Tags: Coronavirus

One Hit Wonder?: Bangladesh’s Shaky Economic Future

How many times have you looked at the tag of a piece of clothing in a store and saw “Made in Bangladesh”? From producing things like T-shirts to jeans to many other simple clothing apparels, the country has been applauded by the international community for the way it has harnessed the power of the industry to employ millions of people, especially women, and drastically reduce extreme poverty domestically.

UK Covid-19 Inquiry Heaps Pressure on Conservative Government

The UK's official COVID-19 inquiry task force attracts the public's attention as new information of the government's blunders are exposed.

Vo Van Thuong Elected as New Vietnamese President

On March 2, Vietnam underwent a significant leadership change, as Vo Van Thuong was appointed as the new president by the National Assembly. Thuong took over the presidency following the resignation of his predecessor Nguyen Xuan Phuc in January.

China’s Long-Awaited Border Reopening

On January 8th, after three strenuous years of trying to contain and beat the CoronaVirus, China finally reopened its borders to Chinese citizens, residents,...

We’re Heading Towards a Future of Mass Disease

The Plague of Justinian began in 541 AD and ended the following year. During that time, it claimed 50 million lives and killed up...

Rising COVID-19 Cases in China Lead to Strict Measures

Thousands of new COVID-19 cases have been reported around China after the country adhered to a zero-COVID policy throughout the pandemic, driving the worst...

Valentine’s Gig

Last week, the IE Music Club joined forces with IE Rotaract Segovia for a Valentine's Day-themed concert where the attendees not only got to...

My Experience Getting Covid in Segovia

As Christmas came around everyone, rightly so, was filled with happiness and excitement to meet with their loved ones. The streets were litten up...

Let Europe Breathe: the case against mask mandates

The time has come to eliminate all Covid restrictions and mask mandates on the European continent. This argument is only within the scope of...

IE Attendance Policy

The COVID-19 pandemic has revolutionized many aspects of daily life, and there is no doubt that students’ learning habits changed consequently. For many, our...

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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...