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Thousands protest in Serbian capital against lithium mine
Thousands protest in Serbian capital against lithium mine
by  AFP

Thousands hit the streets in Serbia's capital Belgrade Saturday to protest the rebooting of a controversial lithium mine set to serve as a vital source to power Europe's green energy transition. Thousands chanted "Rio Tinto get out of Serbia" and "You won't dig" as they rallied in downtown Belgrade before setting off on a march through the city.

Ethiopian Airlines signs deal for $6 billion mega airport
Ethiopian Airlines signs deal for $6 billion mega airport
by  AFP

Ethiopian Airlines has signed a deal for the design of a new $6 billion airport described as the biggest in Africa, state media reported. Ethiopian Airlines is the largest in Africa, last month reporting revenue of $7 billion for its 2023/24 financial year, carrying 17.1 million passengers.

In drought-hit Sicily, rainwater is dumped in the sea
In drought-hit Sicily, rainwater is dumped in the sea
by  AFP

Sicilian lemon producer Rosario Cognata is furious: his fruit is withering due to the drought, while just a few kilometres away rainwater is being dumped into the sea. "Okay, the drought is due to lack of rain.