Nearly 1 Million Electric Cars in Germany
Germany is on the cusp of meeting its goal of 1 million electric cars on German roads. That goal was actually set for last year, but despite generous subsidies for the purchase of electric and hybrid cars, it did not work out. Minister of Economic Affairs Peter Altmaier is
Heavy Security Measures in Hong Kong on Anniversary Day
Hong Kong’s security forces are on the move on Thursday to prevent demonstrations. Authorities in the metropolis celebrate 24 years since the United Kingdom handed over the prosperous area to China. A large protest march was not allowed to take place formally because of the corona pandemic. In many
How to Choose A Car Insurance Company?
To choose a car insurance company, there’s more to consider than just price and features. It’s also important to look at reviews. You can find independent, professional car insurance reviews from NimbleFins and other insurance experts. These types of reviews should give a high-level overview of rates, features, customer experiences
After the Germans, the Italian NATO Troops have Now Also Left Afghanistan
The withdrawal of Western troops from Afghanistan has reached cruising speed. Yesterday all the remaining German troops were transferred home; today, the Italians are. This brings an end to an operation that has lasted almost 20 years. By September 11, the last American troops should also be out of
Record Amount Spent on Mobile Apps in 2021
Mobile app users spent a record amount of money on those apps in the first six months of the year. We’ve already spent nearly $65 billion on apps this year. This is the conclusion of a study by the research agency Sensor Tower. Apple and Google’s online stores have
No Windows 11 for Macs
If you want to run Windows 10 on a Mac, you can. But with Windows 11, that becomes difficult, although there are detours to get the operating system up and running with a bit of luck. Windows 11, announced last week, will not formally be released until the end
Agreement on Greener Distribution of EU Agricultural Subsidies
The EU countries and the European Parliament have agreed on distributing hundreds of billions in agricultural subsidies for the coming years. The agreement, which took three years to come, is intended to make European agriculture more climate and environmentally friendly. EU agricultural subsidies should be used more to encourage
Trial Begins Against Belarus Opposition Leader’s Husband
The trial of the husband of Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya has begun. Sergei Tikhanovski was arrested last year for disturbing public order shortly after announcing his 2020 presidential election. He faces a 15-year prison sentence. The famous blogger is known as a critic of President Alexander Lukashenko. According
Agreement Reached on Damage to Blocking Ship Suez Canal
The owners and insurers of container ship Ever Given have reached an agreement in principle on compensation to the Canal Authority of the Suez Canal (SCA). That damage was suffered when the ship came to rest in the canal for about a week in March, blocking all shipping. An
The European Commission Starts Research into Google’s Online Advertisements
The European Commission opens a formal investigation into possible anticompetitive behaviour by Google. This mainly concerns the online advertising technology that the American company uses. The EU wants to know whether Google has violated European competition rules by prioritizing its own services over those of competitors. Brussels is also
