As Hydrogen is one of the most bets currently in the renewable world, there is a great need to better understand the concept of Green Hydrogen, increasingly present in everyday life in several developed countries. Green Hydrogen is hydrogen generated through a peculiar process – Electrolysis. In the context of Green Hydrogen, this process is based on the use of electric current caused by water…
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Since comfort, safety and speed are paramount factors in the smooth operation of public transports, the issue of rail transport has gained a very pertinent weight in its evolution, worldwide. Increasingly, there is a need to (re)invest in rail transport, more precisely in high-speed trains. Why high-speed trains? The growth of these trains arises not only in the Iberian Peninsula, but also worldwide, due to…
In the recent decades, there has been a strong movement between countries and their governments to form groups of allies in order to work together on common issues. These groups of countries may vary depending on their objectives. For example, in 2001, economist Jim O´Neil appointed the acronym “BRICS” to the five countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and later integrated, South Africa) which share the…
Intergovernmental organizations have managed to acquire a fundamental role in international relations in recent decades. Since their foundation, countries united by similar objectives have constantly struggled to participate in the international arena and thus, strengthen alliances to achieve their objectives. One global partner that has played a vital role in recent years is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, better known as (ASEAN). Established in…
A middle power in the Indo-Pacific region, Bangladesh is the second largest economy in South Asia and the seventh largest democracy in the world. It is also the third-largest Muslim-majority country in the world. With 170 million population, the riverine Bangladesh is the most densely populated country in the world. Bangladesh may have existed as an independent state for the last 52 years, but its…
Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Spain Burak Akçapar on 11th of November presented the “credentials letter” to UNWTO Secterary General Zurab Pololikashvili, formally accrediting the Turkish Embassy in Madrid as the Permanent Representation of Turkiye to the UNWTO and Ambassador Burak Akçapar as its first Permanent Representative. Türkiye has been a full member to the Organization since 1975. As a founding member of…
“If a man sets his heart on benevolence, he will be free from evil.” – Confucius There is no time in the history of mankind when the world has enjoyed total peace. Despite this and the current state of world affairs, today we live in the moment of greatest peace and prosperity in history. So, are we close to achieving world peace? In his book…
Bangladesh emerged on the world map through the sacrifice of 3 million martyrs in 1971. Since gaining independence in 1971, Bangladesh has undergone considerable political and economic change. The indomitable courage and spirit of the people, coupled with the bold and visionary leadership, the country is progressing very rapidly. The immortal legacy and ideals of our great leader and Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh…
When I was appointed by the President of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, as Ghana’s Ambassador to Spain on 11th November 2020, there naturally were certain things I did not know but I certainly knew I was coming to a familiar territory. I had previously served as Minister- Counsellor at the Ghana Embassy in Madrid from 2007 to 2011 and had used the…
Antigua and Barbuda is an independent democratic island state of the Commonwealth, located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, belonging to the archipelago of the Lesser Antilles. It consists of 3 larger islands (Antigua and Barbuda and Redonda) and many smaller ones. The twin-islands state has a total area of about 440 km2 and has about 100’000 inhabitants. It is entirely surrounded by…
Today Joseph. R. Biden Jr. will become the 46th President of the United States. It is an historical “Inauguration Day” (hopefully peaceful) not only because Biden will be the second Catholic or the oldest Commander in Chief to enter into office, but because he is Trump’s successor. Trump’s presidency has been characterized by a toxic combination of a rude populist over-excitation and a vast use…