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Новости за 19.12.2024

«The Local» (thelocal.de) 

German health insurer TK to significantly hike contribution rate

Statutory health insurance is forecast to rise across the board next year. Now Germany's largest insurer, Techniker Krankenkasse, has announced how much it plans to raise the additional contributions for its more than 11 million members.

Err.ee (en) 

MPs on defense debate: Focus on real capabilities, not just percentages

Europe's leaders, as evidenced by this week's Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) summit in Tallinn, are pushing for higher defense spending, stressing that real military capabilities and not just being hung up on the percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) spent on defense per year, are essential to deter Russia and ensure security in the face of evolving threats.

Khaama Press (Afghan News Agency) 

Khalilzad: Pakistan deserves International Sanctions

Zalmay Khalilzad, former U.S. envoy to Afghanistan, criticized Pakistan’s government and called for sanctions and increased diplomatic pressure against the country. Khalilzad stated that Pakistan deserves greater punitive measures due to its actions. He wrote on his social media platform X, “The #Pakistan government deserves sanctions and diplomatic pressure because it brutally used force against […]

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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

UK's FTSE slides to 1-mo low as Fed dampens mood ahead of BoE

UK's main FTSE 100 stock index dropped 1% and revisited its near one-month low on Thursday, as the U.S. Federal Reserve's overnight projection of a slower path of interest-rate cuts knocked down investors' risk appetite globally.

«The Rio Times» 

Brazil’s Democracy Slips: Support Falls 10% in Two Years

Brazil’s democracy stands at a crossroads. Recent surveys reveal a concerning trend: support for democracy has dropped from 79% to 69% in just two years. This shift reflects a broader sense of disillusionment. It highlights growing dissatisfaction with democratic governance in Latin America’s largest nation. The Datafolha survey paints a complex picture of Brazilian attitudes […]

International Business Times 

Ex-husband Of Gisele Pelicot Found Guilty In France Mass Rape Trial

A court on Thursday convicted a French man of aggravated rape for committing and orchestrating the mass rape of his now former wife Gisele Pelicot with dozens of strangers who he recruited online, after an over three month trial that shocked France.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

US Government shutdown: Know what closes and what stays open

US President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance are pushing for a government shutdown, urging Republicans in Congress to reject a stopgap funding bill that would keep federal agencies running through March 2025. US government services would be disrupted and hundreds of thousands of federal workers would be told not to work if Congress fails to extend funding past Friday. A shutdown could hinder holiday travel, delay services, and impact economic growth, while essential workers remain on the job but face delayed pay.

Huffingtonpost.co.uk 

'A National Scandal': Ofwat's 'Outrageous' Decision To Hike Water Bills Sparks Backlash

Close-up of Water bill and calculator. Domestic scene.

The water regulator’s decision to raise bills by around £31 a year from April has been dubbed a “national scandal”.

Ofwat announced today that water bills in England and Wales will rise by 36% by 2030 in an effort to address pollution and mounting debt.

That works out to an increase of £157 over the next five years, taking the average annual bill from £440 to £597.

Ofwat chief David Black said it was a chance for water... Читать дальше...