EU agrees provisional deal on trade preferences to developing countries

mennessä CrNet Oy | joulu 3, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The EU Council and Parliament negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on the revised Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) regulation that grants EU trade preferences to developing countries. For the EU presidency, Denmark’s Foreign Affairs Minister...

Will Glacier Melt Lead to Increased Seismic Activity in Mountain Regions?

mennessä CrNet Oy | joulu 3, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

A recent study from Earth and Planetary Science Letters is the first to directly link earthquakes to climate change-induced glacial melt. Scientists analyzed 15 years of seismic activity in the Grandes Jorasses—a peak that is part of the Mont Blanc massif between...

Agreement reached on the first EU-wide criminal law rules against corruption

mennessä CrNet Oy | joulu 3, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

MEPs secured new EU measures for the more effective prevention and prosecution of corruption, including reinforced cooperation and greater transparency. On Tuesday evening, Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional agreement on the EU’s first ever...

Commission evaluates unfair trading practices rules to strengthen farmers’ position in the agri-food chain

mennessä CrNet Oy | joulu 3, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

The European Commission published a report summarising the main findings of the evaluation of the Directive on unfair trading practices (UTPs) in the agricultural and food supply chain. The report confirms that the existing rules contribute to a more equitable and...

HIV and AIDS: Despite funding setbacks, prevention sees progress

mennessä CrNet Oy | joulu 3, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

In India, the number of people living with HIV is estimated at around 2.6 million. © UNAIDS India In India, the number of people living with HIV is estimated at around 2.6 million. Pooja Mishra’s health kept worsening until she began treatment for HIV at age 19, two...