With just a week to go until the European election and the campaign in full gear, we’re focusing on how the vote will impact key EU policies such as health, energy, climate, technology and defense. Will they be affected by the shake-up of the bloc’s political landscape and the arrival of new MEPs and commissioners — or will continuity with the policy priorities of the last five years prevail? And what about the money to finance new and super costly defense ambitions and the green transition? Will the predicted surge of the far right affect these dynamics? To answer these…
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Jewish Israelis and Arab Israelis see the war very differently Israelis in Tel Aviv gaze at a wall covered with photos of Israeli hostages held by Hamas on Nov. 3, 2023. (Gili Yaari/NurPhoto via Getty Images) This Pew Research Center analysis covers Israeli attitudes on the Israel-Hamas war, including opinions on how it’s being conducted, the country’s future, Israeli political leaders and the United States’ role in the conflict. The data is from a survey of 1,001 Israeli adults conducted face-to-face from March 3 to April 4, 2024. Interviews were conducted in Hebrew and Arabic, and the survey is representative…
Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai (Hunga Tonga for short) erupted on January 15 2022 in the Pacific Kingdom of Tonga. It created a tsunami which triggered warnings across the entire Pacific basin, and sent sound waves around the globe multiple times. A new study published in the Journal of Climate explores the climate impacts of this eruption. Our findings show the volcano can explain last year’s extraordinarily large ozone hole, as well as the much wetter than expected summer of 2024. The eruption could have lingering effects on our winter weather for years to come. A cooling smoke cloud Usually, the smoke…
Today, a new financial agreement was signed in Vietnam to enhance Hanoi’s sustainable urban transport system. The agreement focuses on a project that will support the research and preparation of investments for extending Metro Line 3 in Hanoi. The project will contribute to Hanoi’s sustainable development and poverty reduction, improve air quality and travel safety and ease access for the local population to health, education and economic activities. European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen said: “Through this project, the EU is supporting plans to develop Hanoi’s transport system and extend Metro Line 3. It is an excellent example of the…
Home » Places » Trechtingshausen Discover history and breathtaking views at Rheinstein Castle! Welcome to our comprehensive travel guide for visiting Rheinstein Castle, a destination known for its unique blend of cultural richness, history, and educational value in Trechtingshausen, Germany. Here, you will find detailed insights into what makes Rheinstein Castle such a unique cultural attraction. About Rheinstein Castle in Trechtingshausen is a gem for lovers of culture, history, and culinary delights. Built-in the 14th century, it once served as a customs post under the Archbishopric of Mainz. Visitors can explore its blend of medieval and romantic architecture while breathtaking…
Slovakia became the 42nd signatory to the Artemis Accords today at a ceremony at NASA Headquarters in Washington. The Artemis Accords were established in 2020 by the United States and seven other countries to set out a practical set of principles to guide civil space exploration and use. Minister of Education, Research, Development and Youth Tomáš Drucker signed the Accords for Slovakia in the presence of State Department Deputy Assistant Secretary Sonata Coulter, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Slovak Ambassador to the United States Radovan Javorcik. As friends, partners, and allies, the United States and Slovakia have built a lasting…
How do new species arise? And why are there so many of them? One possible reason is the arms race between animals such as predators and parasites, and the victims they exploit. Many predators and parasites have evolved specialised strategies to avoid detection, such as mimicking their prey or host. In these cases, when the exploiter adopts a new victim, it needs to mimic the new victim to succeed. As a result, the exploiter can diverge from its original population and ultimately become a new species. Charles Darwin proposed this process more than 160 years ago, but it has been…
How do universities and colleges decide who to admit? Given the earnings advantage of a post-secondary degree both globally and in Canada, this is an important social mobility question. While the answer varies from one institution to the next, most focus on education criteria like exam scores and grades. However, Canada’s new intake cap on study permit applications puts increased pressure on Canadian institutions to also consider immigration criteria when admitting international undergraduate students. This is just the latest example of immigration’s growing influence on the societal roles of Canadian universities and colleges. Yet those who value public higher education…
The International Comparison Program (ICP) showed that, in 2021, the EU’s gross domestic product (GDP) represented 15.2% of world GDP when expressed in purchasing power standards (PPS). The largest economy in the world in 2021 was China with about 18.9% of world GDP. The United States was the second largest, with 15.5% of world GDP. The EU was in third place, with 15.2%. Source dataset: International Comparison Program 2021 and Eurostat calculation Among the 20 countries in the world with a share larger than 1% of the world GDP expressed in PPS, there were 5 EU countries: Germany (3.4%), France (2.4%),…
At the time of the survey in March and early April, Israelis voiced differing views of the war. Reactions to the military response against Hamas were generally mixed, as were attitudes toward the principal decision-makers – the three members of Israel’s war cabinet. However, most Israelis shared concerns that the war could expand across the region and last a long time. Views of the Israeli military response against Hamas When asked to assess their country’s military response against Hamas in Gaza, about four-in-ten Israelis say it has been about right. Another 34% say it has not gone far enough, while…