Mark Rutte, the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, has officially been selected as the next Secretary General of NATO
This is a critical time, marked by the imminent threat of war in Ukraine and uncertainty regarding the future position of the United States in relation to the transatlantic alliance. Mark Rutte is a prominent Dutch politician who has served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands since October 14, 2010. He is a member of […]
SpaceX has been commissioned by NASA to develop a vehicle intended to deorbit the International Space Station (ISS)
It is also supposed to lead the ISS to its final destination when the space agency and its partners decide to decommission the laboratory in the coming years. The nearly $1 billion contract aims to create a solution capable of conducting operational missions in low Earth orbit for the private sector. The vehicle, which will […]
The president of Peru faces allegations of crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court
Dina Boluarte is accused of being involved in police violence during the protests in 2022 and 2023, which resulted in the deaths of 49 people. On Tuesday (25th), two human rights organizations, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Peruvian Association for Human Rights (APRODEH), filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court […]
Octopus fishermen play a crucial role in protecting the largest coral reef in Portugal
In winter, the village stands almost deserted. Its wide sandy beach remains empty, the quiet cobblestone streets devoid of visitors, and the restaurants primarily serve the local residents. However, with the arrival of summer, the scene changes dramatically. The sea fills with boats manned by fishermen and tour operators in search of one of the […]
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed sharp criticism of the agreement on the distribution of key positions in the institutions of the European Union
She emphasized that the agreement explicitly ignores the wishes of voters expressed in the recent European Parliament elections. In a sharp statement, Meloni voiced her deep concern over the exclusion of conservatives from her political group in crucial appointments. She highlighted that the agreement reached on Tuesday (25th) by the three largest centrist blocs in […]
If you’ve ever dreamed of living in Germany, now is the ideal time to explore your options
Recently, the country introduced the Chancenkarte, a new work visa designed to facilitate the immigration of skilled non-European workers. This “opportunity card,” launched on June 1, employs an innovative points system to evaluate applicants based on criteria such as academic qualifications, language skills, and professional experience. Nancy Faeser, the Federal Minister of the Interior and […]
Why is European youth gravitating towards the extreme right?
In this month’s elections for the European Parliament, far-right parties achieved a predictably strong result—especially surprising among young voters. Research institutes were caught off guard by the rise of populism in 2016, but many now recognize that they perhaps should not have been surprised. Just a few years ago, the “climate generation”—often seen as progressive […]
A federal judge in a New York court has rejected a preliminary settlement worth $30 billion between Mastercard, Visa, and retailers
The settlement was intended to resolve an antitrust case over excessive credit card fees. The decision marks a significant setback for giants Mastercard and Visa, who must now reconsider the settlement to resolve their longstanding disputes with U.S. retailers. The proposed settlement aimed to reduce the interchange fees that retailers pay when customers use credit […]
Microsoft could face a fine of $21 billion from the EU for violating antitrust laws
The European Union (EU) recently announced that Microsoft could face a significant fine of up to $21 billion for violating the bloc’s antitrust laws. This announcement came just one day after the EU accused Apple of breaching the Digital Markets Act, demonstrating an increasingly strict stance toward major US technology companies. On Tuesday (25th), European […]
European Union Accuses Apple of Violating New Digital Competition Laws
This accusation arises from the company’s prevention of app developers from directing consumers to cheaper services offered outside the App Store. The allegation is the result of an investigation launched in March, with preliminary findings published by the European Commission. If found guilty, Apple could face a significant penalty of up to 10% of its […]