Category: Economy

Economy

Volkswagen faces charges of slave labor in Brazil

In 1973, Volkswagen acquired 140,000 hectares of land in Brazil, where it set up a livestock farm. According to some reports, slave labor was widely used there and human rights…

7 June 2022 · 3 min read

Economy

Outdoor work banned in Qatar

The reason is the exhausting heat in summer Qatar bosses will no longer be able to force their employees to work outdoors during the summer months. The purpose of this…

6 June 2022 · 1 min read

Economy

Israeli billionaire buys part of Sovcomflot tankers

Israeli billionaire Idan Ofer has purchased four LNG carriers. The tankers were previously put up for sale by Russia's largest shipping company, Sovcomflot. Vessels will sail under new names. Melampus…

6 June 2022 · 2 min read

Economy

Inflation: Among us for some time now

In my country, Portugal, inflation has hit us quickly and wildly. According to DECO, the Portuguese consumer protection agency, an essential basket of food costs 12,2% more today than it…

6 June 2022 · 4 min read