Civil society dialogues over constitutional amendments kick off on Tuesday
Dialogues to last for one month between members of unions, women organisations, other institutions
MSMEDA expects $200m, €107m funds to be reinjected into micro, small projects
‘We are anticipating president’s approval on several deals of $200m with World Bank, €50m with AFD, €30m with KfW, €27m with EU,’ says Gamea
R. Kelly cancelled: What to do with art made by predatory men?
Concerts in Germany by singer R. Kelly have been cancelled following the singer's arrest. A petition to #MuteRKelly was launched after accusations he had sexually assaulted minors were the focus…
When a former Nazi forced labor camp houses a bowling club
A sausage museum at a former concentration camp? Those plans are now on ice. But can memorial spaces coexist with everyday life? Former barracks in Berlin's suburbs show how these…
Cricket World Cup: ICC expects India vs Pakistan to go ahead
The International Cricket Council believes the World Cup match between India and Pakistan will go ahead. The group stage highlight on 16 June is in doubt amid tensions over last…
Soros boosts anti-PiS media ahead of crucial Polish polls
As Poland's media become increasingly politicized, publisher Agora and a Soros-backed fund have teamed up to buy the second-largest radio station. With elections looming, the anti-PiS coalition is preparing to…
Can renewable energy save Uganda's Rwenzori glacier?
The people at the foot of the Rwenzori glacier in Uganda want a switch to renewable energy to save the snow on the mountaintop, which is melting fast. Their goal:…
BASF profits fall 23 percent in 2018 amid trade wars, climate change
The world's largest chemical producer saw its profits dive 23 percent in 2018. The firm said global trade conflicts, adverse weather conditions and the flagging auto industry were partly to…
French Minister of Culture visits gallery showcasing emerging Egyptian artists’ work
Visit aims to feature artistic assets, creations of young Egyptian artists