Human Rights
The oldest convicted Nazi has died
Schütz's name and date of birth were found in SS documents Former Nazi concentration camp warden Josef Schütz, who was imprisoned at a record age of 102 and sentenced last…
Economy
2022 broke records in the art market
The most expensive private collection and the most expensive work of art of the 20th century were sold The past year 2022 will go down in history as one of…
Christianity
The first prison sentence for opposing the war on religious grounds was issued in Russia
A 63-year-old Russian Orthodox Christian has become the first person to be sentenced to prison for expressing his opposition to Russia's war in Ukraine in religious terms. Mikhail Simonov is…
ENTERTAINMENT
Digitally rejuvenated, Indiana Jones fights Nazis again
On June 30, the fifth and last movie about Indiana Jones - "Clock of Fate" is released. It will have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May…
Economy
Cyprus raised €1 billion in bonds
On 4th of April Cyprus released its first long-term bond issue as governments took advantage of strong demand for such assets after weeks of volatile bond markets. This was reported…
Health
Pets reduce the risk of food allergy in children
Those who grew up with a dog are less likely to be allergic to eggs, milk and nuts, and cats reduce the risk of allergies to eggs, wheat and soy…
Environment
Increase in extreme melting in Greenland linked to phoenix and ‘atmospheric rivers’
The most intense melting events in northeastern Greenland are due to long, narrow bands of water vapor called "atmospheric rivers." The warm, dry downslope winds known as the "blow" also…
Institutions
Schengen – the small village that changed Europe
The Schengen Agreement known today was signed in a small village in the south-eastern part of Luxembourg - a place steeped in symbolism Luxembourg can be crossed by car in…
Nature
‘Methane blockers’ on British cows to reduce carbon emissions
Cows in the UK may be given "methane blockers" in a bid to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, the Guardian reports. The proposal comes after a consultation launched in August…
Environment
Antarctic ice melting slows the circulation of water in the world’s oceans
The rapid melting of Antarctic ice is dramatically slowing the circulation of water in the world's oceans and could have catastrophic effects on global climate, the marine food chain and…