China: an iPhone factory, confined after cases of Covid-19, offers bonuses to employees to encourage them to stay Roman DialoNovember 2, 2022037 views This gigantic production site, in central China, has been confined since mid-October after the detection of an outbreak of Sars-CoV-2. An iPhone factory in Dongguan (China), July 20, 2022. (JADE… Read more
China: the country continues its zero Covid policy Roman DialoNovember 2, 2022026 views The fight against Covid-19 continues in China, and the country has no intention of relaxing its zero Covid policy. In Shanghai, an amusement park has been placed under a bell.… Read more
Automobile: the joint venture between Stellantis and Guangzhou Automobile Group files for bankruptcy Roman DialoNovember 2, 2022023 views It’s over for the joint adventure of Stellantis (ex-PSA) and its Chinese partner who notably manufactured 4×4 Jeeps for the local market. The joint venture files for bankruptcy. (DENG HUA… Read more
Agriculture: Spain becomes the leading pistachio grower in Europe Roman DialoNovember 2, 2022027 views In Spain, producers and investors are getting into pistachios. In ten years, pistachio plants have grown from 3,000 to 60,000 hectares. In the Toledo region of Spain, fields spread out.… Read more
Tanzania deploys army in response to fire on Kilimanjaro Roman DialoNovember 2, 2022025 views Overwhelmed by an active blaze since October 21, the rescue teams will be able to count on military reinforcements. Mount Kilimanjaro, on the border between Tanzania and Kenya, has been… Read more
Pollution: winner of the 2022 Madoxx Prize, Nigerian scientist Eucharia Nwaichi revives oil-polluted soils Roman DialoNovember 2, 2022027 views The Niger Delta is one of the most polluted areas in the world by hydrocarbons. There, the scientist developed the technique of bioremediation to revive the soil: using plants and… Read more
War in Ukraine: Russia blocks transport of Ukrainian grain Roman DialoNovember 2, 2022023 views On Saturday October 29, Russia announced to suspend the agreement which allowed the export of Ukrainian cereals. A decision that could have serious food consequences on several African countries. Ships… Read more
Accusations of “dirty bombs” in Ukraine: the IAEA announces the start of its inspections Roman DialoNovember 2, 2022027 views These investigations are carried out at the express request of Ukraine, accused by Moscow of preparing a radiological weapon in the greatest secrecy. A man installs the United Nations flag… Read more
Presidential in Brazil: we explain to you why the return of Lula represents hope for the Amazon Roman DialoNovember 1, 2022024 views After four years in power of Jair Bolsonaro, Lula’s election is seen as “a good signal” for the planet. The figure of the Brazilian left, for example, intends to put… Read more
At 93, singer Hugues Aufray is making an exceptional tour of churches Roman DialoNovember 1, 2022024 views At 93, singer-songwriter Hugues Aufray has not given up on the stage, quite the contrary. The artist is on tour in churches and cathedrals, as close as possible to his… Read more