Tag: Economic crisis
to meet an “electoral key”, an intermediary who pays the voters
D-2 before the Lebanese general elections, Sunday May 15. Nearly four million voters are called to the polls to renew Parliament. But the ballot could be marred by fraud. Many…
the political crisis worsens despite the resignation of the Prime Minister
The political crisis is worsening in Sri Lanka. This Monday, May 9, after deadly clashes between supporters of power and opponents, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned. For months, the island…
The population of Mauritius suffers a new rise in prices
Despite the riots against the high cost of living that shook Mauritius last month, the authorities have decided on new increases in certain prices: since yesterday, public transport has become…
“Zero Covid” and Ukraine make China less attractive for EU businesses
The “zero Covid” policy in China and the war in Ukraine make the Chinese market less attractive for European companies. This is the conclusion of a study published this Thursday,…
the fish and chips victim of the war in Ukraine
The pandemic and Brexit have caused prices to soar. And now the Russian invasion of Ukraine is hitting the traditional British dish: breaded fish with chips. It is cooked with…
President Pedro Castillo narrowly avoids new impeachment proceedings
Peruvian President Pedro Castillo was forced to rush back from Ecuador by car on Friday, April 29. If he hadn’t reached the border before midnight, he would have run the…
the government details its economic support measures for households
Three themes were discussed during a meeting between the press and the government: the 100 days of the Regional Express Train (TER), current issues in the field of health and…
in the face of the economic crisis, the Buddhist clergy call for the departure of the government
In Sri Lanka, the leaders of the Buddhist clergy, very influential and until now close to power, have just demanded the resignation of the government. They are calling on President…
against a background of social tensions, the president proposes to convene a constituent assembly
While the regime of President Pedro Castillo is criticized by 76% of the population, according to the polling institute Ipsos Peru, the social crisis leaves no respite to the government.…
Beijing eases constraints on its banks
The Chinese People’s Bank, the central bank, lowers the reserve requirement rate for banks, which corresponds to the share of deposits that they must keep in their coffers. This measure…