Belarus says joint air force drills with Russia are defensive only
(Reuters) -Belarus said its air force drills with Russia that start on Monday are defensive in nature to prepare for possible combat missions, but the move comes as concerns grow that Moscow is pushing Minsk to join the war in Ukraine. “The exercise is purely defensive in nature,” said Pavel Muraveyko, first deputy state secretary
Belarus law grants government ability to pirate western multimedia, including software until 2025
Why it matters: Belarus has a new law that makes piracy legal — sort of. It applies to all software, movies, music, and television shows owned by rightsholders in "unfriendly nations," which includes the US, UK, and EU member states. The law passed the House of Representatives on December 20, 2022, and the Council of
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Australian Retirement Funds Hold Over $10B in Gambling Shares, Study Finds
According to a study commissioned by Australia’s Alliance for Gambling Reform and conducted by SustainoMetric, the country’s 20 biggest super funds collectively hold at least AUD 14.8 billion (about $10.3 billion) in listed gambling-related investments. Here’s What the Study Found The study analyzed the funds’ direct equity holdings and responsible-investment policies. It identified investments in
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TOSYALI secured 187 million Euro financing from Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) for its first phase of 1.2 GW solar investment
TOSYALI continues to accelerate its energy transition by securing long term international financing for supporting its decarbonization agenda and sustainability investments. The company has signed Export Finance Buyer Credit Agreements worth 187 million euros with BBVA, under Spanish Export Credit Agency Cesce's cover, for Osmaniye and Niğde Projects in its first phase of solar power