Spanish government to increase minimum wage
Spain has decided to increase the minimum wage by 8% for 2023, meaning about 2.5 million low-salary workers will receive €1,080
February 15, 2023
Expert: Czech switch to e-mobility still ‘completely unimaginable’
Purchasing an e-car in the near future is completely unimaginable for most Czechs as the high cost of e-cars and misunderstandings on emissions rules ensure they remain sceptical about e-mobility,…
Scotland’s Sturgeon quits to let new leader build case for independence
Nicola Sturgeon resigned as Scottish first minister on Wednesday (15 February), saying her dominance over her party and the country was no longer the asset it once was in the…
Anita Dunn and Bob Bauer: The Couple at the Center of Biden’s Inner Circle
The pair, which has one of the most extensive networks in Democratic politics, has shaped the White House’s response to the president’s handling of classified documents. Send any friend a…
Russian aircraft intercepted near Polish border
Two Dutch F-35 fighters intercepted a formation of three Russian military aircraft near Poland and escorted them out, the Dutch Defence Ministry confirmed on Tuesday. The aircraft included the Russian…
Roma segregated in schools, Supreme Court finds
Roma children are segregated in Roma-only primary schools in the eastern city of Stará Ľubovňa, according to the first-of-its-kind Supreme Court ruling that holds the Education Ministry and city institutions…
EU parliament plenary halted by Kurds demanding freedom for Öcalan
A group of Kurds interrupted the plenary session at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, protesting and demanding freedom for jailed Kurdish politician Abdullah Öcalan on Wednesday (15 February). Öcalan is…
Republicans Try to Challenge Trump in 2024, but Barely Say His Name
The former president’s Republican rivals appear highly reluctant to criticize him, and Nikki Haley didn’t even mention him as she jumped into the race this week. Send any friend a…
Senate Race in California Reflects Fight for Democrats’ Future
With Senator Dianne Feinstein’s retirement, the party is gearing up for a clash on issues including gender, race, ideology and even geography. Send any friend a story As a subscriber,…
As Lawmakers Spar Over Social Security, Its Costs Are Rising Fast
New budget projections are expected to show that the program’s spending is outpacing tax revenues as an aging population claims benefits. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you…