrNet Oy | touko 6, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The UN Secretary-General is alarmed by reports of Israeli plans to expand ground operations and prolong its military presence in Gaza, a spokesperson for António Guterres said on Monday. “This will inevitably lead to countless more civilians killed and the further...