Written by Mahina Shodizoda There are not many netizens in Tajikistan that have remained silent about a recent car crash in Dushanbe involving a relative of President Emomali Rahmon. The incident has demonstrated once again that powerful and well-connected individuals are above the law in the country. But it has also shown that simple technological […]
Spain: Earthquakes Related to Injection of Natural Gas
Written by Joan Antoni Guerrero Vall · Translated by Adina Rose Levin Over 300 microtremors [1]hit the northern area of Valencia and southern Catalonia the first week of October. The quakes could be related to the recent injection of natural gas by the Castor Project [2] [es], a submarine natural gas company found along the […]
Lebanese Passport Indexed as Among the Worst
It was no big surprise to see the Lebanese passport amongst the 10 worst in the world in terms of freedom of travel and restrictions. The Henley & Partners Visa Restrictions Index published earlier last week did, however, highlight the morose status of the Land of the Cedars and spark bitter reactions on all fronts. […]
Brazil: Amnesty International Campaign to Stop Forced Evictions
Written by Melissa Rossi While many Rio de Janeiro residents, known as cariocas, are looking forward to the exciting games, colorful banners, and renovated stadiums of the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics in the city, other less fortunate Brazilians will remember the event forever with grief and indignation over losing their homes for […]
Spain: Low Measures on the Happiness Index
Written by Cheyenne Sánchez Prieto · Translated by Nina Shield It seems that Spain is not very happy. According to a study by Carlos III University in Madrid [1] (uc3m) [es], Spaniards rank 49th in happiness out of the 112 countries polled. kdmskdfnwkjdThis happiness index [2] (pdf) is based not on subjective questions, but on […]
Panama: Doctors Launch Indefinite Strike Related to Foreign Recruitment Law
A group of Panamanian doctors launched an indefinite strike after the National Assembly approved a bill in second debate that allows the recruitment and hiring of foreign medical personnel. The indefinite strike, which began on September 27th, is the second thus far in 2013. The measure was announced by the Panamanian National Commission of Medical […]
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