Austrian ex-Vice-chancellor convicted of bribery
A court in Vienna has found former Austrian Vice-chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache guilty of bribery and corruption, British broadcaster BBC reports. Two years ago,…
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20-year war is over. Last US soldier leaves Kabul as frantic evacuation operation ends
Afghanistan’s territory and its last bastion – the Kabul airport – has been left by the last plane, ending the withdrawal of US…
Less wurst to come as Berlin’s university caterers to cross out meat over climate
In the German capital of Berlin, the canteens and cafes of four universities have been directed to significantly reduce the presence of meat…
Estonia’s President-elect believes society is divided, but education can help
Alar Karis, the Estonian President-elect, has voiced his views about the state of unity of the Estonian nation and its prospects in the…
Ireland’s population grows rapidly over 70 years, reaching five million
In Ireland, its population is estimated to have surpassed the mark of five million, although 70 years ago there were 2.19 million less…
WHO establishes Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence in Berlin
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has opened its Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence in Berlin aimed at improving how Covid-19 strains are…
Sweden planning tax cuts to affect income of three quarters of population
The Swedish government has presented tax-cut proposals that could result in somewhat larger income to 7,5 million people in the Nordic country, Swedish…
Flash floods in US claim many lives
In north-eastern US, not less than 45 people have died in flash floods and tornadoes, British broadcaster BBC reports. On Wednesday, September 1,…
Lithuania-China row intensifies as Vilnius recalls Ambassador for some time
Vilnius has recalled its Ambassador in China for consultations in Lithuania. This is another episode of deteriorating relations between the two countries as…
