Italian Parents Not Financially Responsible for Adult Children, Court Rules Posted October 13, 2020 Italian parents are no longer obligated to financially support their adult children, according to a new ruling by the Italian Supreme Court. The ruling came in…
Germany Begins Three-Year Universal Basic Income Study Posted October 3, 2020 Germany has recently commenced a three-year study to determine the effects of a universal basic income on the country’s economy and its citizens' welfare. A te…
Experts Propose New High-Speed Train Network in Europe Posted August 6, 2020 Experts have proposed building an ultra-rapid train (URT) network that connects Europe’s capital cities as part of a plan to help the continent recover from recent economic losses…
Egypt’s Oldest Pyramid Reopens to Public Posted April 29, 2020 Egypt’s oldest pyramid has reopened after an extensive 14-year restoration. The Step Pyramid of Djoser [JOH-ser]…
UK Offers Special Visa to Experts Posted March 7, 2020 The UK government now offers a Global Talent Visa to experts like scientists, mathematicians, and researchers who want to enter the country. The new visa scheme took effect las…
Almost 500 Million People Unemployed or Lack Access to Decent Jobs, UN Reports Posted February 21, 2020 Almost 500 million people around the world do not have jobs or lack access to decent jobs, according to the United Nations’ International Labour Organization (ILO…
Former Mayor Pleads Guilty to Several Charges Related to Book Scandal Posted January 3, 2020 Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh /pyu/ pleaded guilty to several charges relating to a book scandal. Pugh, the mayor of Baltimore sinc…
UK Committee Recommends Help for Scam Victims Posted December 15, 2019 The United Kingdom's Commons Treasury Committee submitted a report giving recommendations to help victims of a money transfer scam. In the first six months of 2019, bank custom…
New Law Freezes Rent in Berlin Posted December 7, 2019 Berlin's state senate passed a new law that will put a cap on rent in the city. The new law was the result of talks between Berlin's major political parties. I…
Indonesia Blocks Illegally Imported Mobile Phones Posted December 4, 2019 Indonesian authorities will now block illegally imported mobile phones bought from the black market. Three Indonesian ministers signed a new rule that will cause illegally impo…