The 1948 Summer Olympics were the first to be held after World War II, with the 1944 Summer Olympics having been canceled due to the war. Showing a collective unity after the war, 59 nations competed in 136 different events between 29 July 1948 and 14 August 1948. Germany and Japan were not invited to the games due to security reasons.
The system of apartheid, a racial segregation system practiced in South Africa that discriminated the population on the basis of color, became a debatable topic during the 1964 Summer Olympics held at Tokyo, Japan between October 10 and October 24. This debate ultimately led to the suspension of South Africa from the Games for an indefinite period and was only lifted in 1992.
The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was banned from participating in 1992 Summer Olympics due to UN sanctions, but individual Yugoslav athletes were allowed to take part as Independent Olympic Participants.
In 2000, the national team of Afghanistan did not fly to Sydney. It was banned due to the extremist rule of the Taliban's oppression of women and its prohibition of sports.
Two Greek athletes were suspended from participating in games in their own country. At the 2004 Olympics in Athens, these athletes were expelled from the national team for deliberately adjusting the accident.
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.
