The United Nations said today that Poland and Belarus had denied him access to the border between the two countries, where the organization intended to conduct investigations into the migration crisis. During a regular press conference of the humanitarian organizations, a representative of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Liz Trossel, explained that one […]
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Putin’s ‘fire’ against the West for escalating tensions in Europe
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday blamed the West for escalating tensions in Europe, saying he had misjudged the outcome of the Cold War. Speaking to senior military officials, Putin characteristically said that Russia would respond “adequately” to any Western aggression and further develop its military. Russia has amassed tens of thousands of troops along […]
Cyprus: The forgotten ‘witness’ of the damn Christmas
During the “Week of National Struggle and Martyrs”, the Turkish Cypriot community commemorates its victims of the bi-communal conflicts in Cyprus, whose official start date is December 21, 1963. The dawn of that day, in the Taktakala district of Nicosia, a Turkish Cypriot taxi driver and a Turkish Cypriot prostitute were shot by a Greek […]
Denmark: Former Immigration Minister in danger of ousting parliament
Having already been sentenced to two months in prison for an illegal decision, former Danish Immigration Minister and proponent of strict anti-immigration measures Inger Stroiberg is facing expulsion from parliament today. Following a trial in a special court to judge the ministers, the “Danish authorities” advocate was found guilty last week of illegally separating couples […]
The man who holds Joe Biden hostage
By Costas Raptis America’s future is judged by the decisions of a single person – and that is not President Biden. The White House resident sees his entire presidential program on the air, as the senator with the decisive vote refuses to approve the iconic Build Back Better Act bill, which has already been voted […]
Chuck Sumer: Democrats will not abandon the big social bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Sumer said yesterday that Democrats would not abandon the big social bill (Build Back Better) in 2022, according to the online political news newspaper The Hill. Sumer’s statement came a day after Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin said he would not vote on the BBB bill, which is a cornerstone of President […]
USA: Jake Sullivan will be in Israel and the West Bank next week
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan will travel to Israel and the West Bank next week, a senior U.S. government official confirmed Monday. In Jerusalem, where Sullivan plans to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, the central topic of discussion will be the Iranian threat. The US official explained that Washington shares with […]
Honduras presidential election: Siomara Castro officially wins
The Honduran National Electoral Commission (CNE) on Monday officially declared Siomara Castro, the candidate of the left-wing Party for Freedom and Re-establishment (LIBRE), the winner of the November 28 presidential election. In a message to the nation, Calvin Aguirre, the chairman of the committee, reminded that Ms. Castro’s tenure in the highest office in the […]
Sullivan (USA): We are ready for diplomatic contacts with Russia
Washington is ready for diplomatic channels through multiple channels, even through bilateral commitments, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told his Russian counterpart Yuri Ushakov on Monday. “Any dialogue must be based on reciprocity and address our concerns about Russia’s actions,” Sullivan was quoted as saying by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Moscow, which has angered […]
Most believe that Boris Johnson will not be prime minister until the end of 2022
Most adults in Britain believe that it is possible that Boris Johnson will not be prime minister until the end of 2022, according to a poll published today by Ipsos Mori. The growing popular outrage over revelations that government officials attended rallies and parties when Britain was under Lockdown last year has cast doubt on […]
