Slovenia’s Tanja Fajon offers glimpse into inaugural meeting of Working Group with Azerbaijan (Exclusive interview)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 16. The main task of the first meeting of Slovenia-Azerbaijan Economic Cooperation Working Group to be held in Baku will be to identify concrete business and investment opportunities, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign…BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Giant Basking Shark Spotted in Croatian Waters!
Riesenhai Sighting in Croatia: Awe and Wonder in the Adriatic A recent sighting of a Riesenhai (basking shark) off the coast of Croatia near Rijeka has captivated and, understandably, concerned some beachgoers.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
UK supreme court rules that Equality Act definition of woman excludes transgender women holding gender recognition certificates. What a travesty!
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Critics of trans rights win UK supreme court case over definition of woman
Judges rule that Equality Act definition excludes transgender women holding gender recognition certificatesSeverin Carrell (The Guardian)
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Romania’s Romcim buys concrete plants from BCC Agregate Betoane — TradingView News
BUCHAREST (Romania), April 16 (SeeNews) - Romanian cement and concrete producer Romcim said on Wednesday that it has acquired two concrete production plants from local peer BCC Agregate Betoane for an undisclosed amount.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
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Disagreements Over Corridor 8: North Macedonia Criticizes Bulgaria for Delaying Meetings and Agreement – Novinite.com
After reports emerged this week from Bulgarian media stating that Bulgaria is 'fully ready to sign an agreement with North Macedonia and start construction on a cross-border railway tunnel along Corridor 8,' the Ministry of Transport in North Macedon…BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
We know that MAGA don't like the constitution.
Did you know that they don't like the declaration of independence either?
archives.gov/founding-docs/dec…
Declaration of Independence: A Transcription
Note: The following text is a transcription of the Stone Engraving of the parchment Declaration of Independence (the document on display in the Rotunda at the National Archives Museum.) The spelling and punctuation reflects the original.National Archives
EDITORIAL: Congress, or Trump, 'shall make no law' against journalism from the Associated Press or '60 Minutes'
‘The thin-skinned Trump, after spending years purporting unsubstantiated allegations of his political enemies “weaponizing” the government against him, and against the law, is flagrantly doing just that.’
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EDITORIAL: Congress, or Trump, ‘shall make no law’ against journalism from the Associated Press or ’60 Minutes’
'The thin-skinned Trump, after spending years purporting unsubstantiated allegations of his political enemies “weaponizing” the government against him, and against the law, is flagrantly doing just that.'BY THE SENTINEL EDITORIAL BOARD (Sentinel Colorado)
Moldova and Ukraine: Strengthening energy resilience in the face of extreme weather with OSCE workshop in Chisinau
As extreme weather events become more frequent and climate conditions continue to evolve, the energy sectors face increasing risks.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Looking at temperature anomalies over the last month (left), 3 months (center), and 12 months (right) around the Northern Hemisphere...
Data from @CopernicusECMWF ERA5 reanalysis.
There's an interesting book about to be published by a Dutch fiscal expert who advocates to replace all income based taxes with a single flat tax on wealth, "thus removing pressure from people who derive income from work and giving them a chance to build wealth, plus simplifying our notoriously complex tax system."
For context, the Netherlands has one of the worst rates of wealth inequality in the world.
Idk I'm curous. 🤔 Link to article without paywall:
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I feel like he would have a stronger argument if he actually mentioned some downsides, rather than claiming that it's just that no one has proposed this before.
For example, one downside is that you're no longer discouraging/encouraging certain behaviour ("fiscale prikkels"). No more tobacco levies, no more road tax, etc.
And I have a feeling he brushes over the ability to move wealth abroad too easily.
That said, the general idea of lowering labour tax and increasing wealth tax: 👍
Report: “Students at Pentagon Schools Sue Hegseth Over Book Bans on Race And Gender”
From The Guardian: Twelve students studying in Pentagon schools in the US and around the world are suing the defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, over the book bans he has instigated to remove titles on race and gender from their libraries.Library Journal infoDOCKET
NO BrahMos! Greece Inks Pact With France To Buy Slow-Moving, Lower-Range Exocet Anti-Ship Missiles
Greece has signed a new defense agreement with France to acquire 16 Exocet MM40 Block 3C anti-ship missiles, expanding a series of high-profile procurements aimed at transforming its armed forces and enhancing its maritime strike capabilities.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
American pastor rescued in Gqeberha, 3 suspected kidnappers killed in shootout
Kidnapped American pastor Josh Sullivan has been rescued in a police operation in Gqeberha and three suspected kidnappers were killed in an ensuing shootout.Nicole McCain (News24)
Black Twitter Responds to Stephen A. Smith Considering a Run For President, and It's as Nasty as You'd Expect
The buzz about Smith's potential move to the Oval Office isn't being met with good vibes.B. Kadijat Towolawi (The Root)
US Embassy in Malta among those considered for closure through proposed US State Department cuts
The United States Embassy in Malta is one of ten embassies which are being considered for closure as part of U.S. State Department budget cuts, Reuters reported on Tuesday.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
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