Profitloss Centerstage Events

Car Free Day across the globe took center stage on Sunday, 22 September 2019 among all major events across the globe, and remains the highlight of this week's list of center stage events.
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Centerstage events of week 3

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces the calling for a...

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces the calling for a snap election on 10 November, marking Spain's fourth general election in four years. Sánchez fails to secure enough support to form a government, leading to the political impasse. King Felipe VI consults with party leaders but no agreement is reached on a candidate for prime minister.

Monday, 16 September, 2019

Saudi Arabia joins a US-led military coalition, the International Maritime...

Saudi Arabia joins a US-led military coalition, the International Maritime Security Construct, to protect key waterways in the Middle East for shipping. The coalition aims to counter threats to commercial vessels following recent attacks in the region. Saudi Arabia's decision comes amidst heightened tensions with Iran after the recent attacks on Saudi oil facilities and incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.

Tuesday, 17 September, 2019

Austrian MPs vote to demand a government veto on the...

Austrian MPs vote to demand a government veto on the proposed trade deal between the European Union and South American trade group Mercosur. The vote is in response to concerns over ongoing Amazon rainforest wildfires. France and Ireland have also threatened to veto the deal unless Brazil intensifies its efforts to combat the wildfires.

Wednesday, 18 September, 2019

Twitter suspends a network of 4,258 accounts operating from the...

Twitter suspends a network of 4,258 accounts operating from the United Arab Emirates that were spreading fake news and propaganda, primarily about Qatar and the war in Yemen. The platform also suspends the account of Saud al-Qahtani for violating its "platform manipulation" policies. This action aims to curb the spread of misinformation and maintain the integrity of online discourse.

Thursday, 19 September, 2019

A study commissioned by the Canadian government reveals a link...

A study commissioned by the Canadian government reveals a link between exposure to anti-mosquito fumigation containing neurotoxins and brain damage, resulting in symptoms similar to those associated with a specific syndrome. This research highlights potential risks associated with certain insecticides and emphasizes the need for further investigation and regulation to protect public health.

Friday, 20 September, 2019

Car-free days gain global traction in 2000 cities worldwide...

Car-free days gain global traction in 2000 cities worldwide, with initiatives like World Carfree Day and Earth Car Free Day cities like Brussels reports significantly lower levels of nitrogen dioxide and black carbon in the atmosphere compared to other Sundays as a result of road closures. These measures aim to promote sustainable transportation and reduce pollution levels in urban areas.

Saturday, 21 September, 2019

Thomas Cook, the British travel company, goes into compulsory liquidation,...

Thomas Cook, the British travel company, goes into compulsory liquidation, leaving thousands of holidaymakers stranded and endangering jobs. The UK government and the Civil Aviation Authority initiate Operation Matterhorn, the largest peacetime repatriation effort in British history, to bring the affected travelers back home and mitigate the impact of the company's collapse.

Sunday, 22 September, 2019