After weeks of protests that forced long‑time leader Sheikh Hasina to flee, Bangladesh went to the polls for its first election in years. The day was largely calm, giving voters a chance to test the country’s democratic promise after a period of political unrest. Around 47 % of eligible voters ha
Italy is gearing up for a significant vote on March 22-23. The country will decide on a major change to its legal system. This change could impact how judges and prosecutors work. The vote is a big deal for Giorgia Meloni's government. It's also a test of her support before the next election in 2027
In a recent vote, Swiss citizens turned down two big changes. First, they said no to a new tax on the wealthiest families. This tax would have taken half of inheritances over 50 million Swiss francs. The money was meant to fight climate change. But most voters didn't like this idea. The second idea
A major player in Ecuador's drug scene has been caught in Spain. Wilmer "Pipo" Chavarria, the boss of Los Lobos, was grabbed in Malaga. He had been hiding out in Europe, pretending to be someone else after faking his own death. Ecuador's president, Daniel Noboa, shared this news. Chavarria was still
Ecuador is in a tough spot. It's now the most violent country in South America. This change didn't happen overnight. It's been a mix of things. First, Colombia's peace deal in 2016 shifted drug trafficking dynamics. Then, Ecuador's location and weak institutions made it a hotspot for gangs. Life in
Ecuadorians faced a big choice on Sunday. They voted in a referendum. The vote was about two main things. First, allowing foreign countries to set up military bases in Ecuador. Second, starting the process to create a new constitution. Crime has been a big problem in Ecuador. Drug gangs are fightin
Ecuador has taken a significant step to tackle prison violence by moving 300 high-risk inmates to a new maximum-security prison. This move comes after a deadly riot that left 31 prisoners dead in a southern prison. The new prison, located on the coast in Santa Elena province, is part of President D
Italy's Senate just approved a major change to how their justice system works. This reform is a big deal for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. It's her main plan to fix the justice system, but not everyone is happy about it. Judges and the left-wing opposition are against it. The real challenge is sti
Switzerland is in the middle of a big discussion. The country wants to update its relationship with the European Union (EU). This isn't just any small change. It's a huge overhaul that covers many important areas like electricity, transport, and money. The Swiss government agreed on this deal last D
Italy recently held a referendum on June 8 and 9. This vote was all about making it easier to become a citizen and improving workers' rights. The big idea was to cut the time needed to live in Italy before applying for citizenship from 10 to 5 years. This change would have made Italy's citizenship r
