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War in Ukraine threatens to worsen semiconductor crisis
By Laura Pérez-Cejuela Brussels, Jul 8 (EFE).- The Russian invasion of Ukraine threatens the supply of essential materials for the production of semiconductor chips and could aggravate the problems that the sector has experienced as a result of the pandemic, causing prices to rise or forcing delays in fabrication projects. The tensions are in addition … Read more
Sustainable mobility to generate 300 billion euros in Spain by 2040
Madrid (EFE).- The Ifema Madrid exhibition center Tuesday is to open its doors to the international Global Mobility Call (GMC) congress, with the aim of making the Spanish capital the epicenter of the sustainable mobility sector, which is expected to generate 300 billion euros in business, 54 billion in investments and one million jobs in … Read more
Delegates confirm attendance at Syrian talks in Kazakhstan
Nur-Sultan, June 14 (EFE).- Representatives of the Syrian government and opposition confirmed on Tuesday their attendance at a new round of peace talks slated to begin the following day in the Kazakh capital, officials in Kazakhstan announced. “All parties to the Astana Process on Syria confirmed their participation in the talks that will take place … Read more
Kazakh university seeks tourism collaboration with Spain
Turkestan (Kazakhstan), May 2 (EFE).- Turkestan International University of Tourism is looking for universities in Spain with which to collaborate to promote mobility between European and Asian students.
Visa invests billions to fight increasingly sophisticated cybercrime
Miami, Apr 29 (EFE).- Cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated and are looking for more ambitious targets in people, companies and institutions, warned the global chief risk officer of payment technology company Visa, Paul Fabara, who says investing in technology is a way to always be one step ahead of thieves. The pandemic caused millions of … Read more
Kazakhstan says reforms to move forward despite protests
Nur-Sultan, Apr 28 (EFE).- Planned democratic reforms in Kazakhstan are to continue even if protests like the ones that rocked the country in January break out, Kazakh Secretary of State Erlan Karin said Thursday. “The only response (to protests) is not to stop the reforms,” Karin stressed when asked about the outbreak of violence in … Read more
Kazakhstan committed to building bridges between Europe and Asia despite war
Nur-Sultan, Apr 27 (EFE).- Kazakhstan, immersed in a process of internal reforms, is continuing with its policy to build bridges between Europe and Asia, despite facing difficult circumstances due to the war in Ukraine. “We are at a very significant moment,” said Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko on Wednesday in Nur-Sultan, referring to the … Read more
