After a strong recovery in global gas demand in 2021, growth will be weaker this year. This is partly due to the high gas prices. In Europe, demand will even fall. The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts this on Monday. For Europe, the IEA expects demand to be 4 […]
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Watchdog: Von der Leyen Must Release Text Messages with Pfizer Boss
The European Watchdog wants relevant text messages between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and “the top executive of a pharmaceutical company” to be revealed. According to the Ombudsman, text messages are covered by the EU’s transparency law, and the public has a right to access relevant documents, […]
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England Scraps Mouth Caps and Corona Pass
England further relaxed corona measures on Thursday. Except for London public transport, it is no longer mandatory to wear a face mask, and the use of the corona pass will also be cancelled. The easing was announced last week by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. He also said that the […]
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US President Joe Biden Threatens Personal Sanctions Against Vladimir Putin If Russia Invades Ukraine
US President Joe Biden has not ruled out imposing “personal sanctions” against his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine. Biden told a group of reporters in Washington D.C. on Tuesday. “If Russia invaded Ukraine, given the massive presence of troops along the border, it would be the […]
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Australia Releases Aboriginal Flag for Public Use
The Australian government has bought the rights to use the official Aboriginal flag. The flag was unique in that it was already nationally recognized, but the rights were still in the hands of an individual. Now people should not expect any legal problems if they print the design on […]
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China Ends Lockdown in Xi’an Metropolis
After a few weeks, China has largely put an end to the strict lockdown in the metropolis of Xi’an. The local authorities announced that shops, supermarkets and restaurants in the 13 million inhabitants metropolis could open their doors again. Meanwhile, China is struggling with a corona outbreak in Beijing. […]
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Flight from Miami to London Reverses Because of Face Mask Refuser
A flight from Miami to London returned to the Florida city airport after departure on Thursday because of a passenger who refused to wear a mask. According to CNN, American Airlines said in a statement that the passenger “did not comply with legislation regarding masks”, and it was therefore […]
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Russia Announces Large-Scale Naval Exercises
Russia will conduct large-scale naval exercises in the Atlantic, Arctic, Pacific and Mediterranean in the coming weeks. The government announced this on Thursday. In total, more than 140 war and support ships, more than 60 aircraft, 1,000 pieces of military equipment and about 10,000 military personnel will participate,” the […]
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Israel Continues Controversial Expulsion in East Jerusalem
Israeli authorities have evicted a Palestinian family in East Jerusalem from their home. The case is causing a stir among Palestinians and has led to international calls in advance for Israel not to proceed with the eviction. The house, which was immediately demolished, stood near Sheikh Jarrah. Evictions planned […]
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Indonesian Parliament Approves Move to New Capital
On Tuesday, the Indonesian parliament approved the law regulating the relocation of the capital. In a few years, Jakarta will no longer be the archipelago’s capital but Nusantara. That city is to be located in a currently densely forested area on the island of Borneo. On Monday, the Minister […]