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☆ Best travel destinations to visit in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-01 | by ( Cnn Travel Staff | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +32 min

cdwheatley/iStockphoto/Getty Images Angola: Beyond the capital city of Luanda, pictured, Angola has some jaw-droppingly spectacular scenery and cultural treats. David ChiaFF/Alamy Stock Photo Mérida, Mexico: Yucatán state's capital city showcases a blend of Mayan and colonial heritage. Pavel Tochinsky/The Image Bank RF/Getty Images Morocco: This North African country is home to nine UNESCO sites, including the historic city of Meknes, pictured. Panama City is also the only world capital with a tropical rainforest within its city limits. And a historic city forever entwined with the famed Camino de Santiago.

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☆ Canada to add spending for housing amid slow growth and high debt payments
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Steve Scherer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Canada's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland attends the Canada-CARICOM Summit in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada October 18, 2023. Housing Minister Sean Fraser on Monday confirmed the government is considering such a measure. Many Canadians are dealing with higher living costs and housing affordability has emerged as the main criticism against the government. Freeland has promised to use the FES to try to boost housing supply and to help Canadians struggling with inflation. The Bank of Canada hiked rates to a 22-year high of 5.00% between March of last year and July of this year.

Persons: Finance Chrystia Freeland, Blair Gable, Chrystia Freeland, Justin Trudeau's, Freeland, Derek Holt, Holt, Sean Fraser, Trudeau, Pierre Poilievre, Steve Scherer, Matthew Lewis Organizations: Finance, Canada, CARICOM, REUTERS, OTTAWA, Canada Finance, Justin Trudeau's Liberal, Scotiabank, Canadian Broadcasting Corp, Toronto Star, Housing, Monday, Conservative, Bank of Canada, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Ottawa , Ontario, Canada, FES, United States, Ottawa

OTTAWA, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Spending by federal and provincial governments in Canada will start feeding into inflation next year if current spending plans are maintained, Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor Tiff Macklem said on Wednesday. If governments follow through with spending plans for 2024, it would mean "government spending is starting to get in the way of getting inflation back to target" of 2%, Macklem told members of a Senate committee. If governments spend less, "it would be easier to reduce inflation," Macklem said. The federal government's Fall Economic Statement (FES) could come as early as next week. It looks like there could be more federal spending on the way because Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has said she will unveil measures in the FES to help Canadians tackle housing and affordability.

Persons: Macklem, Chrystia Freeland, Justin Trudeau, Carolyn Rogers, Rogers, Ismail Shakil, Steve Scherer, David Gregorio Our Organizations: OTTAWA, Bank of Canada, BoC, Thomson Locations: Canada, FES, Ottawa

Amid the economic turmoil of the pandemic, his government racked up Canada's highest ever deficit. Failing to curb spending now risks "the market dictating to you what you have to do with fiscal policy," said Doug Porter, chief economist at BMO Capital Markets. "I do think they have to trim the sails a bit," he added. "It's going to be easier to get inflation down if monetary and fiscal policy are rowing in the same direction," Macklem said. Fitch Ratings stripped Canada of its triple-A credit rating in June 2020, citing pandemic spending.

Persons: Justin Trudeau, Doug Porter, Chrystia Freeland, Katherine Cuplinskas, Trudeau, Macklem, Desjardins, Randall Bartlett, Simon Deeley, Robert Asselin, DBRS Morningstar, Julia Smith, Steve Scherer, Fergal Smith, Denny Thomas, Josie Kao Organizations: OTTAWA, Trudeau's Liberal, BMO Capital Markets, Finance, International Monetary Fund, of Canada's, BoC, UK, RBC Dominion Securities Inc, New, Business Council of Canada, Fitch, Moody's Investors, Canada, Thomson Locations: Canada, FES, Germany, High, Ottawa, Toronto

☆ Bank of Canada says high rates, slow growth will impact govt spending
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

OTTAWA, Oct 30 (Reuters) - The Bank of Canada on Monday said higher interest rates and low growth will impact the federal government's budget spending and although the country's fiscal position is sustainable, expenditure should be contained to protect social programs. "Lower growth and higher interest rates will certainly impact on the government's budget," Governor Tiff Macklem told lawmakers in the House of Commons. "I don't think fiscal policy in Canada is in a situation where it's unsustainable. The bank said price risks were on the rise and inflation could exceed its 2% target for another two years. The bank increased rates 10 times between March 2022 and this July to tame inflation, which peaked at a four-decade high of 8.1% last year.

Persons: Macklem, Chrystia Freeland, Ismail Shakil, Steve Scherer, Jonathan Oatis, Marguerita Choy Organizations: OTTAWA, Bank of Canada, Finance, Thomson Locations: Canada, FES, Ottawa

☆ ‘World’s first off-road solar SUV’ just drove across Morocco powered only by the sun
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( Rebecca Cairns | Mark Tutton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Stella Terra could change that. The khaki-green SUV uses solar panels on its sloping roof to charge its electric battery, meaning it can drive long distances powered entirely by the sun. Stella Terra making an impression in Morocco. At just 2,645 pounds (1,200 kilograms), Stella Terra weighs around 25% less than the average mid-sized SUV. The Stella Terra team said their Morocco trip allowed them to test the car on a huge range of landscapes.

Persons: Stella Terra, Thieme Bosman, ”, Bosman, Bart van, Bob van Ginkel, ” van Ginkel, van Ginkel, Bart van Overbeek, Lightyear, “ Organizations: CNN, Eindhoven University of Technology, —, Ford Locations: Morocco, “ Morocco, Tangier, Fes, STE

Mapping the Damage from the Earthquake in MoroccoAn earthquake, which had a magnitude of at least 6.8, struck Morocco on Friday night, killing more than 1,000 people and devastating a region where many vulnerable buildings were unable to withstand the shaking. Shake intensity Very strong Moderate Fes Rabat Meknes Casablanca Safi MOROCCO Marrakesh Essaouira Epicenter Ouarzazate Agadir MOROCCO ALGERIA Shake intensity Very strong Moderate Rabat Casablanca MOROCCO Safi Marrakesh Essaouira Epicenter Ouarzazate Agadir MOROCCO ALGERIA Fes Rabat Shake intensity Meknes Very strong Moderate Casablanca Safi MOROCCO Marrakesh Essaouira Epicenter Ouarzazate Agadir MOROCCO ALGERIA Sources: U.S. Geological Survey (earthquake intensity); WorldPop (population data)The epicenter was about 35 miles west of Oukaimeden, a popular ski resort in the High Atlas Mountains, according to the United States Geological Survey. Rubble filled alleyways in Marrakesh, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and houses were flattened in villages in the countryside. About 3 million more people experienced moderate shaking. Fadel Senna/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesAlthough much of southern Morocco, where the quake struck, is rural, the region’s cities and towns are often very densely populated.

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☆ VIEW Canada cuts 2023 GDP forecast but says economy to avoid recession
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

TORONTO, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on Thursday unveiled an economic update, slashing 2023 real GDP forecast to 0.7%, but said the economy would avoid a recession, while announcing C$11.3 billion ($8.2 billion) in new spending this fiscal year and next. The so-called Fall Economic Statement also proposes a refundable tax credits for clean technologies, a 2% tax on share buybacks, among others. STORIES: read more read moreLINK:https://budget.gc.ca/fes-eea/2022/report-rapport/FES-EEA-2022-en.pdfCOMMENTSRANDALL BARTLETT, SENIOR DIRECTOR OF CANADIAN ECONOMICS AT DESJARDINS"As expected - big windfall to revenues coming from higher inflation and a stronger economy, tighter labour market." We know that once you add in provinces we're up closer to C$23 billion (in affordability measures)." Reporting by Fergal Smith, Ismail Shakil Editing by Denny ThomasOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

OTTAWA, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Canada's government will outline its new fiscal forecasts and update its spending plans on Thursday against the backdrop of a stalling economy brought on by a steep rise in interest rates. The financial market turmoil caused by Britain's now-abandoned tax-cut plan, still-high inflation and rising interest rates are reasons for Canada to be very cautious about adding stimulus, analysts said last month. The Liberal government's updated fiscal plans come as the economy is sinking into three quarters of near-zero growth, according to Bank of Canada forecasts, and as the central bank continues its historic tightening campaign. Inflation in Canada has slowed to 6.9% in September from a peak of 8.1% earlier in the year, but core measures remain sticky. "Policy risk is particularly elevated with still-high inflation and an uncertain interest rate path that has markets on edge," said Rebekah Young, an economist at Scotiabank.

☆ Canada to set up tax credits for clean tech, launch growth fund
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Rachel Parsons | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

OTTAWA, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Canada will introduce refundable tax credits for clean technologies worth up to 30% of investment costs, in a bid to close competitive gaps with the United States in scaling up green technologies, the government said on Thursday. The clean-tech tax credits will be offered for investors in net-zero technologies, battery storage and clean hydrogen, according to the so-called fall economic statement (FES) presented to the House of Commons by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. The tax will generate an estimated C$2.1 billion over five years and will come into force on Jan 1, 2024. "In terms of trying to foster business investments, I don't think it's well targeted," said Robert Asselin, senior vice president of policy at the Business Council of Canada. In next year's budget, Canada will introduce new measures to increase advanced manufacturing competitivness, the document said.

☆ Canada's fiscal update won't make central bank's job harder -sources
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Steve Scherer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

OTTAWA, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Canada's Liberal-led government will keep its powder dry when it unveils a fiscal update next month, and though it could contain additional targeted spending, it will not make the central bank's job harder, two senior government sources told Reuters this week. "The FES will not make the Bank of Canada's job of fighting inflation harder," said one source. "It behooves the federal government to continue to demonstrate some responsible fiscal stewardship right now," said a first source familiar with the draft document. Neither source would elaborate on where any "targeted" spending might go. The government's limited spending plans will be a relief to investors, as it would further aid the Bank of Canada's efforts to fight inflation.

☆ Canada promises industry it will respond to U.S. inflation act
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Ismail Shakil | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

OTTAWA, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Canada must strengthen its incentives meant to help industry scale up clean technologies after the United States passed massive investments in August to accelerate the green transition there, the finance minister said on Wednesday. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law by U.S. President Joe Biden and contains incentives for consumers and businesses as the United States seeks to drastically cut its carbon emissions. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterThere are "elements" of the IRA that Canada needs to "respond to," she said. Canada should avoid new stimulus in the FES, analysts told Reuters last week. Governments in Europe and Asia have raised complaints about parts of the act impacting their industries.

☆ Incluziunea socială a alegătorilor cu dizabilități între așteptări, bariere, obstacole, declarații, promisiuni, realizări și valori împărtășite
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-08 | by ( Alte Articole | ) www.civic.md time to read: +9 min

O2: Monitorizarea declarațiilor, promisiunilor electorale și a valorilor împărtășite de către concurenții electorali din perspectiva incluziunii sociale a persoanelor cu dizabilități. O3: Campanie de informare și advocacy a alegătorilor cu dizabilități de auz privind alegerile parlamentare anticipate 2021. O2: Monitorizarea declarațiilor, promisiunilor electorale și a valorilor împărtășite de către concurenții electorali din perspectiva incluziunii sociale a persoanelor cu dizabilități. Organizarea a 2 dezbateri publice (on-line) cu participarea concurenților electorali cu tema „Incluziunea socială a persoanelor cu dizabilități”. Evaluarea paginilor web a concurenților electorali din perspectiva nevăzătorilor – IPN, 7.07.2021O5: Diseminarea bunelor practici și a lecțiilor învățate din cadrul proiectului.

Persons: ., Pavel, Natalia, Tudor Onofrei, Tatiana, RENATO, Mariana, Ciobanu, Victor, Friedrich Ebert Organizations: - Socială, Justiției, Verde Ecologist, Partidul Unității Naționale, Partidul Puterea, Socialiștilor, Partidul, Acțiunii, Congresul Civic, Orange, CEC, Democrație, Alianța, Agenția Elvețiană Locations: RM, Moldova, -, Republica Moldova, Europa, Comuniștilor

☆ DOC/ Promisiunile electorale ale candidaților la alegerile parlamentare anticipate: abundență de populism și lipsă de fezabilitate - Analiză Expert Grup
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-02 | by ( ) www.zdg.md time to read: +6 min

Multe din promisiunile electorale din domeniul social și economic nu sunt fezabile din punct de vedere financiar, iar propunerile unor candidați sunt chiar contradictorii principiilor economiei de piață, legislației naționale și angajamentelor internaționale asumate de Republica Moldova”. Acestea sunt principalele concluzii ale analizei componentelor socio-economice ale programelor și promisiunilor electorale ale celor 22 de candidați la alegerile parlamentare anticipate din 11 iulie 2021: „Licitație pentru alegători, din contul alegătorilor: între populism, fezabilitate și fantezii electorale”, efectuată de Centrul Analitic Independent „Expert-Grup” în colaborare cu Fundația „Friedrich Ebert” Moldova (FES). Nu este clar cum un partid ar putea revizui acest mecanism fără să calce în picioare Constituția și să atenteze la proprietatea privată a oamenilor”, a declarat Stas Madan, economist superior, „Expert-Grup”. În același timp, doi dintre candidații electorali, PACE și Blocul Electoral „Renato Usatîi”, își focusează atenția în programele lor electorale pe organele de forță și practic pe instituirea unui așa-zis stat polițienesc. În concluzie, autorii analizei menționează că majoritatea promisiunilor electorale ale candidaților pentru alegerile parlamentare anticipate de pe 11 iulie 2021 nu au acoperire financiară, or, cuantumul promisiunilor pentru următorii patru ani depășește cu mult posibilitățile bugetare.

Persons: Friedrich Ebert, Ana, Adrian, Renato Usatîi, Dumitru Organizations: Partidului Regiunilor, PRM Locations: Republica Moldova, Moldova, Republicii Moldova

☆ Профсоюзная школа Молдовы подвела итоги работы за год
▼ + stars: | 2021-02-26 | by ( Редакция Vp | ) vocea.md time to read: +3 min

Профсоюзная школа Молдовы, выпуск 2020-2021 гг., продолжала свою работу, даже несмотря на пандемию. Так, VIII выпуск Профсоюзной школы Молдовы, образовательного проекта по профсоюзной подготовке, осуществляемого Национальной конфедерацией профсоюзов Молдовы (CNSM) посредством Института труда, прошел в ином формате. Информированный работник защищен, им нельзя манипулироватьНациональная конфедерация профсоюзов Молдовы приступила к реализации проекта «Профсоюзная школа Молдовы» в 2012 году. Фридриха Эберта (FES) и проводились по австрийской модели профсоюзной школы. С 2012 года по настоящее время 141 представитель 18 национально-отраслевых профсоюзных центров получили сертификаты выпускников Профсоюзной школы Молдовы.

Persons: Олег Будзы Organizations: Профсоюзная школа, Национальная конфедерация профсоюзов, Институт труда, Департамент массмедиа и международных отношений, СМИ, Профсоюзная школа Молдовы, Австрийская федерация профсоюзов (), Австрийское агентство по развитию (), Фонд им. Фридрих Эберта Locations: Молдова

☆ Tenis: Simona Halep a câştigat turneul WTA de la Roma
▼ + stars: | 2020-09-21 | by ( ) independent.md time to read: +3 min

Distribuiti mai departe...44 SharesJucătoarea de tenis Simona Halep, numărul doi mondial, a câştigat, luni, turneul WTA de la Roma, dotat cu premii totale de 2.098.290 dolari, după ce adversara sa din finală, Karolina Pliskova (Cehia), a abandonat la scorul de 6-0, 2-1 pentru româncă. Simona Halep a fost declarată învingătoare după 32 de minute în faţa campioanei en titre, Pliskova (28 ani, 4 WTA) abandonând din cauza unor probleme la spate. Simona Halep şi-a egalat luni cea mai lungă serie a sa de victorii, 14, care data din 2015. Simona Halep va primi un cec de 205.190 de euro şi 900 de puncte WTA, iar Pliskova se va alege cu 150.000 de euro şi 585 puncte WTA. Simona Halep a ajuns la 22 de titluri cucerite în carieră.

Persons: Simona, Karolina, Simona Halep, Garbine, Halep, Roma ., kazaha Iulia Putinţeva, Paolini, Roland, Roland Garros Organizations: Karolina Pliskova, WTA, Australian Open, Turneul, Indian Wells Locations: Roma, Cehia, titre, Dubai, Praga, Miami, kazaha, Budapesta, New Haven, Moscova, Sofia, Bucureşti, Shenzhen, Indian, Madrid, Montreal, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, Fes, Maroc, Bruxelles, Toronto, Cincinnati, Beijing, Doha

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