Category: Economy

Economy

Why are there no parachutes in passenger planes?

At a glance, the idea of every passenger on a plane having their own parachute is great - if something happens during a flight, the parachute dissolves and the passenger…

23 May 2022 · 3 min read

Economy

Why is China buying Africa?

More than one billion people live in Africa, and the continent is expected to be responsible for more than half of the world's population growth by 2050. According to the…

20 May 2022 · 5 min read

Economy

After 30 years of presence: McDonald’s leaves Russia

After 30 years of presence: McDonald's leaves Russia The American fast food chain closed, albeit temporarily, all its establishments in March, after the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine…

17 May 2022 · 2 min read

Defense

Historical deal: Moscow “bought” Renault for 1 ruble

Russia's Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced that Russian assets of the French carmaker Renault are becoming state-owned, Russian news agencies reported. AvtoVAZ will now carry out service maintenance…

16 May 2022 · 2 min read

Economy

Sanctions block Belarus’ exports by $ 16-18 billion

President Lukashenko believes his country has been unfairly labeled an "accomplice to the aggressor". Sanctions imposed on Belarus have blocked $ 16-18 billion worth of annual exports to Western countries,…

16 May 2022 · 4 min read