The chemical composition of the magma in the first four eruptions in the Sundhnúkagígar crater row on the Reykjanes Peninsula suggests that the magma comes from several magma chambers or vents that are close to each other at a depth of about five kilometers.

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EU Member States now have less than 2 years to complete their Next Generation EU (NGEU) investment and reform plans, with implementation advancing at varying rates across the EU. Some countries need to strengthen their administrative capacity to manage the investments. While NGEU offers significant support for the green and digital transitions, the recent Draghi Report on EU competitiveness stresses the need to invest more in strategic Sectors such as energy. As EU businesses face higher energy costs compared with competitors in the US or China, a major focus is likely to be on lowering energy prices. EU inflation, driven sharply upwards in part by rising energy prices, dropped to 2.4 % in August, and the EU economy began to recover in the first half of 2024, growing by 0.75 % compared with the first half of 2023. The latest economic indicators suggest weaker growth momentum in the months ahead. The previous edition of this quarterly infographic was published in June 2024. To access the whole series, go to https://epthinktank.eu/eoq Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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SINGAPORE — An 18-year-old man died after his motorcycle collided with an unknown vehicle in Loyang on the morning of Sept 27. The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the hit-and-run accident at about 9.20am. It occurred at the junction of Loyang Avenue and Cranwell Road, said SCDF. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic. A photo showing a blue tent in the aftermath of the accident was shared on Telegram group SGRoad Blocks/Traffic News. A motorcycle bearing a probation P-plate was seen lying on its side near the blue tent. Police investigations are ongoing. Traffic accidents claimed the lives of 136 people in 2023, a 25.9 per cent jump from the 108 deaths in 2022. Motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable groups of road users. In 2023, motorcyclists or pillion riders were involved in more than half of all traffic accidents, and accounted for half of the deaths due to traffic accidents.

Grab's co-founder and CEO, Anthony Tan, went undercover as a private-hire driver and shared his experience in a LinkedIn post on Wednesday (Sept 25). By going on the ground, he aims to test the Grab driver app, get direct feedback from passengers and find areas of improvement that are potentially missed by teams not involved with ground operations. Tan assumed his role as driver on a Sunday afternoon and drove a GrabRentals Hyundai Kona EV. Throughout the vlog, the 41-year-old was candid about the user experience of Grab's driver app. He complimented the ease and accuracy of GrabMaps' lane detection features, but raised an issue with its automated safety messages. While they serve as good reminders, he noted how these messages would block his view of the map. Between «back-to-back» rides, Tan also shared feedback from his passengers. One customer told him her personal grievances regarding cancelled rides whenever drivers were too far away from her location.  In comparison, she commended Grab's exclusive Premium feature for being fast and reliable whenever she was in a rush to get to her destination.

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ) announced on Sept 27 that foreign-registered vehicles which have yet to install Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) tags by the Oct 1 deadline will still be allowed to enter Malaysia from Singapore. The announcement comes amid complaints in Singapore of delays and snags in the application process, and just three days ahead of the VEP requirement being implemented. “From Oct 1, 2024, the VEP enforcement will be implemented in phases. All Singapore-registered vehicles without a VEP may still enter Malaysia as usual,” JPJ director-general Aedy Fadly Ramli said in a statement on Sept 27. However, vehicle-owners may receive reminders from JPJ officers stationed in the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex in Johor Bahru and Sultan Abu Bakar Complex CIQ at the Second Link to immediately register, install and activate their VEP and radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. “Please be reminded that warning notices will be issued to owners of Singapore-registered private vehicles without VEPs before they leave Malaysia,” Datuk Aedy said.

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This morning, judicial officers led by Chief Justice Rizine Mzikamanda convened at the Chichiri Court Complex in Blantyre for the annual Sherry Party, a traditional gathering that marks the commencement of the 2024/2025 judicial calendar. This significant event not only signifies the start of a new judicial year but also serves as a vital platform […] The post Judicial Officers Gather for Sherry Party to Launch 2024/2025 Calendar appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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The agency added that as a result of intensive air strikes, «most of the displaced are fleeing the southern district and Nabatieh, heading towards Beirut, Mount Lebanon, and from eastern districts including Baalbeck-Hermel and Akkar»

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Seychelles' Fitching Ratings at BB- with a positive outlook is a good indication that the country is doing well in regards to the macro-economic indicators set, said a top government official on Thursday. The statement was made by Secretary of State for Finance, Patrick Payet, when giving the the government's reactions to the Fitch Ratings, supported by relatively high-income levels, strong World Bank governance indicators, and support from multilateral creditors.   Fitch said, «Seychelles continues to have strong performance against benchmarks of the International Monetary Fund's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) programmes, which collectively total $102 million, 4.7 percent of 2023 GDP, worth of funding over three years to 2026, of which 32 percent has already been disbursed.» In his reaction, Payet said, «We have a clear plan as a government and as a country, and also the fiscal policy that we have put in place to reduce our debt to almost 50 percent by 2029.» He said that the government has a primary balance target for 2024 of 1.1 percent of GDP. Payet gave detailed actions that Seychelles is taking to ensure it keeps its outlook good, and this includes a new national strategy plan that sets out what needs to be done in the next five years to diversify the economy and transform the economy. He added that the latest rating will be a useful tool, should the government or private company need to borrow funds from overseas. «Any lending institution will use the rating agencies as an indicator of what is happening in the country to assess the indicative borrowing cost or lending rate for the government or that company. For us, we have good indicators that we can use when negotiating a lending rate and interest rate with the financial institutions overseas or if we want to maybe have a bond in the overseas market in the future,» he added. Payet said, «A very good interest rate will minimise the interest borrowing cost in the budget, so it will allow the revenue that you are collecting to invest in public infrastructure or social services and social infrastructure as well to be used for the country.» He said that Fitch Ratings has examined the monetary policies and «seen that it is in good shape and our financial system is stable, we have political stability and that one of the vulnerabilities we have is in regards to climate change.» Seychelles is heavily exposed to risks from climate change, with impacts already being felt primarily through the rising intensity and frequency of storms and flooding that are rendering some coastal infrastructure unusable. Payet said the rating «allows for more foreign direct investment (FDI), so investors when they are coming into our country, they will use those indicators and this will attract more FDI and this will create more growth for the country and as a result, more employment will be created.» 

The National Assembly unanimously adopted a motion to designate Seychelles Deaf Language as an official national language, marking a significant milestone for the islands' hearing-impaired populationin. The motion was brought forward by Regina Esparon, the Linyon Demokratik Seselwa (LDS) elected member for Glacis, on behalf of the Women's Parliamentary Caucus, coinciding with the Deaf Week 2024.  During the session, members conveyed their solidarity with those suffering from hearing loss and their appreciation for the professionals and volunteers who serve this group. They pledged to keep improving the lives of people who are impacted. In her presentation, Esparon emphasised that more than 1,000 people in Seychelles are deaf or have hearing loss and that the Association for Deaf People was established in 2005 to ensure that individuals can enjoy their rights without discrimination. «Sign language is essential for communicating with deaf individuals, yet many are often deprived of this right, hindering their emotional and educational development. This exclusion limits their job opportunities and integration into society. By making Sign Language an official, we empower them to lead fulfilling lives,» said Esparon.   She underlined the need to give deaf students access to sign language instruction and the right to a high-quality education in an inclusive setting. Many deaf children around the world are not given access to their basic education and access to public services intended to support them is made more difficult by a lack of knowledge about sign language. Esparon called for greater educational initiatives to accommodate all students with hearing problems up to the university level and demanded that sign language be used in media and organisations. Under the direction of Anita Gardner, sign language is currently taught at Mont Fleuri, where students study a variety of disciplines, including home economics. In support of the motion, every member from both parties, the other being United Seychelles (US), who spoke during the intervening period emphasised its advantages for people with hearing impairments as well as their rights to live normal lives in inclusive settings without being excluded because of their disability. SNA spoke to Anita Gardner, chairperson of the Association for People with Hearing Impairment (APHI) who expressed her excitement about the motion's approval. «This decision will finally align governmental policy to international standards. Seychelles has already signed conventions relating to the rights of people with disabilities, that state that Seychelles Sign Language must be recognised. This is a big achievement for the Association. It is a victory for people who are hearing impaired, where they may also feel equal with the same level of importance as everyone else,» she said. Gardner added that making Sign Language a national language would now mean so much more for the youth. «Language is how we access information and education. It is their right to be recognised and to be able to contribute to society. Its inclusion in schools will be obligatory. Where kids will have the option to learn this language,» she added. 

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Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's Foreign Minister, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, has ruled out any immediate prospects for direct negotiations with Ethiopia regarding their maritime dispute, citing Ethiopia's refusal to renounce its controversial agreement with Somaliland.

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