Oct 1, 2024 3:52 PM On Monday, the last coal power plant in the UK, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, ceased operations. Since its inception in 1968, this plant, with a generation capacity of 2,000 megawatts, marked the end of an era for the UK’s energy sector, which began with the opening of its first coal-fired station in 1882. […]
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29th September, 2024 In Austria’s recent parliamentary election, the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) achieved a significant win, capturing close to 29% of the votes, an outcome that may position its leader, Herbert Kickl, as a potential Chancellor. This marks the first time the FPÖ, known for its stringent policies on immigration and the Ukraine conflict,
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Mar 11, 2024,12:15am EDT Several leading news agencies retracted a photo of Kate, the Princess of Wales, released by Kensington Palace on Sunday, citing concerns about potential manipulation. This development emerged amidst ongoing speculation and rumors surrounding the health and whereabouts of the British royal. Key Facts: Kensington Palace opted not to comment on
Thu 15 Feb 2024 Germany Surpasses Japan to Become Third-Largest Economy Amid Yen Depreciation Official data released on Thursday revealed a slower growth in Japan’s economy at 1.9 percent in 2023, leading to Germany overtaking Japan as the world’s third-largest economy. The decline in Japan’s economic status was primarily attributed to a significant
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In 1971, Pope Paul VI dubbed Austria an “isola felice,” a happy island, during a visit by the country’s president to the Vatican. Over time, this evolved into “Die Insel der Seligen,” the island of the blessed, characterizing Austria as a picturesque Alpine republic with a rich cultural heritage, a generous welfare state, delectable foods
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After months of assurances from senior officials in Ankara, Turkey’s ratification of Sweden’s NATO membership bid finally materialized on January 25th. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed off on Sweden’s accession protocols shortly after his country’s parliament endorsed the agreement. Almost immediately after Erdogan’s signature dried, the United States committed to supplying Turkey with 40 new
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Gathering within the confines of an 18th-century Roman villa, over 100 well-connected individuals, including numerous aristocrats, convened from January 25th-27th to discuss their shared mission—a scene ripe for any conspiracy theorist. This assembly comprised the ambassadors of an intriguing entity in international law, the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. Originally the medical corps for the
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“I lack the charisma of Alexei Navalny or Boris Nemtsov. You can’t turn me into Che Guevara, no matter how hard you try. I have no illusions and don’t pretend to be a hero, God forbid. But it just so happened…” says Boris Nadezhdin, a 60-year-old former physicist entrenched in Russian politics for the past
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“Just to be something, I’ll be a madrileño.” Despite its less-than-stirring sentiment, this line is a part of Madrid’s official hymn, embodying a city that has often just “been something.” In 1561, King Felipe II made Madrid his capital for pragmatic reasons, and its profile dwindled as Spain’s empire declined. However, Madrid is now experiencing
Madrid’s Prosperity: Navigating Growth While Maintaining Composure Poses a Challenge Read More »
Since December, Kalina Ostrowska, a 16-year-old, has been surprising her parents by coming home from school and tuning in to the Sejm, Poland’s parliament. This newfound interest in politics among young Poles is reflected in the increased voter turnout, particularly among those under 30, reaching 69% in the October election. The youth overwhelmingly supported the
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