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01/01/2023
Tens of Thousands of Students Protest Mandatory Military Service in Germany
More than 45,000 students in 100 cities took to the streets in Germany to protest against mandatory military service. While the government aims to increase the number of military personnel from 180,000 to 260,000, young people are opposing the introduction of compulsory service. Students carried banners reading: “School Strike Against Mandatory Military Service. Against War and Rearmament. Youth Against Compulsory Service.” Bela Breitner, a spokesperson for the initiative, sa
Which Are the World’s and Europe’s Most Powerful Passports for Visa-Free Travel?
A study by Passport Reports examined the strength of national passports based on the number of destinations their holders can visit visa-free, with an electronic travel authorization (ETA), or by obtaining a visa on arrival. The Results 1. United Arab Emirates 2. Singapore 3. Spain Spanish passport holders can travel to 121 countries visa-free, while they can enter another 42 countries with a visa on arrival. 4. Malaysia 5. Luxembourg Luxembourg passport holders can travel to
Turkish Truck Drivers Hit by Schengen 90-Day Rule
Turkish truck drivers are reportedly being turned away at EU border crossings due to the Schengen 90/180-day rule. Nearly half of Türkiye’s exports to the European Union are transported by road, meaning the issue is also affecting the flow of trade. Reports that drivers have been turned away from Italy’s Trieste port and Bulgaria’s Kapıkule border crossing have triggered concerns across both the transportation and export sectors. “Drivers spend time not only loading and unloa
Should You Wrap Your Passport in Aluminum Foil? Experts Weigh In
An unusual travel trend has emerged involving passports. Some travelers are wrapping their passports in aluminum foil in an effort to protect themselves from digital data theft. The practice stems from concerns that criminals or other malicious individuals could steal sensitive information from the passport wirelessly as they pass by. According to Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), the contactless chip embedded in passports enables fast and fraud-resista
Politics
Did Trump Get Greenland?
Did U.S. President Donald Trump get what he wanted in Greenland? In a post on his Truth Social account on Friday, Trump said: “I am pleased to announce that the United States has reached an agreement with the Kingdom of Denmark and Greenland that provides for enduring control over the security of Greenland.” Trump’s statement came as a surprise after he had repeatedly demanded that Denmark hand over Greenland following his return to the presidency. He had previously refused t
Europe on Alert Over Potential Russian Attack
Europe is increasingly on alert over the possibility of Russian attacks, as a series of warnings and security measures from European leaders have raised questions about the nature and scale of the threat. 📌 Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that Russian missiles could eventually strike European territory. 📌 Polish President Karol Nawrocki has referred to the possibility of Poland’s territory being used in the event of a wider conflict. 📌 German Chancellor Friedr
Trump Calls EU Offer to Canada “Ridiculous”
U.S. President Donald Trump described the European Union’s proposal to offer Canada associate membership as “ridiculous” and threatened to impose additional tariffs on European goods. Source: Habertürk
Historic Offer from the European Union to Canada: First Associate Member
Canada has been invited to become the European Union’s first associate member. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that Canada had been invited to join the European Union as an “associate member.” The EU and Ottawa are seeking to establish a deeper partnership in areas including technology, defense, the Arctic and energy. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola went even further, suggesting that countries such as Australia and New Zealand, along
Business
China Opens a Factory That Produces a Robot Every 10 Minutes
China’s technology giant UBTECH Robotics has taken a major step that could go down in industrial history. The company has officially launched what is described as the world’s first humanoid robot factory with a mass-production capacity of 10,000 units. Located in the city of Liuzhou in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China, the facility is designed to minimize human intervention and operates on a principle straight out of science fiction: “Robots building rob
Volkswagen Plans to Cut 50,000 Jobs Worldwide
Volkswagen plans to cut 50,000 jobs worldwide as part of a major restructuring aimed at reducing costs and strengthening the company’s competitiveness. However, plans to close four plants in Germany have not yet been finalized. Of the planned job cuts, around 35,000 will come from Volkswagen’s core brand, while the remainder will affect subsidiaries including Audi and Porsche. The figure includes positions at management level. Volkswagen, one of Germany’s and Europe’s largest
German Economy Recovers as Skilled Labor Shortage Deepens
Germany’s economy is showing signs of recovery after recording growth for three consecutive quarters, yet one in four companies is struggling to find qualified workers. The Munich-based ifo Institute has published the results of its latest business survey. The share of companies reporting a shortage of skilled workers rose from 21.1% to 23.2% in April. 📌 Which sectors are facing growing shortages of skilled workers? 🎈 In the telecommunications sector, the share of companies
Volkswagen’s Engine-Making Company Sold to US Investment Firm for €7.4 Billion
The European Commission has approved the sale of Volkswagen’s majority stake in engine manufacturer Everllence to US investment firm Bain Capital for €7.4 billion. The Augsburg-based company, which rebranded as Everllence a year ago, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of large engines, turbomachinery and decarbonization solutions. According to its own figures, the company employs approximately 16,000 people and generates around €4.9 billion in annual revenue. Source:
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