Report on the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad, the risk of a NATO-Russia conflict and the German attitude -Mass tourist arrivals in Greece and an increase in coronavirus cases.
Headlines, reports and analysis in the print and online press today on the case of Kaliningrad, the strategically important Russian enclave located between EU and NATO countries. Lithuania is threatening to blockade Kaliningrad through an extension of Western sanctions, Moscow is fighting back and the EU is trying to broker a compromise, according to reports.
His revealing report refers to the attitude of the German government Spiegel Online which notes: “According to information from Spiegel, the German government is outraged by the attitude of Lithuania. Berlin does not share the view of the Lithuanians, according to which the transport of goods subject to Western sanctions cannot pass through European territories.’ This is a transfer from Russia to Russia,’ says the German government. This is allowed.”
As the publication notes: “The German government fears that the conflict with Russia over a transit zone could escalate (…) Kaliningrad borders Lithuania, Poland and the Baltic Sea. Chancellor Olaf Solz has repeatedly stressed that one of his most important goals is to prevent a NATO involvement in the war. German soldiers stationed in Lithuania could be involved in a possible conflict.”
Is the German €9 ticket the future?
THE Süddeutsche Zeitung in her comment she makes a valuation of the monthly card of 9 euros that is valid from June 1st until August 31st for all public, urban MMM, but also for local trains in Germany. Despite any negatives, the €9 ticket instituted due to high energy and fuel costs is perhaps an appropriate measure for the “future”, observes SZ, noting among other things:
“It is worth it – even at this low price for symbolic reasons. Because in the public debate it is often not taken into account that the €9 ticket also has a socio-political benefit. It is attractive to the poor, the young, those doing internships. It does not the charm of cheap should not be underestimated, it allows customers to forgive a lot. For example, when you are waiting at the platform and the train does not come because there is no replacement for the sick driver, or because the line is closed because a switch has fallen. local MMMs in Germany have been neglected for two decades”.
Greece is open to tourists – Cases are rising
A look at this year’s Greek summer and some tips for German travelers from the website Merkur.de: “With the start of the 2022 tourist season, Greece has lifted all restrictive measures. Holidays in mainland Greece and the islands have become easier. Entry into the country does not require vaccination and testing. Masks are only required in taxis and Mmm. Also in ship interiors and hospitals. But cases of coronavirus have recently increased massively in holiday areas. And Germany is heading for a summer wave of coronavirus. The trend is upward. It remains to be seen if coronavirus spoils our summer holidays.” .
Dimitra Kyranoudis, Berlin
SOURCE: Deutsche Welle
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