Nuremberg, Germany – In an unconventional bid to address chronic lateness, the Dürer High School in Nuremberg, Germany, has introduced a €5 fine for students who repeatedly arrive late without valid excuses. The initiative, led by Headmaster Reiner Geissdörfer, aims to curb unexcused tardiness, which he describes as a growing concern among students. The policy,…
Berlin, Germany – Five people were killed in accidents, many others were severely injured and hundreds were arrested throughout Germany as the nation celebrated the turn of the year. The celebrations were described as largely peaceful, though severe damage was also caused by fireworks containing spherical shells. In North Rhine-Westphalia, a 24-year-old died when a…
By Thomas Fazi Hungary is at risk of losing more than €1 billion in EU cohesion funds due to an ongoing conflict with Brussels over the country’s alleged violations of the rule of law. The deadline for Hungary to meet EU requirements and implement corrective measures expired yesterday, December 31, marking a pivotal moment in…
By Thomas Fazi The European energy market is on the brink of another shock. Despite the war in Ukraine, over the past three years, Russian gas has continued to flow to Europe — mainly to Slovakia, Hungary, Austria and Italy — through a pipeline via Ukraine. Even though the share of Ukrainian transit in EU…
Ogoja, Cross River – A Catholic priest, Reverend Father Michael Abang Obi, narrowly escaped death on New Year’s Eve after his car exploded shortly after officiating a wedding. The incident occurred at St Joseph de Worker Parish, Bansara, in the Catholic Diocese of Ogoja, Cross River State, where Rev. Obi serves as parish administrator and…
Calabar, Nigeria – The General Overseer and Founder of Christian Central Chapel International (City of Testimonies), Archbishop (Dr) Emmah Gospel Isong, has released prophecies for 2025. The Clergyman whose church is located at Ikot Eneobong, 8 Miles, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, is known for his prophetic ministry. A few years ago, he prophesied the…
