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Politics
President of Egypt Wants to Increase the Price of Bread
President of Egypt wants to increase the price of subsidized bread. A sensitive topic as bread is a central piece of the Egyptian diet.
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Society
Net Zero Climate Targets, Dangerous Distractions for Oxfam
Oxfam considers net zero goals to be dangerous distractions. Carbon neutral emission targets with afforestation would be unachievable globally.
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Politics
The Philippines Cancels U.S. Military Withdrawal
The Philippines finally decided to call back the abrogation of the Visiting Force Agreement with the United States. A withdrawal postponed three times and never acted.
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Business
Egypt Will Use Plastic Banknotes By November 2021
Egypt will start releasing banknotes made of polymer in November. Plastic banknotes are considered to be more difficult to forge with a longer lifespan.
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Society
New Zealand, a Place to Survive a Societal Collapse
A study identified New Zealand as the best place for society to survive of a general collapse. Ireland, Australia, Iceland are other countries with the highest potentials.
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Society
In Rotterdam, Irritating Sound to Deter Gathering
Rotterdam will buy more Mosquito alarms to stop people loitering around parks at night. The devices make an irritating sound only heard by people under 25.
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Politics
Nikola Tesla on Croatian Euro Coins?
One of the figures to be minted on Croatia's euro coins will likely be Nikola Tesla. But Serbia claims his legacy.
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Business
Germany and France will stop chick culling
The two largest egg producers of the European Union will forbid chick culling in 2022 and become the first countries in the world to do so.
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Politics
In Cyprus, Get One’s Property Back but Recognize a Turkish Cyprus
Turkish President wants to restore properties to their owners in Varosha (Maraş), an area considered as a ghost town in Northern Cyprus. But it would mean recognizing a Turkish Cyprus.
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Politics
State-owned Czech Radio Blacklisted in Russia
Moscow decided to ban access to the Russian version of a Czech state-owned broadcast station. Authorities would target an article from 2001. But the decision was made amid the highest tensions between the countries in 30 years.
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Society
In Indonesia, a Man Travels With a Veil and Wife’s PCR Test
According to CNN Indonesia, a man flew with his wife's PCR test, disguised with a veil. CHe got tested and was positive to Covid-19.
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Society
74% of Brazilian Police Wants Regulated Access to Firearms
If only 10% of the Brazilian police force wants a broad access to firearms for civilians, they seem more favorable to the ownership of weapons than the population.
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Society
Maps Created to Avoid Riots and Looting in South Africa
A week of violence in South Africa led to more than 100 deaths. In the meantime, two initiatives reference hazardous areas in interactive maps.
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Business
In Czechia, Supreme Court Rules for Online Retailers While Shops are Closed
In Czech Republic, the delivery of goods bought from online stores was banned when traditional shops had to remain closed during public holidays. But the Supreme Court ruled in favour of a major online retailer.
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Culture & Sport
South Korea Restricts Music in Gyms to Fight Covid
To fight a surge of Covid cases, South Korean authorities decided to ban some types of music in gyms.
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Business
Large Banks Can Resume with Dividends
The large US and UK banks can resume distributing dividends. The European Central Bank will remove restrictions in September 2021.
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Business
Lufthansa Adopts Gender-Neutral Greetings
Lufthansa group will remove "Ladies and Gentlemen" from their welcome speech to passengers. The airline industry is moving forward more gender-neutral and inclusive communications.
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Society
Monaco Deploys a Digital Identity System
Since June 28, Monaco citizens and residents are able to have a digital identity. The Principality claims to be one of the most advanced countries. Yet, it provides services common to many countries so far.
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Politics
World Bank Withdraws Education Report on The Philippines for Now
The World Bank published a report that authorities considered to be insulting the Philippines. The World Bank momentarily withdrew it without refuting the conclusions.
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Business
Uruguay Will Negotiate Without Mercosur
Uruguay decides to take its distance with Mercosur by negotiating directly with third countries, escalating the disagreement with Argentina over the strategy of common external tariffs.
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Society
Belgium Medicine Exams: Half of Applicants From Abroad
The French-speaking part of Belgium registered a high increase of applicants for the entry exams in medical studies. Half of them are not Belgians.
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Politics
Israeli Citizenship Law Extension Blocked for the First Time in 13 years
The amendment of the Citizenship law that bans Palestinians who marry Israelis to obtain legal status was not extended for the first time in 13 years.
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Health & Science
High Demand of Nestlé Milk to Fight Covid in Indonesia
After videos spread the idea that Bear Brand, a milk produced by Nestlé, helps against Covid-19, Indonesia has been running out of the product.
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Society
Ireland in U.S. Watch List for Human Trafficking
Ireland, Belarus and Romania are the only European countries that don’t meet "minimum requirements" or don’t make "necessary efforts to" stop human trafficking.
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Politics
Turkey Withdraws from Istanbul Convention
As announced in March, Turkey withdrew from the Istanbul Convention on the prevention of violence against women. It contradicted Turkish authority's views on homosexuality.
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Politics
Violence Hits Tunisian Parliament Over Qatari Fund
A vocal female member of parliament in Tunisia was hit by two men in the chamber as she opposed to a partnership with the Qatar Investment Fund. The tensions reveal two completely opposed political views.
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Society
Homicides in Colombia Resume in 2021
The number of homicides in Colombia grew by 27% in the beginning of 2021, compared to 2020, when the population was under a lockdown. But the number still increased against 2019 and 2018.
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Business
International Tourism is Back to The ’80s
The coronavirus pandemic could cause a loss of $4 trillion to the global GDP because of struggles in international tourism. It's equivalent to a year of Germany's GDP. Losses in 2020 were steeper than forecasted. 100 million jobs are directly at stake. Developing countries suffer the most.
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Health & Science
Human Urine Essential to Sustainable Farming?
Research estimates that using human urine as a fertilizer could be part of a sustainable farming system. And make Europe self-sufficient in food by 2050. Is it possible?
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Business
Nigeria Says Its Gas Reserve Doubled by Accident
Nigeria was looking for oil but found gas and, if confirmed, could double its reserve. A potential fortunate discovery as the country looks to diversify its energy export.
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Politics
A Law in Poland Receives Criticism from Israel
A law in Poland that will define a statute of limitations for challenging administrative decisions grows tensions with Israel regarding the Holocaust.
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Politics
El Salvador Offers $30 In Bitcoin With Digital Wallet Chivo
El Salvador will make Bitcoin a legal currency. Each Salvadoran will be able to download Chivo, a digital wallet with $30-worth of Bitcoin on it.
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Society
Dutch Women Will Earn 46% Less Because of Child Penalty
After seven years, a mother in the Netherlands will earn 46% less than if she didn’t have a child. In a country with a widespread part-time work culture, the driver of the child penalty is that women work fewer hours after childbirth while men don’t.
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