Global Natural Medicine Market to Reach 1.5 Trillion by 2033, Analysts Predict
The CAM market is projected to grow to USD 1489.4 billion by 2033, with a 26% CAGR, driven by rising consumer demand, government support, and technological advancements. [ more ]
Column: News business needs help in California. Is government the answer?
State legislation in California may require big internet platforms like Google to contribute money to save journalism, essential for holding governments accountable and maintaining a healthy democracy. [ more ]
Why Japan is investing in semiconductors once more DW 04/29/2024
Japan significantly increased semiconductor industry support, investing 3.9 trillion yen from 2021-2023, motivated by geopolitical changes, COVID-19 impacts, and desire to protect the economy. [ more ]
The financial, physical and emotional toll of being an unpaid carer | Letters
Unpaid carers face significant financial, physical, and emotional challenges without adequate government support.
Millions of unpaid carers have to cut back on paid work or quit jobs due to caring responsibilities, while facing strict eligibility criteria for carer's allowance. [ more ]
Farmers are blocking key roads between Belgium and the Netherlands in the latest sign of their anger
Farmers in Belgium and the Netherlands protested against excessive red tape and competition from cheap imports by blocking key road crossings on the border.
Farmers in France and Germany also took action to voice their frustrations and demand support from their governments. [ more ]
Row in France as government reluctant to back dry January
Professors of addiction studies in France are urging the state to promote a month of abstinence from alcohol like the UK's Dry January.
The French government has not supported the initiative and politicians are reluctant to get onboard due to the country's strong wine industry and cultural ties to alcohol. [ more ]
Lorries line up at Poland-Ukraine border as truckers expand blockade
Polish truckers and farmers are blockading a busy border crossing with Ukraine, protesting unfair competition and demanding more government support.
The truckers want the EU to reintroduce permit requirements for Ukrainian truckers and exclude empty trucks from an electronic queueing system in Ukraine.
Polish farmers are also joining the blockade, pressuring the government to provide support for low grain prices. [ more ]