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On 24 April 2024, the European Parliament adopted its first reading position on the proposal for a regulation on the production and marketing of plant reproductive material (PRM). Put forward by the European Commission on 5 July 2023, the proposal would replace the 10 PRM directives that currently lay down the rules for seeds, tubers, cuttings, seedlings and young plants. The proposal would introduce sustainability requirements for registering new varieties of agricultural plants, vegetables and fruits intended for professional users, while PRM intended for amateur gardeners and conservation organisations – such as seed banks – would be exempt from many of the requirements. There would be less stringent conditions for registering conservation varieties that are adapted to specific local conditions, and the requirements for organic PRM would be adjusted and tested under organic conditions. Exchange of seed in kind between farmers would be allowed in small quantities. Parliament proposes several changes, including exempting gene banks from the rules and allowing farmers to sell their seeds. The work in the Council is ongoing. Second edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP
With the help of an anonymous donor, one hawker at Chinatown Complex is now selling a bowl of Katong laksa for just $2 — half the usual price. Bobby Lee, 71, a graduate of social enterprise Project Dignity, has been running The Asian Makanstall for the past eight years, reported Shin Min Daily News. The stall has a rotating menu of dishes and started selling laksa — priced at $4 a bowl — about six months ago. Three weeks ago, Lee slashed the price by half at the request of a customer who donated a sum of money to the stall. «He said he hopes to let more people enjoy tasty and affordable food, especially the elderly or those in need,» the hawker said. He added that the customer frequently does charity work, including making donations to temples and elderly care homes. The donor prefers to keep his identity and contribution amount private, Lee said.
SINGAPORE — Media portal Gutzy Asia and its social media pages on Facebook and X, formerly known as Twitter, have been designated as Declared Online Locations (DOLs) under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (Pofma), after its online accounts were issued three Pofma correction directions within six months. The declaration by Minister for Communications and Information (MCI) Josephine Teo on June 11 will last for two years, from June 12 until June 11, 2026. During this period, Gutzy Asia’s website, Facebook page and X account page are each required to carry a notice stating that they have been declared as DOLs. This is to warn visitors that it has a history of communicating falsehoods on these online locations, and to advise them to fact-check the information published. Owners of DOLs cannot derive financial or other material benefit from operating the sites. This means that service providers and digital advertising intermediaries must ensure that paid content are not communicated in Singapore.
To deter potential shoplifters, a gift shop owner in Chinatown has resorted to naming and shaming those who nicked items from her store. The store at Trengganu Street, called Wow, recently went viral on Xiaohongshu for displaying more than 20 photos of people who allegedly stole from the shop. An unnamed employee at the shop told Shin Min Daily News that theft has been a persistent problem since the shop opened last November. Both tourists and locals have been caught on camera taking items without paying, she said. «Something gets stolen every week. Sometimes, it even happens twice or thrice a day. The people whose photos we publish are locals and repeat offenders,» she added. Last month, a female tourist who looked to be in her 20s made away with a pair of glasses. She had allegedly swiped two pairs from the shelf and concealed one inside a hat near the counter. She then told the shop owner that she didn't want the second pair and left the shop with the other one. Another incident occurred during Chinese New Year. An elderly woman who was pushing a cart entered the shop around closing time.
Period myths online abound, and many have been around for ages. But platforms like TikTok and Instagram cause these myths to spread faster and reach a wider audience. To combat that, a movement of people is trying to change how we talk — and learn — about our periods.
The RCMP is warning of a growing number of cases of public speech that could incite hatred and is asking whether it has the legal tools to counter the trend.
Speaking at the end of April in comments which are now tragically poignant, the much-loved Mail columnist and TV doctor said his own father, Bill, 'hadn't seen his grandkids grow up'.
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TORONTO: When Jaidyn Parkes graduates from Toronto Metropolitan University with a degree in social work on Tuesday, June 11, she does so with thoughts of how much her father would have wanted to be there to cheer her on. “He was supposed to be, he...
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Federal immigration money is being «showered down» on Ontario and Quebec «at the expense» of Western Canada, British Columbia Premier David Eby said at an annual meeting of Western Canada premiers.
[Nyasa Times] President Lazarus Chakwera has admitted that the plane carrying veep Saulos Chilima and nine others is still missing and, contrary to social media reports, that the Malawi Defense Force (MDF) hasn't recoiled from the search and rescue mission.
[Daily Trust] The last operating hospital in western Sudan's El-Fasher has been closed after an attack by paramilitaries trying to seize the key Darfur city, medical charity Doctors Without Borders has said.
Many UK air passengers are struggling to make sense of the rules around taking liquids in hand luggage through airport security as new scanners are rolled out.
Jennifer Mallee, 28, took advantage of her first victim after she had her drink spiked and led her to a toilet cubicle where she sexually assaulted her and attacked a second woman just 19 days later.
Jean-Yves Ollivier pointed out that the high-level delegation of African countries intends to «encourage both sides to engage in a meaningful dialogue to achieve a resolution.»
According to the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff, about 20 DPRK servicemen violated the demarcation line
A technical malfunction is believed to be the preliminary cause of the crash
The mayor of Gorlovka expressed condolences to the relatives and friends of the victim
Acting Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Abdul Umari favored Russia’s intention to exclude the movement from ban lists
US intelligence has learned of discussions between Houthis in Yemen to provide weapons to the Somali militant group al-Shabaab, in what three American officials described to CNN as a worrying development that threatens to further destabilize an already violent region.
Respiratory diseases affect the health of millions people in Kenya. Cooking with biomass like firewood is a big part of the problem. And government data shows a growing number of Kenyans are doing it. Affordable “clean” cooking options are too expensive for many. (AP Video by Desmond Tiro)
A violent clash over the weekend between two clans in central Somalia has killed at least 55 people and injured another 155, residents and medical officials said on Monday.
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S Jaishankar, ahead of assuming office for the second term as foreign minister, stated that the third term of PM Modi-led NDA government will focus on resolving border issues with China and cross-border terrorism with Pakistan, positioning India as 'Vishwa Bandhu' in a turbulent world.
Legislators from the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Janasena, and BJP of the NDA are set to convene in Vijayawada on Tuesday. The primary agenda is to elect TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu as their leader in the assembly. Following this meeting, leaders from the National Democratic Alliance plan to meet Governor S Abdul Nazeer to propose Naidu as the next chief minister of Andhra Pradesh.
In preparation for the annual Amarnath Yatra and following the recent terror attack in Jammu's Reasi, where nine individuals lost their lives, Inspector General of Police Kashmir VK Birdi held a security review meeting. The Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2024 is slated to commence on June 29. Pilgrims will embark on the journey from two routes: Baltal in Ganderbal district and Pahalgam in south Kashmir.
Ashwini Vaishnaw officially took on the role of Minister of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) on Tuesday morning. Following the handover, Minister of State L Murugan welcomed Vaishnaw with a bouquet, and the two shared a warm hug. Ministry staff also presented Vaishnaw with a tree sapling as a token of welcome.
In a new book - 'Long Haul: Hunting the Highway Serial Killers' - Figliuzzi lays bare in forensic detail how hundreds of truckers trawl rest stops, motels and roadside restaurants for victims.
Speaking at the end of April in comments which are now tragically poignant, the much-loved Mail columnist and TV doctor said his own father, Bill, 'hadn't seen his grandkids grow up'.
The former president, who was convicted in May on 34 felony counts, received dispensation to hold the meeting virtually and was allowed to have a lawyer present.
