Top container lines commit to complete shift to electronic bills of lading by 2030
Major container lines have agreed to an ambitious 2030 deadline to migrate from paper bills of lading to digital versions as resistance to such initiatives weakens.
Allies and invitees join forces to develop NATO’s future capabilities
Ministers from 25 Allied nations, plus Finland and Sweden, came together today (15 February 2023) to sign new major commitments to jointly develop and procure systems securing NATO’s access to cutting edge technology. Progress is being made in a range …
NATO stands up undersea infrastructure coordination cell
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced on Wednesday (15 February 2023) the creation of a Critical Undersea Infrastructure Coordination Cell at NATO Headquarters.
European Sky Shield Initiative gains two more participants
Today (15 February 2023), Denmark and Sweden joined the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) coordinated by Germany. This brings the number of participants to 17, including 15 Allies as well as invitees Finland and Sweden. Among other things, the initiative aims to strengthen NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence by facilitating the multinational acquisition and integration of a broad range of air defence capabilities by European countries.
NATO Secretary General to visit Türkiye
NATO Secretary General Mr. Jens Stoltenberg will visit Türkiye on 15-16 February 2023. He will meet with the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoǧan and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu …
NATO Defence Ministers step up support for Ukraine, strengthen deterrence and defence
NATO is stepping up support for Ukraine, while further strengthening deterrence and defence and increasing stockpiles, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday (15 February 2023) following a meeting of NATO Defence Ministers.
16 Allies, Finland and Sweden launch largest space project in NATO’s history
On Wednesday (15 February 2023), 16 Allies¹, together with invitees Finland and Sweden, launched a new initiative that will transform the way NATO gathers and uses data from space, significantly improve NATO’s intelligence and surveillance, and pr…
Norwegian “flying ambulance” is helping earthquake victims in Türkiye
Norway has sent its C-130J Hercules transport aircraft to Türkiye to support the evacuation efforts and transport of emergency aid following the devastating earthquakes of 6 February 2023. The first medical evacuation mission was flown on 13 Febru…
European Parliament chamber evacuated following protest
Demonstrators are currently standing on over-hanging barriers in the visitor’s gallery.