Authorities in Northern Luzon arrested four individuals in separate buy-bust operations in La Union and Ilocos Norte seizing over P600,000 worth of suspected narcotics joint forces of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and local police arrested three individuals in a buy-bust operation at Purok Singko Authorities identified one of the suspects as alias “Papet,” 48 a resident of the town and tagged as a high-value drug target identified only as alias “Mark” from Cavite and alias “Zahrah” from San Juan officers seized suspected shabu and marijuana worth over P600,000 All three suspects are now detained at the PDEA Regional Office 1 jail facility a 38-year-old man was also arrested in a separate police-led buy-bust operation the suspect sold three sachets of suspected shabu to an undercover officer Police recovered three more sachets from his possession The drugs seized were worth more than P6,000 The suspects are facing charges for violating Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act gmaregionaltv.com is home to the latest stories produced by news teams of GMA Regional TV from stations in key areas across the Philippines the AS Monaco players perfectly negotiated their first match of the competition against L’Union Saint-Jean by winning 4-1 at the Stadium de Toulouse.✍️ From the start of the match, the Rouge et Blanc had a monopoly on the ball and Takumi Minamino saw his shot blocked by a defender (10′), before coming up short against Rabyi, whom he had tried to chip (17′). The opposing goalkeeper could do nothing though about a shot from Eliesse Ben Seghir, ideally found at the back by Breel Embolo (20′). Already having scored against PSG the Moroccan international did the same four days later Jordan Teze’s shot from 30 meters went over (27′) then one from the Japanese midfielder hit the post (32′) before a shot on the turn by our the number 36 flashed over (35′) This impressive period would finally be concretized two minutes later when Vanderson doubled the lead from close range (37′) 37' | 0️⃣-2️⃣ #USJASM pic.twitter.com/WvGEnu25Eh — AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) December 22, 2024 to prevent the opponent from reducing the score making a sublime save in front of Capdeville (40′) This opportunity did not trouble the Rouge et Blanc though as they obtained a penalty won by Taki’ before the break (45+3′) Breel Embolo was denied by the Union Saint-Jean goalkeeper (45+5′) Kassoum Ouattara came on and was quick to show himself but missed the target from six meters (47′) The same thing happened for Takumi Minamino’s shot which flirted with the post (51′) Success then eluded the Rouge et Blanc again since the Japanese international also missed a penalty won by Jordan Teze (58′) who was definitely making all the right moves added a third shortly thereafter with a shot from 25 meters to kill any suspense (65′) 65' | 0️⃣-3️⃣ #USJASM pic.twitter.com/PKfeeHwRyb — AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) December 22, 2024 The match was now all but over but the players of the club from the Principality were not slowing down. Having come on, George Ilenikhena distinguished himself twice but first came up against the goalkeeper (72′) before another shot smashed off the post (73′) the hosts did not give up and reduced the score through Tournier The match then became crazy and finally the Monaco striker was rewarded for his efforts by scoring our fourth goal (91′) This was the last chance of this Round of 64 of the Coupe de France, synonymous with qualification for the Round of 32 for AS Monaco, the draw for which will take place this Sunday at 7:45 p.m. Now, it’s time for the holidays before the resumption of competition scheduled on January 5 with the Trophée des Champions against Paris Saint-Germain La belle image 🥰 La haie d’honneur de l’@AS_Monaco (L1) pour le petit poucet @intermarche de l’Union Saint-Jean (R1) 🫶 #CoupeDeFrance pic.twitter.com/Oh4gtCn2WS — Coupe de France (@coupedefrance) December 22, 2024 Sunday December 22 (14:45) – Stadium de Toulouse Coupe de France – Round of 64: Union Saint-Jean 1-4 AS Monaco Goals: Tournier (83′) for L’Union Saint-Jean; Ben Seghir (20′) Bookings: Tournier (70′) for L’Union Saint-Jean; Minamino (45+5′) for AS Monaco Adi Hütter: "We were not successful tonight" AS Monaco fall on penalties in Reims in the Round of 32 AS Monaco to face Stade de Reims in the CdF Round of 32 the European Commission established the EU Civil Protection Mechanism The Mechanism aims to strengthen civil protection cooperation between the EU countries and 10 additional participating states to improve prevention can request emergency assistance through the Mechanism The Commission plays a key role in coordinating the disaster response and contributing to the transport and/or operational costs of deployments Disasters know no borders and can unexpectedly strike 1 or several countries at the same time The Commission facilitates a well-coordinated joint response allowing the authorities of the affected country to communicate through a single point of contact rather than multiple channels This joint approach further helps to pool expertise and capacities of first responders and ensures that assistance effectively addresses the needs of those affected and skills strengthens and ensures a more coherent response across borders there are 10 more states that participate in the EU Civil Protection Mechanism: Albania the EU Civil Protection Mechanism has responded to over 770 requests for assistance both inside and outside the EU The Mechanism also helps coordinate disaster prevention and preparedness activities among national authorities and fosters the exchange of best practices This facilitates the continuous development of higher common standards enabling teams from various countries to better understand diverse approaches and work interchangeably when a disaster strikes Following a request for assistance through the Mechanism, the Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) mobilises assistance or expertise The ERCC monitors events around the globe 24/7 and ensures rapid deployment of emergency support through a direct link with national civil protection authorities can be mobilised at short notice for deployments inside and outside of Europe Satellite maps produced by the Copernicus Emergency Management Service also support civil protection operations The Service provides timely and precise geospatial information useful for delineating affected areas and planning disaster relief operations In the most vulnerable regions of the world civil protection assistance typically goes hand in hand with EU humanitarian aid Experts in both fields work closely together to ensure the most coherent analysis and response The most common types of emergencies triggering the Mechanism’s involvement are disease outbreaks or any relevant international organisation can call on the EU Civil Protection Mechanism for help the Mechanism was activated 58 times to respond to (i) war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East (ii) floods in France and Spain; (iii) wildfires in Europe and Latin America; (iv) tropical cyclone Chido in Mayotte Additionally, EU Member States and participating states can also activate the Mechanism to seek assistance for consular support to their citizens (e.g. the Mechanism helped safely evacuate almost 1,400 European citizens from places like Haiti EU Civil Protection Mechanism: 58 activations in 2024 different types of crises are pinned on the map In response to a deteriorating humanitarian situation in Ukraine all 27 EU countries and 6 participating states (Iceland have offered help to Ukraine via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism The assistance includes millions of items such as first aid kits power generators and firefighting equipment The coordination represents the largest ever operation of the Mechanism to date It helps assist people in Ukraine and those who have fled to neighbouring countries such as Poland The EU is also coordinating medical evacuations of Ukrainian patients in need of urgent care to hospitals across Europe - via the Mechanism and the medical evacuation hub established in Poland over 4,000 patients received treatment as part of the medical evacuations. To efficiently manage an exceptionally high number of aid deliveries logistical hubs have been set up in Poland These hubs gather the assistance offered by EU countries and participating states and dispatch it to Ukraine In 2019, the EU upgraded the EU Civil Protection Mechanism and created rescEU an additional layer of protection complementing offers by EU Member States and participating states rescEU strengthens European preparedness to disasters and emerging risks and boosts the EU’s capacity to respond to emergencies such as wildfires or incidents affecting energy infrastructure The rapid deployment of rescEU assets has played a pivotal role in addressing recent crises in Europe and from earthquakes in Türkiye to Russia’s war against Ukraine EU Member States and participating states may commit national resources for emergency response to the European Civil Protection Pool (ECPP) This Pool allows for better planning and coordination of response activities at European and national levels which means a faster and more reliable EU response to disasters The Pool constitutes the backbone of the Mechanism Prevention and preparedness activities help mitigate the effects of disasters. A training programme for civil protection experts from EU Member States and participating states ensures compatibility and complementarity among intervention teams while large-scale exercises train capacities for specific disasters each year The EU supports and complements the prevention and preparedness efforts of its Member States and participating states by focusing on areas where a joint European approach is more effective than separate national actions These efforts include risk assessments to identify the disaster risks across the EU encouraging research to enhance disaster resilience and reinforcing early warning systems the EU Civil Protection Mechanism has been activated over 770 times to respond to emergencies The Mechanism pools response capacities from all EU countries and 10 participating states The Mechanism can be deployed inside the EU and around the world and prioritises joint disaster prevention and preparedness actions the EU is implementing its largest emergency operation since the creation of the Mechanism channelling millions of emergency items to Ukraine and the region Unlike in France and Belgium, the question of banning disposable electronic cigarettes (puffs) has not been raised by the Luxembourg public authorities, despite the environmental and health consequences of these new nicotine products, and despite the rapid increase in the consumption of electronic cigarettes.[1]This decision could reflect Luxembourg's usual tax dumping strategy aimed at sucking up part of cross-border consumption disposable electronic cigarettes are banned from sale in Belgium the public authorities having obtained the green light from the European Union for a ban on puffs a Joint Committee (JCC) is being held on January 23 following a recent postponement linked to the motion of censure of Michel Barnier's government hopes for the ban to come into force on January 1er February 2025 the Luxembourg public authorities do not plan to follow the same path as their Belgian and French neighbors the Ministry of Health has indicated that it is adopting "an approach of observation and analysis of measures taken abroad" in particular in order to assess "the impacts of these initiatives" Although the Luxembourg Ministry of Health does not dispute the health and environmental impact of these new nicotine products it believes that a ban on disposable electronic cigarettes alone would have limited effectiveness and advocates a "global approach" the consumption of electronic cigarettes has been following a worrying trend in recent years the share of young people aged 16 to 24 reporting that they consume electronic cigarettes jumped by 15 points while it increased by five points among 25-34 year-olds The Grand Duchy could opportunely benefit from the ban on puffs in Belgium and France banking on a partial transfer of cross-border workers the ministry defended itself against such a strategy indicating that it did not have precise data on a possible increase in sales of disposable electronic cigarettes following the public health policies implemented in France and Belgium Luxembourg is regularly criticized by its European neighbors for its tax dumping practices which allow it to suck up a portion of tax revenues from border jurisdictions implementing tax increases while penalizing part of the effectiveness of health policies This policy is used by the entire tobacco sector: in 2019 the tobacco industry supplied Luxembourg with 5,287 cigarettes per capita this oversupply strategy serves the tobacco industry to circumvent the health policies implemented in France by relying on cross-border trade and smuggling ©Generation Without Tobacco [1] Comma, Unlike Belgium and France, Luxembourg is not about to ban puffss [2] Land, Smuggling at the service of the Luxembourg budget, 03/15/2024, (accessed 01/22/2024) Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match 22 Dec 2024 13:45:00 GMT?Monaco won 4–1 over L'Union Saint Jean on Sun 22 Dec 2024 13:45:00 GMT.About the matchL'Union Saint Jean is playing home against Monaco at Stadium de Toulouse on Sun Nichole Gomez is the producer and host of ABC-7 at 4 KVIA ABC 7 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Community Guidelines | KVIA-TV FCC Public File | FCC Applications | Do Not Sell My Personal Information The spirit of the Coupe de France is still going strong: this weekend AS Monaco will have to travel to face amateur side Union Saint-Jean at the Toulouse stadium It's one of the biggest gaps between divisions drawn in the Round of 64 clashes happening this weekend Union Saint-Jean currently ply their trade in Régional 1 (sixth tier) and will be facing a side that has played and beaten Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League this season as USJ prepare for one the biggest matches in their history The match won't be played at Union's 3000-capacity Stade Georges Beyney due to regulation issues yet Toulouse FC have stepped in to help out the Garonne-based side Les Violets have made the Toulouse Stadium available for the encounter on Sunday Many of Union's players have to balance football with full-time professional jobs works a 45-hour week in construction and plumbing whilst also training three times a week then head back to the club before training," Larry explained in an interview with La Depeche Saturday brings the "hour of truth," as he admits Balancing work and football while dealing with competition is challenging So whilst Monaco's players will be recovering from their Ligue 1 clash with Paris Saint-Germain in the gym Viltard and many of his teammates would have undergone a week of work "We will approach the match like any other," said Monaco manager Adi Hütter before the game against the amateur side "We'll do it with great respect for our opponent considering they were knocked out by third tier side FC Rouen last season in the Round of 16 but that wasn't the case; we got knocked out So we need to be focussed against this Union Saint-Jean team." >>Coupe de France: Five Memorable Upsets >>Coupe de France: History, Format, All you need to know Un engagement fort pour l'éducation économique Statistical themes and associated Webstat series A victory to end the year well. At the end of a match where seriousness and concentration were required, the Monegasques won against Union Saint-Jean (1-4) in their first appearance in the Coupe de France and thus punched their ticket for the Round of 32 It was a qualification that Yann Lienard and George Ilenikhena spoke about in front of the media post-match What were the coach’s instructions today He really insisted on the seriousness that we had to have during this match as well as on the speed needed against this team from L’Union Saint-Jean Tell us about your performance for your first professional game… I’m happy to have been able to participate in this victory especially with this save at the end of the first half I think that made the task easier for the team because it was a save at the right time you have to know how to stay focused because chances are rare against us They are a great team that plays at the top of the table in Ligue 1 so you have to know how to always be vigilant to be decisive when necessary I have no hang-ups about communicating with players like Thilo (Kehrer) because if I don’t give them the orders maybe they’ll have trouble getting into a situation where they need me I did my job by putting them back in position and communicating with them and I think it worked well today We tried to create as many chances as possible and score as many goals as possible the score at the end of the match shows that we were serious We knew it was going to be a difficult match But the players also managed to get the ball out well at times Biereth and Köhn's reactions after the draw against HAC Akliouche and Diatta's reactions after the draw against Racing The Commission and Switzerland have set in motion the agreement on the participation of the Swiss Confederation in Union programmes marking a significant step in strengthening EU-Swiss cooperation Following the conclusion of negotiations on 20 December 2024 this agreement paves the way for Switzerland's association to Horizon Europe This will open new opportunities for Swiss researchers and entities to receive funding and cooperate with European partners It will also enable European research and innovation communities to benefit from a wider pool of talents and scientific excellence. transitional arrangements allow Swiss entities to apply for calls under Horizon Europe Swiss participants will be able to receive direct EU funding and lead consortia on the same footing as entities from EU Member States Switzerland's participation in Fusion for Energy (F4E)/ITER is foreseen to start from 2026 and participation in Erasmus+ planned from 2027 Switzerland's Association to EU4Health will become applicable after the Health Agreement is signed. This agreement is part of a broader package that aims to modernise deepen and expand the relationship between the EU and Switzerland the agreement is expected to be signed between the parties once their internal procedures are completed The next steps include signing of other EU- Switzerland agreements and ratifying all the agreements in the package by both parties in accordance with their respective procedures The successful ratification will enable a long-term cooperation in research and all other areas covered by the package while modernising the foundations of the EU-Switzerland relationship. The EU remains fully committed to the successful completion of this process and to further strengthening its partnership with Switzerland (For more information: Olof Gill — Tel. +32 229 65966; Thomas Regnier — Tel  +32 229 91099; Saul Louis Goulding — Tel. +32 229 64735; Nika Blazevic — Tel 2024 State of the Energy Union report was published on 11 September 2024 It describes how the EU has managed unprecedented challenges in the energy policy landscape during this Commission’s mandate equipping the EU with a regulatory framework for pursuing the clean energy transition and laying the foundations for renewed economic growth and competitiveness the EU has managed to withstand critical risks to its security of energy supply regain control over the energy market and prices and accelerate the transition towards climate neutrality. Significant progress has been made on renewable energy Wind power overtook gas to become the EU’s second largest source of electricity behind nuclear and by the first half of 2024 renewables generated 50% of electricity in the EU. In 2022 the EU’s primary energy consumption renewed its downward trend energy efficiency efforts will need to be stepped up further for the EU to meet the 11.7% final energy consumption reduction target by 2030. not least in the electrification of heating equipment across the board and the rate of renovation of buildings. Strengthened efforts are needed to address high energy prices This is key to improve the competitiveness of EU industry and to accelerate investments in Europe’s integrated infrastructure networks which are essential for the electrification of the European economy The report also recalls that all EU countries must submit their final updated National Energy and Climate Plans as soon as possible to ensure collective achievement of the 2030 energy and climate goals The EU has continued to stand by Ukraine in the face of relentless Russian attacks on its energy system The synchronisation of the Ukrainian and Moldovan grids with the Continental European Network helped stabilise Ukraine’s electricity system and by 31 July 2024 over 40% of all donations from EU countries were dedicated to the energy sector with the Union Civil Protection Mechanism’s total contribution estimated at over €900 million. It recalls the importance of the Net-Zero Industry Act and the Critical Raw Materials Act alongside the reform of the Electricity Market Design to face the competitiveness challenges that EU manufacturers face in net-zero technologies "This year’s report shows that we are no longer at the mercy of Putin’s pipelines and we keep standing by our Ukrainian partners as winter approaches The EU is well equipped to navigate the profound changes and challenges that lie ahead and deliver on its commitments towards the planet and its citizens Our Energy Union is stronger and greener than ever before." Le Service européen d'action extérieure (SEAE) est le service diplomatique de l'Union européenne le SEAE met en œuvre la politique étrangère et de sécurité commune de l'UE afin de promouvoir la paix la sécurité et les intérêts des Européens dans le monde entier Le haut représentant de l'UE pour les affaires étrangères définit la position de l'Union européenne sur la scène mondiale le Service européen pour l'action extérieure en coordination avec les institutions de l'Union européenne répond aux priorités de la politique étrangère de l'UE y compris la planification civile et militaire et la réponse aux crises L'Union européenne a des représentants spéciaux dans différents pays et régions du monde Contactez le Service européen d'action extérieure posez des questions générales sur l'Union européenne ou obtenez des informations sur comment visiter le SEAE L'UE entretient des relations diplomatiques avec la quasi-totalité des pays du monde et entreprend toute une série d'actions avec des 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qui ont abouti à la conclusion du plan d'action global conjoint sur le programme nucléaire iranien (JCPOA) à Vienne le 14 juillet 2015 Le JCPOA vise à garantir que le programme nucléaire iranien sera exclusivement pacifique et prévoit la levée complète des sanctions de l'ONU de l'UE et des États-Unis liées au nucléaire l'UE s'emploie à prévenir et à résoudre les conflits à promouvoir les droits de l'homme et le développement durable à lutter contre le changement climatique et à contribuer à un ordre mondial fondé sur des règles Dans un monde de plus en plus interconnecté la sécurité de l'Europe commence à l'étranger Les citoyens européens attendent et méritent de vivre dans un environnement sûr et stable l'UE doit assumer davantage de responsabilités pour sa propre sécurité et accroître sa capacité à agir de manière autonome le personnel et les intérêts de l'UE en dehors de l'Union l'UE renforce sa réponse aux crises sécuritaires et consulaires Le centre de réaction aux crises du SEAE 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From honouring human rights to championing environmental sustainability and individuals worldwide for change - one celebration Pour les demandes des médias, veuillez contacter l'équipe de presse du SEAE Les pages de campagne sont créées autour de thèmes et d'actions spécifiques aux délégations et missions de l'UE et aux opérations Vous recherchez un emploi passionnant dans le domaine des relations extérieures des affaires étrangères et de la sécurité Voir comment postuler à un appel d'offres du SEAE Les subventions peuvent être accordées sous forme de dons à des tiers qui sont engagés dans des activités d'aide extérieure Les subventions sont gérées par EuropeAid (INTPA) ou la DG Proche L'UE soutient des projets dans le monde entier des événements sont organisés dans le monde entier par les délégations de l'Union européenne et ses partenaires The European Union (EU) and the Republic of Vanuatu (Vanuatu) held their sixth Political Dialogue under article 8 of the Africa Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) - EU Partnership (Cotonou) Agreement on 21 April 2021 It was the first time the dialogue was held virtually The EU and Vanuatu took stock of achievements in the partnership since the last Political Dialogue meeting and updated each other on key developments Participants underlined their firm commitment to the further deepening and strengthening of their partnership in upholding the rules-based international order and ensuring that multilateralism is effective including in addressing the challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic and promoting climate action the EU and Vanuatu reviewed the support provided by the EU which seeks to strengthen health systems through assistance valued at €22 million (VUV 2.87 billion) and to mitigate the socioeconomic impact of the COVID-19 crisis through assistance valued at €11.5 million (VUV 1.5 billion) The EU and Vanuatu called for continued multilateral efforts to address this global challenge including through the provision of COVID-19 vaccines to ensure fair and equitable access for every country in the world The EU informed about the outcome of the negotiations on the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement and on EU-UK relations after the end of the transition period (31 December 2020) It presented ongoing work to realise the priorities of the new European Commission with a focus on the ‘European Green Deal’ and climate change It also congratulated Vanuatu on its recently updated more ambitious Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement Taking stock of the Post-Cotonou negotiation process the EU and Vanuatu welcomed the political agreement that the Chief Negotiators reached at their level on 3rd December 2020 The EU gave an overview of the ongoing preparations for the implementation of EU external assistance in the next financial period (2021-2027) and perspectives for development cooperation more generally The Political Dialogue fully reflected the importance that the EU and Vanuatu attach to their shared values The EU commended Vanuatu for the organisation of Parliamentary elections in March 2020 amidst the global emergency of COVID-19 and their assessment as credible inclusive and transparent by the Melanesian Spearhead Group Observer Group (MSGOG) and Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) election observer teams Vanuatu presented latest progress it made in the fields of good governance tackling gender-based violence and human trafficking Vanuatu also informed about the ongoing ratification of international Human Rights instruments and the prospect of establishing a fully-fledged National Human Rights institution The EU and Vanuatu discussed the importance of keeping human rights central to their COVID-19 responses the EU and Vanuatu discussed the potential that the interim Economic Partnership Agreement (iEPA) between the EU and the Pacific States offers for Vanuatu to increase its trade with the EU The EU reaffirmed its support to Vanuatu’s accession to the EPA for which Vanuatu has expressed interest but is yet to notify the Parties Discussions also focused on the need to make progress on common priorities Unreported & Unregulated (IUU) fishing including the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing and the risks related to investor citizenship schemes as well as visa-related issues The meeting was co-chaired by Ms Paola Pampaloni Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Cooperation and External Trade of Vanuatu The Cotonou Agreement constitutes the framework for collaboration between the European Union and the African Caribbean and Pacific States (ACP) in a broad range of areas the fight against poverty and peace and security as well as democracy and political stability Article 8 of the Cotonou Agreement provides for a regular and comprehensive political dialogue to exchange information foster mutual understanding and facilitate the establishment of agreed priorities and shared agendas. Ministry of Foreign Affairs – EAMEA Division (Vanuatu): E-mail address: lwarimavute@vanuatu.gov.vu Press Team - EU Delegation for the Pacific (Fiji): E-mail address: Mohammed-Nazeem.KASIM@eeas.europa.eu Webmail Promoting Africa’s growth and economic development by championing citizen inclusion and increased cooperation and integration of African states Agenda 2063 is the blueprint and master plan for transforming Africa into the global powerhouse of the future It is the strategic framework for delivering on Africa’s goal for inclusive and sustainable development and is a concrete manifestation of the pan-African drive for unity progress and collective prosperity pursued under Pan-Africanism and African Renaissance President of the Republic of Kenya and the African Union Champion on Institutional Reform Ruto was appointed during the 37th Assembly of Heads of State and Government in February 2024 to champion the AU Institutional Reform process taking over from the H.E Paul Kagame President of the Republic of Rwanda who led the implementation of the reform process since 2016 The AU offers exciting opportunities to get involved in determining continental policies and implementing development programmes that impact the lives of African citizens everywhere Find out more by visiting the links on right Click Here to Watch the Live Event What: The annual commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda seeks to continuously awaken greater awareness of the African peoples and the international community about the value of life and humanity and to renew our collective commitment to protect and uphold fundamental human rights 2025 marks the 31st commemoration which will make emphasis on the theme "Remember-Unite-Renew" Who: The African Union Commission (AUC) through the Department of Political Affairs Peace and Security (PAPS) in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in Ethiopia and Permanent Mission to the African Union and UNECA will lead the commemorative activities which will include: as per the decision of the AU Assembly of Heads of State and Government the African Union (AU) has been organizing annual commemoration events 2025 marks the 31st anniversary of those tragic days a significant moment to honor the deceased and join together to prevent such atrocities from occurring ever again it presents an opportunity to gain insights into Rwanda's journey of healing The commemoration will bring together officials from the African Union Commission Schools and Academic Institutions in Ethiopia as well as the Rwandan Community in Addis Ababa You can join the conversation online using hashtags #Kwibuka31 #RememberUniteRenew #NeverAgain Ms. Limi Mohammed |Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department, African Union Commission Email: shashlm@africa-union.org Ms. Tsion Hailemariam |Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department, African Union Commission Email: tsionh@africa-union.org The African Union Commission (AUC) envisions “an integrated continent that is politically united based on the ideals of Pan Africanism an Highlights of the cooperation with the GIZ-project “Support to the African Union on Migration and Displacement” Agenda 2063 is Africa’s development blueprint to achieve inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development over a 50-year period driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena Authorities have arrested two high-value drug targets in separate operations in San Fernando City The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and local police identified one of the suspect as “Julz,” a 30-year-old resident of San Esteban Authorities seized over P10,000 worth of suspected shabu and the buy-bust money used in the operation known as “Ewoks,” was apprehended during a search warrant operation The 39-year-old resident of Barangay Poro had been arrested in 2021 previously for a similar case but was released through a plea bargaining agreement authorities recovered over P20,000 worth of shabu They are currently detained at the PDEA Regional Office 1 jail facility and have yet to release statements On 3 November 2022, the European Commission published the directive 2022/2100 banning characteristic flavours for heated tobacco products and imposing health warnings comparable to those for other cigarettes The European Commission had declared the June 29 The latter wanted to ban the sale of all flavoured heated tobacco products as part of its goal of a tobacco-free generation in the European Union (EU) by 2040 characterising flavours have been banned since May 2016 for traditional cigarettes and rolling tobacco in the European Union As for the heated tobacco refills found in France (IQOS) The descriptions of these flavors as well as their names are intentionally evasive and avoid traditional flavor categories by generally using colors with descriptors such as menthol The review period ended on 29 October 2022 and the delegated directive will enter into force on 23 November Member States will have to transpose it into national law by 23 July 2023 at the latest and apply these provisions from 23 October 2023 Member States will also have to communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law that they adopt in the area covered by this directive For Smoke-Free Partnership (SFP)[1] a coalition of 50 European organisations working towards the effective implementation of the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) the implementation of the Directive by Member States is an important step towards curbing the heavy marketing of these products and the associated consumption one of the next major axes of the implementation of the European Beating Cancer Plan should be the revision of the current Tobacco Products Directive and the obligation for heated tobacco products to comply with all the provisions applied to other tobacco products Philip Morris International (with its IQOS device) and British American Tobacco (with the Glo device) are the two main manufacturers of this type of product Philip Morris is the only manufacturer that markets heated tobacco under the IQOS brand which it aggressively and illicitly promotes in tobacco stores The manufacturer promotes its device as a risk reduction tool to policy makers and seeks to relax the regulations in force on these new tobacco products This ban has raised opposition from some member states stating that the introduction of a definition of heated tobacco products " goes beyond the power delegated under Directive 2014/40/EU and involves essential elements reserved for European legislators and should be subject to the ordinary legislative scrutiny process PMI had also donated several protective equipment and ventilators to hospitals an act which had been “welcomed” by the Greek Minister of Health If you feel this is an error, please submit a support request Organised as part of the European Security and Defence College (ESDC) the course entitled "The European Union and the challenges of hybrid threats began today in Brussels bringing together 35 participants from European institutions and EU Member States Le CGA Benoît DurieuxThe Director of the IHEDN opened the series of conferences by stressing the need to take account of the reality of these threats despite the theoretical and conceptual difficulties and to consider how to respond to these different types of aggression This observation was developed during the first round table with the Dr Niklas Nilsson (Swedish Defense University) and the Dr Nad'a Kovalčíková (European Union Institute for Security Studies - EUISS) The two experts set out a number of ideas for the EU and its Member States which the audience will be able to develop over the three days of the seminar The afternoon was devoted to specific areas such as cyber information manipulation and maritime issues Prepared and run by the IHEDN's Department of Europe and International Affairs (DEAI) this seminar aims to contribute to the development of a common strategic culture within the Member States and institutions of the European Union on a subject with changing contours Hosted by the European Security and Defence College (ESDC) in Brussels the "EU facing hybrid threats" course has started today in Brussels and gathered together 35 civil servants and military from the member states and from the EU institutions has opened the conference insisting on the necessity to consider the reality of threats despite the theoretical and conceptual difficulties and to question the responses we have to deliver in order to counter all these aggressions The debate continued with a double keynote speech given by Dr Niklas Nilsson (Swedish Defense University) and Dr Nad'a Kovalčíková (European Union Institute for Security Studies) The two analysts presented new ways of thinking and definition for the EU and for the member states that the attendees could develop further during the next days The second part of the first day focused on thematic and specific fields such as: maritime hybridation hybrid threats in the cyber space and information manipulation Organised by the Department of European and International Affairs of the IHEDN the seminar's goal is to contribute to the development of a common strategic culture among the member states and the European institutions on a crucial and always moving topic The Institute for Advanced Studies in National Defence All rights reserved 2025 - Legal information – Privacy policy - designed by CONCILIUM The Region 1 Athletic Association (R1AA) Meet 2025 officially started on Wednesday with thousands of athletes from different provinces and cities competing in various sports admitted feeling nervous in her first competition “Medyo kinakabahan kasi first time ko po,” she said said the billiards event consists of two competitions: the 8-ball tournament The following is the overall medal tally for elementary and secondary divisions in the 2025 R1AA Meet based on partial and unofficial results as of March 12 wala namang problema na nakararating sa atin Pero tinitingnan natin na magiging smooth lahat ang nagaganap na kompetisyon,” Bucsit said Medical teams are also on standby to ensure the safety of athletes throughout the competition Looking to access paid articles across multiple policy topics Interested in policy insights for EU professional organisations The European Commission will present its update of the ‘European Health Union: a Europe that prepares prevents and protects’ on Wednesday (22 May) ‘L’Union fait la force’ [Unity makes strength] the Health Union’s aim is to create a more resilient Europe either observed and verified directly by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources your weekly update on all things healthcare in Europe Donec et orci aliquet nisl suscipit molestie sed sit amet tortor Duis vel urna ac mi sollicitudin lacinia mollis sit amet lorem Sed finibus erat nec libero scelerisque fringilla Morbi at orci sed urna vulputate vulputate Get a subscription on Euractiv Pro and elevate your political insight During the 2023 PCA Convention & Trade Show, My Father Cigars and Tatuaje announced a collaboration project named La Union—Spanish for The Union—a two-part release that will eventually consist of two different humidors—black and red—containing a total of four different cigars The impetus behind the new joint project is simple: the two companies have been working very closely together for 20 years with virtually every Tatuaje cigar ever made produced by the García family and then there is the fact that Tatauje founder Pete Johnson is married to Janny García of My Father Cigars The black humidor started shipping to retailers in early February and contains 20 cigars each of two different blends: one was blended by Johnson and is made with a shade-grown Nicaraguan corojo 99 wrapper while My Father’s blend was blended by Jaime García and incorporates an Ecuadorian habano wrapper the internal blend of both cigars is made up of Nicaraguan tobacco grown on the García family’s farms the red humidor version is currently scheduled to be released in early 2025 and will include a Tatuaje blend covered in an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper while the cigar blended by the Garcías will feature a Connecticut broadleaf wrapper Both of those blends will also incorporate Nicaraguan tobacco for the binders and in the filler Regardless of the blend or humidor, all of the cigars are being released in the same 7 1/4 x 50 vitola—the companies call it a prominente especial—and each individual cigar has an MSRP of $60. Each humidor is priced at $2,400 and includes 40 cigars—20 of each blend— as well as a La Union-branded XIKAR Xi1 Perfect Cut cutter The companies are producing 1,500 of both the black and red humidors and the other 300 for international markets Each of the cigars are rolled with a 109-style cap which is sort of like a hybrid between the round cap of a traditional parejo and the tapered point of a belicoso all of the cigars included in the first humidor release were produced by just two pairs Note: The following shows the various La Union vitolas Some of these cigars may have been released after this post was originally published the La Union — Tatuaje for My Father (Black Humidor) is a tale of one blend with two very different profiles: the first two-thirds of the cigar are smooth and creamy dominated by a combination of sweet cashews and aromatic cedar on the palate as well as white pepper and fondant sweetness on the retrohale the blend takes a dramatic turn during the final third punctuated by a noticeably aggressive uptick in strength that affects the balance of the entire profile this is a good enough cigar to recommend trying now but I am hoping a bit of time will help even out the roughness in the final third and thus elevate the entire profile to greater heights The combination of length and ring gauge makes the La Union — Tatuaje for My Father (Black Humidor) an imposing sight and all three cigars are covered in similar medium brown wrappers that are somewhat dry to the touch although there is very little tooth to be had Two of the cigars have large soft spots in the same general location—just under the secondary band on the front—and while one of the cigars is rock hard the other two are extremely spongy when squeezed Aromas from the wrappers include sweet woodiness Strong and sweet cedar leads the scents emanating from the feet of the cigars the cold draws are dominated by sweet and creamy cashew flavor along with secondary flavors of cedar After beginning with white pepper and earth the main flavors shift to creamy cashews and aromatic cedar with secondary notes of cocoa nibs The retrohales have both white pepper and fondant sweetness although the former seems to be getting stronger as the first third burns down both the body and strength pass into solid medium territory one cigar needs a minor touch-up with my lighter to stay on track—the other two feature razor-sharp burn lines—but all three cigars have excellent draws and plentiful smoke production The profiles of the cigars remain creamy during the second third with cedar and cashew flavors leading secondary notes that include plain popcorn while the light vegetal note from the first third remains in place for two of the cigars the third one features a distinct—albeit fleeting—citrus peel note on the finish White pepper is still obvious on the retrohale but the sweetness has morphed into a distinct floral sweetness but the body graudlly increases to a point just over the medium mark all three cigars run into burn issues that need correcting a couple of times each there are no problems whatsoever with either the smoke production or draws I can feel the strength building during the final third of the La Unions and all three easily reach the full mark by the time I am finished with them The main flavors have not changed— the same combination of cashew and cedar continues—though the secondary flavors now include sourdough bread the vegetal note and the citrus note that were present on the finishes have completely disappeared The retrohale still has the same white pepper and floral sweetness noticeable as the second-third but the full strength affects the balance of the profile for all three cigars The burn continues to be an issue for two cigars—each needs two more corrections with my lighter—but the draws and copious smoke production remain high points on all three cigars until I am finished with them I have worn many hats in my life up to this point: I started out as a photojournalist for the Dallas Morning News and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram then transitioned to photographing weddings—both internationally and in the U.S.—for more than a decade After realizing that there was a need for a cigar website containing better photographs and more in-depth information about each release SmokingStogie quickly became one of the more influential cigar blogs on the internet extremely hard-to-find and expensive cigars and it was one of the predecessors to halfwheel You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience a full-service interior design firm in the Mt made possible by the first-in-the-nation small business funding model that puts business owners on a pathway to long-term control and ownership of their commercial spaces. “Seattle is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation and while that growth has brought tens of thousands of new jobs and residents to our communities it has also created economic pressures for our small business owners Our One Seattle agenda is intentional in building a city where people of all incomes and occupations can live and small businesses of all backgrounds can afford to operate,” said Mayor Bruce Harrell “Our pioneering spirit is the fuel behind this innovative economic development model that makes generational wealth building not just an idea—but a reality for our business owners I applaud our Office of Economic Development for Space Needle thinking that reflects real input from small businesses and true leadership in empowering our local economy I also thank Grow America and JPMorgan Chase for partnering with us to create tangible opportunities for business growth and success.” The BCO Fund was launched in partnership with OED and Grow America through a combined $20 million investment aimed at addressing the challenges of small business displacement and escalating commercial rents across Seattle neighborhoods The Fund establishes real estate partnerships (LLCs) to acquire ground-level commercial properties within mixed-use buildings Owners of participating businesses join the LLC ensuring that commercial spaces are leased to them with stable and affordable occupancy costs the BCO Fund aids small business owners in remaining or re-establishing their presence in neighborhoods affected by economic shifts. La Union Studio owners Sonia-Lynn Abenojar and Sergio Max Legon-Talamoni moved their offices from their home into their new commercial space at the ground level of a mixed-use building that was purchased from Mt “We are thrilled to open the doors of our new location and welcome our community in,” Abenojar and Legon-Talamoni said “It’s especially meaningful to us that we have a permanent affordable space in a neighborhood where we have such deep roots.” The BCO Fund prioritizes the disproportionate impact of rising commercial rents on neighborhoods such as the Chinatown-International District (CID) CoStar data from 2022 shows average rents ranging from nearly $28 to $35 per square foot in these areas participating businesses will secure commercial space at rates below market value ensuring stability with no future increases resulting in the ability to save thousands annually. The Business Community Ownership Fund is part of a continuum of economic development strategies the City invests in to help close racial wealth gaps drive commercial affordability and ownership and provide culturally responsive business assistance. “The best way to fight displacement is by giving entrepreneurs the ability to actually own their commercial space and take the worry of higher rents or the building being sold from under them The Business Community Ownership Fund is a game changing partnership for our city that makes sure that public dollars go to the small businesses that need it most I look forward to seeing more small businesses grow and prosper in partnership with the fund.” we must do everything we can to ensure that the businesses that make our neighborhoods vibrant are not displaced This is especially important for small businesses in the South End We know it’s not just residential tenants getting pushed out of this city Small businesses are getting pushed out too and this can potentially help them stay anchored in their communities and increase community ownership of land I’m excited to see this partnership between the City and JPMorgan Chase result in opportunities for small business owners to build generational wealth and create stability Congratulations to Sergio Max and Sonia-Lynn and I hope to see La Union Studio flourish in the South End for generations to come.” Seattle Office of Economic Development “Seattle is increasingly unaffordable for many These businesses are integral for our communities so we want to make every effort to help them stay in their neighborhoods We are working to solve these issues by building out a comprehensive suite of commercial affordability strategies including a pilot master leasing strategy retail strategy and matchmaking small businesses and entrepreneurs to vacant commercial space OED’s goals are to remove barriers and create meaningful access for BIPOC entrepreneurs to resources and opportunities to build generational wealth and stay rooted and thrive in our neighborhoods.” “More business owners like Sonia and Sergio could benefit from having a permanent space with fixed The BCO Fund is working to bring displaced businesses back to their neighborhoods and give them the long-term stability and control they need to grow even more.” Pacific Northwest Regional Chair and Region Manager – Middle Market Banking for JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking “JPMorgan Chase and our Foundation are pleased to make a significant investment in the BCO fund This grant highlights our focus of providing an ecosystem of support financing opportunities and contracting opportunities allowing BIPOC entrepreneurs to stabilize and grow as a tool for wealth creation and providing living wage employment.” About the Business Community Ownership Fund: the BCO Fund purchases ground-floor real estate in mixed-used buildings in high displacement risk neighborhoods and secures financing for the project. Businesses become part of the LLC that owns the building thereby securing control and long-term affordability The stability of occupancy costs allows small businesses to stay in their neighborhood and redirect profits back into the business for further growth. Where Design Meets Culture: Led by founders Sonia-Lynn Abenojar & Sergio Max Legon-Talamoni La Union Studio is a full-service interior design and cultural placemaking studio based in Seattle Our studio specializes in the design of commercial and residential buildings with a focus on the design of cultural multi-family value additions and custom single family residential projects. 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That said, I did call it one of the most intriguing things I saw at the show that year. La Union is a two-part release that will span four cigars with the first two presented in a black humidor that began shipping in early February while the red humidor version will come out in early 2025 The project features a design that is a rendering of Johnson shaking Jaime García’s hand with José “Pepín” García Tatuaje made a cigar that uses a shade-grown Nicaraguan corojo 99 wrapper Jaime García—made a cigar that uses an Ecuadorian habano wrapper Both cigars use Nicaraguan binders and fillers that come from the García family’s farms and include pelo de oro which is often found in My Father’s special releases Tatuaje’s blend uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper while the cigar blended by the Garcías uses a Connecticut broadleaf wrapper When thinking about a cigar being made not just in celebration of a 20-plus year relationship but for that partner it immediately calls to mind suggestions of a profile above and beyond the norm The La Union — My Father for Tatuaje (Black Humidor) starts on a fantastic note and proceeds to craft a journey that is worthy of being called a celebratory cigar with three distinctive expressions offered to keep the palate engaged and enjoying the current profile while also looking forward to what's next I'm a bit surprised by the combustion issues though it seems that's an issue of the moment that not even this cigar can escape A very enjoyable smoke that's a testament to the relationship between these two companies All of the cigars are 7 1/4 x 50 size that the companies are calling a prominente especial and which uses a 109-style cap, a design notable for its tapered head that is a hybrid between a belicoso’s pointed cap and a parejo’s round head. Pricing is set at $60 per cigar and $2,400 per humidor, which contains 40 cigars split between 20 of each blend, as well as a XIKAR Xi1 Perfect Cut cutter Each of the three wrappers has a good amount of oiliness which is perceptible as soon as the cellophane is removed giving it a smoothness that is complemented by a lack of prominent veins The size of the cigar and the 109-style head can’t be overlooked either which offers plenty of space for those wrappers to shine through despite having two bands and a foot ribbon I find each to be rolled firmly but not quite to the point of being hard The feet of the three cigars have a cool and creamy aroma that reminds me of a bowl of cereal soggy Corn Flakes is the one that stands out whereas the others don’t quite have as distinct of an aroma There’s a touch of sweetness but no appreciable pepper with the aroma giving my nostrils a subtle tingle A smooth cold draw conveys a sense of the volume of the cigar There’s a mild flavor right in that spot where I’d call it a familiar mix of a number of things: cake donut The first puffs have creaminess and pepper while a soft and thick middle note just invites me to bite into it Retrohales are fantastic right out of the gate bright white pepper that really tingles the nostrils but with purpose as opposed to the pepper just running amuck while the third has a touch of sharpness coming from the pepper that elicits a bit of a physical reaction that is shy of ideal A little woodiness develops after the first clump of ash falls off starting with a subtle intensity but a very clean flavor and aroma the pepper is a bit more intense but still focused while a bit of peanut butter develops in the background and then appears in the flavor as well but there’s a little something happening on the finish that tingles the top of my throat the cigar smokes fairly quickly in this section but with no issues After adding some peanut butter in the first third the profile evolves into a more nutty flavor in the early puffs of this section taking out the sweetness and oiliness that were small but appreciated contributors to the profile the flavors begin a process of intertwining to create a new singular flavor as opposed to a collection of flavors though the pepper does stand out on certain puffs As the burn line approaches the midway point setting up a different expression of the pepper and kicking off a progression of the flavor that has the La Union — My Father for Tatuaje tasting like a different cigar than what was offered at the outset yet the creaminess now has a harder time standing out from the building earth The flavor lightens up a bit just as this section comes to an end suggesting that the final third could have another unique profile in store Flavor takes a couple of steps into full territory but bookends those with a more medium-plus profile while body is medium-full and strength is medium-minus I run into a couple of spots where a relight is necessary and the cigar seems to require a more frequent puffing rate in this section than it did in the first third burn line and smoke production remain outstanding The final third of the La Union — My Father for Tatuaje definitely sees another flavor change as creaminess and a bit of plain ice cream cone start things off The earthiness is quickly fading from the profile leaving just traces of its presence behind before disappearing completely The flavor has returned to that tightly intertwined profile of the first third though there are times I’m now getting the last bite of a vanilla ice cream cone instead of the last bite of a bowl of cereal not disappearing but playing a much more restrained part in the profile There are some spots where retrohales deliver a punch of black pepper I begin to get my first sensation of nicotine strength from the cigar as I can feel a little gut punch and head rush with these puffs A touch of pepper tingles the tip of my tongue as the cigar begins its finale while the smoke now delivers some irritation to my eyes as well I strive to capture the essence of a cigar and the people behind them in my work – every cigar you light up is the culmination of the work of countless people and often represents generations of struggle and stories it’s about so much more than the cigar – it’s about the story behind it the experience of enjoying the work of artisans and the way that a good cigar can bring people together I’m the public address announcer for the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks during spring training as well as for the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League and previously the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League I also work in a number of roles for Major League Baseball I covered the Phoenix and national cigar scene for Examiner.com Intelligence Online has been providing exclusive news on the intelligence community on the men and women for whom information is a critical tool Peruse our daily story summaries and stay 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