Europe
Deal reached on new rules for adequate minimum wages in the EU
The agreed legislation aims to ensure that minimum wages in all EU countries guarantee decent living standards for workers.
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Europe
Reports of sexual violence in Ukraine rising fast, Security Council hears
Allegations of sexual violence by Russian troops in Ukraine are mounting, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Monday, expressing regret over a stark discrepancy between that painful…
Culture
France has declared war on the anglicisms in the IT field
Most gamers are not happy A special body monitoring the purity of the French language has recommended that government officials stop using anglicisms when talking about computers, software and games.…
Environment
Bees work as air quality inspectors in Italy
In Italy, since 2018, a special police unit has been operating to protect forests and the environment. On the roof of his headquarters in Rome are hives - bees help…
Europe
National recovery funding should boost resilience, autonomy & social protection
The Economic and Monetary Affairs and Budgets committees call for recovery funding to be tied to respect for the rule of law, and for ensuring maximum return on investment.
Defense
Putin is ready to release Ukrainian grain at sea under the watchful eye of Turkey
Russian president discusses with Erdogan the possibility of unhindered transportation of goods across the Black and Azov Seas - "in coordination with Turkish partners" Russian President Vladimir Putin said in…
News
Climate Crisis Is Driving Cousins of Zazu, From the Lion King, to Local Extinction
Southern yellow-billed hornbill at study site. Credit: Nicholas Pattinson The yellow-billed hornbill, cousins of fan-favorite Zazu from The Lion King, faces local extinction due to the climate crisis. Between 2008…
Europe
United global call to act on land degradation and drought concludes major UN meeting
global call - The fifteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) will take place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from 9…
Europe
Education and Prevention – A Protection Against Drug Use
Education and Prevention - A Protection Against Drug Use Drug Use: The Director of the European Monitoring Center on Drug and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) in the presentation of the 2021…
International
A big blow to St. Petersburg because of the war in Ukraine
Cruise companies are changing routes due to the war in Ukraine and excluding St. Petersburg from possible ports of call