Another famous woman-politician is Cristina Kirchner. She was the wife of the President of Argentina until 2007, and after - she became the head of the State.
Few people know that Segolene Royal - the ex-wife of the current president of France, Francois Hollande - participated in the presidential elections in 2007. The main competitor of Royal was Nicolas Sarkozy, who in the end won the race for the post of the head of France. Immediately after the failed elections, Royal announced the termination of a long relations with Hollande, accusing him in a romantic relationship on the side.
Five years later, the Royal's civil partner realized her dream of becoming the president of France.
Economic inequality remains one of the most pressing issues in today's world. To measure the gap between the rich and the poor in each country, the Gini index is used. This coefficient reflects how income is distributed within a society: the closer the index is to 100, the greater the inequality. Let's explore which countries currently have the highest Gini index values
This year has been pivotal for Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency. One of the key milestones was the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2024, Bitcoin also experienced a halving event, which is typically seen as a positive development for the digital asset. This year, the cryptocurrency is up 57%, and analysts remain optimistic about its future. However, they highlight four key factors that could influence Bitcoin's trajectory, both for better and for worse
Analytical periodical US News and World Report has presented its ranking of the best countries in the world in terms of quality of life, based on a survey of nearly 17,000 people. The list considers factors such as economic and political stability, a strong labor market, income equality, family-friendliness, safety, the quality of education, and healthcare systems. Let's find out which countries made it to the top of this list.
