Harold Manning

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You are not allowed to go to Belgium, but you are allowed to go to Rwanda: “ It’s not at all strange ”

You are not allowed to go to Belgium, but you are allowed to go to Rwanda: `` It's not at all strange ''

Until yesterday, an orange (or red) travel advisory was issued worldwide, meaning the Foreign Office recommends that you only go there for necessary travel. But this is no longer the case, the ministry is again evaluating all countries separately. 150 infections per 100,000 inhabitants What if some countries have changed their color code? The maxim is: a maximum of 150 …

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Northern Ireland coalition unstable after election of new radical leader of ruling DUP party

Northern Ireland coalition unstable after election of new radical leader of ruling DUP party

Edwin Poots (left) is fiercely against homosexuality and abortion.AP Image The collaboration with Sinn Fein is now threatened. This radicalization can also have consequences for the Brexit deal. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is therefore worried. Poots, the 55-year-old agriculture minister, succeeds Arlene Foster, who was kicked out last month by her disgruntled colleagues. Within the pro-British party, the consequences …

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Another customs officer arrested; now 10 people arrested

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Today, police again arrested a customs officer (a woman) in connection with illegal timber containers that were intercepted at the Jules Sedney port in Suriname. Thursdays were already three customs officers arrested and taken into custody. It is learned that the fourth customs officer, accompanied by her lawyer Maureen Nibte, registered with the anti-corruption unit of the police, after which …

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Lampedusa expects hot summer with flamboyant migration debate in Italy

Lampedusa expects hot summer with flamboyant migration debate in Italy

Under the supervision of Italian police, migrant minors await the departure of the Lampedusa ferry on Thursday.Beeld / Salvatore Cavalli / AP In the sunny streets of Lampedusa, teenagers eat a white sandwich with ice cream, a specialty of Sicily and the surrounding area. The old men sit down and talk, the women drag their laundry to dry. “Lampedusa is …

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House arrest of Ukrainian millionaire suspected of treason | Abroad

House arrest of Ukrainian millionaire suspected of treason |  Abroad

Medvedchuk is one of the richest Ukrainians with an estimated wealth of over 500 million euros. He is also considered Russia’s main political ally, claiming that President Vladimir Putin is the godfather of his youngest daughter. This openly pro-Russian attitude makes Medvedchuk a controversial figure in his native country. Ukraine disagrees with Russia over annexation of the Crimean peninsula and …

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Brazilian government donates ambulance to Suriname

Braziliaanse overheid doneert ambulance aan Suriname

The Brazilian government donated an ambulance to Suriname as a contribution to health care. The purchase of this vehicle went through the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the World Food Program. The vehicle has been in our country since August 2020, but still had to be supplied according to Surinamese standards. The new Brazilian Ambassador to our country, Raphael …

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“ People are also turning a blind eye to migrants in Lampedusa itself ”

`` People are also turning a blind eye to migrants in Lampedusa itself ''

There is room for 200 people in the Lampedusa refuge, but today it houses around 1,700 people.AP Image What is the situation in Lampedusa? Last weekend, more than 2,000 people arrived on the island in about 24 hours. It creates a shock. It’s a very small island, about half the size of Schiermonnikoog. Yet no migrant can be seen. They …

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Council of Europe wants Greece to stop sending migrants back to sea

Council of Europe wants Greece to stop sending migrants back to sea

The Council of Europe has urged Greece to stop doing so-called pushbacks, the illegal return of migrants at sea. Athens has always denied returning migrants arriving by boat from Turkey. The Council of Europe, which has 50 member states, works to promote unity within Europe and respect for human rights. In a letter to the Greek cabinet, the Council’s human …

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