Category: Politics

EBRD: War and Extreme Weather Events Impacting the Economy, Gas Prices in Europe Five Times Higher than in the U.S.
September 26, 2024 No Responses

EBRD: War and Extreme Weather Events Impacting the Economy, Gas Prices in Europe Five Times Higher than in the U.S.

The war and extreme weather events are hindering economic growth in the countries where the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) operates, according to the institution’s semi-annual report published on Thursday. The EBRD has slightly downgraded its forecast for...
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Joe Biden’s historic visit to Ukraine
February 20, 2023 No Responses

Joe Biden’s historic visit to Ukraine

President Biden has made an unannounced visit to Ukraine, the first since the war started. The surprise visit came as support ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion, on 24 February. “Joseph Biden, welcome to Kyiv! Your visit is...
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Spain introduced paid menstrual leave
February 17, 2023 No Responses

Spain introduced paid menstrual leave

Spain adopted yesterday the menstrual leave, becoming the first country in Europe to do so. The. country’s parliament also passed legislation on Thursday regarding transgender rights, stating that anyone aged over 16 will be able to change their legally ...
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Republican Nikki Haley announces 2024 presidential bid against Donald Trump
February 15, 2023 No Responses

Republican Nikki Haley announces 2024 presidential bid against Donald Trump

Nikki Haley born Nimrata Nikki Randhawa in Bamberg, South Carolina, of Indian descent, was the first woman and the first Indian American to be Governor of South Carolina. She is now the second republican after Donald Trump, and the third...
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Coal mine project near the Great Barrier Reef rejected
February 11, 2023 No Responses

Coal mine project near the Great Barrier Reef rejected

Australia has made a huge step in protecting its Great Barrier Reef, rejecting a proposal for a new coal mine less than 10km near the UNCECO World Heritage site. This is the first time a coal mine has been blocked...
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Twitter ban lifted in Turkey
February 9, 2023 No Responses

Twitter ban lifted in Turkey

The social network Twitter was restricted on Wednesday in Turkey, two days after devastating earthquakes killed more than 11,500 people in southern Turkey and northern Syria, announced internet monitoring organisation Netblocks. “Confirmed: Real-time network...
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EU bans Russian diesel starting today
February 5, 2023 No Responses

EU bans Russian diesel starting today

As of today, the European Union is imposing a ban on Russian refined oil products like diesel fuel, following previous sanctions imposed on the import of coal and on crude oil coming from Russia. “We expect to ensure sufficient alternative...
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