‘You save at least 20%’: Croatians flock to Slovenia for grocery shopping after euro introduced
When Vedran Panić does his grocery shopping, he’s keeping a close eye on his spending. The 38-year-old Croat lives in the town of Selnica, and [more…]
Protests against Israeli government’s proposed judicial reform block Tel Aviv’s main airport
Tens of thousands of demonstrators have once again taken to the streets throughout Israel to protest against the judicial reform proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin [more…]
Four bodies found in family home after Switzerland explosion
Four bodies were found in a Swiss family villa which was ravaged by a fire, following an explosion on Thursday in Yverdon-les-Bains, in the west [more…]
EU concern over UK proposal to crack down on migrant boat arrivals
European interior ministers meeting in Brussels on Thursday have urged the UK to ensure the government’s new proposal to clamp down on illegal immigration complies with [more…]
Women in technology have nothing to fear — except their own hesitance
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it is important to recognise just how much progress has been made for the advancement of women in science [more…]
Latvia confiscated hundreds of cars from drunk drivers: The first are now on their way to Ukraine
The first of hundreds of cars confiscated by Latvian authorities from drunk drivers have started their journey to Ukraine, where Riga hopes they’ll help Kyiv [more…]
Spain’s powerful feminist movement split over trans and rape laws
Just half an hour separated the start of two big feminist rallies which took place in Madrid this week. On one side, the 8M Commission. [more…]
Slap fighting: Is it the next big sport or just stupid?
The competitors stand rigidly upright with their hands behind their backs, waiting to absorb a brutal slap to the face. When the open-handed blow is [more…]
French President Macron to propose draft law enshrining abortion rights in the constitution
French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday his government would put forward a draft law protecting abortion rights in the French constitution within months. France’s National [more…]
French Senate backs controversial plans to raise the retirement age to 64
France’s Senate voted Thursday to raise the retirement age by two years to 64, as the government moves to overhaul the country’s pensions system in [more…]
