The European Commission announced that the EU will transfer €1.4 billion in profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Mannfred Nyttingnes
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Passionate about human rights, liberal democracy, freedom of press & freedom of speech. Pro-EU. Oslo, Norway/Noreg
🏆 CPJ will honor journalists from Colombia, Eritrea, El Salvador, Hungary, Lebanon + Myanmar at the 36th annual International Press Freedom Awards in November. Carlos Dada, the Salvadoran journalist who co-founded El Faro in 1998, will receive the Gwen Ifill Press Freedom Award. cpj.org?p=605324
❗️❗️Russia attacked overnight all major warehouse facilities in Brovary, Kyiv region. The affected logistics hubs are used by Novus, Nova Poshta, Rozetka, Silpo, Epicentr, Puma and others.
Satellitbilleder fra kinesisk ørken får alarmklokkerne til at ringe: 'De øver sig på at invadere' https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/udland/satellitbilleder-fra-kinesisk-oerken-faar-alarmklokkerne-til-ringe-de-oever-sig-paa-invadere #nyheder #dkbot
Satellitbilleder fra kinesisk ørken får alarmklokkerne til at ringe: 'De øver sig på at invadere'
Flere og flere kopier af amerikanske krigsskibe, kampfly og taiwanesiske nøglebygninger dukker op i ørkenen.
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Close-up videos show substantial destruction onsite of the Wildberries logistics center in Aleksin, Tula region, in Russia.
Russia's agricultural industry is collapsing due to rising fuel costs and falling revenue. Food prices in Russia are predicted to almost double again this winter.
Ufa. Another refinery is on fire. With Russia’s air defenses pulled toward Moscow, hitting targets elsewhere is easier. Ufa has three refineries; it’s unclear which one was struck this time — and it barely matters.
Around 49,000 migrants crossed from the Moroccan town of Fnideq into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta within 24 hours, in what is believed to be one of the largest single-day border crossings into the territory. Migrants reached Ceuta by land and sea, with many attempting to swim around border barriers
Spain estimates some 49,000 migrants crossed into the enclave of Ceuta in North Africa over the past 24 hours, as they rushed by sea and land from Morocco reut.rs/4fNM8F6
Spain's Interior Ministry issues the statement that 49,000 people coming from Morocco have crossed into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, Northern Africa, within the last 24h. This is almost 60% of the number inhabitants residing in this territory.
🇪🇸 Spain has deployed military units to Ceuta. Yesterday, several thousand Moroccan migrants breached Spain's border in the enclave of Ceuta, triggering widespread unrest across the city. Local authorities reportedly struggled to maintain control of the situation.
🇮🇹🇪🇸 Italy is calling for the suspension of the Schengen agreement with Spain after thousands of migrants crossed the border of Ceuta from Morocco. Italian Prime Minister Meloni said the footage from Ceuta showed the threat that illegal migration poses to the security of European borders.
Zurab Menteshashvili, an active participant in Georgia’s anti-government and pro-EU protests, was released from prison on July 31 after serving a nine-month sentence for “repeated road blockage.”
Protester Zurab Menteshashvili Released From Prison After Nine-Month Sentence for ‘Repeated Road Blockage’ - Civil Georgia
Zurab Menteshashvili, an active participant in Georgia's anti-government and pro-EU protests, was re
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A severe humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Ceuta (Spain) where thousands of poor Moroccan youngsters are pushed to cross the border between their country and Spain.
❗️Ceuta (Spain) has declared a state of emergency due to a massive influx of migrants from Morocco
Uefa agrees to boycott Fifa competitions if World Cup sell-off plans proceed
Uefa agrees to boycott Fifa competitions if World Cup sell-off plans proceed
* Uefa vote passes 55-0 at emergency meeting on Thursday * ‘World Cup cannot be treated as an investment product’ European nations have unanimously agreed to boycott all Fifa competitions until football’s global governing body drops plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup. In an emergency meeting on Thursday, Uefa member associations voted 55-0 to boycott. This story will update Continue reading...
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Still haunted by the satellite images showing the word дети ("children") painted in large letters outside the theater, which was clearly visible before and after the attack.
PBS News@pbsnews.org · 6d agoThe bombing of a theater in Mariupol came to symbolize Ukrainian sacrifice and revealed Russian President Vladimir Putin's true intentions. https://to.pbs.org/3RNjeNh
⚡Leaked document shows Russia staged anti-Western rallies outside 14 embassies. united24media.com/world/leaked...
Leaked Document Shows How Russia Staged Anti-Western Rallies Outside 14 Embassies
Leaked document reveals Russia organized 2,000 participants for staged anti-Western rallies outside 14 embassies, using prescribed slogans and imagery.
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After 48 weeks, a once-weekly HIV pill matched daily treatment. More than 93% in both groups maintained viral suppression, and longer-term follow-up is still underway. doi.org/hcc47h
International study shows once-weekly HIV pill performs as well as daily treatment
An international clinical trial led by researchers including Professor Chloe Orkin of Queen Mary University of London has shown that a once-weekly oral treatment for HIV is as effective as current leading daily therapies, offering the potential for a new treatment option that could reduce the burden of lifelong daily pill-taking.
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Today's essential read for anyone following the Kremlin's efforts to export repression and fear to Russians living in exile across Europe. This case from Norway is a stark example. Written by my colleagues Farida Kurbangaleeva and Olesia Krivtsova.
Российский дух норвежской «Смородины»
Не каждый день получаешь письмо от разочарованного читателя. А тем более, от нескольких читателей. Мы их, к сожалению, получили. И посчитали, что это не только хороший повод для рефлексии, но и истори...
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?? for #AcademicSky, #EconSky, @warren.senate.gov, @amyklobuchar.com and anyone. How can we change the punitive system so that tech companies actually change practice? So many lawsuits about social media harm and antitrust activity....and yet they can pay $1B and just keep going. Change needed.
Luca Migo@victinibcn.bsky.social · 2w agoBreaking: The EU just stepped up and hit Google with a massive $1B fine for blocking competition on Play & search. This is a huge win for consumer choice and leveling the playing field! apnews.com/article/goog...
Andy Burnham's lead over Nigel Farage on who would make the better Prime Minister is more than twice Keir Starmer's final margin over the Reform UK leader in YouGov's tracker (+26 vs +10) 👀
Visa is eliminating about 2,600 jobs as CEO Ryan McInerney seeks to make the firm more efficient as it competes in an increasingly tough payments industry
Visa to Cut 7% of Workforce as CEO Seeks to Revamp Payments Firm
Visa Inc. is eliminating about 2,600 jobs as Chief Executive Officer Ryan McInerney seeks to make the firm more efficient as it competes in an increasingly tough payments industry.
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July 28 (Reuters) - Visa plans to cut 7% of its workforce, or about 2,600 jobs, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday, as the payments processor seeks to become more efficient, about six months after a similar move by its closest peer. @reuters.com $V $MA
The list of reported (and confirmed) layoffs is becoming one to watch: Visa Volkswagen Diageo Porsche Microsoft Verizon @bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Visa to Cut 7% of Workforce as CEO Seeks to Revamp Payments Firm
Visa Inc. is eliminating about 2,600 jobs as Chief Executive Officer Ryan McInerney seeks to make the firm more efficient as it competes in an increasingly tough payments industry.
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⚡️ Montenegro plans to end visa-free travel for Russians and Belarusians to align its policies with the EU ahead of accession. united24media.com/world/monten...
Montenegro Moves to End Visa-Free Entry for Russians and Belarusians in Shift Toward EU
Montenegro's shift away from visa-free entry for Russians and Belarusians signals its commitment to EU accession, impacting travel for thousands.
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