Latvia donates confiscated cars from drunk drivers to Ukraine
Latvia the small country located in Northern Europe, once part of the Soviet Union, started a new initiative this week to hand...
Venice canals dry-up amid severe low tides
The Venice canals were built over a thousand years ago and have since played an important role in Venice's history and culture,...
Michael Jordan makes record donation on his 60th birthday
The Make-A-Wish Foundation that grants wishes to children with critical illnesses received its biggest donation since founded back in 1980, $10 Million...
Netflix to launch documentary about the missing Malaysian Flight MH370
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 (MH370) is still one of the greatest mysteries in aviation history, the plane disappeared over the South China...
Cannabis smoking to be banned in Amsterdam’s Red Light District
The Red Light District in Amsterdam is one of the city's most popular tourist destinations and attracts millions of visitors each year,...
India to celebrate “Cow Hug Day” instead of Valentine’s Day
In India, cows are highly regarded, especially among Hindu communities where they are considered sacred and worshipped as a symbol of wealth,...
In Italy, children cannot be forced into a relationship with grandparents
Italy’s Supreme Court ruled this week, that children cannot be compelled to see their grandparents, if they do not want to. In...
CBD is now illegal in Hong Kong
Hong Kong banned CBD this week, categorising it as "dangerous drug", and its possession, consumption, and distribution now carry harsh penalties. CBD,...
Most countries are failing to stop corruption, Transparency International shows
Transparency International published its annual survey Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), that ranks 180 countries and territories around the world by their perceived...
British Columbia decriminalizes hard drugs
A handful of countries have decriminalized personal use and possession of hard drugs, including Europe’s Czechia, the Netherlands, Portugal and Switzerland, aiming...
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When it comes to laying off personnel, women and minorities are mostly affected
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Universal and Deutsche Grammophon launch streaming service for classical music
The world’s oldest record label, Deutsche Grammophon, owned by Universal Music Group has launched a classical music subscription service, called Stage+.
Bethlehem fully booked over the Christmas season
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