Tags: 2024

IE´s New Discipline: From Classroom to Console

IE isn't the only group that is choosing to invest in the future of the gaming industry. The city of Madrid is also joining the development. The city hall of Madrid has decided to start a new project Madrid in Game. with Madrid being second in Europe for graduates with a videogame degree, Madrid is facing a 16.29% yearly growth with over 200 enterprises bringing an 800 million euro turnover city hall has made a list of strategic pillars to further the industry the cluster, and the campus.

IE Official’s Swim Club: What to Know

The IE swim club is more than just a sports club, it's an inclusive and encouraging community of students wanting to learn, grow, and achieve. This group offers something for everyone, whether your goals are to meet like-minded people, keep in shape, or get better at swimming. They recently just created the official IE Swimming Club Instagram account @ieswimclub.

A Break in Vladimir Putin’s Isolation

Breaking months of isolation during which he had close to no direct contact with any major Western leader, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz over the phone on Friday, November 15. Being the two leaders’ first time speaking with one another since the beginning of 2022, and Putin’s first discussion with a sitting head of state or government of a Western nation since late 2022, the announcement of the phone call sparked surprise, controversy, and shock.

ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Deif

May 20th 2024, the ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A Khan filed an application before the Pre-Trial Chamber of the International Criminal Court, requesting the granting of arrest warrants for three senior Hamas officials and two senior Israeli officials. Among those named were Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant. The request was equally made for the arrest of Muhammad Deif, Hamas’s military chief. Applications for the two other Hamas leaders were withdrawn earlier this year after their deaths were confirmed. 

Escalations In Ukraine Fuel Fears Of Global Conflict

On November 17th, Joe Biden’s administration permitted Ukraine to use US-made ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile Systems) long-range missiles on Russian soil, rather than only in Ukraine and on the Crimean peninsula. This marked an escalation in the war after a seemingly long period of relative stability. The following events also contributed to illuminating the overbearing question: Will this conflict become something greater?

British Budget’s ‘Tractor Tax’ Draws Widespread Protest

On Tuesday, November 19th, British farmers gathered en masse in the English capital to protest the so-called ‘tractor tax’ included in the recent budget, delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves on October 30th. The budget, Labour’s first in 14 years, also included headline announcements such as an increase in capital gains tax, an increase in the ‘National Living Wage’, and increased funding for the National Health Service (NHS). None of these measures, however, have garnered as much attention as the ‘tractor tax’, which has drawn both praise and scrutiny

La DANA del siglo: catástrofe y destrucción

Valencia, Teruel, Málaga, Almería, Granada, Albacete, Cuenca, Murcia, Castellón, así como otros lugares en Baleares, Castilla y León, Cataluña y Aragón, han estado bajo...

Diplomacia y disculpas: La exclusión del Rey Felipe VI en la investidura de Sheinbaum y el debate sobre el pasado colonial”

La falta de invitación al Rey Felipe VI a la toma de protesta de la primera presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, ha reactivado tensiones diplomáticas.

The Market Reacts to Trump’s Win

It is safe to say that Donald Trump’s re-election is having a substantial impact on the stock market, both in the USA and worldwide. The tariffs he plans to implement will radically change the economic landscape and flood the markets with extreme instability at a time when little seems to be certain.

Are Tech Jobs Dying?

With the past two years of mass job cuts 2024 looks to be taking the same route. Tech companies continue to announce layoffs, amid this advancement of technology. In January of this year over 34,000 people were laid off from over 40 different companies.   In total this year  457 tech companies have laid off 143,136 employees, for some companies these layoffs are a way of restructuring while others had to close down whole departments due to slow revenue growth.

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Georgia’s Political Crisis: Protests Erupt Over EU Membership Suspension

Protests erupted throughout Georgia after the government suspended EU membership talks until 2028, demanding democratic reforms and closer EU ties. As a country with a population of 3.7 million, its stability and sovereignty are critical in the region. Following the government's decision to halt EU membership negotiations until 2028, Georgia has seen a rise in protests and political unrest in recent weeks. At nationwide rallies in Tbilisi, thousands of Georgians have taken to the streets to demand democratic reforms and renewed commitment to the EU. Georgia's long history of protecting its stability, and sovereignty, and efforts to strengthen its links with the West are highlighted by the government's efforts to handle this crisis. 

History’s Shortest Term of Martial Law: 157 Minutes of Fear In South Korea

President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea unexpectedly declared martial law in the country for the first time in 50 years, prohibiting political activities...

When in Doubt, Meditate it Out 

Life as a member of the IE community can be stressful—whether you’re a student or a teacher, one thing we can all agree on...