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Thousands Protest Across Cuba Demanding The Right To Have Rights

MIAMI, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

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MIAMI, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

What:	Cuba Decide releases video summarizing 2020 citizen mobilization efforts
Who:	Cubans on the Island and in the diaspora, general community
When: Where:	January 13, 2021 Miami, FL, USA

The following is a statement from Rosa María Payá, founder and promoter of Cuba Decide. The citizen initiative for democracy in Cuba, Cuba Decide, released a video summarizing how Cubans on and off the island are mobilizing to protest the repression they have been subject to for over six decades. Public protests saw exponential growth near the end of 2020 with 42 protests in the month of September, 88 in October, 110 in November and 122 in December.¹ Among the demands of the protests are: the right to define the course of the country, the release of political prisoners, freedom of speech and artistic expression, economic liberty and access to basic resources in the midst of a deep humanitarian crisis caused by communist policies and aggravated by COVID-19.

Thousands Protest Across Cuba Demanding The Right To Have Rights

Protesters have been raising their voices in opposition to systemic political, civil, economic and social issues affecting our daily lives and in favor of a change of the system. These protests are evidence that the opposition movement and the Cuban people’s desire for change have continued to expand to a point where it cannot be ignored any longer.

Even so, as recent history has demonstrated, citizens cannot confront a criminal group that holds totalitarian power by themselves – the support of the international community is necessary as well. The international actions and pressure on the regime with the goal of protecting lives and supporting citizens’ demands for freedom is required. That is why it is very important that our request to reinstate the Cuban regime to the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism – a list from which it should never have left – has been heard.

For years, I requested that the Obama administration, and later the Trump administration, to reincorporate the Cuban regime on this list because it is the correct and coherent thing to do. Many other Cubans have also asked for this designation, as it recognizes the obvious ties the Castros and the military leadership of the regime have with activities related to terrorism. These actions include: offering sanctuary to U.S. terrorists, refusing the continuous extradition requests of ELN leaders linked to the deadly attack on the Bogotá cadet school in 2019, and systemically applying State Terrorism against civilians in the Island.

State terrorism to which I am not only a witness, but also a direct victim. In 2012, members of the Ministry of the Interior of the dictatorship, by orders that could only come directly from Raúl and Fidel Castro, carried out an attack in which my father, the recognized opposition leader Oswaldo Payá, lost his life. Today, the lives of hundreds of activists, artists, journalists and citizens on the Island are permanently are risk. Those who dare to confront the regime could suffer police harassment, torture, prison, expatriation or even death.

What has been stated above are not opinions, but facts. They do not depend one political party or another. Moreover, denouncing these events and designating the Cuban regime as a state sponsor of terrorism benefits both the protection of the Cuban people against impunity, and the national security of several countries in the hemisphere. In fact, these countries should come together in support of this designation and in solidarity with the Cuban people, because democracy in Cuba is a benefit to all.

While placing Cuba on this list is not enough, nor is it the solution to the situation on the Island, it is, however, a step in the right direction. It is up to us Cubans, and Cubans alone, to decide and define the destiny of our country, something that we have not been able to do for more than 60 years because of the dictatorship’s prohibition of free elections and all political parties apart from Communism. For this reason, Cuba Decide’s strategy is to mobilize Cubans through non-violent, peaceful actions to change the totalitarian system towards democracy and be able to hold free elections.

The Cuba Decide platform is non-partisan, nor is it involved in the domestic politics of any foreign country. We do, however, promote a foreign policy for governments of the world towards Cuba: the policy of direct solidarity with the needs of the Cuban people; and the use of all the mechanisms available through international law to generate maximum pressure on the dicators to make them submit to the will of the citizens.

We work so that all nations of the free world will join in support of the Cuban people’s fight for change. The victory of democracy in Cuba is essential to the peace, prosperity and stability of the entire Western Hemisphere. As the United States undergoes a change in administration, we hope to extend the communications that we maintain with the current administration to members of Congress as well as the President-Elect Joe Biden, who now has one more tool against the dictatorship to support the demands for democratic change. The demands that have originated from the citizenry and are multiplying in the streets of Cuba.

The heart of Cuba has already changed and is entering into a new era. Hundreds of protests have occurred throughout the Island and across the world. Citizens will continue to take action because they already know that the only way out of the crisis is to change the system.

Help Cubans amplify their voices. Like and share our page on social media @CubaDecide

You too can be a champion for the cause. Let the world know that Cubans demand the right to freely decide their future.

About CUBA DECIDE

Cuba Decide is a citizen initiative to change the political and economic system towards democracy and the rule of law.

THE STRATEGY
Generate the necessary pressure to force the regime to submit to the will of the people through the joint non-violent action of citizens and the international community.

THE TOOL
Cubans must decide their future and be free.

Cuba Decide proposes that the will of the Cubans be expressed and complied with through a binding plebiscite – a direct vote of the people – in Cuba to make a concrete change in the system, by answering the following question:

Do you agree that free, fair and plural elections should be called by exercising freedom of expression and the press, and freely organizing into political parties and social organizations with total plurality? Yes or no?

Join Us!
A mass mobilization effort is underway!

Learn more and join cubadecide.org

Be part of our conversations on Facebook.com/CubaDecide and on Twitter and Instagram following @CubaDecide and using the tag #CubaDecide.

FDP is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes the Cuba Decide platform together with thousands of Cubans.

¹ Observatorio Cubano de Conflictos, https://www.observatoriocubano.com/2021/01/05/cuba-es-de-todos-122-manifestaciones-publicas-de-protestas-en-diciembre/

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Global Fiberglass Solutions Poised for Commercial Success in 2021

SWEETWATER, Texas, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — While navigating its way through COVID-19 challenges, Global Fiberglass Solutions (GFS) is making steady progress toward commercialization in 2021 and experiencing high demand for its recycled product applications.

During 2020 GFS took steps to refine manufacturing processes and expand capacity at its West Texas pilot plant, proving its patented technology converts over 95% of fiberglass waste material into…

During 2020 GFS took steps to refine manufacturing processes and expand capacity at its West Texas pilot plant, proving its patented technology converts over 95% of fiberglass waste material into reusable feedstock.

The primary interest in purchasing feedstock and commercial products from that facility includes customers from the material distribution, capital goods, and transportation industries. Applications include construction and building materials, infrastructure products, and specialized materials in the form of fibers, pellets, panels, and 3D manufacturing compatible polymer concrete material.

This array of options, along with the high conversion rate of waste materials, far exceeds other recycling applications such as single-use incorporation of recycled fiberglass in cement manufacturing.

GFS continues to take steps to integrate vertically by building a supply chain network that ensures a steady recycling supply of wind turbine blades and fiberglass composite materials from other industries. Committed backlog at the end of 2020 of blades from wind farm operators alone exceeds one year’s current recycling capacity.

Chain-of-custody transparency is an essential ingredient for certification under GeenBlue’s proposed Recycled Material Standard*. It will likely enhance a publicly-traded company’s chance of qualifying for the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices**. GFS provides its customers with full chain-of-custody transparency via GFS’s novel RFID-tagging BladeTracker® software.

As GFS embarks to meet the exciting challenges and opportunities of 2021, joint product development and funding partnerships are nearing fruition. These resources will help GFS increase material collection and manufacturing capacity, expand geographic reach, future applications, and offerings of recycled and recyclable products.

*GreenBlue is an environmental nonprofit dedicated to the sustainable use of materials in society. Its mission is to promote the principles of sustainable materials management — use wisely, eliminate toxicity, and recover more.

**The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices operate under a strategic partnership between S&P Dow Jones Indices and RobecoSAM (Sustainable Asset Management).

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El nuevo libro de María Pomar y Carolina Gutiérrez Pomar, Recetas Con Sazón cubana, venezolana y española, un maravilloso recetario

NEW ORLEANS, 13 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El reciente lanzamiento del libro Recetas Con Sazón cubana, venezolana y española por María Pomar y Carolina Gutiérrez Pomar de la editorial Page Publishing, una increíble recopilación de poemas sobre la Gloria infinita de Dios y sus milagros. Perdón, amor y paz son algunas de los elementos que encontrarán en estas líneas.

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María Pomar, conocida también como Maripili, nació en Venezuela. Actualmente vive en los Estados Unidos. Es profesora y coordinadora del Área Comercial y se ha desempeñado durante 27 años como educadora.

Hasta la fecha ha hecho un CD de música infantil y otros escritos como cuentos y poesías para niños. En el cual se enseña a través de ellos a querer a la naturaleza, el amor hacia Dios, a sus padres y hermanos. Considera que la lectura debe ser algo agradable, beneficioso y de interés para el lector, por lo que le gusta escribir sobre temas que dejen una enseñanza.

Ha colaborado en jornadas y actividades de la Cruz Roja, la iglesia, institutos educativos, club de leones, culturales, otras. Desde pequeña le gustaba leer cuentos, bailar y cantar. Además de la natación y montar a caballo.

Por los momentos se encuentra viviendo en New Orleans cerca de sus hijos, nietos y familiares, ya que le gusta compartir con ellos. Tiene muchos deseos de viajar para poderse seguir inspirando y continuar escribiendo.

Pomar nos entrega una vida de creación en estas líneas, maravillosas y deliciosas recetas que nos permitirá viajar a cualquiera de esos hermosos países, ella nos dice: «Desde pequeña siempre me gustaba hacer pudín de pan. De allí empezó mi interés en la cocina. Con el tiempo fui adquiriendo mayores conocimientos con mi mamá y poco a poco empecé a realizar platos que a las personas con quienes compartía siempre me los celebraban. Pues tomé la decisión de hacer un libro con algunas recetas que les permitirá a muchos disfrutar de los distintos sabores de comidas cubanas, venezolanas y españolas»

Publicada por Page Publishing, el hermoso libro de María Pomar, Recetas Con Sazón cubana, venezolana y española, una maravillosa manera de compartir exquisitos sabores con el mundo entero.

Para los lectores que deseen experimentar esta maravillosa experiencia, pueden hacerlo, a través de la lectura de este libro, concretando la compra de Recetas Con Sazón cubana, venezolana y española, en cualquier tienda de libros, o en las tiendas en línea de Apple iTunes, Amazon, Google Play o Barnes and Noble.

Para información adicional o cualquier consulta pueden contactar a Page Publishing, a través del siguiente número: 866-315-2708.

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Page Publishing es una editorial tradicional, que presta todo tipo de servicios, maneja todos los temas intrínsecos involucrados en la publicación de los libros de sus autores incluyendo la distribución en las tiendas minoristas más grandes del mundo y la generación de las regalías. Page Publishing sabe que los autores necesitan ser libres para crear, no atados a un negocio complicado con temas como la conversión de libros en línea, establecer cuentas de ventas, seguros, impuestos y temas similares. Sus autores pueden dejar atrás estos temas tan tediosos, complejos y que representan una pérdida de tiempo para ellos, y enfocarse en su pasión; escribir y crear. Aprende más en www.pagepublishing.com

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El nuevo libro de Yasmin Flores, Los hermanos Flores y su niñez, un hermoso libro sobre la vida de la autora, que servirá de ejemplo para muchas mujeres

KNIGHTDALE, N. C., 13 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El reciente lanzamiento del libro Los hermanos Flores y su niñez por Yasmin Flores de la editorial Page Publishing, nos abre su corazón y nos trae su vida, nos muestra a través de su pluma lo que sufrió y lo que la hizo sonreír, lo que la hizo llorar, las andanzas con su familia y cómo superaron todos los momentos amargos.

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Yasmin Flores, una maravillosa mujer, llena de compasión, valentía, y un gran corazón nos relata su vida, en este libro nos trae su autobiografía, de manera que resulte un ejemplo para los lectores, porque su vida estuvo llena de grandes obstáculos, pero también estuvo repleta de inmensas alegrías y momentos de gran valentía.

Publicada por Page Publishing, el maravilloso libro de Yasmin Flores, Los hermanos Flores y su niñez, un gran libro lleno de anécdotas y de historias de la vida real de la autora, sobre cómo, dónde y el por qué vivió cómo vivió.

Para los lectores que deseen experimentar esta hermosa experiencia, pueden hacerlo, a través de la lectura de este libro, concretando la compra de Los hermanos Flores y su niñez en cualquier tienda de libros, o en las tiendas en línea de Apple iTunes, Amazon, Google Play o Barnes and Noble.

Para información adicional o cualquier consulta pueden contactar a Page Publishing, a través del siguiente número: 866-315-2708.

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Miles protestan en Cuba para exigir derecho a los derechos

MIAMI, 13 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — La iniciativa ciudadana, Cuba Decide, lanzó un video que refleja las protestas públicas de los cubanos dentro y fuera del país durante el último año. Las movilizaciones experimentaron un crecimiento exponencial hacia el final de 2020, con 42 protestas en septiembre, 88 en octubre, 110 en noviembre y 122 en diciembre.^[1] Entre las demandas están el derecho a participar en las decisiones del país, la liberación de los presos políticos, la…

Al respecto, Rosa María Payá, fundadora de Cuba Decide, expresó que: «Como demuestran las protestas, las voces opositoras y la voluntad de cambio del pueblo cubano continúan expandiéndose, al punto de no poder ya ser ignoradas.

Sin embargo, la historia reciente nos enseña que los ciudadanos organizados de manera pacífica no pueden someter por sí solos a un grupo criminal anquilosado en el poder y dispuesto a ejercer la violencia, como es el caso del régimen totalitario de los Castro y su llamada continuidad. Es necesario que esa ciudadanía tenga el acompañamiento solidario de las acciones y la presión de la comunidad internacional, tanto en la dirección de proteger sus vidas en la Isla, como para apoyar sus demandas de democratización. Por eso ha sido muy importante constatar que hemos sido escuchados en nuestra solicitud de reincorporar al régimen cubano a la lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo del Departamento de Estado norteamericano, de donde nunca debió ser sacado en 2015.

Durante años hemos solicitado, primero a la administración Obama y luego a la de Trump, que reincorporen al régimen cubano a la referida lista, por ser lo correcto y lo coherente. Muchos otros cubanos también han insistido en esta designación que reconoce lo evidente: las vinculaciones de los Castros y la cúpula militar del régimen en actividades relacionadas con el terrorismo internacional. Estas acciones incluyen el ofrecer santuario a terroristas norteamericanos, el negarse a las continuas peticiones de extradición de los líderes del Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN) vinculados al mortífero atentado en la escuela de cadetes de Bogotá en 2019, y el aplicar sistemáticamente el terrorismo de estado contra la propia ciudadanía cubana.

De este terrorismo de estado no solo soy testigo sino víctima directa en Cuba, pues el 22 de julio de 2012, efectivos del Ministerio del Interior de la dictadura, por órdenes que solo pudieron venir de Raúl y Fidel Castro, realizaron el atentado que puso fin a la vida mi padre Oswaldo Payá, reconocido líder opositor, y la de su joven colaborador Harold Cepero. Hoy en Cuba las vidas y la integridad física de cientos de activistas, artistas, periodistas, y ciudadanos en general que se atreven a enfrentar el régimen, están en permanente peligro. Muchos son víctimas de difamación, acoso policial, torturas, prisión arbitraria, e incluso expatriación y atentados contra su vida.

Los anteriores, son hechos, no opiniones: no dependen de una u otra postura política. En consecuencia, denunciar estos hechos, al designar al régimen cubano como patrocinador del terrorismo, beneficia tanto los esfuerzos por proteger a los cubanos de la impunidad del régimen como a la defensa de la seguridad nacional de muchos países del hemisferio. De hecho, estos países deberían unirse en apoyo a esta designación y en solidaridad con el pueblo cubano, porque la democracia en Cuba también le conviene a los colombianos y chilenos y ecuatorianos, por ejemplo. Recuperar la soberanía del pueblo cubano, que actualmente continúa secuestrada por un régimen de partido comunista único obligatorio, conviene a todos los países y personas de bien en las Américas.

Desde luego, esta designación no es suficiente, ni es la solución al drama cubano, pero es un paso en la dirección correcta. Corresponde exclusivamente a nosotros los cubanos decidir y definir el destino de nuestra patria, algo que no hemos podido hacer por más de 60 años, pues la dictadura prohibió las elecciones libres. Por eso, la estrategia de Cuba Decide en la movilización de los cubanos a través de la lucha pacífica no violenta con el objetivo de cambiar el sistema totalitario hacia una democracia donde sea posible realizar elecciones libres y plurales.

Nuestra plataforma, Cuba Decide, no es partidista, ni se involucra en la política doméstica de ningún país extranjero. No apoyamos partidos. Pero sí promovemos una política exterior de los gobiernos del mundo hacia Cuba: la política de la solidaridad directa con las necesidades y demandas del pueblo cubano; y del empleo de todos los mecanismos que ofrece el derecho internacional para generar la máxima presión posible sobre los dictadores hasta lograr que se sometan a la voluntad soberana de la ciudadanía.

Trabajamos para que todas las naciones del mundo libre apoyen la lucha del pueblo cubano por lograr el cambio de sistema, ya que la victoria de la democracia en Cuba es fundamental para la paz, la prosperidad y la estabilidad de todo el hemisferio occidental. Con el cambio de administración en los Estados Unidos, esperamos continuar las comunicaciones, con los miembros del congreso y con el Presidente electo Biden que posee ahora una herramienta más contra la dictadura para apoyar las exigencias de cambio democrático que nacen de la ciudanía y que hoy se multiplican en las calles cubanas.

El corazón de Cuba cambió ya y hemos iniciado una nueva etapa. Se están produciendo cientos de protestas en toda Cuba y el resto del mundo. Los ciudadanos seguiremos actuando de manera radical y pacífica, porque estamos convencidos de que la única salida a la crisis es cambiar el fallido sistema impuesto desde 1959.»

Ayúdanos a difundir nuestras voces. Sigue y coparte nuestra página en las redes sociales de @CubaDecide. Que el mundo sepa que los cubanos queremos el derecho a decidir libremente nuestro futuro. Si tú decides, Cuba decide.

^[1] Observatorio Cubano de Conflictos. Cuba es de todos: 122 manifestaciones públicas de protestas en diciembre. 5 enero 2021. https://www.observatoriocubano.com/2021/01/05/cuba-es-de-todos-122-manifestaciones-publicas-de-protestas-en-diciembre

Sobre CUBA DECIDE

Cuba Decide es una iniciativa ciudadana para cambiar el sistema político y económico hacia la democracia y el estado de derecho.

LA ESTRATEGIA
Generar la presión necesaria para forzar al régimen a someterse a la voluntad del pueblo a través de la acción conjunta no violenta de la ciudadanía y la comunidad internacional.

LA HERRAMIENTA
Los cubanos deben decidir su futuro y ser libres.

Cuba Decide propone que la voluntad de los cubanos se exprese y acate a través de un plebiscito vinculante -un voto directo del pueblo- en Cuba para concretar el cambio de sistema, contestando a la siguiente pregunta:

¿Está Ud. de acuerdo con que se convoque a elecciones libres, justas y plurales ejerciendo la libertad de expresión y de prensa, y organizándose libremente en partidos políticos y organizaciones sociales con total pluralidad? ¿SÍ o NO?

ÚNETE
¡Un esfuerzo de movilización masivo está en marcha!
Obtén más información y únete en cubadecide.org

Sé parte de nuestras conversaciones en Facebook.com/CubaDecide y en Twitter e Instagram siguiendo el usuario @CubaDecide y usando la etiqueta #CubaDecide.

FDP es una organización sin fines de lucro 501 (c)(3) que promueve a la plataforma Cuba Decide junto miles de cubanos.

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PhosAgro Increases Renewable Electricity use in Agrochemical Production

MOSCOW, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — PhosAgro will increase the use of renewable energy for production of agrochemical products from 2021 after the Apatit mining and beneficiation plant (the Kirov branch of JSC Apatit) signed a contract for the supply of hydroelectric power with TGC-1. The 100MW contracted mean that more than 60% of the beneficiation plant’s output will be produced using «green» electricity.

In December 2020, PhosAgro’s Board of Directors approved…

In December 2020, PhosAgro’s Board of Directors approved a climate strategy. The core element of this strategy is continued work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including indirect emissions that are generated during the production of electricity consumed by the company’s production facilities. As part of this climate strategy, a low-carbon transition plan has been adopted, which includes technical, technological and organisational measures that are being developed and implemented.

PhosAgro CEO Andrey Guryev said: «Switching to hydroelectric power is another step towards achieving our goal of reducing indirect greenhouse gas emissions. This is important for us, both in terms of reducing the carbon footprint of our products, and in terms of increasing their appeal for foreign markets, which are traditionally sensitive to environmental issues.»

PhosAgro actively implements energy-efficient green technologies at its enterprises. This includes employing frequency converters in production complexes, which reduce the power consumed by electric motors and energy loss when starting engines. PhosAgro is also undertaking a major project in the field of energy efficiency in constructing a number heat energy converters to generate electricity at sulfuric acid plants. Thanks to this, the company’s chemical production facilities in Cherepovets and Balakovo generate 60-80% of the energy they require on site. A similar power plant is currently being planned and designed for construction in Volkhov as part of an investment project to build a new production facility there.

In 2020, PhosAgro launched a project on the use of renewable energy sources in industrial and social facilities. The first pilot site was the corporate hotel complex Izumrud in the town of Balakovo. Its first solar power plant, with a capacity of 25kW, has already been installed. In the spring of 2021, additional panels will be installed at the Izumrud complex, which will increase the system’s total power output to 45kW. Moreover, there are plans to test this technology in the production conditions of the company’s Balakovo production site.

Aside from this, LED lighting is also widely used at the group’s enterprises, which has reduced lighting costs by 2-2.5 times, as well as the carbon footprint of the company’s finished products. Last year, apatite-nepheline processing plant No.3 (ANOF-3) transferred to energy-efficient lighting, and in 2021 a similar project will be implemented at ANOF-2.

In 2020, PhosAgro’s activities in the field of climate responsibility were rated highly by the world’s largest ESG rating institutions. In particular, in December 2020 the CDP, in one of the largest and most authoritative studies on companies’ climate responsibility metrics, increased PhosAgro’s rating from ‘C’ to ‘B’. Sustainalytics, in its annual ESG risk rating review, significantly improved PhosAgro’s rating from 43.8 to 26.9 points (moderate risk), placing it among the top 3 enterprises in the global agrochemical industry.

About the company

PhosAgro (www.phosagro.ru) is one of the world’s leading vertically integrated phosphate-based fertilizer producers in terms of production volumes of phosphate-based fertilizers and high-grade phosphate rock with a P₂O₅ content of 39% and higher. PhosAgro’s environmentally friendly fertilizers stand out for their high efficiency, and they do not lead to the contamination of soils with heavy metals.

The Company is the largest phosphate-based fertilizer producer in Europe (by total combined capacity for DAP/MAP/NP/NPK/NPS), the largest producer of high-grade phosphate rock with a P₂O₅ content of 39%, a top-three producer of MAP/DAP globally, one of the leading producers of feed phosphates (MCP) in Europe, and the only producer in Russia, and Russia’s only producer of nepheline concentrate (according to the RAFP).

PhosAgro’s main products include phosphate rock, more than 50 grades of fertilizers, feed phosphates, ammonia, and sodium tripolyphosphate, which are used by customers in 102 countries spanning all of the world’s inhabited continents. The Company’s priority markets outside of Russia and the CIS are Latin America, Europe and Asia.

PhosAgro’s shares are traded on the Moscow Exchange, and global depositary receipts (GDRs) for shares trade on the London Stock Exchange (under the ticker PHOR). Since 1 June 2016, the Company’s GDRs have been included in the MSCI Russia and MSCI Emerging Markets indexes.

More information about PhosAgro can be found on the website: www.phosagro.ru.

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Lleida.net receives its fourth patent from the Chinese Government

MADRID, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Chinese Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has granted a new patent to Spanish digital signature company Lleida.net, for its method for producing electronic contracts certified by a user of telecommunications operator.

This patent is the fourth that the listed company (BME: LLN) (OTCQX: LLEIF) (EPA: ALLLN) receives from the authorities of the People’s Republic of China and it is valid for 20 years.The Chinese…

This patent is the fourth that the listed company (BME: LLN) (OTCQX: LLEIF) (EPA: ALLLN) receives from the authorities of the People’s Republic of China and it is valid for 20 years.The Chinese Certified Electronic Contracting and Notification industry is one of the largest in the world.

«The concession of this new patent in China opens new doors to defend our technology, and our shareholders’ interests, in a country that will be key in the future development of the electronic contracting industry,» explained Sisco Sapena, Lleida.net, General Director and Founder.

Along with the United States, China, Japan and the European Union will be markets that will grow steadily in the next decade, for the sector.

According to some reports, the Digital Signature industry is expected to have a size of almost 24,000 million dollars by 2030.

The patent bears the number 201510051020.6.

The company has already received by the Chinese authorities several patents, for its certified email, certified SMS and certified email reception methods.

China is an important market for Lleida.net, where it has been actively working in the SMS wholesale market for years.

In September 2019, the company signed interconnection agreements with China Mobile and China Telecom, which gave it access to 1 billion Chinese customers. Subsequently, another agreement signed with China Unicom gave it access to 300 million additional customers.

Lleida.net has one of the most important intellectual property portfolios in the world in its field.

It has already received 197 patents from more than 50 countries in the five continents. Among them, United States, European Union, Japan, South Africa, Mexico, Colombia, Australia, New Zealand and the Gulf Cooperation Council.

This same week, the company announced the concession of another patent, by the government of the Dominican Republic, for its certified electronic mail method.

Currently, more than 75 countries recognize the legal validity of electronic methods as a way to certify legal notices in contracting processes.

The company, founded in 1995, is listed on the OTCQX index in New York, on Euronext Growth in Paris and on BME Growth in Madrid. In 2020, it was one of the fastest-growing companies in Europe.

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Arçelik Named as One of the Real Leaders Top 150 Impact Companies of 2021

Arçelik’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and impact creation has resulted in the company being ranked 13th on the list

ISTANBUL, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Arçelik, parent company to 12 leading home appliance brands including Beko and Grundig, with a footprint in almost 150 countries worldwide has been ranked 13^th on The Real Leaders®️ Top 150 Impact Companies of 2021.

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Arçelik’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and impact creation has resulted in the company being ranked 13th on the list

The Real Leaders 150 Top Impact Companies Award recognises organisations that are making a positive social or environmental impact. The key is to seek those companies which can make the world a better place. Adopting sustainability as a business model with its «Respecting the World, Respected Worldwide» vision enable Arçelik to be listed among 150 companies.

Within the framework of its sustainability approach that complies with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Arçelik focuses on the future, the planet, and the needs of people and its business. The company believes that steps need to be taken to go beyond the current habits and behaviour models, the way people think now, and everything that is thought to be impossible today.

Arçelik CEO Hakan Bulgurlu said, «We are honoured to receive this award and be recognised for our mission to create a positive impact by designing technologies that improve the future. We are named the «Industry Leader» in the Household Durables category for the 2nd year in a row in Dow Jones Sustainability Index 2020 and became carbon-neutral in global production in 2019 and 2020 with our carbon credits. Our 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets are approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) as in line with the Paris Agreement’s goal. Being among the low-carbon transition corporate leaders, we’re proving our commitment to building a sustainable future by letting the science dictate our course of action. We will continue to contribute to the protection of our planet and encourage others to live a more sustainable lifestyle.»

A complete list of the «150 Top Impact Companies» can be found here.

About Arçelik

With 32,000 employees throughout the world, 12 brands (Arçelik, Beko, Grundig, Blomberg, ElektraBregenz, Arctic, Leisure, Flavel, Defy, Altus, Dawlance, Voltas Beko), sales and marketing offices in 34 countries, and 22 production facilities in 8 countries, Arçelik offers products and services in more than 145 countries. As Europe’s second largest white goods company by market share (based on volumes), Arçelik reached a consolidated turnover of 5 billion Euros in 2019. With almost 70% of its revenues coming from international markets, Arçelik is the R&D leader in Turkey – holding more than 3,000 international patent applications to date with the efforts of 1,600 researchers in 15 R&D and Design Centers in Turkey and R&D Offices across five countries. Arçelik is named the «Industry Leader» in Durable Home Appliances category for the 2nd year in a row in Dow Jones Sustainability Index 2020 and in accordance with PAS 2060 Carbon Neutrality Standard, became carbon-neutral in global production plants in 2019 and 2020 fiscal years with its own carbon credits.

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About Real Leaders

Real Leaders is the world’s first business and sustainable leadership magazine and serves a community of visionaries, collaborating to regenerate our world. Its mission is to inspire better leaders for a better world. Real Leaders is a Certified B-Corp and signatory in the United Nations Global Compact (an advocate for achieving the global goals for sustainable development).

Real Leaders positions leaders to thrive in the new economy and to inspire the future.

Visit www.real-leaders.com for more information.

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Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week reimagined for 2021 to help set agenda for green recovery from COVID-19

ABU DHABI, UAE, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainable development, hosted by Masdar, will be held from 18 to 21 January 2021 and reimagined virtually.

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ADSW 2021 will feature a series of high-level virtual events, including the ADSW Summit, IRENA Assembly, Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum, Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum, Youth 4 Sustainability Virtual Forums and the World Future Energy Summit Webinars.

His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Special Envoy for Climate Change and Chairman of Masdar, said: «As our economies and industries begin to recover from the impact of the global pandemic, we have an opportunity to set ambitious goals, invest in new technologies and put the necessary policies in place that will deliver a sustainable recovery. Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week embodies the United Arab Emirate’s proactive and forward-thinking approach to climate change and sustainability and underlines the UAE’s role as a responsible, solutions oriented global citizen, enabling dialogue to be turned into action.»

H.E. Dr Sultan Al Jaber will be delivering a keynote speech at the ADSW Summit, which will feature more than 70 high-level speakers from around the world, including H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, Head of State, Principality of Monaco, who will give a keynote speech on national resilience in the context of Coivid-19.

The speakers at the one-day virtual ADSW Summit will also include: H.R.H Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, Founder and CEO, KBW Ventures; H.E. Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Managing Director and Group CEO Mubadala Investment Company; H.E. Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment of the Republic of Singapore; H.E. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder & CEO, Kalimat Publishing Group; H.E. Eng. Awaidha Murshed Al Marar, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, Francesco La Camera, Director General, IRENA; Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Executive Director UN-Habitat; Noel Quinn, Group Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Holdings; Laurence Fink, Chairman and CEO BlackRock; and Dr. Lucas Joppa, Chief Environmental Officer, Microsoft, in addition to many other high – level speakers.

Taking place virtually on Tuesday 19 January, Masdar will host the ADSW Summit, which will over three two-hour sessions focus on the pillars of «Live & Move,» «Care & Engage,» and «Work & Invest,» with each pillar exploring social, economic and technological opportunities to achieve a ‘green recovery’ post COVID-19.

H.E. Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), said: «The Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week is a testament and extension of ADGM’s commitment towards fulfilling the UAE and Abu Dhabi’s vision of an innovative, sustainable, and knowledge-based economy. As the world strives towards recovery, we can all do our part in advocating greater adoption of sustainable practices and climate change action to the benefit of our people and future generations. At ADGM, we will continue to work closely with partners to double-down on efforts and knowledge-sharing, such as the annual Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum, to accelerate sustainable financing and innovative activities that boost robust economic development and growth in the UAE, and support the wider region.»

H.E. Eng. Awaidha Murshed Al Marar, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, ADSW’s Principal Partner said: «The social and economic challenges posed by Covid-19 have emphasized the need to act collectively to push the sustainability agenda and scale up the green transition as an engine for a healthy recovery. Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week is an ideal platform to deploy the strength of the global community as it brings together world leaders and industry experts to discuss the most pressing issues that impact our environment and sustainable growth. We look forward to insightful discussions that uncover the combined effect of energy, water, food and environment policies, and to decisive global action for sustainable development in the post-pandemic era.»

Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency, said: «The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause unprecedented levels of disruption to lives all over the world. But the recovery period offers energy policy makers and the investment community a moment to realign their decisions and actions with sustainable growth, economic resilience, and shared prosperity. The IRENA Assembly and Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week represent a starting point for a year that we must come to define as pivotal in our pursuit of a sustainable future.»

Through initiatives and events, ADSW is committed to the sharing of knowledge, implementation of strategies and the delivery of real-world solutions to address the challenges related to sustainability and climate change. As the first global event in the UAE’s Golden Jubilee year, ADSW 2021 will help galvanize further collaboration among government, business and community stakeholders to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

For over a decade, Abu Dhabi has provided a sustainable platform for the global community that has grown through its initiatives and events to emerge as a thought leader and catalyst that accelerates sustainable development around the world.

The 2020 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week hosted around 45,000 attendees from 170 countries, with more than 500 high-level speakers from around the world.

To ensure the safety of all participants, ADSW 2021 and all related high-level events will take place virtually. The physical program of ADSW will return in 2022.

For more information please visit: http://www.masdar.ae and connect: facebook.com/masdar.ae and twitter.com/masdar

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LONGi wins RETC «High Achievers» award for outstanding module performance

XI’AN, China, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The US Renewable Energy Testing Center (RETC) has released its «Photovoltaic Module Index Report» (PVMI) for 2020. Having won a «High Achievers» award in 2019, LONGi has once again carried off the award for outstanding performance following comprehensive evaluation of global photovoltaic modules by RETC.

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LONGi’s performance in three indicators of reliability, performance and quality identified it as one of only three companies to achieve the award. The company also became the only module manufacturer to perform well in all 8 individual tests, underlining the high reliability and excellent performance of its monocrystalline modules.

The PVMI provides a high-level overview of relevant tests carried out by RETC within reliability, performance and quality indicators, followed by a sampling of test data to recognize high performers and showcase high achievement in manufacturing.

Being awarded as overall «High Achiever» and demonstrating solid top performance on all 8 indicators are good testament to LONGi’s consistent philosophy of delivering reliable products to customers. As the world’s leading solar technology company, LONGi focuses on product reliability, from design to production, providing customers with reliable and value-added photovoltaic modules. Module design starts with theoretical simulation using relevant optical, electrical and mechanical models. Module power, efficiency, energy yield and reliability will all be considered before design is finalized; For module BOM selection, the company has always maintained a highly cautious approach, ensuring long-term product reliability. In addition, LONGi uses Ga doping to control mono PERC module LID, and has also optimized the hydrogen passivation process to mitigate LeTID.

Meanwhile, to ensure module reliability, LONGi goes beyond standard testing requirements, establishing a variety of differentiated testing methods based on the results of well-known research institutions and third-party experts. As for the production process, highly automated equipment not only improves efficiency, but also helps ensure production stability. A comprehensive quality control system guarantees product excellence.

About LONGi

LONGi leads the solar PV industry to new heights with its product innovations and optimized power-cost ratio with breakthrough monocrystalline technologies. The company supplies more than 30GW of high-efficiency solar wafers and modules worldwide each year, about a quarter of global market demand. LONGi is recognized as the world’s most valuable solar technology company with the highest market value. Innovation and sustainable development are two of the company’s core values. Learn More: https://en.longi-solar.com/

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