BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – More than one in five women in Germany experienced sexual violence as children, a study reported on Monday. The extent of the offences is “alarmingly high,” said Harald Dressing, a psychiatrist who authored the study for the Central Institute of Mental Health. Around 20.6% of women aged 18 to 59 are…
MUNICH (DPA, CONVERSEER) – The German robotics and automation industry expects its turnover to slump by 10% to €14.5 billion (about $16.5 billion) in the current year. “The growth outlook for all sub-sectors is currently gloomy until the end of the year,” said Dietmar Ley from Germany’s Robotics and Automation Association (VDMA) on Monday. US tariffs…
Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) accused Serbia of shooting Russia in the back by arming Ukraine. Such reports first circulated in connection with spring 2023’s Pentagon leaks, but they were denied by President Aleksandar Vucic, who just defied EU pressure by visiting Moscow during Victory Day. He reacted to the latest news by declaring that…
As the climax to another exciting Champions League season approaches on Saturday, a new study by OddsMatrix, the empowering sportsbook platform provider, has revealed which of the two finalists are the most influential off the pitch. The study analysed how many followers PSG and Inter Milan’s top stars have, revealing that PSG’s first team squad have…
GENEVA (CONVERSEER) — The European Respiratory Society (ERS) and the European Lung Foundation (ELF) applaud the adoption of a landmark resolution on “Promoting and prioritizing an integrated lung health approach” by WHO Member States at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA). This pivotal decision marks a significant step forward in addressing the global burden of respiratory diseases and…
MOSCOW (CONVERSEER) – Vladimir Putin predicted a few weeks back that Russia will inevitably reconcile with the EU and Ukraine. Regarding the first, he said that “I have no doubt whatsoever that we will, in due time, rebuild our relations with Europe. It’s only a matter of patience and effort.” As for the second, he…
DÜSSELDORF (CONVERSEER) – The suspect in the recent attack in the western German city of Bielefeld is to be brought before a magistrate on Tuesday, authorities have said, as investigators continued to search for a motive. According to dpa, the 35-year-old, a Syrian national from nearby Harsewinkel, was detained late on Monday near Düsseldorf and…
PARIS (CONVERSEER) – From April 29 to May 28, the Opéra Bastille presents a new production of Puccini’s Trittico (Triptych), directed by Christof Loy and conducted by Carlo Rizzi. Three operas of different natures, all juxtaposed to demonstrate the breadth of the Italian composer’s genius. Contrary to Puccini’s own instructions, the German director begins the…
GLASGOW (CONVERSEER) – Celtic are ready to offer Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy a deal, SportsBoom can reveal. The Hoops were rumoured to be interesting in signing 38-year-old Vardy, whose contract expires next month at the King Power Stadium. And the former England international is understood to be keen to linking up with former Foxes’…
TIRANA (CONVERSEER) – The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute today opened the FII PRIORITY Europe Summit in Tirana, Albania, bringing together 600 global investors, political leaders, and innovators. The two-day event focuses on connecting European innovation with global capital. Hosted by Prime Minister Edi Rama, whose leadership has transformed Albania’s economy and attracted significant international…