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Debate: Uber loses its licence in London

Wed, 27/11/2019 - 12:19
The transport authority responsible for transport in Greater London revoked Uber's licence for the British capital on Monday citing safety concerns. Uber plans to appeal the decision. While some praise the authority for acting responsibly, others say it's just propping up an old monopoly.
Categories: European Union

Debate: Czech Repubilc: punishment for border killings

Wed, 27/11/2019 - 12:19
In the Czech Republic, the public prosecutor's office has launched a formal investigation into the killings of refugees on the western border of the former Czechoslovakia. Three men are being prosecuted: the ex-Communist Party Secretary General Miloš Jakeš (97), the former prime minister of Czechoslovakia Lubomír Štrougal (95) and former interior minister Vratislav Vajnar (89). The press sees this as a move towards justice finally being done.
Categories: European Union

Justice, not revenge | Pravda - Slovakia

Wed, 27/11/2019 - 12:19
Categories: European Union

Debate: What good are Black Friday and Cyber ​​Monday?

Wed, 27/11/2019 - 12:19
More and more companies are luring consumers with sales offers on Black Friday and Cyber Monday before the Christmas shopping season actually begins. Commentators take a critical look at the shopping frenzy mentality that is often encouraged by e-commerce.
Categories: European Union

Debate: Doping report: Wada wants Russia banned

Wed, 27/11/2019 - 12:19
According to a report by the World Anti-Doping Agency Wada, Russia has intentionally manipulated doping test results. Its compliance review committee has therefore recommended that Russian athletes be banned from participating in all major sports competitions for four years - an unprecedentedly harsh punitive measure. The final decision is to be made in December. Is a ban justified, and does it make sense?
Categories: European Union

Cheaters must go | Novoye Vremya - Ukraine

Wed, 27/11/2019 - 12:19
Categories: European Union

Debate: What does von der Leyen's election mean for Europe?

Wed, 17/07/2019 - 12:02
The European Parliament has elected Ursula von der Leyen as the new President of the EU Commission with nine votes more than she needed. Since the heads of government ignored the actual lead candidates for the top EU post many MEPs only decided to vote for the German politician at the last minute. Reactions in the press to her election are divided.
Categories: European Union

A woman with a vision | De Morgen - Belgium

Wed, 17/07/2019 - 12:02
Categories: European Union

Ivory-tower elite | Večer - Slovenia

Wed, 17/07/2019 - 12:02
Categories: European Union

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