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German elections: An open race to the finish line
In three weeks, German citizens aged 18 and older will vote for a new parliament, the Bundestag. The campaigns of the competing political parties for the general elections of September 26th are in full swing.
Contributor: Jens Bastian
Categories: Europe (279), Politics (374)
Stock taking: Where is the Greek economy now?
The summer month of August is a good moment to sit back and reflect on the broader underlying events in our daily lives.[1] This also holds true for thinking about the macroeconomy of Greece. We can ponder and look at developments from a certain vantage point to ascertain what developments are probably transient and passing, and which ones are more durable and structural.
Contributor: Bob Traa & Jens Bastian
Categories: Politics (374), Economy (316), Greece (479)
Turkey: Fires expose how Erdogan's regime is descending into farce and caricature
In the last two weeks, wildfires have destroyed tens of thousands of hectares of forest in Turkey's Mediterranean and Aegean provinces, killed eight people and forced thousands of people including tourists to flee.
Contributor: Wolfango Piccoli
Categories: Europe (279), Politics (374)
Fighting fake news is a "to be or not to be" battle
The fight against fake news and misinformation is much harder than all internationally undertaken and locally implemented or created measures and activities. It is a complex process in which neither media, institutions or civil society organizations, let alone individuals, can fight on their own, and the consequences can be much more terrible than they are now.
Contributor: Teofil Blazevski
Categories: Europe (279), Politics (374), Society (135)
Who lied about Covid-19 in Serbia, and how?
At one point one could read in the media that Tylol hot (powder with paracetamol used to treat colds) in combination with rakia, is effective treatment against Covid 19, although the combination of alcohol and paracetamol can be quite dangerous.
Contributor: Ivan Subotic
Categories: Europe (279), Society (135)