Protest against Trump family persists in Albania
Protests against the Trump family's plans have been going on for days in Albania. The protest is known as the "flamingo revolution" and does not seem to be subsiding.
Google wants to release 32 million mosquitoes to save lives
Google wants to release 32 million mosquitoes in the US. In the scientific program "Debug," a natural bacterium is introduced into male mosquitoes. Those male mosquitoes are then released into the wild with a clear task.
Netherlands follows suit and requires employers to disclose colleagues’ salaries
A solution for your endless curiosity, a trigger for your unbridled competitiveness or fodder for your jealousy? Whichever way it turns out, the fact is that it was decided at the European level that employers must now tell employees how much their colleagues earn if asked the question. However, quite a few EU member states have not managed to get a legislative framework and the practical implementation in place in time. The clock is ticking, but even in the Netherlands there seems to be no escape from this landmark regulation aimed at reducing the gender pay gap.
Trump's son-in-law luxury resort project leads to fierce protests
Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump's husband, will build a luxury resort on an uninhabited Albanian island. Trump's son-in-law wants to build a vacation resort on a nature reserve. The entire project will cost about $6 billion (5.16 billion euros). Everything seems to be in order, although a number of Albanians are not satisfied with the plans and took to the streets and protested for days against the arrival of this luxury resort off the Albanian coast.
The ambitious story of the longest flight ever: historic challenge doesn't deter airplane manufacturer
Have you ever wondered how long an airplane can actually stay in the air? And what is the longest commercial flight ever performed? The skies remain a compelling backdrop and aviation continues to evolve and fascinate many of us. European aircraft manufacturer Airbus is aiming to achieve the hitherto impossible with a unique aircraft being developed for Australian airline Qantas Airways. Will the longest flight fade into history books?
Real Madrid goalkeeper invests in Limburg soccer club
Thibaut Courtois is going to invest in RC Genk, the Limburg club where he made his debut at the age of 16. The Belgian goalkeeper is thus returning to his old club, not as a player but as an investor through Nxtplay, his Madrid investment platform. The agreement was officially ratified during the General Assembly on Monday night.
Black box in Tasmania should record downfall of our civilization
An Australian company is building a giant steel monolith on a remote plain in Tasmania. This "black box" should save our civilization in the event of an apocalyptic scenario. Or at least record its demise.
Canadian admits guilt over “most dangerous business idea,” profiting from global deaths
Sixty-year-old Canadian Kenneth Law pleaded guilty to 14 charges of inciting or aiding suicide on Friday. The court in Canada's Newmarket was crowded with family members of victims, who reacted emotionally as the charges were read out.
Samsung memory chip division staff gets bonus of six months' salary
The unions of Samsung's memory chip division have reached an agreement for its more than 62,000 employees, following months of difficult negotiations. They will receive a bonus of six months' salary.
Eurocommissioners complain about long electric car ride to Strasbourg
To set an example, since 2022, several Eurocommissioners have been provided with electric cars for their monthly 440-kilometer drive from Brussels to Strasbourg, where the Commission meets every month. However, this journey, which has often been criticized, doesn't go as smoothly as it hoped: the electric cars have too short a range and have to stop in between to recharge. The more than five hour drive thus becomes 20 to 30 minutes longer, and commissioners have to wait in highway parking lots when they would rather go home.