It’s a safe bet to say that not many people had heard about Messina before Italy became the flashpoint of the coronavirus pandemic with a death toll of over 15,000 and counting—the highest in the world. However, the mayor of the city of 232,000 people on the island of Sicily has put Messina on the…
Long before the coronavirus unleashed a massive wave of shock across the world, economists had envisioned several scenarios for a possible recession in Europe. However, few would have thought that some of the largest economies in the world would find themselves at war with a novel virus. The coronavirus has brought economic activities almost to…
LISBON (ViaNews) – The Portuguese Prime-Minister, António Costa, and Lisbon Mayor, Fernando Medina, said at the opening ceremony of the Web Summit technology summit that the Portuguese capital is once again the “capital of the world” by hosting the Web summit, Europe’s leading technology event. A few minutes before the Web summit kick-off, Medina offered…
London (ViaNews) – “Brexit”, the word induces fear, confusion and apprehension. It’s obviously not an ideal situation, but it’s a situation Britain is in nonetheless. Britain has to deal with it and devise an outcome that doesn’t jeopardise opportunities for the British public What Britain might need right now is a promise, comfort and, of…
Lisbon (ViaNews) – This is the first edition of the Doc’s Medley, a solidarity music event to take place in the auditorium of FMDUL (School of Dental Medicine, University of Lisbon), on October 27, at 9:00 PM. The event was organized by a group of doctors belonging to the 76/82 class of NOVA Medical School…
BELGRADE, Serbia (ViaNews) – According to the daily newspaper, Blic, driving through the fast lane on the highway can cost the driver 5.000 Serbian dinar, which is about 1/4 of the country’s monthly minimum wage. Also, traf, and drivers are surprised this rule even existed. The Director of The Traffic Safety Committee, Damir Okanovic, suggests…
Madrid (ViaNews) – Separatists, with reflective vests, independentist Catalan flag, and banners demand the release of “political prisoners.” Protesters choose major Spain’s highway bridges to protest against the imprisonment of separatist leaders. A small group of pro-Catalan protestors can be seen over some of the major highways with signs reading “Catalan Republic Now” and “Free…
BUCHAREST, Romania (ViaNews) – Twenty-eight years have passed since the Romanian Revolution. At the end of 1989. there was a period of violent civil unrest which resulted in the overthrowing of the Communist regime as well as the capture and execution of Nicolae and Elena Ceaușescu. Romanians were steadfast in removing communism from their country…
Moskow, Russia (ViaNews) – Russian women are being accused of disregarding Russian men and “sell themselves” to foreigners. Online haters have been launching bullying campaigns in the social media. They search for photos of Russian women with men from other countries, post them on social media pages, and then write demeaning comments and messages to…
BRUSSELS, Belgium (ViaNews) – Released in Brussels a report showing how in the current EU mandate, Members of Parliament (MEPs) have earned up to 41 million € in outside income. With some MEPs running up to 16 outside activities, many of which are undefined, questions regarding conflicts of interest and ethics risks arise. Regular lobby…
