Social issues
Germany: big rise in toilet paper sales
The country’s statistics office said on Thursday that in Germany, sales of toilet paper and disinfectants have risen again because Europe’s largest economy is facing a second wave of coronavirus. The office said on Twitter: “The purchase of hamsters has started again.” He used German to mean panic buying or hoarding. In a […]
Read MoreGreece: Nea Moni Monastery listed among UNESCO World Heritage sites
Located on the Greek island of Chios is another treasure of Greece’s long history, which is now included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Nea Moni, the “new monastery” built in the 11th century, was built on the slopes of Mt. Mt. Provateio, about 15 kilometers from Chios Town. It has the most exquisite […]
Read MoreGreece: New wall along Turkish border
The Greek government said that because of concerns that immigrants might try to cross the border into EU countries on a large scale, the Greek government has finalized a plan to build a wall on the northeast border with Turkey. Government spokesman Stelios Petsas said that a 26-kilometer (16-mile) separation wall will be added […]
Read MoreItaly: Nearly 60 % pay gap between male and female
A new study by the Ministry of Economy on the gender wage gap stated that Italian women’s wages are nearly 60% lower than men’s. The Economy Undersecretary Cecilia Guerra stated that women’s average income is 59.5% of men’s total income. She said the difference is mainly due to “gender expertise in paid and unpaid work, […]
Read MorePortugal: British citizens to be registered as residents
On October 19, the Service for Foreigners and Borders (SEF) and the British Embassy launched a campaign to require British citizens who live in Portugal or intend to do so by the end of the year to register as residents. The movement is part of Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union. British citizens who […]
Read MoreItaly: five cities named best in Europe for air-pollution costs
A new report shows that five Italian cities rank among the top ten in the EU in terms of air pollution costs. They are: Milan, Padua, Venice, Brescia and Turin. The European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) report quantifies the monetary value of premature deaths caused by the three most dangerous air pollutants: fine […]
Read MoreItalian Mafia boss wrongly freed in Barcelona
Vittorio Raso is the boss of the Italian Mafia whom the Spanish police have been hunting for two years. He was arrested in Barcelona and later released by the court and disappeared. Raso, 41, is believed to be one of the leaders of the ‘Ndrangheta criminal group’ from the Calabria region of Italy. He […]
Read MoreGreece: Alexander the Great birth Palace to open next summer
In the summer of 2021, the palace where Alexander the Great was born will be open to visitors. Alexander the Great (also known as the “King of Kings”) was born on July 20 or 21, 356 BC. in Pella in Macedonia. He became the king of the ancient Greek Kingdom of Macedonia, and […]
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