Russia is rewriting its history and criminalizing the memory of Soviet crimes. Irina Scherbakova, co-founder of Memorial, explains why the attack on the country's memory is so radical.
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Russland schreibt seine Geschichte neu und kriminalisiert Erinnerung an die sowjetischen Verbrechen. Irina Scherbakowa, Mitbegründerin von Memorial, erklärt, warum der Angriff auf das Gedächtnis des L...
Father Rohan de Silva has called on the government to remove Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara from his post in order to ensure that investigations into the Easter attacks are conducted fair...
In Mexico she is now a central identity figure - worldwide she is celebrated as an icon: the painter Frida Kahlo. Your art seems more relevant today than ever. But what exactly is so fascinating about...
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In Mexiko ist sie inzwischen eine zentrale Identitätsfigur - weltweit wird sie als Ikone gefeiert: die Malerin Frida Kahlo. Ihre Kunst wirkt heute aktueller denn je. Aber was genau fasziniert daran so...
Iran's enriched uranium stockpile has become a focal point in a global power contest, with the US, China, and Russia vying for influence. Tehran insists the material will not be handed over, despite U...
Amsterdam bans advertising for products that cause particularly high CO2 emissions. Including: meat and air travel. For some it is social responsibility - for others it is paternalism. By Christian Fe...
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Amsterdam verbietet Werbung für Produkte, die besonders hohen CO2-Ausstoß verursachen. Darunter: Fleisch und Flugreisen. Für die einen ist es gesellschaftliche Verantwortung - für die anderen Bevormun...
The Department of Railways states that special train services will be operated for people returning from their hometowns after travelling for the New Year, from Anuradhapura, Kankesanthurai, Matara an...
The Trump administration has announced an additional one-month grace period for the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products that are currently being transported by sea. However, the United States s...
The Iran war has driven up energy prices. As a countermeasure, the USA has extended the easing of its sanctions on Russian oil by a month - something that sounded different just a few days ago.
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Der Iran-Krieg hat die Energiepreise in die Höhe getrieben. Als Gegenmaßnahme haben die USA die Lockerungen ihrer Sanktionen für russisches Öl um einen Monat verlängert - vor wenigen Tagen hatte das n...
Donald Trump declared himself "The Peace President," claiming to have settled eight wars while simultaneously issuing stern warnings of military action against Iran if ongoing negotiations fail. He hi...
One in six people in Germany is considered to be at risk of poverty. At the same time, inflation is rising again and is making energy and everyday purchases more expensive. What does this mean for tho...
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Jeder sechste Mensch in Deutschland gilt als armutsgefährdet. Gleichzeitig zieht die Inflation wieder an und verteuert vor allem Energie und Alltagskäufe. Was bedeutet das für Betroffene? Von N. Kunze...
Sri Lanka’s decision to gradually eliminate the Commodity Export Subsidy Scheme (CESS) tax marks a significant shift in trade and industrial policy, promising immediate cost relief for businesses whil...
As soon as Iran agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz, there was a threat of change. If the USA sticks to its naval blockade, Iran also wants to close the strait again. Nevertheless, US President Trump ...
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Kaum hat sich Iran bereit erklärt, die Straße von Hormus zu öffnen, droht die Wende. Halten die USA an ihrer Seeblockade fest, will auch Iran die Meerenge wieder sperren. Trotzdem gibt sich US-Präside...
A major banking fraud has triggered alarm across Sri Lanka’s financial system, exposing gaps not only within a leading commercial bank but also in the country’s broader regulatory framework. At the ce...
A distant geopolitical crisis is rapidly evolving into a domestic economic threat, as fertiliser shortages begin to disrupt Sri Lanka’s plantation industry and broader agricultural sector. The Planter...
UAE's new traffic law empowers authorities to suspend or cancel driving licences for medical unfitness, repeated violations, or public safety risks. Beyond penalties, the system includes driver reasse...