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Third Fewer Android Apps Due to GDPR
A research paper calculates that since the GDPR, there are far fewer apps on Google Play, and fewer new apps are being added. As a result, the study speaks of a lost generation of innovative apps, although the reality is more nuanced.…
Swedish Ruling Party to Announce NATO Position on May 15
Sweden's ruling party will announce on May 15 whether it wants Sweden to join NATO. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the country has been increasingly vocal in favour of joining the military alliance.
An approval from the…
Newspaper: Investigation into Violations of Corona Rules by Labour Leader
British opposition leader Keir Starmer may have broken corona rules last year and is therefore being investigated by the police, The Daily Telegraph reports. The newspaper does not cite any sources. The police have not yet responded.…
Ukraine: Russian Troops Break Mariupol Ceasefire
At the Azovstal factory in Mariupol, the Russian attack continues, according to the Ukrainian army. Russia previously announced that it would cease fighting for three days from Thursday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. to allow for evacuations.…
Iranian Media: Execution of Swedish-Iranian Scientist This Month
Iran plans to execute Swedish-Iranian scientist Ahmadreza Djalali this month. The Iranian news site ISNA reports that the execution is scheduled for May 21.
Djalali lived in Sweden and was arrested in 2016 during a working visit to…
Swedish Economy Shrinks, Inflation is Noticeable
Sweden's economy contracted in the first quarter of this year. In addition, the Scandinavian country notices that inflation is beginning to gnaw on the purchasing power of Swedes.
In addition, consumer sentiment is less due to the…
More Expensive Cars Drive Mercedes-Benz Results
By charging more money for its cars, Mercedes-Benz can largely offset the impact of the ongoing shortage of computer chips and the war in Ukraine. This is evident from the quarterly results of the German manufacturer on Wednesday.
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Moldovan President Convenes Security Council After String of Blasts in Transnistria
Moldovan President Maïa Sandu will convene the Security Council on Tuesday after a series of incidents in the insurgent region of Transnistria. The presidency reports that.
The Moscow-backed tiny state of Transnistria,…
World’s Oldest Person Dies Aged 119
The world's oldest person died in Japan at the age of 119. Kane Tanaka was born on January 2, 1903, in the southwestern region of Fukuoka. She died in a care home where she had lived for years.
In 2019, Tanaka officially became the…
Netflix Rival HBO Does Record Strong Growth
While Netflix is struggling to keep its customers, competitor HBO, which broadcasts Game of Thrones, among other things, did record solid growth in the number of subscribers.
However, the American pay channel and streaming service…