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One of Europe's largest livestock exhibition was held in Spain this week FIGAN 2023, the largest showcase for the livestock sector in Spain and one of the largest in Europe, has opened its doors this week. The exhibition features innovations and technologies in livestock farming, with a focus on sustainable development, digitalization, and animal welfare. This year's event, which took place in Zaragoza from March 28 to 31, welcomed representatives from all aspects of the industry, from livestock production to supply and processing. Opportunities to exchange innovations and best practices FIGAN 2023 is an important event for the livestock industry, offering opportunities to exchange knowledge, innovations, and best practices. The exhibition aimed to get closer to customers through innovation, technology, and knowledge. The exhibition presented concepts such as digitalization, sustainability, and precision livestock farming. The event featured 987 brands from 26 countries, occupy...

New Zealand's sky lit up with an amazingly bright Southern Lights Aurora Australis, or the Southern Lights, have been putting on a dazzling display across New Zealand this season, captivating aurora enthusiasts who have been staying up all night to witness the spectacle. Southern Lights have been so bright that even those living in more northern areas have been able to witness them. Intense Display The Southern Lights have been growing "stronger and stronger" compared to last year, according to Richard Zheng, an observer who camped out at Brighton Beach in Dunedin to take pictures. "Faced with such a scene, you can instantly forget all your troubles, and only lament the insignificance of human beings in front of nature," - said Mr Zheng. Dan Dirks mentioned that after relocating to the South Island of New Zealand last year, he has been keeping an eye on the aurora predictions with the aim of witnessing this event which is on his list of things to do. Aurora Bore...

Ed Sheeran-backed Music Venue Trust support UK music venues The Music Venue Trust (MVT) has raised £2.2m to buy and save grassroots music venues (GMVs) across the UK. The campaign, called #OwnOurVenues, was launched in response to the closure of 35% of grassroots music venues over the past 20 years. The MVT's plan is to create a National Trust for GMVs, and it aims to put ownership of music venues in the hands of people who love live music. Campaign details The campaign aimed to raise £2.5m and has gained the support of Ed Sheeran, Frank Turner, Ben Lovett, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music, Amazon Music, and Arts Council England, which granted £500,000 to the project. The MVT represents almost 1,000 UK venues, and 93% of GMVs are tenants, with only an average of 18 months left on their leases. Short leases make raising funds for facility improvement and securing government support difficult. Nine venues are the initial focus The MVT has identified nine venues, all outside Lon...

2,000-year-old Bamboo Slips reveal China's Ancient Administrative System Archaeologists at the Yunnan Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology have made a remarkable discovery at the Hebosuo Site in Kunming, Southwest China's Yunnan Province. Over 10,000 ancient bamboo and wooden slips, known as jiandu, were found at the more than 2,000-year-old Hebosuo Site, some of them still bearing clear written Chinese characters. Administrative and Political System Some of the bamboo and wooden slips recorded the names of 12 counties, including "Dian Chi county" and "Jian Ling county," which once belonged to the Yizhou Prefecture. This was an ancient region founded by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty after he defeated and incorporated the Dian Kingdom, a regime established by an ancient ethnic group that lived along what is now the southwest frontier of Yunnan Province. The discovered characters, such as "county magistrate," and "Dian Cheng" (prime...

The UK and Kenya have signed a $10 billion partnership The United Kingdom and Kenya have agreed on a $10 billion (Sh1.3 trillion) direct investment partnership for the people of Kenya. The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) was signed in December 2020 and will be used to facilitate investment in Kenya in 2023. Following Brexit, the agreement lays the foundation for continuous trade between Kenya and the UK, as well as duty-free access to the UK market for Kenyan exports, notably those relating to horticulture. One of the key goals of the meeting will be to provide comprehensive duty-free and quota-free market access arrangements for goods originating in the EAC Partner States into the UK market on a secure, long-term, and predictable basis. Kenya wants to preserve and improve market access conditions in order to fully benefit from the EPA. Kenya's CS Moses Kuria will propose to UK investors bankable investment options worth $18 billion (or around Sh2.3 trillion) that have previou...

Payday secures $3m seed round to power the future of work for Africa Pan-African neobank Payday has raised $3 million in a seed funding round led by Moniepoint Inc, with participation from  HoaQ ,  DFS Lab ’s Stellar Africa Fund, Ingressive Capital Fund II and angel investors – Dare Okoudjou, Founder and CEO of  MFS Africa  and Tola Onayemi CEO of  Norabase . After a pre-seed round in 2021, the funding takes Payday's total investment funding to $5.1 million. Payday intends to use the money to obtain the necessary operational licenses in the UK and Canada while also growing its business there. As it seeks to drive the future of work through borderless payment choices in major currencies, the business also plans to strengthen talent acquisition, growing its workforce from 35 to 50 personnel. Payday wants to make receiving payments on the continent simple and available to everyone. Favour Ori, the CEO and founder of Payday, expressed enthusiasm about the fundraisin...

Paystack co-founder Shola Akinlade buys Danish club, Aarhus Fremad Shola Akinlade, a Nigerian software engineer and co-founder of Paystack, has purchased Danish second-division club Aarhus Fremad. The 38-year-old purchased a 55% stake in the club, making him the team's majority owner. The club statement on Tuesday read, “We have looked at the date correctly, and yes – it is good enough Aarhus Fremad has closed an agreement today, which means a new owner in the club. We are very much looking forward to the collaboration and eagerly await what the future brings us.” This comes after he founded Sports Lagos FC in Nigeria in 2022. Sporting Lagos currently competes in Nigeria's second division and, upon the takeover, will form a partnership with Aarhus Fremad. Akinlade expressed his satisfaction with the joint venture, which will empower local communities in Lagos. “I am truly honoured and excited to embark on this new chapter with Aarhus Fremad and further our shared commitme...

National Museum of Ukraine Discovers Kumeyky Battle Site Ukrainian archaeologists have uncovered the location of the grandiose Kumeiky battle of 1637 involving the Cossacks. The discovery was made by scientists from the National Museum of History of Ukraine, during a planned archaeological reconnaissance conducted in the Cherkassy region. The first findings of this battle were shown at the exhibition of ancient weapons, which opened on Volunteer Day, March 14, at the National Museum of History of Ukraine. Kumeiky Battle Bogdan Khmelnitsky was occupying the position of a scribe at that time. The battle near Kumeyky was a large-scale one, localized between four villages, Kumeiky, Moshny, Sofievka, and Yasnozorie. According to the head of the archeological expedition of the museum, PhD in history Sergey Didenko, the site of the battle spans several hundred hectares, which made the discovery of archaeological finds an unprecedented luck. The discovery was made when the archaeologists were ...

Japan Researchers Find New Orchid Species That Looks Like Glass A team of researchers has discovered a new species of orchid in Japan, challenging the notion that all plant species in the region have been extensively studied and documented. The newly discovered orchid, named Spiranthes hachijoensis, boasts rosy pink petals that resemble glasswork and can be found in common places such as lawns and parks. Discovery of a New Species Spiranthes is the most famous orchid species in Japan, and mentions of it can be found in the oldest surviving anthology of Japanese poetry. For a long time it was thought to be the only species in mainland Japan. Professor Suetsugu Kenji and his colleagues discovered the new orchid species during extensive field surveys focused on Japanese Spiranthes specimens. They found hairless flower stems that grow alongside the Spiranthes australis and blooms a month earlier, leading to reproductive isolation between the two taxa. The hairless individuals may represent...

One of the oldest Bibles to be Auctioned for $50M Sotheby's, the renowned auction house, is preparing to auction one of the oldest bibles in the world, the Codex Sassoon 1053, in May. The Hebrew manuscript, dating back to the 10th century AD, is estimated to be worth up to $50 million, which could make it the most expensive book ever sold. The Codex Sassoon 1053 The Codex Sassoon 1053 is a significant cultural artifact, both for its age and content. The Hebrew manuscript is estimated to be from the late 9th or early 10th century AD, and while it is not the oldest known complete Hebrew bible, it is considered to be one of the most important. It contains the complete text of the Hebrew Bible, but with a slightly different order of the books, placing the book of Isaiah after Ezekiel, rather than before Jeremiah. Additionally, its punctuation differs slightly from the Aleppo Codex, which may interest scholars for a comparative study of Hebrew punctuation. While some may view these diff...

AI-generated Models: Levi's Solution to Sustainable Advertising Levi Strauss & Co, the iconic denim company, has partnered with AI studio Lalaland.ai to create AI-generated fashion models. The hyper-realistic models reflect varying body types, ages, and skin tones. Levi's plans to use these models to supplement human models and increase the number and diversity of models in a sustainable way. Testing AI-Generated Fashion Models Levi's has been experimenting with AI technology to find new ways to enhance the consumer experience. Although AI will likely never fully replace human models, the use of AI-generated models is an exciting step towards sustainable fashion practices. Lalaland.ai has worked with other brands such as Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, which proves that the technology has been successful in the industry. Levi's is committed to diversity and inclusivity and plans to use these AI-generated models alongside real models, makeup artists, and photography...

American Universities Partner with NASA to Print 3D Batteries on the Moon Researchers from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and Youngstown State University (YSU) are collaborating with NASA to develop a way to 3D print batteries on the moon using local materials. The project aims to reduce the cost of shipping batteries from Earth, which is expensive. The team hopes to create batteries that can be produced in virtually any desired shape to save space. UTEP's experience in additive manufacturing is an important factor in the project, as the university has a reputation for 3D printing, materials science, and state-of-the-art equipment. The team hopes to apply the results of the study both in space and on Earth. Two Methods of 3D Printing in Space The project is exploring two methods of 3D printing in space. The first method involves material extrusion, in which the printer produces products in their final form. The second method, vat photopolymerization (VPP), uses a vat of ...

Kenya | President Ruto urges German companies to take advantage of MSME opportunities Kenyan President William Ruto has urged German companies to invest in the country's micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Ruto met with Markus Jerger, chairman of the Der Mittelstand-German Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (BVMW), and Michael Schumann, chairman of the Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade (BWA), during his two-day official visit to Germany, to discuss potential business opportunities. According to Capital FM , Ruto stated that the MSME sector, which creates more than 60% of job opportunities, is the foundation of the German economy. He also emphasized the dedication of the Kenyan government to help small businesses through the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Plan, which includes the establishment of the Enterprise Fund to offer accessible loans to the millions of Kenyans whose livelihoods depend on the MSME sector. The goal of the P...

Ukraine's Energy Restoration Plan Includes Advanced Technologies Ukraine is set to become a European hub for sustainable energy, according to Deputy Minister of Energy Yaroslav Demchenkov. Speaking at the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue 2023, Demchenkov emphasized Ukraine's potential to introduce advanced technologies to its energy sector, following the destruction of more than 50% of the power system's generating and transportation assets, and 75% of renewable generation facilities, by Russian attacks over the past six months. Restoration Plan To aid in the restoration of the energy sector, Ukraine plans to produce solar panels, wind turbine equipment, inverter equipment, long-term energy storage systems, and nuclear power equipment. This plan also includes the production of batteries and the development of hydrogen. Ukrainian companies will be included in a series of industrial alliances for these productions, thanks to the support of Germany and the EU. Demchenkov expr...

English edition of Shevchenko's "Kobzar" now part of UK Parliament Library's collection Ukrainian literature's foundation, Taras Shevchenko's poetry collection "Kobzar" is now in the Library of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The English-language version of "Kobzar", the exclusive collector's edition, worth almost 18,000 hryvnias, was handed over by the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk, during his official visit to the UK. Ukrainian poetry and its significance The poetry of Taras Shevchenko is deeply ingrained in Ukrainian literature and culture. His poetry collection "Kobzar" is widely considered to be the foundation of Ukrainian literature, because the poetry of this great poet is always actual. His poetry is known for its rich semantic rhymes, incredible depth of themes, genres, and forms, as well as its high ideals and patriotism. It is no wonder that the poetry of this master of words con...

Switzerland Continues to Lead in Transit Rail Transportation Switzerland has maintained its position as a leader in transit rail transportation, with almost three quarters of transit cargo passing through the country transported by rail in 2022, according to a report by the Swiss Federal Office of Transport (BAV). Despite remaining at the same level as the previous year, this share of transit cargo passing through Switzerland shows that rail transportation is still a preferred option for carriers. Gotthard Tunnel Emerges as Preferred Rail Route The report also shows that significant changes are taking place in the use of main railway tunnels for transporting goods by rail. The two-track Gotthard Tunnel and its connecting sections have emerged as a preferred route for carriers, with rail transportation through the Gotthard Tunnel accounting for more than half of the transit traffic of goods for the first time in history. Traffic under the Gotthard Pass increased by 9% in 2022, while it ...

English edition of Shevchenko's "Kobzar" now part of UK Parliament Library's collection Ukrainian literature's foundation, Taras Shevchenko's poetry collection "Kobzar" is now in the Library of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The English-language version of "Kobzar", the exclusive collector's edition, worth almost 18,000 hryvnias, was handed over by the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk, during his official visit to the UK. Ukrainian poetry and its significance The poetry of Taras Shevchenko is deeply ingrained in Ukrainian literature and culture. His poetry collection "Kobzar" is widely considered to be the foundation of Ukrainian literature, because the poetry of this great poet is always actual. His poetry is known for its rich semantic rhymes, incredible depth of themes, genres, and forms, as well as its high ideals and patriotism. It is no wonder that the poetry of this master of words con...

Former French Residence of Duke and Duchess of Windsor to Open as a Museum A historic villa in the Boulogne woods of western Paris, which once served as a residence to the former British King Edward VIII and his American wife Wallis Simpson, is set to open as a museum next year. Villa Windsor, a 14-room mansion, will be renovated to coincide with the Paris Olympics. The Paris city council recently signed the villa over to a charitable foundation dedicated to preserving and promoting French heritage, just before King Charles III and the Queen Consort's first state visit to France. A Place of Scandal and Celebrity Set in gardens that stretch to 1.5 hectares, Villa Windsor was where the former king, who scandalized British society after abdicating in 1936, lived out his later life with his wife. Elizabeth Taylor, Marlene Dietrich, and Aristotle Onassis were among the many rich and famous who partied and socialized at 4 route du Champ d'Entraînement, after the then Duke and Duchess...

British actress Florence Pugh releases her first songs British actress and singer-songwriter Florence Pugh has released her first two songs - a slow ambient ballad and a heartbreaking piano song. The tracks were written and performed by Pugh for the movie "A Good Person." Songs that reflect the character's mindset In the film, Pugh's character, Allison, is a talented musician whose personal tragedy sets back her career. Pugh explained that she wrote the two songs to reflect Allison's mindset. Speaking about the process, Pugh said, that it was unbelievably helpful and hard. She wanted a song to reflect her attitude to herself in a way that the audience can truly understand. Pugh's Hollywood career "A Good Person" features a star-studded cast including Morgan Freeman, and is written and directed by Pugh's ex-partner, Zach Braff. The film's soundtrack also includes tracks by the Velvet Underground and Fenne Lily, with the score composed by Bryce...

Ukrainian Chief Director Tamara Trunova stages her play "Blogi keliai" in Lithuania Kyiv Drama and Comedy Theater Chief Director, Tamara Trunova, has successfully premiered her latest play "Blogi keliai" ("Bad Roads") at the Alytus City Theater in Lithuania on March 25th. The play tells the story of war in the Donbas region in 2014, based on a play by Natalka Vorozhbyt. The Lithuanian actors and crew worked together with Trunova in close interaction to realize the same text for the second time, resulting in a new interpretation of the play. Positive Interaction Between Lithuanian Actors and Crew Trunova expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to work with Lithuanian actors and the audience, stating that the play was born from conversations, tears, and mutual interest. The director finds creating a play for the second time, in a new context, time and in a completely new way both restless and exciting. The entire staff of the Alytus City Theater, Ines...

Ukrainian Film 'La Palisade' Wins Top Prize at Vilnius Festival Ukrainian film "La Palisade" has been awarded the top prize at the Vilnius International Film Festival. The feature debut of director Philip Sotnychenko won the best film in competition and received a cash prize of 8000 euros. The film is a post-Soviet noir detective story which tells about the investigation of the murder of a policeman in the 1990s, which takes place on the eve of the abolition of the death penalty. Award-winning Debut Film "La Palisade" had its world premiere at the Rotterdam International Film Festival where it won the FIPRESCI award. The film's storyline revolves around a forensic psychiatrist who helps to investigate the murder of a policeman. However, as he observes the illegalities of conducting forensic experiments on a suspect, he begins to doubt the correctness of the law enforcement system. The law enforcement officers leave no stone unturned to find the culprit a...

Ukraine Sends Food to Asia, Including 54.6k Tons of Wheat to Bangladesh" Three vessels loaded with food, including the bulk carrier ASL ILEANA carrying 54.6 thousand tons of wheat, have left the ports of Chornomorsk and Pivdennyi for Asian countries. The wheat shipment is intended to help Bangladesh, which has been facing an economic crisis that has made it difficult for its population to afford food. However, thanks to the Grain Initiative launched by Ukraine, over 710 thousand tons of wheat have been shipped to Bangladesh since its launch, helping keep food prices stable. Supporting Global Food Supply The Grain Initiative has not only supported Bangladesh but also helped keep global food prices stable by increasing the supply of Ukrainian grain on the market. Since August 1, Ukrainian ports have exported 25.9 million tons of food to Asia, Europe, and Africa. These volumes could have been even higher if Russian authorities had not deliberately slowed down ship inspections in Turk...

Ukrainian farmer uses bomb shelter to grow crops A Ukrainian farmer named Viktor Shuleshko has rebuilt his vertical farm business after it was destroyed by Russian troops shelling the Dnipro airport. Despite the damage, he did not give up on his dream of growing plants using vertical farming technology. Now, he has set up a new farm in the basement of a building, where he can grow plants in optimal conditions and protect them from missiles. The Farmer's Background Before the full-scale war, Shuleshko made lighting for agricultural complexes. However, he decided to build a laboratory to demonstrate the effectiveness of his lighting products and started growing plants using a vertical farm. Unfortunately, his business was destroyed by shelling from Russian troops, which resulted in damages worth about $60,000. New Farm Set-Up Shuleshko didn't let the war and the destruction of his farm stop him. He found a new location in the basement of a building where the microclimate was idea...

Recognizing Children for Good Deeds: "Do The Right Thing" Award Children who perform good deeds around the community will now be recognized and rewarded through a new initiative called the "Do The Right Thing" award. The program was started by Terri Ketover in Miami in the '90s and has since expanded to dozens of cities across the US. Now, children in the Coachella Valley can also be nominated for the award. Nominations open to all children up to 18 years old Any child up to 18 years old can be nominated for the award by a teacher, parent, police officer, or any adult in the community. Every month, a handful of children will be recognized through a ceremony at the Palm Springs Police department and will also receive recognition from KESQ. This new initiative aims to build self-esteem in youngsters by reinforcing socially-desirable behavior and demonstrating that good kids are newsworthy and can serve as role models for their peers. Encouraging positive behavior ...

Vatican returns ancient artifacts to Greece's Acropolis Greece has received three ancient artifacts from the Vatican, marking another milestone in the country's efforts to reclaim a collection of sculptures taken from the Acropolis over 200 years ago. The Greek Culture Minister, Lina Mendoni, led a ceremony to mark the repatriation of three fragments from the Vatican Museums, representing a horse and two male heads. The items will now be added to the collection at the Acropolis Museum, which opened in 2009 in Athens. The Return of Cultural Heritage Bishop Brian Farrell, a Vatican secretary for promoting Christian unity, led the delegation from the Vatican, and he noted that the return of the three fragments had been discussed during a visit by Pope Francis to Athens in 2021. Farrell said, "The gifting of the fragments of the Parthenon, which had been held in the Vatican Museums for more than two centuries, shows itself as a cultural and social gesture of friendship and sol...

Volvo Trucks To Start Delivering Electric Trucks To South Africa One of the leaders in the electric heavy truck industry, Volvo Trucks has announced that it will start delivering heavy electric trucks to its customers in South Africa from May of 2023. “Although we are in the early stages of our electric truck journey here in South Africa, our staff and dealers are fully trained and prepared for this new technology, to enable us to fully support our customers as more and more fleets move to sustainable transport solutions,” says Waldemar Christensen, MD of Volvo Trucks South Africa. “There are of course some infrastructural and legislative obstacles to overcome, but together with our customers and other stakeholders, we are working hard to ensure the success and longevity of heavy electric trucks in South Africa.” These large electric trucks are classified as extra heavy commercial vehicles in South Africa. Trucks that fall under this category have GVMs that are greater than 16.5 tonnes...

Ivory Coast is set to construct a 50-70 megawatt (MW) solar power facility to achieve its sustainability goals Ivory Coast and Masdar, a company based in the UAE, have just signed a contract for the construction of a 50–70 megawatt (MW) solar power project to diversify its energy consumption. "Masdar and the Ivorian Ministry of Mining, Petroleum and Energy will explore the joint development of solar photovoltaic plants in Côte d'Ivoire, starting with a first 50-70-megawatt (MW) plant," Masdar said. According to Mamadou Coulibaly, the Minister of Mines, Petroleum, and Energy of the Ivory Coast, his country had developed a master plan that incorporated solar, hydroelectric, and biomass sources for the expansion of its facilities. Mohamed Al Ramahi, the chief executive of Masdar, added that Africa has enormous potential for renewable energy, especially when taking into account the rate of the continent's economic expansion. “With Africa’s massive projected development an...

United States Vice President Kamala Harris Sets To Visit Africa This Month The United States Vice President, Kamala Harris is set to visit the continent of Africa this month, her office confirms. She is scheduled to visit Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia. She will be accompanied by second gentleman Doug Emhoff. Kamala Harris, who became the first black female vice president in the United States in January 2021, will become the first most senior Biden administration official to visit Africa. Her trip to the continent will be the first time a Black vice president from the United States visits Africa. Harris’ trip to Africa seeks to bolster the U.S.-Africa relationships, as competitors like Russia and China have made inroads in Africa. Kirsten Allen, press secretary to the vice president, said the trip to Africa will "strengthen the United States' partnerships throughout Africa and advance our shared effort on security and economic prosperity." "Throughout the trip, in partne...

Nigerian professor of history Saheed Aderinto wins $300,000 history prize Professor Saheed Aderinto, a Nigerian professor based in the United States, has won the 2023 Dan David Prize - the largest history prize in the world. He is the first and only Nigerian in history to win the award. The Dan David Prize is an international award that recognises and supports outstanding individuals who contributes to the study of history and other disciplines that shed light on the human past. The winners of the Dan David Prize 2023 were announced on February 28, with Professor Aderinto, a professor of History and African Diaspora Studies at the Florida International University, among the nine winners who got home with a prize of $300,000 each. This, according to the awards organisers, is to recognize their achievements and support their future work. Professor Aderinto was born in 1979 in Ibadan. He received a Bachelor in History from the University of Ibadan in 2004. Six years later, in 2010, he rec...

Space Rock 2023 DZ2 to make a close approach to Earth today Astronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat as an asteroid is set to pass close to Earth today, offering a unique opportunity for scientists to learn more about the space rock. Dubbed 2023 DZ2, the asteroid is expected to fly between Earth and the moon at a speed exceeding 17,400 miles per hour. NASA has assigned it a rarity score of three, as this kind of occurrence only happens roughly once per decade. Close Pass on Friday and Saturday 2023 DZ2 is expected to make its closest approach to Earth in the afternoon on March 25, around 3:50 p.m. Eastern time. While it will pass at a distance of more than 100,000 miles away, scientists suggest that standard telescopes may still be able to spot the asteroid in the night sky. Those in the northern hemisphere will likely have the best opportunity to observe the asteroid in the evening on Friday, March 24. Learning More About Asteroids Astronomers at the observatory of La Palma in Spain...

Organic Ukraine 2023: Uniting Agriculture for Sustainable Growth Over 100 participants from various countries attended the VI International Congress Organic Ukraine 2023 in Kyiv on March 23. The event was organized by the Organic Ukraine NGO in partnership with the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, the Organic Standard certification body, and the State Agency for Entrepreneurship and Export Development. The congress was focused on discussing the challenges and needs of the organic sector, as well as its real state and prospects of domestic and foreign markets, state and international support, and the state of agricultural soils. Stefan Dressmann, Project Manager of the German-Ukrainian Cooperation in Organic Agriculture, expressed his support for Ukrainian organic producers, stressing the importance of remaining faithful to organic production in wartime and taking care of the environment and climate. Positive discussions on organic farming During the discussion panels, p...

Massive Oil and Gas Reserves Discovered in Tunisia and Libya The US Geological Survey (USGS) has made a groundbreaking discovery - two massive oil and gas basins that span between Tunisia and Libya. This discovery is expected to double Libya's oil and gas reserves while also potentially making Tunisia a significant energy producer in North Africa. Discovery Details The USGS report states that one of the large deposits runs along the eastern coast of Tunisia, with a smaller portion located onshore, and the rest embedded off the coast. It stretches from the shores of the city of Bizerte and the Gulf of Tunis to the city of Misrata. The second field is located off the coast of Sirte in Libya's Gulf of Sidra. Oil and Gas Reserves According to the USGS, the two African countries' findings contain a total of 4 trillion barrels of oil and 385 billion cubic feet of natural gas, equivalent to 1.47 trillion barrels of liquefied natural gas. Libya holds 3% of the world's proven oi...

Iraqi Fashionistas Turn to Vintage Clothing in Efforts to Combat Climate Change Young Iraqis are embracing sustainable fashion as they become increasingly aware of the environmental impact of the industry. A recent fashion show in a palm grove near Baghdad showcased upcycled outfits, made entirely from second-hand clothes. The event aimed to raise awareness of vintage wear among young Iraqis. Fashion with an Environmental Conscience The global fashion industry is responsible for 2% of greenhouse gas emissions, according to the World Resources Institute. This has led campaigners and climate-conscious social media influencers to push for sustainable fashion. Iraq, which is one of the five countries most exposed to climate change, is feeling the effects of extreme heat, droughts, and desertification. In this context, second-hand clothing offers aspiring fashionistas an affordable way to express themselves and contribute to a sustainable future. As Baghdad's streets see more "fast...

From Fancy Restaurants to Outer Space: The Potential of 3D Printed Food 3D printing is no longer confined to the production of industrial parts and prototypes. It is now making its way into the culinary world, with high-end restaurants and food-tech startups experimenting with the technology to create new and innovative food products. Customized and Intricate Food Designs One of the most significant advantages of 3D printing in the food industry is the ability to create complex, intricate designs that are not possible with traditional methods. The technology allows chefs and food designers to create custom shapes and designs that would be time-consuming or impossible to make by hand. This means that food can now be a work of art and a culinary experience at the same time. Furthermore, 3D printing food gives precision and control over the amount of nutrients, vitamins, and calories per meal. Hospitals and other facilities where dietary restrictions are common can greatly benefit from th...