141/2018 • 23 JUNE, 2018 WEEKEND ISSUE
DAILY NEWS IN ENGLISH
Date set for reunions of warseparated Korean families North and South Korea on Friday agreed that reunions for families who were separated by the Korean War would resume in August. The meetings will be thefirst to occur since 2015, as the two Koreas continue to try to ease tensions amid the Northʼs commitment to denuclearization. The decision to continue the reunions was among the agreements reached between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-inat their landmark summit in April. North and South Korea on Friday agreed that reunions for families who were separated by the Korean War would resume in August. The meetings will be thefirst to occur since 2015, as the two Koreas continue to try to ease tensions amid the Northʼs commitment to denuclearization. The decision to continue the reunions was among the agreements reached between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-inat their landmark summit in April.
Airbus may leave UK without Brexit deal European plane maker Airbus has issued its strongest warning yet over the potential impact of Britainʼs departure from the EU. It said a no-deal Brexit might threaten the companyʼs future in the United Kingdom. Airbus confirmed Friday the UKʼs exit from the European Union without a substantial withdrawal deal would force the aircraft manufacturer to reconsider its long-term position in the country and put thousands of British jobs at risk. Airbus confirmed Friday the UKʼs exit from the European Union without a substantial withdrawal deal would force the aircraft manufacturer to reconsider its long-term position in the country and put thousands of British jobs at risk.
Horst Seehofer warns Angela Merkel against dismissing him amid migration spat Horst Seehofer has warned Angela Merkel against firing him as interior minister
If sheʼs unhappy with his work, Seehofer said Merkel should dissolve her governing grand coalition.
Why itʼs tough for some Asians to get German visas Every Asian who had to obtain a long-term visa for the purpose of study, work or family reunions in Germany understands the hassle involved. Some claim that over the past several years, it has become tougher to get German visas. A Chinese restaurant owner in Germany, on condition of anonymity, told DW that she has been looking to recruit a chef from China for a long time, but has had difficulties obtaining a visa for him. His application has been rejected twice, the owner said, adding that the same man had obtained a German visa without any problem when he applied several years ago. This case points to a tightening of visa rules, she noted. But this view is not shared by everyone, not even some fellow Chinese. A human resources manager at a major Chinese firm told DW that she has been dealing with work visarelated applications of her colleagues
for years, and never had any difficulties. "It wonʼt be too difficult when someone is working for a big Chinese company," she said. However, she pointed out, adhering to German regulations and preparing the documents accordingly are very important for a successful visa application. To assess regional disparities when it comes to obtaining German visas, DW journalists have analyzed data concerning the issuing of visas by German embassies between 2014 and 2017. Their main focus was on applications made for long-term visas for the purpose of study, work or family reunions. "Schengen visas" for short visits were not part of the study. The number of visa applications that were processed and decided upon by all German embassies and consulates between 2014 and 2017 rose by 58 percent, while the number of rejections increased by 131 percent.
Lewis Hamilton tops French GP practice as Sergio Perez loses wheel Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton set a blistering pace in second practice at the French Grand Prix. The world champion was a massive 0.704 seconds quicker than his closest rival, Red Bullʼs Daniel Ricciardo. Hamiltonʼs title rival Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari was only fifth fastest, 1.150secs adrift of Hamilton. The session included a 10-minute red flag period, caused when Sergio
Perezʼs Force India lost a wheel, which potentially distorted the picture. The team will investigate how the wheel became detached at around 170mph on the Mistral straight, violently pitching the car into and 180-degree spin. The delay meant drivers made their qualifying simulation runs at different times, when the track conditions may have been different.
Turkish economy facing major challenges When President Recep Tayyip Erdogan came to power back in 2002, the Turkish economy was in a miserable state and had just received a badly needed bailout from the International Monetary Fund. Thereʼs no denying that the Turkish economy made huge strides on Erdoganʼs watch, be it during his years as prime minister or later as president of the country, with lots of towns, production sites and businesses experiencing nothing short of a boom. When President Recep Tayyip Erdogan came to power back in 2002, the Turkish economy was in a miserable state and had just received a badly needed bailout from the International Monetary Fund. Thereʼs no denying that the Turkish economy made huge strides on Erdoganʼs watch, be it during his years as prime minister or later as president of the country, with lots of towns, production sites and businesses experiencing nothing short of a boom.
Romaniaʼs Liviu Dragnea sentenced over fake jobs scandal Dubbed Romaniaʼs most powerful politician, the ruling PSD party leader has been found guilty of abuse of office. Romania has struggled against a concerted campaign to change the countryʼs anticorruption laws. Liviu Dragnea, considered Romaniaʼs most influential politician, was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison on Thursday over a fake jobs scandal.
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141/2018 • 23 June, 2018 Weekend issue
Jewish Art Festival 2018
he Jewish Art Festival aims to introduce Jewish culture to audiences through art performances at diverse venues – including classical, jazz and pop music, theater, literature, and photography. In addition to the wellknown cultural and concert venues and movie theaters, cafés, restaurants, streetfood eateries and ruin bars will also take part in the event series.
Andy Murray takes wildcard at Nature Valley International Britainʼs Andy Murray has accepted a wildcard into Eastbourne as he continues his comeback after almost a year out with a hip injury. Murray, 31, made his competitive return on Tuesday at Queenʼs, where helost in three setsto Nick Kyrgios. The three-time Grand Slam champion said afterwards he wasunsure of the best wayto continue his return. "It was good to get back to competition at Queenʼs and Iʼm hoping to build on that next week," said the Scot. The Nature Valley International at Eastbourne is the final warm-up event before Wimbledon begins on 2 July.
Neymar and Philippe Coutinho strike late as Brazil down stubborn Costa Rica Brazil were frustrated for over 90 minutes by a stubborn, well-organized Costa Rica team in Saint Petersburg.
In a first half in which Brazil were limited to Neymar free kicks and long-range Marcelo efforts, it was in fact the underdogs who had the best chance. Cristian Gamboa got to the byline and cut back for Celso Borges but the midfielder dragged his shot wide. Former Bayern Munich winger Douglas Costa replaced the ineffective Willian at halftime and Brazil
came flying out of the blocks in the second half. Gabriel Jesus hit the crossbar with a powerful header before Philippe Coutinhoʼs follow-up was deflected wide for a corner. Keylor Navas was kept busy in the Costa Rica goal and the Real Madrid keeper pulled off an outstanding save from Neymar after Paulinhoʼs cutback.
We cannot survive without insects Many people see insects as annoying pests. But British biologist Dave Goulson cautions: A world without insect is a dull place without coffee and chocolate — and with dead animals and cow patties piling up. Dave Goulson: Insects are the dominant lifeform on the planet. Weʼve named well over a million species of insects, and there could be 5 or 10 million. As for the number of individuals, itʼs safe to say that there are many more insects than anything else (excluding microorganisms like bacteria). Why are insects disappear‐ ing?Most people agree that itʼs a combination of factors, primarily associ-
ated with the way farming has changed in the last hundred years. Weʼve moved to this kind of industrial farming system with very big fields with monocultures of crops that are treated with lots of pesticides. Itʼs very difficult for most insects to survive in. People should be jumping up and down and be concerned over this, because we cannot survive without insects. Pollination is probably the best-known example of what insects do for people. Sometimes itʼs bees, sometimes itʼs flies, beetles or whatever. Most of the fruits and vegetables we like to eat, and also things like coffee and chocolate, we wouldnʼt have without insects.
Purple paradise: check out this lavender field just outside Budapest Forget Provence. A sweeping perfumed purple lavender field awaits just outside of Budapest. Hues of indigo and mauve mingle in the rolling rows, where an afternoon stroll is a special experience. This splendid place is by the foot of Nagy-Kevély Hill at Pilisborosjenő, half-an-hour from the capital. While Hungary’s number one lavender destination is Tihany by Lake Balaton, this fragrant field is a close second best to treat your senses to this year’s epic bloom. And if you take a few examples home, you’re only helping out a friendly family. But if you can’t be here, enjoy our lovely photo gallery.
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Metallica and an Afghan project win ʼNobel Prizeʼ for music As the winners of Swedenʼs prestigious Polar Music Prize, US heavy metal band Metallica and an Afghan music institute are set to be honored by the Swedish royal family on Thursday. It may be heavy metal, but the Swedish royals wonʼt shy away from the Polar Music Prize ceremony scheduled for June 14 in Stockholm. Swedish King Carl Gustaf and his royal family are slated to attend the televised gala honoring US band Metallica and Afghanistanʼs National Institute of Music.The Polar Music Prize is often called the "Nobel Prize" for music. In February, when this yearʼs laureates were announced, the jury cited Metallica for its "physical and furious" music. "Through virtuoso ensemble playing and its use of extremely accelerated tempos, Metallica has taken rock music to places it had never been before," the panelʼs statement read. The band has sold 110 million albums worldwide, with some of its hits including "Enter Sandman" and "Nothing Else Matters."
Inside the ʼbattery cageʼ: Prostitution in Germany On most nights, she would take ten or twelve, sometimes as many as fourteen men up to her room, where she would endure until three in the morning. "Thatʼs all I could bear," Julia told DW, using the name that her clients call her by. Other women, she said, the ones that worked all night and catered for clientsʼ more unusual demands would get through the long hours on a cocktail of alcohol and drugs. DW is unable to verify the womanʼs story independently. But it tallies with accounts by social workers and police acquainted with the sex industry. Julia also showed DW pictures from her time as a sex worker. She asked that they be withheld, along with her real name. First on the street, then in private homes, in brothels and bars inSwitzerland, France, Greece and finally in Germany, Julia spent a decade selling her body — until March 10 of this year, a day sheʼs unlikely to forget: "The client gave me €100 ($116) for the hour, everything normal. And that was it."