Europe goes car-free

Campaign for green transport underscores key role of cities in fighting global warming. more »

Society

Published: 17/09/2009

Forest fires: call for more coordinated action

The EP has called for a rapid release of EU aid funds to help victims of this summer's devastating forest fires in Southern Europe, especially in Greece. more »

Society

Published: 16/09/2009

Changed term deposit rates

Taking into account changes on domestic and international money markets AB DnB NORD Bankas, a member of international financial group shall change individual and corporate time deposit rates from September 14th. more »

Society

Published: 14/09/2009

World Bank Provides More Support to Sri Lanka’s Poorest People

The World Bank today approved a US$75 million IDA credit to Sri Lanka, which will support the second phase of a community driven development program that has touched the lives of nearly one million poor Sri Lankans in the three provinces of Uva, Southern, and Sabaragamuwa. more »

Society

Published: 11/09/2009

MEPs clash on bulb ban: bright idea or a “patronising” switch?

The lights went out on the traditional 100 watt bulb on 1 September as new EU rules on energy efficiency kicked in. more »

Society

Published: 10/09/2009

How are we doing, really?

EU seeks new tools for measuring economic performance that give more weight to social and environmental aspects of wellbeing. more »

Society

Published: 09/09/2009

Samoa switches road driving side

Samoa is to become the first nation in nearly 40 years to swap driving on the right side of the road, to the left. more »

Society

Published: 08/09/2009

Ferry survivors relive horror

Tales of survival are beginning to emerge among passengers plucked from a sinking ferry off the southern Philippines. more »

Society

Published: 07/09/2009

DnB NORD Bankas revises term deposit rates

Taking into account changes on domestic money market AB DnB NORD Bankas, a member of international financial group shall change individual and corporate time deposit rates as of 1st September. more »