Berliners want to expropriate large real estate groups
1 million Berliners want the expropriation of large real estate companies and stop rent increases…
Peru and Venezuela agree to repatriate 42,000 Venezuelans
Peru and Venezuela agree to repatriate 42,000 Venezuelans willing to come back to their home country. The current refugee crisis is the world's second worst. Peru's position towards Venezuela also created confusion in a government formed recently. It was enhanced by the current discussions between Maduro's regime and opposition parties.…
U.A.E. terrorist list adds pressure on Nigeria’s officials
The United Arab Emirates terrorist list includes 6 Nigerians prosecuted for having funded Boko Haram. The list revives pressure on Nigeria to fight terrorism.…
Swedish government bypasses justice decision to avoid cement shortage
The government of Sweden proposes a law to avoid a serious shortage of cement in the country. But it goes against Sweden's justice rulings. Ministers justify it by reducing the societal consequences of a halt of the cement production in the country.…
After pineapples, China bans other fruits from Taiwan
Beijing explains they detected pests in fruits coming from Taiwan. But does the decision have political motives? The dispute may be settled by the World Trade Organization.…
In Bolivia, a woman finds a finger in her burger
A woman in Bolivia was eating her burger when she found a finger in it. A man lost two fingers in a meat grinder, and only one has been found so far. The authorities launched an investigation.…
A European Parliament resolution approves same-sex marriages
The resolution follows a European Court of Justice ruling. The European Commission should take enforcement actions against Poland, Hungary and Romania, three E.U. member states where same-sex unions aren't legal yet.…
The Singapore government wants to break down “foreign interference”
Singapore wants to block access to "foreign hostile content" and could implement restrictions such as removing access to apps or forbidding advertisement on publications. The country started working on the law after tensions with Malaysia in 2019.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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 a ghost town in Northern Cyprus. But it would mean recognizing a Turkish Cyprus.…
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.…
74% of Brazilian police wants regulated access to firearms for civilians
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.…
Lufthansa adopts gender-neutral greetings
Lufthansa group will remove "Ladies and Gentlemen" from their welcome speech to passengers. The airline industry is moving forward with more gender-neutral and inclusive communications.…
Uruguay will negotiate without Mercosur
Uruguay decided to take its distance from Mercosur by negotiating directly with third countries, escalating the disagreement with Argentina over the strategy of common external tariffs.…
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.…
Turkey withdraws from Istanbul Convention
As announced in March, Turkey withdrew from the Istanbul Convention on the Prevention of Violence against Women. It contradicted the Turkish authority's views on homosexuality.…
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?…
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.…
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.…
Singapore bans a book for influencing the radicalization of a man
Singapore banned a book that led a young man to be radicalized and to plan a terrorist attack. He was part of the Singaporean military.…
Latin American household incomes suffered the most during the pandemic
Household incomes increased worldwide, contrasting with what happens in the wider economy. Economically speaking, Latin American households suffered the most in 2020. But countries hit the most by the pandemic have not necessarily decreased household incomes thanks to public money.…
Romania has the cheapest food in the EU
Eurostat study reveals Romania has the cheapest food in the European Union. Denmark is the most expensive country of the EU. Turkey is the cheapest country in Europe. North Macedonia is where alcohol is the cheapest.…
Mouse plague forces prison transfers in Australia
Mouse recently damaged a prison but the plague has hit Australia hard for several months now. The situation may last for another year.…
South Korea used cryptocurrency to stop tax fraudsters
Police in South Korea seized $47 million from tax fraudsters who hid their assets in cryptocurrency. It used their phone numbers;…
Diamond hopes crushed in South Africa
Some stones found in a South African village were thought to be diamonds. As hundreds rushed into the area, the stones are actually quartz crystals.…
The story of Anom, the app used by criminals created by the F.B.I.
An international operation involving 16 countries used encrypted messages sent through Anom, an app secretly developed by the F.B.I.…
With its new immigration law, Denmark can relocate refugees
Denmark approved a law allowing it to relocate refugees while their cases are being processed. International community is concerned with this new anti-immigration move.…
Large bust of cocaine in Australia tipped by casino gambling
Large sums of money spent in casino led to an operation intercepting 1.7 tons of cocaine and the arrest of three men who could allegedly supply all the cocaine of New South Wales for a year…
Bowel cancer and colonoscopy inequities in New Zealand
New Zealand launched a national program to fight colorectal cancer but health professionals asked for a public inquiry of a health centre.…
High court of Ghana accepts dreadlocks in high school
Two students couldn't attend the Achimota school because their dreadlocks were against the dress code. After a series of back-and-forth decisions, Ghana's High Court of Justice ruled in favour of the 2 Rastafari.…
Cryptocurrency gains interest in Argentina as trust in peso is low
Cryptocurrency attracts more investors from Argentina as inflation depreciates the value of peso.…
Ireland environment performances hurt by poor water management and excessive parking
The OECD Environmental review of Ireland points out some country peculiarities causing environmental damage: Parking space and water management.…
Historical surname change in Chile for women representation
Parents in Chile will now be able to give their children the surname of the mother in first position. But it may only break the male domination of surnames superficially.…
France refuses teaching with a median period
The French Ministry of Education officially rejects teaching "inclusive writing" because the median period makes the language more complicated. It recommends to use both male and female nouns to refer to a group of people.…
Norwegians want their own flag on top of town halls
As Norway wants to adapt a legislation with Covid-19, Norwegians seem against the liberalization of flags flying on top of their buildings.…
South Africa bans captive lion hunting but lets wild lions be killed
Captive lion hunting was banned for economic reasons as it will help reposition South Africa's image for tourism. Wild lion hunting is still allowed.…
Ghana Minister mentions her past lesbian experience even if homosexuality is forbidden
Ursula Owusu-Ekufu, a minister in Ghana, says she experimented with homosexual experiences as a teenager, exploring her sexuality in a country where homosexuality is a crime. She also thinks people should keep their sexuality private to avoid any problems.…