EU assists Greece in fighting forest fires
The fires broke out on 16 July in Athens (Region of Attica), Milesi (North of Athens), Evoia (area of Halkida) and in Lakonia (Region of Peloponnese) threatening homes and forcing people to flee.
OECD employment rate increases to 66.1% in first quarter of 2015
Economic and Monetary Affairs MEPs debate Euro Summit deal with Greece
The rescue package for Greece agreed at the 12-13 July Eurozone Summit on Greece was debated in the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on Thursday. Members gave their views on the deal struck by Greece and its creditors, the functioning of the...
First Pilot Auction to Capture Methane a Success
Private sector bidders taking part in the Pilot Auction Facility for Methane and Climate Change Mitigation’s (PAF) first online auction bought price guarantees for 8.7 million tons of CO2e emissions reductions to cut methane emissions in waste...
China Launches First World Bank Trust Fund to End Poverty and Promote Development
World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim and China's Finance...
GMO imports: MEPs object to draft law allowing national bans, call for plan B
A draft EU law that would enable any member state to restrict or prohibit the use of EU-approved GMO food or feed on its territory was strongly opposed by MEPs from all political groups in a debate on Wednesday. Members were concerned that the draft...
As Europe confronts Greek debt crisis, UN expert says new measures must not lose sight of human rights
The Mani peninsula in the southern Peloponnese, Greece.
Countries should address disruptive effects of the digital economy
Countries are making increased efforts to develop their digital economies in a way that will maximise social and economic benefits, but now need to address the risk of disruption in areas like privacy and jobs, according to a new OECD report.
IMF Executive Board Concludes Article IV Consultation with Germany
On July, 10, 2015, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Germany.
La OCDE establece la hoja de ruta para la adhesión de Costa Rica
The OECD set out a clear path for Costa Rica’s accession to the Organisation, reinforcing the OECD’s commitment to further extend its global membership.
