Month: February 2023

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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500,000 free plane tickets to Hong Kong
February 4, 2023 No Responses

500,000 free plane tickets to Hong Kong

In order to attract visitors to the city, Hong Kong is giving away 500,000 free air tickets and is welcoming people from around the world to come and experience the city’s hospitality in person. The tickets worth about €250 million,...
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British monarchy will no longer appear on Australian banknotes
February 3, 2023 No Responses

British monarchy will no longer appear on Australian banknotes

The Reserve Bank of Australia „has decided to update the $5 banknote to feature a new design that honours the culture and history of the First Australians,” instead of the British monarchs. Currently the Australian 5$ banknote features a portrait...
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YouTuber pays for 1,000 eye surgeries
February 2, 2023 No Responses

YouTuber pays for 1,000 eye surgeries

The world’s most popular youtuber, MrBeast helped “1,000 Blind People See For The First Time”. He posted a video on January 28, which got almost 60 million views in 3 days, where he pays for the cataract surgery of 1,000...
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In France, more than one million people protested against pension reform
February 1, 2023 No Responses

In France, more than one million people protested against pension reform

A reform of France’s pension system raising the retirement age from 62 to 64, has led to a second round of coordinated strikes. On Tuesday, a record number of people, 1,27 million, took it to the streets across France to...
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