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28/06/2024

Poland's Constitutional Court has ruled that a bill was passed unconstitutionally because two politicians, who had lost their parliamentary seats due to criminal convictions, were excluded from the parliamentary process.

27/06/2024

The illegal sale of strawberries in Sweden has been linked to a sophisticated network of organized crime, with top gang members allegedly using strawberry stands to launder money.

27/06/2024

Japan's Ministry of the Interior and Communications announced on June 25 that it would review the rules governing local taxes, based on a system of donations to the city of one's choice.

24/06/2024

A recap of international news stories by Newsendip: a "blouse tax" in Brazil, the challenge of energy supply in tech, access to abortion in Italy, and more.

23/06/2024

A gym in South Korea has ignited a nationwide controversy by displaying a sign banning "ajumma" (aunties) from using its facilities. The lack of anti-discrimination laws in the country permits organizations to implement such exclusionary policies.

19/06/2024

In 1978, Law 194 legalized abortion in Italy. Nearly 50 years later, Meloni's far-right government has introduced laws to deter women from seeking abortions. Her position recently triggered spats with other European leaders.

19/06/2024

The doctor falsified over 1,000 medical certificates, exempting patients from the obligation to wear a mask. After a long and highly publicized trial, punctuated by outbursts from sympathizers of a far-right movement, she was sentenced to a prison term.

19/06/2024

The Turkish Ministry of Finance has launched talks to drastically increase foreign departure fees to boost public revenues in the context of record inflation.

13/06/2024

A law designed to protect the rights of Indigenous communities has sparked controversy in Chile as small groups have used it to claim autonomy over thousands of hectares of sea.

13/06/2024

A bill focusing on making vehicles in Brazil greener now also includes a "blouse tax" of 20% on international purchases of over 50 dollars meant to help Brazilian companies compete against cheaper imported goods.

13/06/2024

When Microsoft invests in Europe, the company also pays attention to a major upcoming challenge for the data center industry: energy supply.

12/06/2024

Teenagers in northern Norway will be trained in security and emergency preparedness in case neighboring Russia attacks the region.

12/06/2024

The Peruvian Congress has approved a bill establishing the statute of limitations for crimes against humanity committed in the country before July 1, 2002, threatening to dismiss many cases related to atrocities committed during the Fujimori years.

06/06/2024

Recently, students in Perth have been targeted by con artists who manipulate them into staging their own kidnappings to extort ransoms from their parents. Since early August, four students aged 18 to 22 and their families have fallen victim to this new scam, which has become increasingly common across Australia.

Recently, students in Perth have been targeted by con artists who manipulate them into staging their own kidnappings to extort ransoms from their parents. Since early August, four students aged 18 to 22 and their families have fallen victim to this new scam, which has become increasingly common acro...

06/06/2024

The Portuguese government presented a new immigration plan aimed at ending the special regime for non-European migrants on Monday, at a time when the country's aging population and lack of skilled labor are forcing it to call on ever more foreign workers.

06/06/2024

A recent escalation of fighting between militant groups in Sudan has spread to the last-standing safe space for civilians, the city of El-Fasher, adding another 505,000 individuals to the total 9 million that have been internally displaced since the beginning of the conflict. According to human rights organizations, children are being hit the hardest by the ensuing famine and lack of healthcare following the recent resurgence of violence.

A recent escalation of fighting between militant groups in Sudan has spread to the last-standing safe space for civilians, the city of El-Fasher, adding another 505,000 individuals to the total 9 million that have been internally displaced since the beginning of the conflict. According to human righ...

03/06/2024

In Morocco, it is now possible for unmarried couples to sleep together in hotels, according to a measure announced by the minister of Justice. However, the Moroccan penal code still prohibits sexual in*******se out of wedlock.

03/06/2024

A trafficking network in Romania has been uncovered, involving the illegal sale of prescription drugs intended for diabetics for individuals seeking rapid weight loss. One nurse, in particular, is accused of having falsified more than 700 prescriptions in one year.

03/06/2024

Hungary has been trying to find a solution for the 12,000 Chinese-made ventilators purchased hastily during the COVID-19 pandemic but never used. The ventilators have been sitting in warehouses and, despite attempts to sell or auction them off, they have remained a burdensome cost for the government. But officials may have found a solution: providing them to sleep apnea patients.

Hungary has been trying to find a solution for the 12,000 Chinese-made ventilators purchased hastily during the COVID-19 pandemic but never used. The ventilators have been sitting in warehouses and, despite attempts to sell or auction them off, they have remained a burdensome cost for the government...

03/06/2024

A bill in the Philippines could guarantee protection for climate refugees. The issue of climate change is becoming increasingly urgent with 32 million people already displaced by climate-related disasters and some countries facing the threat of submersion.

29/05/2024

In the Netherlands, adoption from abroad is no longer possible. New ethical considerations explain this choice, which is mirrored in the rest of Europe, where fraudulent adoptions have been overlooked for decades.

29/05/2024

Although William Lai Ching-te won the presidential election in January, his Democratic Progressive Party lost control of the legislature to the Kuomintang and The People's Party. The first days of Lai's administration have been fraught with legislative disputes, protests, and threats from China, casting shadows on the prospects of the new president’s administration.

Although William Lai Ching-te won the presidential election in January, his Democratic Progressive Party lost control of the legislature to the Kuomintang and The People's Party. The first days of Lai's administration have been fraught with legislative disputes, protests, and threats from China, cas...

26/05/2024

A recap of international news stories by Newsendip: Disputes over a country's name risk destabilizing the Balkans, concerns about possible media censorship in Argentina, a DJ monk stirring controversy in Korea, and more.

26/05/2024

As Indonesia aims to transform into a developed country by 2045, the nation faces a significant challenge: a growing number of unemployed Gen Z individuals. This downward trend in job creation is pushing Gen Z into the informal sector, with negative consequences for the economy.

24/05/2024

The Russian invasion not only threatens the lives of 39 million Ukrainians but also endangers biodiversity, in particular, greater spotted eagles. The front line and artillery fire are altering the migration path of this endangered species, as well as causing irreversible damage to the environment.

23/05/2024

Javier Milei’s government has announced temporarily suspending Public Media social networks and websites for the purpose of "reorganization" in a statement on Tuesday. The decision comes a few months after the closure of Télam news agency, creating an uncertain atmosphere over the direction of the government’s control over national media and potential censorship.

Javier Milei’s government has announced temporarily suspending Public Media social networks and websites for the purpose of "reorganization" in a statement on Tuesday. The decision comes a few months after the closure of Télam news agency, creating an uncertain atmosphere over the direction of th...

23/05/2024

More than 900 million people in Africa depend on cooking solutions that cause numerous public health and pollution problems. The summit held in Paris raised funds to replace cookstoves in developing countries, but also raised a few questions...

22/05/2024

Fiji has asked the United Nations for help in tackling a surge in HIV and AIDS cases, fueled by the country's soaring methamphetamine trade.

22/05/2024

For 20 years, trawling limits meant to protect from overfishing in Sweden have been moved closer to land instead of further away, with no explanation given.

21/05/2024

A former Chinese spy has uncovered spy networks in Australia used by the Chinese secret police to hunt down and abduct dissidents overseas, exposing Xi Jinping’s wider attempt to expand intelligence operations and control the Chinese diaspora overseas, and eliciting concerns about Australia's national security.

A former Chinese spy has uncovered spy networks in Australia used by the Chinese secret police to hunt down and abduct dissidents overseas, exposing Xi Jinping’s wider attempt to expand intelligence operations and control the Chinese diaspora overseas, and eliciting concerns about Australia's nati...