Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Germans to travel the country in just €9, in response to soaring prices

Germans can travel the country for just €9, for the next three months. A drive is formed to tackle the soaring cost of living. Apart from the inter-city trains, the inducement will include all local and regional transport on trains. The initiative will lead the car drivers to leave their cars, and buy tickets for … Read more

Monsanto must pay 10 years’ waived taxes to Swiss region

Monsanto

Switzerland’s highest court has ordered Monsanto to pay back 10 years’ worth of waived taxes after it left the Vaud region early following its takeover by Bayer, according to a ruling. The US agrochemical giant was ordered to hand over 34 million Swiss francs ($36.9 million, €32.7 million) to the western Vaud canton where its … Read more

Green party score gains in municipal elections in France

Green party score gains in municipal elections in France

Green party and its left-wing allies have gained success in the second round of local elections in France. Lyon, Strasbourg, Bordeaux, and Besançon all voted for the party. On the other hand, President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist LREM party failed to win votes in any major city. Female mayoral candidates were dominant, as they are on … Read more