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
European Union to Impose Sanctions on Belarusian Economy
European Union governments will impose sanctions on various sectors of the Belarusian economy. This includes industries that are directly related to exports, such as potash fertilizers, potash and petroleum. 86 individuals and entities will also be targeted as the country bloc increases pressure on President Alexander Lukashenko. These include
Opening Pubs and Restaurants in British Supermarkets
The reopening of British pubs and restaurants can be seen in the country’s shops, especially supermarkets. According to the UK statistics agency, retail sales fell last month as people chose to eat and drink out more often. The British terraces reopened in mid-April. On May 17, guests were also
Stock Markets in New York Moved Slightly Higher on Thursday
Stock markets in New York moved slightly higher on Thursday. Investors were still chewing on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision that showed central bankers want to raise interest rates earlier than expected. They also processed figures on U.S. unemployment claims that rose unexpectedly, for the first time since
Tokyo will Decide on Fans at the Olympics in the Short Term
The Japanese government will soon decide whether to admit spectators to the games of the Olympic Games in Tokyo. A government spokesman said a ruling would be made before the end of this month. This only concerns visitors from their own country. According to the latest reports in the
EU and US Close To A Solution Dispute about Support for Airbus and Boeing
The European Union and the United States are about to settle their conflict over mutual subsidies to their aviation industry. Insiders expect an agreement on Tuesday when US President Joe Biden visits the European leaders. However, a solution to the dispute over steel is further away, Brussels sources say.
Arrival of Samsung’s Budget Phone Galaxy S21 Fan Edition Still Uncertain
Samsung has not yet decided whether it will stop the production of the new Galaxy S21 Fan Edition. The cause for the possible suspension of production would be the worldwide chip shortage. Samsung made this known in response to a report from the South Korean newspaper Electronic Times, which
German Economy Faces Significant Recovery in Second Half of the Year
The German economy is expected to recover strongly in the second half of the year. That is forecast by the Bundesbank, which has raised its economic forecasts. Due to the progress with vaccinations and the phasing out of lockdown restrictions, it is evident, among other things, that German consumer
