18 January 2023 Archives

Brazilian Gov’t begins to finance Bolsa Familia to families in need

Published on: January 18, 2023
10:36

Brasilia, Jan 18 (Prensa Latina) The Government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva this Wednesday begun with the first payments of 600 reais (118 dollars) of Auxilio Brasil, an aid program for families in need, renamed Bolsa Familia (Family Allowance).

Drought affects water supply in Uruguayan cities

Published on: January 18, 2023
10:28

Montevideo, Jan 18 (Prensa Latina) Several Uruguayan cities are currently having difficulties with the supply of drinking water due to drought, the National Administration of State Sanitary Works (OSE) stated.

China donates 100 million dollars to Cuba

Published on: January 18, 2023
10:23

Beijing, Jan 18 (Prensa Latina) On Wednesday, China's Government formalized the donation of 700 million yuan (about 100 million dollars) to Cuba to support projects of social impact linked to priority sectors of its economy.

Ethiopia will build solar farms with UAE assistance

Published on: January 18, 2023
10:16

Addis Ababa, Jan 18 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopia will develop two photovoltaic solar plants under an agreement signed with Masdar Clean Energy, a company owned by the government of the United Arab Emirates, an official statement said.

Israeli party threatens to topple coalition government

Published on: January 18, 2023
10:11

Tel Aviv, Jan 18 (Prensa Latina) The Shas ultra-Orthodox party threatened to leave the Israeli government in a minority if its leader Aryeh Deri is dismissed as Minister of the Interior and Health after a possible ruling against him by the Supreme Court.

Indian Foreign Minister starts tour of Maldives and Sri Lanka

Published on: January 18, 2023
09:59

New Delhi, Jan 18 (Prensa Latina) The Indian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, will begin an official tour through the Maldives and Sri Lanka that will last until January 20th, to strengthen relations with both countries.

Investigation into massacre in Bolivia welcomed

Published on: January 18, 2023
09:52

La Paz, Jan 18 (Prensa Latina) Relatives of the victims of the Senkata massacre, in El Alto, Bolivia, welcomed the extension of the criminal proceedings against former president Jeanine Áñez (2019-2020) for genocide and serious injuries.

First Annual Green Hydrogen Summit kicks off

Published on: January 18, 2023
09:42

Abu Dhabi, Jan 18 (Prensa Latina) The first Annual Green Hydrogen Summit will be celebrated during the Sustainability Week in Abu Dhabi, highlighting the growing importance of this resource in the global drive towards zero emissions.

Egypt calls for unity to face climate change

Published on: January 18, 2023
07:46

Cairo, Jan 18 (Prensa Latina) Ali Abu Sunna, Director of Egypt's Environmental Affairs Agency, affirmed that climate change is one of the biggest challenges that humanity is facing, which requires unity and cooperation to fight the scourge.

Uruguayan Congress summons ministers on tariffs and drought

Published on: January 18, 2023
07:43

Montevideo, Jan 18 (Prensa Latina) The increase in public utility rates and the measures to fight drought are issues that occupy Uruguay and its legislators on Wednesday.

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