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In 2025, the UK Became Europe's Leader in Mobile Phone Thefts

... On average, approximately 230 phones are stolen each day, nearly double the rate from five years ago. The rapid growth of these figures indicates that gadget thefts have become one of the fastest-spreading categories of crime. Official data from the police in England and Wales corroborate the overall trend: in 2024 alone, the number of street thefts rose by 50%, reaching 483,000 incidents, with mobile phones being the primary target of such crimes. London as the Epicenter of Crime A significant portion ...

Legalization of Cannabis in Germany: One Year Later – More Problems than Solutions

... Reform The initiative to legalize cannabis emerged after the coalition government led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz came to power in 2021. The coalition agreement included a promise to bring the market for “soft” drugs out of the shadows and to refocus police efforts on combating hard drugs. The bill for the controlled decriminalization of marijuana was introduced in 2022 by Health Minister Karl Lauterbach. By early 2024, the document passed through the Bundestag and Bundesrat, despite heated discussions ...

From labor uprisings to backyard barbecues: the history and traditions of May 1st

... an eight-hour workday instead of the grueling 12–15 hour days in factories. On May 1, 1886, American workers in Chicago held a massive rally to press these demands. Strikes and demonstrations occurred in other U.S. cities, often clashing with the police. These events became known as the Haymarket Riot—where lives were lost during the dispersal of the Chicago rally, causing a significant global uproar. In memory of the events in Chicago and in support of the worker struggle, socialist organizations ...

Is Regulation Necessary for Cryptocurrencies?

... threats. Monero is known for its enhanced privacy, making transactions with this cryptocurrency more difficult to trace. Private cryptocurrencies place a significant emphasis on security and are designed to maintain maximum user anonymity. The European policing organization Europol has designated the altcoin Monero as one of the major cyber threats. Monero is known for its heightened privacy, making transactions with this cryptocurrency more challenging to trace. Meanwhile, Bitcoin remains the most ...

Deposit – Is It Worth Keeping Money in the Bank?

... especially in apartments. Homeowners can bury their savings on their property, but there is still a risk of discovery. An optimal solution is a safe with multiple levels of protection. Burglars would require time to break in, which is generally enough for police or security services to arrive. The premises should also be equipped with an alarm system connected to a monitoring center. This method of storage will not help grow capital; it is solely focused on preserving funds. In the Bank A bank safe deposit ...