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Saudi EV maker Ceer signs Rimac deal for electric drive systems

11 November 2024

Saudi Arabia's first electric vehicle manufacturer Ceer has partnered with Croatia's Rimac Technology to supply high-performance electric drive systems for its flagship EV range, on November 11.

COP29 Azerbaijan fossil fuel scandal sums up the crisis of modern climate diplomacy

11 November 2024

Azerbaijan's COP29 chief executive Elnur Soltanov attempted to balance climate rhetoric with fossil fuel promotion in secret recordings obtained by Global Witness.

COP29: Low expectations mar the start of crucial UN climate summit

11 November 2024

A pall of anticipated disappointment hangs over the COP29 UN climate summit that kicks off in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, on November 11.

COMMENT: EU Anti-Deforestation Law challenges Brazilian exports and the future of the Mercosur-EU trade deal

10 November 2024

The EU Anti-Deforestation Law significantly affects the Global South, particularly Brazilian exports to the European Union, and jeopardises the implementation of the Mercosur-EU Free Trade Agreement.

Scandal of UK treating Turkey as dumping ground for mountains of plastic waste worsens again

9 November 2024

Other big countries in Europe also shipping crazy volumes of trash, says Greenpeace. Campaigners hope upcoming Global Plastics Treaty talks can bring change.

COMMENT: Will the renewal of the Serbia-Russia gas deal prolong Moscow's energy dominance in Europe?

8 November 2024

Gazprom’s gas supply contract with Serbia is due to expire in 2025.

Kyrgyzstan: Chinese firm scores a sweetheart deal to turn Bishkek’s rubbish into profits

7 November 2024

Bishkek officials say the solution is environmentally friendly.

Lukoil denies plans to sell Bulgarian refinery to Qatari-UK consortium

7 November 2024

Lukoil denies reports of talks with UK-Qatari consortium, but says it is "considering various options" regarding its Bulgarian business.