News displayed randomly: refresh to discover more
Newsletter of Sept 29, 2021
World news and global information made easy, enjoy serendipity. Newsletter of September 29, 2021
Towards the end of lotteries financing Swedish political parties?
In Sweden, the government will work on a ban on lotteries financing political parties, advancing the negative consequences of gambling. But it also aims to deprive an important source of funds from the Social Democrats, the country’s largest party now in the opposition, that other parties don’t have.
Months after a migration deal, Tunisia rejects European Commission funds
After a controversial migration agreement in July, Tunisian president, Kais Saied, has rejected millions of Euros in financial aid announced by the European Commission to fight illegal migration and stabilize Tunisia’s economy.
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.
In Japan, 14% homes vacant, more than 42 million empty places in the world
While cities in Japan are overcrowded, rural areas are empty. Overall, about 10% of homes remain vacant among 20 OECD countries.