Friday, September 10th, 2010
NORWAY POST – Norway and Spain have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the acquisition and operation of a joint communications satellite. Norway’s share is estimated to cost NOK 1.2 billion, plus operating costs. The aim to improve communications with Norwegian forces deployed in countries like Afghanistan and Chad, and with naval units on international missions. Read More
Friday, September 10th, 2010
NEW ENERGY FOCUS – The Scottish Government has launched two separate renewables consultations, with one looking at changes to the Renewab energy minister Jim Mather unveiled the documents yesterday (September 8), which aim to improve the development of renewables in the country. The first consultation concerns the Renewables Obligation (RO) and proposes combining capital grants with
Friday, September 10th, 2010
ASAHI SHIMBUN – Amid growing calls for an independent Japanese global position system, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) will launch a satellite Saturday to complement a U.S. satellite network and improve GPS services in Japan. Japan currently relies on a U.S. network of 30 satellites, including backup orbiters, to provide GPS services to Japanese
Thursday, September 9th, 2010
DEFRA – The Departtment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has today launched an online survey, asking people to give their ideas ahead of the Water White Paper. The Water White Paper, due to be published early next summer, will set out the Government’s plans for the water industry. It will address challenges such
Thursday, September 9th, 2010
NATIONAL UAE – The Metro system’s Green Line is on track to open in August as testing to evaluate its preparedness continues. Ramadan Mohammed, the director of the Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) rail operations department, said regular trials were carried out through the Ramadan period to assess the line’s track, brake and power systems. Staff will
Thursday, September 9th, 2010
BMU – The International Conservation Union (IUCN) will from today until 15 September review five UNESCO World Heritage Site nominated beech forests in Germany and visit and thoroughly check them. Thus begins a crucial stage for the current German World Heritage application. In January of this year, Germany has the outstanding record of ancient beech forests in the prestigious World
Thursday, September 9th, 2010
BARENTS OBSERVER – Road authorities in Murmansk have completed the upgrade of the 240 km long highway leading to the Norwegian border. In two months also the road leading to the Finnish border will be completed. The highway, which stretches from Murmansk City to the border station of Borisgleb has now been upgraded to Euro-standard, Vesti.ru reports.
Thursday, September 9th, 2010
DIPLOMAT BUCHAREST – The 85 million Euro investment will bring an annual production of 155 Gwh and an installed power of 64.8 MW. The Milan-listed company has been working through Romanian partner Eoliana to gain the authorisations and will fund the investment through its own financial resources and project financing. Alerion Clean Power also specialises in
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
ELECTRONICS TECH – Russian Premier Putin says while meeting the visiting Israeli defense minister Barak on the 6th, Russia hopes in Israeli construction ” Lip river of Georgia receives Sri Lankan ” GPS laser ranging station. Putin shows when the city of seashore of the Black Sea of Russia asks for the contract to meet Barak on
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
KUWAIT TIMES – Officials at Kuwait’s Water Emergency Centers have rejected reports in a local daily that Kuwait faces major water shortages. The Kuwait Times spoke with Ministry of Electricity and Water (MEW) officials at the country’s Water Emergency Centers in Shuwaikh, Salmiya and Hawally, all of whom rejected the reports. A spokesperson at the center in
