Tag #Europe

forbes.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Apple Offers Refurbished iPhone 15 Pro Models Early in Europe

Apple's online stores in Spain, Germany, France, and Italy now offer refurbished iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models at a 15% discount, following the removal of older models due to EU USB-C regulations; US and UK availability is pending.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
es.euronews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Belgian Pension Reform Protests Disrupt Transportation, Spark Nationwide Demonstrations

Approximately 30,000 Belgian workers, including firefighters, teachers, and civil servants, protested against the government's proposed pension reforms on Monday, causing significant disruptions to transportation, including air and rail services. The reforms threaten special early retirement provisi...

Progress

40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
it.euronews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Belgian Pension Reform Sparks Massive Protest, Disrupting Transportation

On Monday, nearly 30,000 Belgian public sector workers protested a proposed pension reform that would increase the retirement age from 65 to 67 by 2030 and eliminate preferential retirement schemes, leading to widespread transportation disruptions.

Progress

44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Oxford Properties, AustralianSuper Create \$1.2 Billion European Warehouse Joint Venture

Oxford Properties Group and Australia's largest pension fund, AustralianSuper, formed a joint venture, selling a 50% stake in a \$1.2 billion European warehouse portfolio to boost the logistics sector and target a \$6.7 billion valuation in 3-5 years.

Progress

8% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
africa.chinadaily.com.cn
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

AfD Nominates Weidel for Chancellor Amidst Massive Protests in Riesa

In Riesa, Germany, the far-right AfD party nominated Alice Weidel for chancellor, sparking a massive counter-protest with 12,000 participants that led to clashes with police, highlighting the deep political divisions in the country ahead of the February 23rd election.

Progress

52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dw.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Germany's Homeownership Rate Hits 15-Year Low

Germany's homeownership rate has dropped to 44 percent, a 15-year low, prompting calls for government subsidies and tax breaks to increase affordability and social stability, as experts highlight the country's low ranking in Europe compared to nations with higher ownership rates.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
euronews.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Southeastern Europe Hit by Severe Storm, Causing Widespread Disruptions

Heavy snow and strong winds caused by a severe storm system disrupted transport and led to school closures across southeastern Europe, affecting countries like Albania, Bulgaria, and North Macedonia, with the Predel Pass in Bulgaria experiencing accidents due to heavy snowfall, aligning with the EEA...

Progress

32% Bias Score

Climate Action
tass.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Minor Price Spike in European Gas After TurkStream Attack

An attempted Ukrainian drone attack on the Russkaya compressor station of the TurkStream gas pipeline in Russia on January 13th caused a minor increase in European gas prices; despite the initial price surge, the compressor station continued operating normally.

Progress

40% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
dw.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Iran, European Powers Hold Consultations on Nuclear Program Amid Trump's Return

Representatives from Iran and three European nations will meet in Geneva on January 13-14, 2025, to discuss Iran's nuclear program and its regional involvement, a week before Donald Trump's return to the White House; both sides emphasize these are consultations, not negotiations.

Progress

32% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
euronews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

NATO Faces 3.7% Defense Spending Rise Unless Joint Purchases Increase

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned member states on Monday that they face a potential increase in defense spending of up to 3.7% of GDP unless they increase joint purchases and utilize existing infrastructure. Rutte cited Ukraine's cost-effective radar systems as an example of how some overall...

Progress

40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
bbc.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Walker to Join AC Milan

AC Milan is set to sign Manchester City's Kyle Walker on a two-and-a-half-year contract in the coming days, rejecting interest from other European clubs and Saudi Pro League teams.

Progress

36% Bias Score

zeit.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Sachsen-Anhalt Homeownership Up Slightly, but Germany Lags in Europe

A new study reveals that while the number of homeowner households in Sachsen-Anhalt slightly increased to 484,626 in 2022, Germany's overall homeownership rate remains low compared to other European countries, impacting retirement security for many.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality