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The Lisbon City Council Fined for Disclosing Protester Information to Foreign Embassies

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Lisbon’s City Hall has been fined €1.25 million ($1.4 million, £1 million) for handing on demonstrators’ contact information to foreign embassies where they were picketing.

According to Portugal’s data commissioner, the mayor’s administration violated demonstrators’ personal data 225 times between 2018 and 2021. Former Socialist Mayor Fernando Medina’s administration shared their information with numerous embassies, including Russia’s. He has apologised for the violations.

According to the data commissioner, several of the violations occurred mere months before the incident became public, when several of the demonstrators expressed their concerns with the city council. The mayor’s office is claimed to have given information about the organisers of 52 protests to embassies across the world, including Russia’s, Cuba’s, and Israel’s.

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Novak Djokovic Expresses Gratitude to His Supporters

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Tennis star Novak Djokovic has expressed gratitude to supporters “all around the world” as he awaits a judgement on his expulsion from Australia. 

Djokovic arrived in Australia this week to compete in the Australian Open, after being granted a contentious exemption from Australia’s immunisation restrictions. However, upon landing, he was abruptly denied entry. Djokovic is presently being held in immigration custody in Melbourne, with a court hearing scheduled on Monday.

In his message, the men’s world number one tennis player thanked fans “all over the world for your unwavering support.” “I can feel it, and it is sincerely appreciated,” he added in an Instagram statement. Djokovic, who has stated his opposition to vaccination, was granted a medical exemption to play in the event for unclear reasons, infuriating many Australians.

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Look Back Video – Miss Asia 2017

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Miss Asia 2017 presented by Manappuram Finance Limited, held at Gokulam Convention Center Kochi, is a beauty pageant organized by one of the reputed event production company Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd.

Pegasus is one of the well-established event production companies in India, which has firmly marked its footprints in fashion, and many more challenging areas from the past 2 decades. We are successfully continuing our journey with nearly 2310 events till now.

Other than events the company has also marked their excellence in the film and media industry. We have our own magazine, published in both Malayalam and English language and have their respective web portals too.

Watch the video for a quick recap.

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During the Christmas Season France Lifts the Transit Ban on UK People

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When visiting family in an EU country over the holidays, UK citizens will be allowed to travel through France.

Following difficulty in reaching their nation of residency, France lifted its Covid prohibition. Eurotunnel, which had previously issued customer alerts, said it was “delighted” by the decision. People from the United Kingdom are still largely barred from visiting France unless they have a compelling cause to do so.

French ministers tightened travel limits for the UK earlier this month, citing fears about the spread of the Omicron variant. Since the 18th of December, British people have needed a compelling reason to visit France, with some exceptions.

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Gavle, Sweden’s Christmas Goat, Has Been Set Ablaze Once More

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An arsonist has set fire to a giant straw goat that has become an annual attraction in Gavle, Sweden. After the structure was set on fire in the early hours of Friday, a guy in his 40s was apprehended.

The goat has been attacked several times before but has managed to survive every holiday season since 2016 because of 24-hour protection. The attack on the seasonal facility, according to spokeswoman Rebecca Steiner, has left her saddened. “I cannot comprehend how a person can carry out this kind of attack on a Christmas icon known all over the world just a week before Christmas,” she told the BBC.

Since 1966, the Gavlebocken (Gavle goat) has been erected in the city’s central Castle Square, where it has become a frequent target for arsonists and vandals.

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The US and the EU Concerned About China’s ‘Problematic’ Behaviour in the Disputed Sea

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The US and the EU have expressed “grave concern” about China’s “problematic and unilateral moves” in disputed seas in the Asia Pacific, saying they will work together to manage their rivalry with Beijing.

Following a high-level meeting, Wendy Sherman, deputy secretary of state, and Stefano Sannino, secretary-general of the European External Action Service, issued a joint statement saying China’s actions in the South China Sea, East China Seas, and Taiwan Strait “undermine peace and security in the region and have a direct impact on the security and prosperity of both the United States and the European Union.”

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Covid: Unvaccinated People Subjected to Severe Limitations in Germany

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In order to ward off the fourth wave of Covid-19, Germany’s national and regional officials have agreed to ban unvaccinated people from much of public life.

The far-reaching measures were described by outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel as an act of “national solidarity.” In restaurants, cinemas, leisure facilities, and many businesses, only people who have been vaccinated or who have just recovered from Covid will be permitted.

Vaccinations could be made compulsory by February, according to the chancellor. The fourth wave of Covid in Germany is the most devastating so far, with 388 deaths in the last 24 hours.

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The Negotiations Between France and the United Kingdom Regarding Johnson’s Migrants Letter Have Been Cancelled

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Following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s appeal for France to send back refugees who crossed the Channel, France’s interior minister has canceled discussions with UK Home Secretary Priti Patel. Gérald Darmanin, in an escalation of the political situation following the deaths of 27 people in the Channel, claimed the letter had disappointed France.

“Making it public exacerbated the problem.” In a letter to President Emmanuel Macron, Mr. Johnson outlined five ways to avoid a repeat of Wednesday’s tragedy. Mr. Darmanin said in a statement that the British prime minister’s public letter was “inappropriate” and “contrary to our partner negotiations.”

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Validity of COVID Vaccines for Travel to Europe Is Limited to Nine Months

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The European Union is proposing a 9-month validity limit for Covid-19 immunizations for travel into and within the bloc, as well as prioritizing vaccinated travelers.

According to a document reviewed by Bloomberg, the European Commission is proposing that member states continue to welcome all tourists who have been inoculated with EU-approved vaccines. It also asked for countries to reopen as of Jan. 10 to all people who had used World Health Organization-approved vaccines. On Thursday, EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders unveiled a new internal EU travel framework based on individuals’ immunization or recovery status rather than caseloads in the countries from which they are traveling.

On Thursday, a second notification will be made about the external travel rules. The proposed changes establish a new time restriction for the validity of Covid inoculations, indicating that boosters will be required after the 9-month term has passed. The EU, on the other hand, stated that it was not prepared to propose a validity period for certifications given as a result of booster shots.

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Manappuram DQUE Mrs South India 2021: Kripa Dharmaraj bagged the title

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Pegasus Event Production Company marks another milestone during this Covid 19 pandemic situation by organizing the 4th edition of Mrs South India. Manappuram and DQUE presents Mrs South India 2021 title was won by Tamilian Beauty Kripa Dharmaraj. Dr SK Thiviya earned the Mrs South India 2021 First Runner-up title and Seema V Shetty won the Mrs South India 2nd Runner up title. Mrs South India 2021 was conducted on November 23rd at Le Meridien Kochi. Manappuram Finance Ltd MD and CEO, Shri V P Nandakumar and Ajit Ravi Pegasus, Founder and Chairman of Pegasus was also present.

Subtitle Winners

Mrs. Ramp Walk – Kripa Dharmaraj

Mrs. Talent – Nirubha Malarkodi

Mrs. Photogenic – Praveena B

Mrs. Popular – Dyna Christopher

Mrs. Social Media – Dyna Christopher

Mrs Congeniality – Susan Sunny

Mrs Pretty Hair – Maya Menon

Mrs Glowing Skin – Roohie Jaan

Mrs Dazzling Smile – Aiswarya Jayachandran

Mrs Personality – Dr Nishanthini Arun

Regional Title Winners

Mrs. Kerala Global – Aiswarya Jayachandran

Mrs. Tamilnadu – Kripa Dharmaraj

Mrs. Karnataka Global – Sneha

Mrs Andhra – Sunita Davala

Mrs Telangana – Rraxshmi Tthakur

The winners were crowned with a gold crown designed by Parakkat Jewelers. Shri V P Nandakumar crowned the winners. Hannah Reji Koshy (actress and model) C K Kumaravel (CEO and CO-founder of Groom India Salon & Spa Pvt Ltd) Deepa B Lal (model and beauty pageant winner) Shivani Rai (model and beauty pageant winner) was on the judging panel. The competition was organized according to the protocol set by the government in the context of the Covid spread.

The event is co-sponsored by Manappuram Finance Limited and DQUE. DQUE watches, VPS Lakeshore and Naturals, are ​​the Powered by Partner. The competition is organized to showcase the diverse and rich cultural values ​​of the country and to promote tourism. Co-partners are Unique Times, Sunny Paints, Parakat Resort, Kalpana International, Times New, UT World, Aishwarya Advertise, Absolute IAS Academy, Europe Times, UTTV, Green Media, and Juzt Shine.

Aiswarya Jayachandran From Kerala, Dyna Christopher From Kerala, Dr Hemamalini Rajinikanth From Tamil Nadu, Kripa Dharmaraj From Tamil Nadu, Maya Menon From Kerala, Nirubha Malarkodi From Tamil Nadu, Dr Nishanthini Arun From Tamil Nadu, Praveena B From Tamil Nadu, Rraxshmi Tthakur From Telangana, Roohie Jaan From Kerala, Seema V Shetty From Karnataka, Shyji Praveen From Kerala, Smitha Yohannan From Kerala, Sneha From Karnataka, Sunita Davala From Andhra, Susan Sunny From Kerala And Dr SK Thiviya From Tamil Nadu were the contestants.

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