energy crisis, middle-class businesses, russia and ukraine, small and medium enterprises, small companies

Impact of High Energy Costs on Middle-Class Businesses

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are significant contributors to the global economy. But, with rising energy costs, many middle-class businesses are beginning to struggle.   In developing countries, SMEs make up about 90 percent of the private sector, creating about 50 percent of the jobs in their respective economies. For instance, about 80 percent of African jobs ...

Nathan Machoka

Electric power lines.

Russia-Ukraine War Predictions: How Will It End?

On February 24, 2022, the world was shocked by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In fact, as early as the year before, a British prophet by the name of Craig Hamilton-Parker had already predicted the invasion. Hamilton-Parker is a famous psychic who successfully predicted the election of Trump as the president of the United States ...

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Russia-Ukraine War, the Simpsons, and WW3

Today, let’s talk about the predictions of Craig Hamilton-Parker and The Simpsons. A hidden jewel of Europe, Kyiv, is the capital and largest city of Ukraine. It is one of the most beautiful cities in all post-Soviet countries. With a history of over a thousand years, it is also one of the oldest cities in ...

Believe It Or Not

Emergency Plans for Gas in Europe Due to Ukraine War

Gas supplies in Europe are now very uncertain. Ever since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started, neighboring European countries and the U.S. have been watching developments with anxiety. While the U.S. and its European allies have imposed a series of financial sanctions on Russia, they have evaded getting into a direct conflict with the Kremlin. ...

Armin Auctor

Close up of a lit burner on a gas stove.

Fear of War Researcher: Too Much Fear Can Make You Ill

The war between Russia and Ukraine goes on, despite the rounds of peace talks between politicians of the neighboring countries. This can create stress and fear in people. While those in the war zone are directly impacted and must deal with the aftermath, it does not mean people in other places are entirely unaffected. It ...

Armin Auctor

Poster with a handmade Ukrainian cultural map being held aloft by a woman with blue painted fingernails at a rally protesting the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

A Mustard Seed Supply Shortage Is Looming on the Horizon

It seems that the world is staring at a supply shortage of major food grains used for making edible oils. In many countries, including Germany, mustard producers are talking about supply bottlenecks. Owing to unforeseen mustard seed shortages, mustard prices may soar upward in Germany, as is being speculated. Of course, this is not without ...

Jack Roberts

A bowl of mustard seeds.

Analyzing the Complex Evolution of Russia-Ukraine Relations

Russia and neighboring Ukraine have a long and troubled history. The two nations have shared a past replete with turmoil and conflicts. Lately, their conflict escalated to a war that has kept global powers on their toes. While efforts are on to make the two warring countries and their leaders reach an agreement for peaceful ...

Jack Roberts

A map of Europe with little flags sticking up from Kyiv and Moscow.