The Neuchâtel population says 2x "YES" to food initiatives

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Source: Canton of Neuchatel Switzerland – Press Release / Statement:

Headline: The Neuchâtel population says 2x "YES" to food initiatives

On the occasion of the federal vote of Sunday, September 23, 2018, the population of Neuchâtel has accepted 57.09% of the popular initiative "for fair food". She also said "YES" to 52.66% the initiative "for food sovereignty". The population also voted 82.27% for the "counter-project to the bike initiative". The participation rate for these three objects is 33.75%.

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The President met in Beijing with the Chinese prime minister

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Source: President of Latvia in English

On September 19, 2018, President Raimonds Vējonis met with Chinese Prime Minister Li Kecijan. "China is an important partner of Latvia. Latvia highly appreciates the bilateral dialogue between the countries as well as the joint EU-China dialogue within the framework of the Strategic Partnership. The Chinese initiative in the "16 1" format is an effective instrument complementing existing forms of cooperation, "said Raimonds Vejonis during a meeting with China's Prime Minister Li Kecijan." Latvia has all the necessary preconditions to become the main center of China's freight logistics in the Baltic region. By developing cooperation with the Great Stone Industrial and Logistics Park in Minsk, I called on China to select Riga as a direct exit point to the Baltic Sea in the context of the "Belt and Road" initiative, "the President said. The country was interested in attracting new Chinese investments. "Today, we can offer extensive investment opportunities not only in the traditional transport and logistics sector, but also in emerging industries, such as life sciences and green technologies," said Raimonds Vejonis. The parties expressed satisfaction with the ongoing project of the Beijing Genomics Institute in the field of life sciences. During this meeting, officials discussed the possibility of starting a direct air transport between Latvia and China, as well as the creation of regular container traffic routes. Latvia is interested in certification of agricultural products, especially poultry meat. "We are pleased that Latvian businessmen will be able to restore honey exports to China. Also, the intergovernmental agreement on scientific and technological cooperation signed during the visit and the memorandum on cooperation in the field of sports are also to be welcomed. These agreements will serve as a good basis for developing closer cooperation in areas of mutual interest, "said Raimonds Vējonis. From 15 September to 20 September 2018, President Raimonds Vējonis is on a working visit to the People's Republic of China during a meeting with Chinese President Szy Dzypin and participated in the Regional Economic Forum of the World Economic Forum.

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Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor to Speak at the Annual General Meeting of the Société Nationale de l'Acadie

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Source: Government of Canada – MIL OSI in French

MONCTON – The Honorable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health and Member of Parliament (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe), will be in Moncton Saturday to speak at the banquet of the Annual General Meeting of the Société nationale de l'Acadie. awarded the medals Léger-Comeau and Camille-Antoine-Richard.

Minister Petitpas Taylor will be at the banquet on behalf of the Honorable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages ​​and La Francophonie.

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DATE:

Saturday, September 29, 2018

HOUR :

7 pm

LOCATION:

Aberdeen Cultural CenterBenette-LeBlanc Hall, 3rd Floor140 Botsford StreetMoncton, New Brunswick

Jérémy GhioPress SecretaryOffice of the Minister of Tourism, Official Languages ​​and Francophonie343-998-5328

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COSCEN meeting

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Source: Government of French Polynesia

The COSCEN (Orientation Council for the follow-up of the consequences of the nuclear tests) met, Tuesday afternoon, for the second time under the presidency of Edouard Fritch. A year had elapsed since its last meeting and it was necessary to take stock of the various topics relating to the nuclear fact.

COSCEN is an internal commission of the country. Composed of twenty members, it is chaired by the President of the country with the Vice President, in charge of the Economy, the Minister in charge of Health and the Minister in charge of the Environment, the President. of the Assembly of French Polynesia, three representatives each appointed by their political group, two representatives of the CESC (Economic, Social and Cultural Council) appointed by that institution, all the parliamentarians, senators and deputies of Polynesia, the Federation of Associations for the Protection of the environment, the "Moruroa e Tatou", "Tamarii Moruroa" and "193" associations, and a personality appointed by the President of the country.

This Council, set up since 2005, following the recommendations of the commission of inquiry of the Assembly of French Polynesia on "Polynesians and Nuclear Tests", is responsible for making any proposal to the government to evaluate the health and environmental impact of nuclear tests in French Polynesia.

In its meeting on Tuesday afternoon, the COSCEN was informed of the progress of the Nuclear Test Memory Center project, which is now entering the feasibility study and programming phase. Regarding the transmission to new generations, Council members were able to see the commitment of the ministry in charge of education and its services to improve programs and tools and to vary approaches so that students can better understand nuclear issues in French Polynesia. Questions relating to the application of the Morin Act and to compensation for victims were also discussed.

On the latter theme, the COSCEN participants were able to start discussions with Senator Lana Tetuanui, herself a member of the COSCEN, but also chair of the joint committee provided for in Article 113 of the "EROM" law. removed the notion of negligible risk contained in the Morin Act. This "EROM-113" commission, half of which is composed of parliamentarians and half of whom are qualified persons designated by the central government, is responsible for proposing to the latter "measures to reserve compensation for persons whose illness is caused by nuclear tests. . "

This extra-parliamentary commission "EROM-113" organized a trip to Polynesia from September 26 to October 4, 2018. The three Polynesian parliamentarians who sit on it, deputies Nicole Sanquer and Moetai Brotherson and Senator Lana Tetuanui, already on site, will be joined by six other members out of the twelve members of the committee. On the program are scheduled various meetings in Papeete and a trip to Moruroa, Rikitea and Tureia.

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State President Raimonds Vējonis at the regional meeting of the World Economic Forum in China emphasizes the role of Latvia as the center of logistics excellence in the New Silk Road

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Source: President of Latvia in English

On Wednesday, September 19, 2018, President Raimonds Vejonis participated in the annual New World Championship (Summer Davos) Tianjin, People's Republic of China, organized by the World Economic Forum. The country offers excellent digital infrastructure, including the development of a 5G mobile network. "Good infrastructure, including digital connectivity, is important, but even more important is its effective use and the creation of new services through it. Also, the availability of good technologies and digital skills are essential, but more importantly, they should use as much as possible from public administrations and entrepreneurs, especially small and medium-sized ones, "said Raimonds Vējonis at the working session on the development of the New Silk Road. Latvia is already proud with the second highest among OECD countries (behind Finland) in terms of mobile data consumption per connection. It is facilitated by the availability of good services and favorable prices. However, in order to develop the "Internet of Things", we need to build a 5G network, "said the President. The President noted that the multibillion-high-speed railway project Rail Baltica will provide opportunities to develop Latvia as a center for logistics excellence. Becoming one of the most significant two rail gauges – connecting points between Europe and the CIS, Latvia will have new opportunities to further integrate into the New Silk Road routes and logistics chains. Latvia has all the prerequisites for creating a new added value in the logistics, information technology and telecommunications sectors ", said the President at the regional meeting of the World Economic Forum in China, emphasizing the President. Similarly, Latvia, as a small country, has the opportunity to be more flexible and offer faster solutions both in public administration and in business For several years now, we have been using electronic means for the communication of the state administration. The logistics excellence center also has well-educated, multilingual and customer-friendly people, who are constantly adding their knowledge throughout life. Therefore, investments in education and skills development must be given constant attention. National President Raimonds Vējonis from 15th-20th. Working visit to the People's Republic of China in September. During the meeting, the President met with the Chinese President Szy Dizpin, the leadership of the Beijing International University and students, the representatives of the Latvian diaspora, and also interviewed the Chinese Central Television CCTV. At the end of the visit, the meeting with the Chinese Prime Minister Li Kecyan is scheduled for the President.

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Advocacia-Geral secures auction of property of entity condemned by TCU

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Source: Republic of Brazil 2

Advocacia-Geral secures auction of property of entity condemned by TCU

Posted: 09/28/2018 – Last updated at: 15:34:10

The Federal Attorney General's Office was able to overturn an injunction that prevented the auction of assets of the Health Organization with Excellence and Citizenship (OSEC), an entity condemned by the Federal Court of Audit (TCU) for not having rendered accounts of public resources received between 1989 and 1992. The auction is scheduled for October 17 and the objective is to use the amount collected from the sale of the goods to compensate the public coffers. The entity received funding from the Ministry of Integration to provide educational assistance services, but never proved the proper allocation of resources. The OSEC tried for many years to evade the obligation to return the money, but the AGU obtained the seizure of assets in the within the scope of an action (the entity responds to dozens) that seeks reimbursement of R $ 900 thousand and the auction was marked. However, the organization obtained an injunction at the Regional Federal Court of the 3rd Region (TRF3) injunction suspending the procedure after alleging that the assets could not be sold because they would be blocked due to another action filed by the Federal Public Ministry. AGU, together with MPF , explained to the judge that the two actions dealt the same damage to the public coffers, so that it would be "a real contradiction to prevent the Union from immediately promoting the same compensation to the purse sought in the action of improbity – which still has no transit in judged – before the formation of another executive title, "as summarized excerpt from the internal grievance filed by the Federal Prosecutor's Office in the 3rd Region, AGU unit that acted in the case. Federal adjudicator Cecília Marcondes welcomed the request for reconsideration of the prosecution and dismissed the suspensive effect of conducting the auction. "Thus, the clear aggravating attempt was made to take advantage of the unavailability decreed in the action of improbity, and whose objective is to safeguard the public interest, as a pretext to protect its own property, misrepresenting the true purpose of the institute," he acknowledged. decision.Ref. 5018816-90.2018.4.03.0000 – TRF3.

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The withdrawal of cash at a trader soon framed

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Source: Republic of France in French

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A law regulates the "cash back", withdrawal of cash by a consumer who makes a purchase of goods or services from a merchant. An implementing decree on the minimum amount of the purchase transaction and the maximum amount that may be awarded in this context is expected for the autumn.

Law 2018-700 of August 3, 2018 ratifying Ordinance No. 2017-1252 of August 9, 2017 transposing a European directive of 2015 on payment services in the internal market frames the practice of "cash back". This practice is for traders to deliver cash to customers paying by credit card for an amount greater than the purchased good. For example, a customer makes purchases for 60 € in a store, pays 100 € per card and recovers 40 € in cash. This is only a possibility for traders and not an obligation.

The conditions provided for by law are as follows:

To be a trader offer the service incidentally to the sale of a good or a service; at the express request of the buyer acting for non-professional purposes; respect a prior information of the consumer (marking or display) on the conditions of the operation.

Payments by check or made by means of paper vouchers (gift vouchers, holiday vouchers, etc.), special payment instruments (for example, prepaid cards) or dematerialized special payment vouchers can not give rise to supply. species.

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President Raimonds Vejonis meets Chinese President Szy Dzypin

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Source: President of Latvia in English

President of the Republic of Latvia Raimonds Vējonis met with Chinese President Sija Dziņpine in Beijing on September 18, 2018. "It was an excellent opportunity to discuss new opportunities in the political and economic cooperation between Latvia and China at the highest political level, with particular emphasis on the benefits of Latvia as a center for excellence in logistics", after the meeting. The President acknowledged. During his visit, Raimonds Vejonis emphasized that Latvia and other countries in the Baltic region are developing a multi-billion-high-speed railway project Rail Baltica, which will provide an excellent opportunity to develop Latvia as a center for logistics excellence. In the near future, Latvia will be one of the most important two-track gauge – connecting points between Europe and the CIS. Such a connection will give Latvia new opportunities for more effective integration into the New Silk Road routes and logistics chains. "Freezing ports, the fast-growing regional aviation center – Riga airport and well-developed digital infrastructure create particularly favorable conditions for creating new added value in the logistics and information technology and telecommunications services sectors," said Raimonds Vējonis pointed out that as the number of Chinese tourists grows, there is a great potential for opening direct air traffic between Latvia and China. Latvia sees opportunities for new Chinese investments not only in the traditional transport and logistics sector, but also in services and new industries. Latvia welcomes the already initiated joint project of the Beijing Genomics Institute in the field of life sciences. From 15 September to 20 September 2018, President Raimonds Vējonis is on a working visit to the People's Republic of China, during which he will meet with Chinese Prime Minister Li Cecyan and will participate in the World Economic Forum organized by the World Economic Forum. New Champion Annual Meeting (Summer Davos) in Tianjin City.

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Minister Tassi to mark National Seniors Day with the Canadian Association of Retired Persons

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Source: Government of Canada – MIL OSI Regional News

On the occasion of National Seniors Day, the Minister of Seniors, the Honorable Filomena Tassi, will speak and participate in a Seniors' Wellness Discussion Group with the Canadian Association of Retired Persons.

A photo opportunity and a press briefing will follow.

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DATE: Monday, October 1st, 2018

TIME: 9 h

LOCATION: Canadian Association of Retired Persons 70 Jefferson Avenue Toronto, Ontario

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President of the Republic of Latvia meets with students from the Latvian language

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Source: President of Latvia in English

On December 18, 2018, President Raimonds Vējonis met with Beijing International Studies University (BISU) students studying Latvian as a basic subject at Bachelor's level. During his visit, the President noted that in today's changing The greatest value in the world is our knowledge. Therefore, the opportunity to acquire new knowledge and, in particular, to master the Latvian language, not only allows us to get to know our national culture, also provides a significant long-term contribution to the strengthening of bilateral cooperation between Latvia and China. "As entrepreneurs are looking for new markets for goods and services, specialists with Language knowledge has significant advantages and increases their international competitiveness. Therefore, the Beijing University of International Studies program, which has opportunities for Chinese students to learn the Latvian language not only in China, but also to strengthen the knowledge of the Latvian language in Latvia, while studying for one year at the Riga Technical University, is recognized by the President of the Republic of Latvia at the meeting with Speaking at a meeting with students from the Latvian language, Raimonds Vejonis emphasized: "Language knowledge will give you more opportunities in the future professional life and will promote closer cooperation between our countries. With the support of this program, every student who has mastered the Latvian language will be more competitive and knowledgeable in order to work for the growth of our countries. "During the meeting, the President and representatives of the Beijing International Study University discussed the successful cooperation with the Riga Technical University and the University of Latvia. Both sides noted that it is pleasing that more and more students in Latvia are also using opportunities to learn Chinese. At present, 46 Chinese students are learning Chinese in Beijing at the University of International Studies in Beijing. Teachers from Latvia teach the Latvian language at this university. Since 2011, the Latvian language as a chosen subject can also be acquired at Beijin Foreign Studies University. National President Raimonds Vējonis from September 15 to September 20, 2018, is on a working visit to the People's Republic of China. During this visit, it is planned to meet with Chinese President Szy Dzypin, as well as Chinese Prime Minister Li Kecyan, and to participate in the annual New World Championship (Summer Davos) in Tianjin, organized by the World Economic Forum.

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