Should European countries abolish inheritance taxes?
The "death tax" is one of the most emotive and controversial levies, but what would its abolition mean for inequality? "Nothing is certain except death and taxes," American statesman Benjamin Franklin told scientist Jean-Baptiste Le Roy back in 1789. While both dying and filling the state coffers…#benjaminfranklin #jeanbaptistele #austria #slovakia #yougov #britons #ipsos #spain #bbvafoundation #davidsturrock (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Brussels, my love? Why legislating on asylum and migration is so hard
In this edition, we break down the nail-biting vote on the EU migration pact, hear how press freedom in Slovakia is under threat and ask how Ursula von der Leyen is handling the so-called Piepergate scandal. This week, we are joined by Jan-Christoph Oetjen, German MEP from Renew Europe, Damien…#slovakia #ursulavonder #leyen #piepergate #janchristophoetjen #mep #reneweurope #damienboeselager #volt #laurashields (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Starmus announces'bridge from the future' opening concert by jean-michel jarre, including a special guest appearance by brian may, its starmus camp & city …
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- STARMUS Festival co-founders Garik Israelian, PhD, Sir Brian May, and Jean-Michel Jarre, along with ESET CEO Richard Marko, and VÚB CEO Joseph Kausich, unveiled exciting details concerning the upcoming STARMUS VII edition in Bratislava, Slovakia…#bratislava #slovakia #garikisraelian #phd #brianmay #jeanmicheljarre #eset #richardmarko #vúb #josephkausich (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 11, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Occupational accidents in Slovak military forests and estates: incidence, timing, and trends over 10  years - Allman M, Dudáková Z, Jankovský M.
INTRODUCTION: Forestry provides a wide range of employment opportunities worldwide and is seen as one of the high-risk industries in terms of occupational accidents. OBJECTIVES: The submitted study analyzed the injury rate in the Military Forests a... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 10, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news

Pellegrini wins Slovak presidential election in boost for pro-Russian PM Fico
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Source: Reuters: Health - April 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Ally of Russia-Friendly Leader Wins Presidential Election in Slovakia
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Source: Reuters: Health - April 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Premier ’s Ally on Track to Win Slovak Presidential Election
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Source: Reuters: Health - April 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Police arrest 22 in EU raids linked to suspected theft of Italy's pandemic funds worth $650 million
Police in Italy, Austria, Romania and Slovakia have arrested 22 people as part of an investigation into the suspected theft of hundreds millions of euros in post-pandemic relief funds from the European Union (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - April 4, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news

Why This Company Wants To Recycle Instrument Strings Across the Globe
Since the 1970s, D’Addario has manufactured strings for guitars, orchestral instruments and more with an eye on the future — but back then, no one at the Farmingdale, N.Y.-based company could have expected that future to involve smelting metal strings. After decades of prioritizing music education…#farmingdale #playback #terracycle #guitarcenters #u2 #daddariofoundation #slovakia #brianvance #worldstringchangeday #playbackbin (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

The real-life Jetsons! Futuristic European flying 'AirCar' that can transform from a road vehicle into a plane in under three minutes is sold to China - and flying taxis could take to British skies by 2028
While the car is already certified to fly in Slovakia, the technology has been sold to a Chinese company, which will 'accelerate progress towards mass-market flying car manufacturing.' (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Why pure RO drinking water is not healthy for you: Doctors, WHO raise health warning
Experts warn against the prevailing belief that RO filtered water is healthiest, highlighting health risks due to mineral depletion. Maintaining TDS levels of 200-250 mg/L is crucial, retaining essential minerals. WHO and health professionals caution against excessive RO use. Adverse effects in countries like Czechoslovakia and Slovakia due to mineral deficiencies are noted. Regulatory bodies emphasize the need for oversight to ensure balanced water purification methods. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - March 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Brussels asks Big Tech to curb risks to integrity of EU elections
The European Commission has asked X, TikTok, Facebook and other online platforms to mitigate risks to elections and clamp down on voter disinformation, as part of new guidelines adopted on Tuesday. The guidelines – targeted at online platforms with more than 45 million active users in the EU, and…#europeancommission #tiktok #digitalservicesact #paneu #commission #slovak #aiforensics #algorithmwatch #bingchat #microsoftcopilot (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

US Scheme to Challenge Russian Dominance in Nuclear Energy Faces Major Obstacles
Back in November, the US Department of State and the Slovak Ministry of Economy co-hosted the inaugural Project Phoenix Workshop and Launch Event in Bratislava. More than 15 countries from Europe and Eurasia region were there to discuss the goal of building out new nuclear energy capacity –…#usdepartmentofstate #bratislava #eurasia #easterneurope #phoenix #russian #smr #neosoviet #easterneuropean #eurasian (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Pro-EU ex-minister beats Slovak PM Fico's ally to set up run-off presidential vote
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Source: Reuters: Health - March 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Premier ’s Ally, Diplomat Head for Slovak Presidential Runoff
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Source: Reuters: Health - March 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news