Georgia has been locked in a political crisis since its contested October election, with tens of thousands of pro-EU protesters taking to the streets in recent days against the increasingly authoritarian Eurosceptic government. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on Georgia’s Russian-friendly pivot away from the EU, FRANCE 24’s Eve Irvine is joined by … Read more
Most people in Germany associate the feast of Saint Nicholas with a harmless tradition: Children leave their cleaned shoes next to the front door on the night of December 5, and the next morning, they expect to find their footwear filled with small presents and treats brought by Nicholas. There are, however, regions in Germany, … Read more
With at least 222 people dead, the torrential rain and floods in Valencia – on the eastern coast of Spain – have devastated many families and the cleanup of the region continues, more than a month after the disaster struck. But until now, there has been little focus on the devastating effect of the floods … Read more
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, December 3: French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a fight for his job as two votes of no confidence will be held against him, plunging France into a deep political crisis. The New York Times reports from a Canadian Arctic town where the permafrost is thawing so rapidly that residents could … Read more
Years after winning gold medals at the Paralympics and various World Championship titles, Heinrich Popow believes the future for disabled people is brighter than it has ever been, thanks in part to the success and growing popularity of the Paralympics. But there is one particular societal issue the lower leg amputee would like to see … Read more
An Ho Chi Minh City court upheld a death sentence for Vietnamese real estate magnate Truong My Lan after convicting her for embezzlement and bribery in the country’s biggest financial fraud case. The 68-year-old still has the right to request a review of the case and can also commute her sentence to life imprisonment if … Read more
The fashion brand Brax has revised its brand identity together with the Swiss branding agency Brandpulse. This is intended to keep the brand relevant and attractive to new and younger target groups. Part of the rebranding includes a new logo and a new design concept with colors, design elements and typography. The focus is on … Read more
The Cads sustainability initiative is also integrating a kick-off event for a new project on the circular economy into the upcoming information day. The post Cads Info Day focuses on ecodesign and circularity appeared first on schuhkurier. Source link
Gero Furchheim replaces the Dutchman Wijnand Jongen as President of Ecommerce Europe. In the future, the industry expert will represent the interests of both German and European e-commerce companies in his two offices. He has set himself clear goals: “I would like to dedicate my term of office to the goal of driving forward the … Read more
US president-elect Donald Trump is one of 50 heads of state set to attend a ceremony to mark the reopening of the restored Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Saturday. Source link