June 05, 2026
Hello dear Good News community,
Sixteen years ago, when I was still a teenager and going to school, there was a news story that I still remember vividly today: Greece was struggling with dramatic economic problems. I might remember it so well because I had a school friend from Greece. And now, after all these years, the wonderful news finally arrives: Greece made it and is officially out of the crisis!
Enjoy reading, Selina
(S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂŞtre)EU removes Greece from crisis list after 16 years
Greece is returning to European normalcy: For the first time since the outbreak of the debt crisis 16 years ago, the European Commission has removed the country from the list of member states with macroeconomic imbalances—thanks to strong growth and declining debt. Source: HELLAS JOURNAL
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France repeals colonial-era law
France has officially repealed the "Code Noir"—a colonial-era law that treated enslaved people as property. Although it had not been enforced for a long time, many view the decision as an important signal in addressing the legacy of colonialism. Source: FRANCE24
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Access to affordable eyeglasses in India
In India, about 250 million people need eyeglasses but cannot afford them. The relief organization ""GoodVision"" wants to change that. With their mobile eye clinics, they reach even remote villages, providing free vision tests and eyeglasses that cost less than 2 dollars. Source: DW
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New drug for pancreatic cancer
Researchers offer hope in the fight against one of the deadliest types of cancer: In a major study, a new drug extended the average survival time of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer from 6.6 to 13.2 months. Experts are calling it a potential breakthrough. Source: BBC
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New technology extracts drinking water and lithium
Researchers at the University of Rochester have developed special metal panels that desalinate seawater using solar energy. This process doesn't just create drinking water: lithium for electric vehicle batteries can also be extracted from the remaining minerals. Source: SCIENCE DAILY
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New ultrasound patch monitors babies in the womb around the clock
Scientists have developed the ""UPatch,"" a wearable ultrasound patch that monitors the heartbeat and blood flow of babies in the womb around the clock. This is designed to detect dangerous complications early on during everyday life. Source: THE GUARDIAN
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ON OUR OWN BEHALF
Final sprint into the weekend: Reaching our monthly goal together! 🚀
We are hitting the ground running in June, but we are still short by about 1,700 to reach our monthly goal of 2,000 dollars. ✨ We know that every contribution is a conscious decision—which makes us appreciate your support all the more! 🥰 So for anyone who can and wishes to support us: every dollar flows directly into our work.
(S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre)❣️ Thank you 37 supports in June!
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Bianca Kriel & Selina Mahoche
Date
05/06/2026