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EU Summit: Leaders to decide on post-Covid stimulus package

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The post-Covid stimulus package is a very controversial one. The member countries of the European Union have mixed opinions in this matter. Primely, there are two groups. One of them is led by the affected countries like Italy and Spain, and the other is led by certain conservative countries such as Hungary and the Netherlands. The affected faction wants the entire European Union to take the burden of the package. The conservative one is against that idea and wants the beneficiaries to repay the payment once things become stable.

Anyway, the leaders of the member countries of the European Union are set to meet to discuss the matter in the near future.

This is the first time since the outbreak of Covid-19 the leaders have decided to meet in person.

Some top leaders have hinted that the proposed meeting would be very crucial for the fate of the package and for the future of the economic union – which is the most powerful economic union in the world.

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Around three French police booked in connection with the death of delivery driver

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The death of a delivery driver has created a serious political uproar in the European country of France. The death is similar to the one happened in the North American country of the United States of America in connection with the death of a black man.

Like what happened in the US, this French man has also been chocked to death by the police. He has also cried several times for help. His loud cry has also gone unheard.

As many as three police personals have been booked in connection with the case. They have been charged with manslaughter.  

Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased man have expressed their unhappiness about the way the case was being handled by the police. They have demanded more serious charges against the accused police officials.   

The case has badly tainted the image of the police. It has turned the public against the police department.

It seems that the incident may prompt the country to review the working style of the police department.

The rise in the number of police atrocities across the world is a serious concern. The US incident has opened up a serious discussion around the topic.

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Russia’s renowned anti-establishment journalist badly hurt by MeToo campaign

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The latest series of MeToo campaign has left a renowned Russian journalist, Sergey Prostakov, who is regarded as one of the most powerful anti-establishment journalists based in the European country of Russia, badly hurt.

Around a dozen women has come out strongly against the journalist, alleging that he has inappropriately touched them on a number of occasions, even in the office.

Mr. Prostakov is a well known figure. He has many followers across the country. He is popular for his stern stand against the establishment.

Once, he was the editor of MBKh Media, which was the face of the Russian opposition.

The accused journalist is very close to Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the exiled Russian oligarch who is regarded as the prime opponent of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

It remains unclear whether there is any politics in the allegations levelled against the journalist who is considered as a threat by the Russian autocrat.

Anyway, the journalist has expressed his apology. But, he has declined to accept that he has done some wrongs.

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Azerbaijan people demand war against Armenia

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A huge demonstration has been organised in the capital of Azerbaijan by people, shortly after a violent border clash emerged between the country and its unfriendly neighbour, Armenia.

Tens of thousands of people have participated in the demonstration organised at the capital demanding war.

As many as sixteen people has lost their lives in the clash happened in the border between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

Azerbaijan and Armenia were the members of erstwhile Soviet Union. Post the disintegration of the union, it emerged as two independent countries.

There is an unresolved border issue between these countries. Nagorno-Karabakh is the disputed territory.    

The UN recognizes Azerbaijan’s claim for the territory. But, the region is at present controlled by ethnic Armenians.

The protest demanding war has turned violent. The protesters have even entered the Azerbaijan parliament.

The authority has used force to disperse the protesters.

The latest development may push the country to a serious political crisis.  

The protest, which has been organised at the time the world was struggling due to a serious disease outbreak, has left the country in dismay.

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One killed, two injured in stab attack in Norway

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A middle-aged woman has been killed and two other ladies injured in a series of stabbing attacks which has taken place in the European country of Norway.

The first incident of stabbing was reported from the Norwegian city of Sarpsborg. The second and third were reported from the same location.

The police alerted the locals as soon as they were informed about the incident.

A 31 year old man, who is a citizen of Norway, has been booked in connection with the attacks. The police are verifying whether the person has any serious mental issues. As per a preliminary report, the culprit is a person who has a bad criminal history.

It is learned that the accused had a relationship with at least two of the three women who suffered his stabs.

What makes the case complicated is that the woman who was killed by the man had no relationship with the man.

The condition of one of the two injured women is serious. The condition of the other is not too severe and is recovering.  

This case is one of the most heinous crimes reported from the region in the recent history.

Norway is not a crime prone region. It is very peaceful, compared to other countries located in this part of the world.

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World likely to witness fall in fertility rate

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The world is likely to witness a fall in the global fertility rate, as per a recent report published in a reputed International media house.

The report implies that almost every country may see their population reduced in the near future.

Are we fully prepared to face this phenomenon? As per another report, the world is totally ill-prepared for the global crash in children being born.

It is suspected that the predicted fall in the fertility rate is likely to have a serious impact on societies across the world – particularly the western societies.

The phenomenon will affect the developed societies more than the under-developed and developing societies across the world

Some developed countries such as Spain and Japan may see their populations reduced by the year 2100.

Generally, fertility rate means the average number of children a woman gives birth to. The fall in the rate means the average number of children a woman gives birth to is falling.

Notably, if the rate comes down below the point of 2.1, then the size of the population starts to fall.

In the year 1950, the average number of children a woman gives birth to was 4.7. Since then the rate has been consistently falling due to various reasons.   

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CAS overturns ban imposed on Manchester by UEFA

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The Court of Arbitration of Sports has overturned the ban imposed on Manchester City by the UEFA, and reduced the file imposed on the club by the football organisation from the sum of 30m euros to the sum of 10m euros.

The two-year ban was originally imposed few months ago after the irregularities committed by the club had been exposed.   

The latest verdict does not abdicate the club of all charges levelled against it by the UEFA. Meanwhile, it does settle the case in a manner which is acceptable to both the parties – the club and the UEFA.

The club has done its best to portray the latest verdict as the victory of the position it has been maintaining since the origin of the financial irregularity allegation.

The attempt has somewhat succeeded in providing the club the desired result.

Manchester City is a popular club. It has contributed several talented players to the world of sports.

It is hoped that the club will not fall under the clutches of such an allegation in the future.

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Duda wins Poland Presidential election

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Andrzej Duda, the incumbent President of the European country of Poland, has won the Presidential Election, defeating his nearest rival, Rafal Trzaskowski, with a narrow majority.

The President has wristed around 51.2 per cent of the total number of votes casted in the Presidential Election.

It is the toughest competition the country has witnessed since the collapse of the communist rule in the early 1990s.

The victory of Mr. Duda has many political implications. It has strengthened the position of the conservative faction.

The person whom the incumbent President has defeated in the Presidential Election, is a member of the liberal faction.

The victory of the conservative leader may reflect in the future of the relation between the European country of Poland and the most powerful economic union of the European Union.

The narrowness of the victory margin proves that the political clout of the liberal faction is increasing in the country and may topple the dominance of the conservative faction any moment.

Mr. Duda’s retention of the seat of President is a great relief to the conservative parliamentarians.   

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Arrest of regional leader sparks protest in Russia

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The arrest of a regional leader, Sergei Furgal, who is the governor of Khabarovsk, has sparked protest in the region.

Tens of thousands of people have taken part in a march organised to register their protest against the arrest of their leader.

Khabarovsk is a region located in the eastern region of Russia. The arrested governor is very popular in this part of the country – even more popular than Russian President Vladimir Putin.

There are rumors that Mr. Putin is worried about the rising popularity of the Khabarovsk Governor in the region. Many believe that the move to arrest the governor was politically motivated.

During the march, many participants have raised provocative slogan against Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The arrested governor faces serious murder charges. He is accused of having ordered the killing of several business people nearly 15 years ago.

Notably, Mr. Furgal defeated the candidate of Mr Putin’s United Russia party in elections two years ago.

Though His party, the ultra-nationalist Liberal Democrat Party of Russia, is usually seen as loyal to the Kremlin, the growth his party has achieved is definitely irritating for the Russian President and his party.

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Catalonia makes masks mandatory in public

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Catalonia, the most popular autonomous region in Spain, has made face masks mandatory in public for all those aged over five.

Notably, the move has come after the region has witnessed a surge in new cases of coronavirus.

The new rule means that anyone caught without a mask faces the serious fine punishment of around €100.

One of the agricultural regions in the region Segrià has witnessed a surge in new cases in the recent past.

Anyway, the national situation is largely under control. So far, the country had recorded 252,513 cases and 28,396 deaths.

It seems that the country will come back to normal soon. Though earlier the WHO contradicted the claims in connection with the usage of masks, now it supports the idea of making masks mandatory in public.

Many countries across the world have already introduced this policy in their respective regions. There is no wrong in trying anything if it can assure some relief from the crisis.

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