The European Football Association (UEFA) recently announced an unusual sponsorship agreement with Socios, a cryptocurrency company that owns, exclusively through its own blockchain technology, the so-called “fan tokens”. These are digital “chips” that function like cryptocurrencies and are traded on the internet, with their value constantly changing, depending on supply and demand. Another enjoyable pastime […]
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Historical turn: Germany is arming itself
It was the first meeting of the Federal Parliament in the “new era”, in which peace no longer seems self-evident in Europe. Three historic flags are flying in the historic building of the Reichstag: the European, the German, and the Ukrainian. On the 82nd day of his term, Chancellor Olaf Solz ascends the floor of […]
Germany ready to accept Ukrainian refugees
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine many people are trying to escape. The German government says it is willing to provide immediate assistance to those in need. Ukraine is two hours by air and about 1,300 kilometers away from Germany. Experts estimate that the number of people trying to flee the country could reach hundreds […]
Will Russia be excluded from the Swift network?
Germany welcomes sanctions on Moscow, but is currently opposed to a Russian blockade of the Swift financial network. Statements by members of the government and top officials are dramatic, with Chancellor Soltz talking about a “war that Europe has not experienced for more than 75 years”. Interestingly, at noon there was an intervention by former […]
Turkey: No bread because of … Putin
The crisis in Ukraine is a matter of great concern to Turkey. Many fear that they will be deprived not only of natural gas but also of their daily bread. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was forced to suspend his tour of Africa as soon as he was briefed on dramatic developments in Ukraine. On […]
Solts: ‘This war is Putin’s war’
Both Chancellor Olaf Soltz and Foreign Minister Analena Berbock speak of the immediate and harsh reactions of the international community to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The chancellor did not take more than 2 minutes to inform the German public about the German positions and the reaction of the international community to the Russian invasion […]
Solz: ‘A dark day for Europe’
Berlin strongly condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with Chancellor Soltz stressing that nothing justifies Russian operations in Ukraine. In a first reaction to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Chancellor Soltz called this morning a “dramatic day for Ukraine and a dark day for Europe.” He stressed that nothing justifies Russian military operations in Ukraine and once […]
Deutsche Welle and Voice of America risk blocking their websites in Turkey
Deutsche Welle and Voice of America announced today that they will not apply, as requested by the competent Turkish Broadcasting Council, for a license, a decision that could lead to the closure of their websites in this country. On Monday, Turkish RTUK gave Deutsche Welle, Voice of America and Euronews a 72-hour deadline to apply […]
Democracies in the world are shrinking
Democracies are shrinking and are being replaced by authoritarian ones. The pandemic favored the restriction of freedoms. A report by the Bertelsmann Foundation. Authoritarian regimes like Russia and China on the one hand, more democratic freedoms like in the US or Germany on the other. Is this the great conflict of our time? “It’s a […]
France: Doubts about Macron policy
French President Macron has been criticized for his stance on the Ukrainian issue, which is estimated to have repercussions on his candidacy. When asked whether Macron was naive in diplomacy with Putin, there are those who say he “did well to try until the end”, but also those, like his opponent for the presidency Jean-Luc […]
