# master plan (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover master plan. Page: Feed: --- ## [Kazakhstan after Kurultai elections: Expanding opportunities for co-operation with the European Union](https://www.eureporter.co/world/2026/08/25/kazakhstan-after-kurultai-elections-expanding-opportunities-for-cooperation-with-the-european-union/) _2026-08-25 · Colin Stevens · EU Reporter_ Parliamentary elections on 23 August completed the formation of Kazakhstan’s new legislature — the Kurultai — the central element of the country’s renewed political system following constitutional reform. Seven political parties took part in the vote. Turnout stood at 74%. The first convocation of the Kurultai has cemented the completion of the institutional transition and \[…\] ## [The Central Election Commission announced preliminary results of the Kurultai elections](https://www.eureporter.co/world/2026/08/25/the-central-election-commission-announced-preliminary-results-of-the-kurultai-elections/) _2026-08-25 · KZ Correspondent · EU Reporter_ The Central Election Commission announced preliminary results of the elections for deputies of the Kurultai of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which took place on 23 August, reports a correspondent for the Kazinform agency. According to preliminary data, the Adilet party received 6,528,948 votes, or 71.17%. The National Social Democratic Party received 469,058 votes, or 5.11%. \[…\] ## [Don’t answer the antisemites - it’s a political war](https://www.eureporter.co/world/israel/anti-semitism-israel/2026/08/25/dont-answer-the-antisemites-its-a-political-war/) _2026-08-25 · Guest Contributor - Opinion · EU Reporter_ It is a mistake to respond to antisemitic accusations, writes Fiamma Nirenstein. Would responding have served any purpose at the time of the racial laws and the deportations? No. The intention is the same: to eliminate the Jews and their independent state, Israel. There is no point responding to those who claim on social media \[…\] ## [Evolution of fuel prices in July 2026](https://www.eureporter.co/energy/2026/08/25/evolution-of-fuel-prices-in-july-2026/) _2026-08-25 · EU Reporter Correspondent · EU Reporter_ In July 2026, the price of fuels and lubricants for personal transport in the EU increased by 16.9% compared with July 2025. This followed year-on-year increases of 20.7% in May and 13.7% in June. In 25 of 27 EU countries, fuels and lubricants prices were higher in July 2026, compared with July 2025. In 13 countries, July annual increases \[…\] ## [EU reaffirms solidarity with Ukraine on 35th anniversary of independence](https://www.eureporter.co/world/russia/2026/08/25/eu-reaffirms-solidarity-with-ukraine-on-35th-anniversary-of-independence/) _2026-08-25 · EU Reporter Correspondent · EU Reporter_ 24 August 2026 marked Ukraine's 35th anniversary of its independence. This occasion embodies Ukrainians' bravery, resistance and resilience in the face of Russia's continuous and vicious war of aggression. It also symbolises their aspiration to be a democratic and European country. On the Independence Day, the European Commission reaffirms its unshakable solidarity and commitment to \[…\] ## [Statement by Executive Vice-President Virkkunen and Commissioner McGrath on the Europe-wide Day of Remembrance of the victims of all totalitarian and authoritarian regimes](https://www.eureporter.co/defence/terrorism-2/2026/08/25/statement-by-executive-vice-president-virkkunen-and-commissioner-mcgrath-on-the-europe-wide-day-of-remembrance-of-the-victims-of-all-totalitarian-and-authoritarian-regimes/) _2026-08-25 · EU Reporter Correspondent · EU Reporter_ On the Europe-wide Day of Remembrance of the victims of all totalitarian and authoritarian regimes on 23 August, Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy Executive Vice President Henna Virkkunen (pictured), and Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law, and Consumer Protection Commissioner Michael McGrath, issued the following statement: “On 23 August, we commemorate the anniversary of the… ## [After ending power shortages Kazakhstan can become electricity exporter](https://www.eureporter.co/kazakhstan-2/2026/08/25/after-ending-power-shortages-kazakhstan-can-become-electricity-exporter/) _2026-08-25 · EU Reporter Correspondent · EU Reporter_ Kazakhstan plans to commission 845 megawatts of new power generation capacity in 2027 as part of a broader effort to meet growing electricity demand and build a reserve in the national power system. The planned projects combine gas-fired generation with renewable energy, reflecting the country’s strategy to expand capacity through multiple sources rather than relying \[…\] ## ["A truly historic event this Sunday": President on first elections to Qurultay](https://www.eureporter.co/world/2026/08/22/a-truly-historic-event-this-sunday-president-on-first-elections-to-qurultay/) _2026-08-22 · Kazakhstan Embassy in Belgium · EU Reporter_ President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has addressed the nation ahead of the elections to the Qurultay, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing the Akorda press service. "Dear compatriots! This Sunday, our country will witness a truly historic event – the first elections to the new unicameral Qurultay. In recent years, our country has been confidently moving along the \[…\] ## [EU speaks out against 'hatred and intolerance'](https://www.eureporter.co/politics/european-commission/2026/08/21/eu-speaks-out-against-hatred-and-intolerance/) _2026-08-21 · Martin Banks · EU Reporter_ The EU has spoken out in support of “all those who have suffered under totalitarian and authoritarian regimes”. This comes on the eve of the Europe-wide Day of Remembrance of the victims of all totalitarian and authoritarian regimes on 23 August. Ahead of the Day, senior EU political figures have issued a strongly-worded statement against \[…\] ## [Commemorations will mark WW1's First Battle of the Mons](https://www.eureporter.co/world/conflicts/world-war-i/2026/08/21/commemorations-will-mark-ww1s-first-battle-of-the-mons/) _2026-08-21 · Martin Banks · EU Reporter_ Special events will take place this weekend to mark the anniversary of the First Battle of Mons on 23 August, the first major action of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) in World War I. Commemorations, which take place on Monday 24 August, start at 1pm at the Hôtel de Ville in Mons. Representatives of RBL Brussels \[…\] ## [Know before it drops (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XxP78lo15I4z) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a show, artist, genre or rocket and get notified before release ## [Two giant tungsten deposits could test Kazakhstan’s push beyond raw-material exports](https://www.eureporter.co/kazakhstan-2/2026/08/21/two-giant-tungsten-deposits-could-test-kazakhstans-push-beyond-raw-material-exports/) _2026-08-21 · Guest Contributor - Opinion · EU Reporter_ Kazakhstan plans to turn two of the world’s largest undeveloped tungsten deposits into the country’s first full-cycle tungsten operation, requiring ore to be processed domestically rather than exported as raw material as Astana seeks to capture more value from its critical mineral reserves, writes Assel Satubaldina. The Northern Katpar and Upper Kairakty deposits are being \[…\] ## [Commission clears creation of joint venture by ACS AIID, Telefónica, Banco Santander and SETT](https://www.eureporter.co/politics/european-commission/2026/08/21/commission-clears-creation-of-joint-venture-by-acs-aiid-telefonica-banco-santander-and-sett/) _2026-08-21 · EU Reporter Correspondent · EU Reporter_ The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the creation of a joint venture by AI Infrastructure Development, S.L. (‘ACS AIID'), Telefónica S.A. (‘Telefónica'), Banco Santander, S.A. and Entidad Pública Empresarial Sociedad Española para la Transformación Tecnológica, E.P.E. (‘SETT'), all of Spain. The transaction relates primarily to third-party data centre colocation… ## [EU economy greenhouse gas emissions: +0.3% in Q1 2026](https://www.eureporter.co/environment/2026/08/21/eu-economy-greenhouse-gas-emissions-0-3-in-q1-2026-2/) _2026-08-21 · EU Reporter Correspondent · EU Reporter_ The EU economy’s seasonally adjusted greenhouse gas emissions in the first quarter of 2026 were estimated at 837 million tonnes of CO2-equivalents (CO2-eq), a 0.3% increase compared with the fourth quarter of 2025 (835 million tonnes of CO2-eq). At the same time, there was no change to the EU’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2026, compared with the last \[…\] ## [Plan for stronger EU chemical industry](https://www.eureporter.co/business/2026/08/21/plan-for-stronger-eu-chemical-industry/) _2026-08-21 · EU Reporter Correspondent · EU Reporter_ The Commission has presented an action plan for the chemicals industry to strengthen the competitiveness and modernization of this sector. The action plan addresses key challenges – high energy costs, unfair global competition, and weak demand, while promoting investment in innovation and sustainability. It proposes the following measures The plan is accompanied by a simplification package, the… ## [Public spending on education stable at 4.7% of GDP](https://www.eureporter.co/education/2026/08/21/public-spending-on-education-stable-at-4-7-of-gdp/) _2026-08-21 · EU Reporter Correspondent · EU Reporter_ In 2023, public spending on education (from pre-primary to the tertiary level) in the EU accounted for 4.7% of its gross domestic product (GDP). Compared with 2022, this figure did not change; however, it represents a slight decrease of 0.3 percentage points (pp) from 2020 (5.0%), the year with the highest level of public expenditure on education since the data collection started in \[…\] ## [Turning the tide: Algae Scope's bio-based answer to PFAS](https://www.eureporter.co/environment/2026/08/20/turning-the-tide-algae-scopes-bio-based-answer-to-pfas/) _2026-08-20 · EU Reporter Correspondent · EU Reporter_ PFAS, or 'forever chemicals', are commonly used to make textiles and other materials resistant to water and fire. However, because they persist in the environment and build up in living organisms, they pose growing risks to human health and ecosystems. To help address this challenge, Venice-based start-up Algae Scope transforms residual seaweed biomass into a bio-based additive with \[…\] ## [World Humanitarian Day: EU answering to growing global humanitarian needs](https://www.eureporter.co/world/human-rights-category/world-humanitarian-day/2026/08/20/world-humanitarian-day-eu-answering-to-growing-global-humanitarian-needs/) _2026-08-20 · EU Reporter Correspondent · EU Reporter_ 19 August marked World Humanitarian Day, an opportunity to celebrate the indispensable and tireless life-saving efforts of aid workers worldwide. When crises erupt and conflicts arise, humanitarians are among the first ones on the spot, delivering emergency assistance to those affected. EU remains a global leading donor of humanitarian aid Many aid workers are deployed under the EU’s commitment… ## [Interfaith conference in Brussels](https://www.eureporter.co/lifestyle/religion/2026/08/20/interfaith-conference-in-brussels/) _2026-08-20 · EU Reporter Correspondent · EU Reporter_ More than 140 representatives from Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and Christian communities gathered in Brussels on August 16 for an interfaith conference focused on peace, mutual respect and co-operation. Hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the gathering brought together religious leaders and representatives from different traditions to discuss peaceful coexistence and… ## [Brussels theatre company kicks off its new autumn season](https://www.eureporter.co/lifestyle/leisure/2026/08/20/brussels-theatre-company-kicks-off-its-new-autumn-season/) _2026-08-20 · Martin Banks · EU Reporter_ Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg, two of the twentieth century’s greatest physicists, were once close friends working together to unlock the secrets of the atom. Then the world went to war and they found themselves on opposite sides. It’s 1941. Heisenberg, now a leading figure in Germany’s atomic research programme, is visiting Nazi-occupied Copenhagen to \[…\] ## [MEP calls for 'clarity' on planned shake up of EU's ETS scheme](https://www.eureporter.co/environment/co2-emissions/emissions-trading-scheme-ets/2026/08/20/mep-calls-for-clarity-on-planned-shake-up-of-eus-ets-scheme/) _2026-08-20 · Martin Banks · EU Reporter_ The European Commission has proposed major adjustments to the EU’s influential Emission Trading System (ETS). The ETS is the main scheme underpinning Europe’s carbon market. The proposal aims to ensure that the revenues from carbon costs provide tangible results for Europe’s decarbonizing industry. The revision introduces a conditional allowance scheme that ties part of the free allocation \[…\] ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BBocTzdzeEri) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [EU aid announced for two stricken parts of the globe](https://www.eureporter.co/world/humanitarian-assistance-2/2026/08/20/eu-aid-announced-for-two-stricken-parts-of-the-globe/) _2026-08-20 · Martin Banks · EU Reporter_ The EU is stepping up aid to help tackle crises on two continents, in Africa and South America. Aid will go towards the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and towards assistance for Colombia following the devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake. On Tuesday, the European Commission said it was procuring diagnostic tests to \[…\] ## [Kazakhstan updates Astana master plan to meet demands of fast-growing capital](https://www.eureporter.co/kazakhstan-2/2026/08/20/kazakhstan-updates-astana-master-plan-to-meet-demands-of-fast-growing-capital/) _2026-08-20 · Guest Contributor - Opinion · EU Reporter_ Kazakhstan’s government has approved an updated master plan for Astana through 2035, effective Aug. 8, setting out how the capital will accommodate a population projected to reach nearly 2.3 million while expanding housing, schools, transport and utilities, writes Nagima Abuova. The plan comes as Astana continues to expand rapidly, driven by sustained population growth. The \[…\]