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As the sun warms Berlin’s waterways, the ferry services are joyfully gearing up for their seasonal revival starting April 5. The Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) will launch the F21 line, ferrying …
Berlin’s Ferry Services Ready for New Season with Exciting Changes Read More
In a dramatic turn of events at Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), public transport employees are grappling with the looming spectre of an arbitration agreement, effectively stalling a full-blown strike. Over a …
BVG Workers Clash Over Arbitration Agreement Amid Wage Struggles Read More
In a gripping scene on Friday evening in Berlin-Kreuzberg, a police traffic stop spiralled into chaos. At approximately 8 PM, officers attempted to pull over a vehicle for a routine …
Dramatic Police Pursuit in Berlin-Kreuzberg Highlights Ongoing Challenges Read More
In the wake of cannabis legalization in Berlin, the State Prosecutor’s Office has annulled penalties in 178 cases of marijuana and hashish violations since the legislation’s enactment. This evaluation encompassed …
Cannabis Legalization in Berlin: One Year Review and Ongoing Challenges Read More
On February 12, 2025, the European Court of Human Rights convened hearings for three cases regarding collective expulsions: R.A. and Others v. Poland, H.M.M. and Others v. Latvia, and C.O.C.G. …
Navigating the Future of Collective Expulsion Prohibition in European Law Read More
On January 27, Japan’s Foreign Ministry declared its decision to inform the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights not to allocate funding to the CEDAW Committee. This move came after …
Japan’s Rejection of U.N. Women’s Rights Recommendations: A Risky Retreat Read More
In October 2024, a groundbreaking ruling from the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (UNCESCR) determined that Finland infringed upon the rights of the Sámi Indigenous people …
Landmark Ruling for Sámi People: A Paradigm Shift in Indigenous Rights Read More
The SG Culture Pass, a generous initiative granting each Singaporean aged 18 years and older $100 for cultural experiences, allows the purchase of SingLit books while explicitly prohibiting donations to …
Unveiling the SG Culture Pass: Enhancing Cultural Engagement in Singapore Read MoreThe tragic train crash in Greece two years ago has revealed significant failings within the country’s rule of law, prompting ongoing parliamentary investigations. Following mass protests, the Greek Parliament has …
Greece’s Train Crash Inquiry Reveals Critical Failings in Rule of Law Read More
In a groundbreaking ruling, the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights concluded that Facebook’s advertising algorithm exhibits gender bias, primarily directing job advertisements towards traditional female roles for women users. This …
Facebook’s Algorithm Faces Scrutiny for Gender Discrimination in Job Ads Read More