Category: NEWS

EU Fish Fund Accused of Bribery in Indian Ocean

The EU is attempting to use sustainability funding to influence developing nations against new fishing regulations that challenge European dominance of the tuna sector.

Historic Display of Vermeer’s Paintings Planned by the Rijksmuseum

Historic Display of Vermeer’s Paintings Planned by the Rijksmuseum

A description provided by the Rijksmuseum notes Vermeer’s “tranquil, introverted indoor scenes, his unprecedented use of bright, colorful light, and his convincing illusionism.”

September 12, 2022
Tensions Over Gibraltar Oil Spill

Tensions Over Gibraltar Oil Spill

It seems the government of Gibraltar acted irresponsibly by failing to ask for help from Spain in order to respond to an incident of such magnitude.

September 12, 2022
Looming Insolvency Threatens Completion of Germany’s Gas Terminal

Looming Insolvency Threatens Completion of Germany’s Gas Terminal

The pipeline component manufacturer Uhlig in Germany is facing insolvency due to exorbitant gas prices, which might delay the completion of the LNG terminals currently under construction.

September 12, 2022
ECB Raises Interest Rates to 0.75%

ECB Raises Interest Rates to 0.75%

The expected raising of the interest rate by the ECB sent a short-term positive signal to the stock market.

September 12, 2022
Swedish Right Holds Edge in Vote Count

Swedish Right Holds Edge in Vote Count

The Islamist party performed well in urban areas with large immigrant populations. This likely deprived the social democrats of votes critical to winning the parliamentary election.

September 12, 2022
Alleged Israeli Strike on Syrian Airport

Alleged Israeli Strike on Syrian Airport

The target of the strikes was apparently a warehouse storing materials used by Iran-backed militias.

September 12, 2022
The Future of Les Républicains in Question

The Future of Les Républicains in Question

One of the problems often identified for the Les Républicains party is the gap between the leaders, tempted by centrism, and the militant base, much more conservative.

September 11, 2022
Albania Accuses Iran of Cyberattack, Cuts Ties

Albania Accuses Iran of Cyberattack, Cuts Ties

The Iranian foreign ministry has roundly rejected Albania’s accusation that Iran is behind a cyber attack.

September 11, 2022
Tunisian Opposition to Boycott Elections

Tunisian Opposition to Boycott Elections

The parliamentary election follows President Kais Saied’s dissolution of the parliament in July 2021.

September 11, 2022
Researchers Capture Effects of Tourism on Dried-up Spanish Lake

Researchers Capture Effects of Tourism on Dried-up Spanish Lake

Despite this year’s drought, which reduced the regional wildlife’s habitat to one-third of its usual size, the strawberry industry suffered very little.

September 11, 2022
Spain’s Pharmacists Obliged to Dispense Emergency Contraception

Spain’s Pharmacists Obliged to Dispense Emergency Contraception

Pharmacists’ professional associations want to see their right to conscientious objection specifically recognized in the law to avoid legal problems.

September 11, 2022
EU Energy Ministers: Discord over Price Cap for Russian Gas

EU Energy Ministers: Discord over Price Cap for Russian Gas

A leaked draft EU law envisioning a mandatory 5% cut in electricity use during peak price hours proved controversial.

September 10, 2022