In San Francisco, the company Dimensional has advertised a somewhat unusual job: walking robot dogs. The hourly wage of $20 has attracted interest, The New York Times reports. “My son is interested and can start immediately,” one woman commented on the job ad.
WorldSerbs woke up to a new reality after Aleksandar Vucic and his nationalist party, the SNS, conceded defeat to the Student List. In Belgrade, the streets were filled with celebrating voters. “There were very strong emotions. We’re not even close to understanding what has happened,” says Nikola Zivkovic.
World politicsAleksandar Vucic and his nationalist ruling party, the SNS, concede defeat in Sunday's snap parliamentary elections in Serbia.
World politicsCorruption and increasingly difficult living conditions - voters in Serbia want to fundamentally change the country. Many see today’s election as a possible historic turning point. “For the first time, I feel hope,” says Milica.
World politicsIt began as a grassroots student movement against corruption, but the “Student List” is now fielding a motley crew of candidates against President Aleksandar Vucic in Serbia. This could be a new way to challenge deeply entrenched authoritarian leaders, says political scientist Florian Bieber.
WorldThe EU leadership is tightening its tone regarding the funeral of war criminal Ratko Mladic in Serbia, after criticism that its language was too evasive.
World politicsThousands gathered in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, on Monday for the funeral and procession of war criminal Ratko Mladic. Bosnia and Herzegovina is recalling diplomatic staff from Belgrade over Serbia's tributes to Mladic.
ConflictsForest and land fires continue to grip Europe. In Belgium, parts of two villages have been evacuated in what is described as the largest fire in the country’s history. The EU has mobilized water-bombing aircraft and helicopters, including from Sweden.
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