The 20 bottles of vodka that former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi recently received from Russian President Vladimir Putin constitute a violation of European sanctions. That’s the view of the European Commission, which said Thursday that no exceptions will be made for gifts. Berlusconi, who turned 86 on September 29, received a package containing 20 bottles of vodka from Putin …
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no longer dependent on Russian gas • Western Ukraine coal-fired power plant heavily damaged in airstrike
• Large parts of Ukraine’s power supply damaged, power outages across the country. • The EU meets today on measures to reduce gas prices. • The Russians expect a Ukrainian offensive on Kherson and “evacuate” the civilians, Ukraine speaks of deportations. Show new updates Show all updates Show the most important updates A Russian armored car near a sign reading …
Read More »The Ukrainian people receive an important human rights prize from the European Union | NOW
The European Parliament has awarded the Sakharov Prize to the Ukrainian people. This award is the EU’s highest honor for human rights defenders. “This award is for Ukrainians who are fighting on the ground. For those who had to flee. For those who have lost relatives and friends. For everyone who stands up and fights for what they believe in. …
Read More »British Prime Minister Truss loses his second minister in less than a week | NOW
Suella Braverman has resigned as UK Home Secretary. She is the second minister in less than a week to leave Prime Minister Liz Truss’ cabinet. Braverman says she tendered her resignation herself. She admits that she made a mistake by sending an official document via her private email, which is against the rules. Media reports that she was in fact …
Read More »Why you don’t have to be afraid of those German speed cameras | Car
Many motorists in Germany are inclined to press the brakes when they see a blue speed camera. But the fear of a speeding fine with these poles is unfounded. In Germany, they are increasingly found along country roads: tall blue columns with several small mirrors, some of which are red. Despite their striking color, drivers often mistake them for speed …
Read More »Missing Cyclist Friends Found Murdered in Oklahoma River Abroad
Four Oklahoma friends who went missing after not returning from a weekend bike ride together have all been murdered. This was announced by the Okmulgee, Oklahoma Police Department at a press conference on Monday. The four men aged 29 to 32 disappeared on Sunday October 9. Their bodies were discovered last Friday by a casual passerby who saw something strange …
Read More »The three nuclear power plants remain open longer in Germany
APE ONS News•yesterday, 22:03 After weeks of disagreement within the coalition, German Chancellor Scholz has decided to keep the third nuclear power plant still in operation open until April 15, 2023 at the latest. Previously, the nuclear power plant in the state of Lower Saxony would close on January 1. , 2023. Germany originally decided to shut down all three …
Read More »Spanish magician dies during show: ‘At first the audience thought it was a joke’ | Weird
Arsenio Puro’s (46) magic show turned out to be a tragedy on Saturday night. The Spanish entertainer suffered a heart attack and collapsed in front of a packed house in Madrid. He eventually died on arrival at the hospital. Onlookers at first thought his fall was part of the act, which prompted some laughter. Arsenio Puro had his big break …
Read More »It’s suffocating with ladybugs and that’s why
You’ve probably seen them in your house before. It is teeming with ladybugs, this is often experienced as irritating. But how come, why are we seeing ladybugs right now? Omroep Brabant has found it for you. They are increasingly visible at home. Groups of ladybugs that nest near window frames or cracks in other places. These are often groups of …
Read More »Presidential candidate Lula calls Bolsonaro a ‘little dictator’ in Brazilian TV debate
Brazilian presidential candidates Lula da Silva (left) and Jair Bolsonaro during the debate.ANP/EPA picture With the debate, candidates hope to win over floating voters when the second round of Brazil’s presidential elections takes place in two weeks. The word liar was mentioned several times, at least more than a dozen times per candidate. ‘You lie. You lie every day,” Lula …
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