Russia introduces a ‘delicious’ McDonald’s alternative

By Europe Times June 12, 2022 No comment

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McDonald’s withdrew from Russia in protest of the invasion of Ukraine, selling more than 800 of its restaurants to Russian businessman Alexander Govor. The first rebranded restaurants in Moscow are reopening today. “Vkusno I Tochka,” which means “tasty and that’s it,” is the new name. The Golden Arches have been replaced with a stylized

Putin compares himself to Peter the Great, a Russian tsar from the 18th century

By Europe Times June 11, 2022 No comment

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Vladimir Putin’s admiration for Peter the Great is well-known, but he now appears to have his own notions of “Greatness.” He has openly compared himself to the Russian tsar, equating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine today with Peter’s expansionist wars three centuries ago, and admitting that his own war is a land grab in his strongest […]

Russia’s new version of McDonald’s unveils logo

By Europe Times June 10, 2022 No comment

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As it prepares to reopen its restaurants on Sunday, the Russian fast food chain that was formerly known as McDonald’s in the country has unveiled its new logo. A circle and two lines appear in the new branding, which are said to represent a burger and two French fries. Although a number of options have […]

WTO chief warns of global food crisis in wake of Ukraine conflict

By Europe Times June 9, 2022 No comment

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According to the head of the World Trade Organization, a food crisis sparked by the Ukraine war could last for years if no action is taken. Wheat and fertiliser shortages could be particularly damaging to African countries, according to WTO Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Because of the war, millions of tonnes of grain are sitting […]

Berlin: One dead and others hurt as car drives into pedestrians

By Europe Times June 8, 2022 No comment

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A car slammed into a crowd on a busy Berlin street, killing at least one person and injuring eight others. It’s unclear whether the incident, which occurred around 10:30 a.m. local time (08:30 a.m. GMT), was intentional or unintentional, according to emergency officials. The driver was arrested at the scene, according to a police spokesperson. […]

EU blames Russia for the food crisis, prompting a walkout

By Europe Times June 7, 2022 No comment

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After the European Council president blamed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for causing a global food crisis, Russia’s UN ambassador stormed out of a UN Security Council meeting. Russian food supplies are being used as a “stealth missile” against the developing world, according to Charles Michel, forcing people into poverty. Mr Michel was accused

Flight ban affects Russian foreign minister’s visit to Serbia due to Ukraine conflict

By Europe Times June 6, 2022 No comment

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Since three of Serbia’s neighbours have refused to let his plane use their airspace, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s visit to Serbia has been cancelled. Bulgaria, North Macedonia, and Montenegro, all EU members, have imposed a flight ban, as have Serbia and North Macedonia. In February, the EU imposed an airspace ban in response to […]

‘Don’t humiliate Russia,’ Macron says, inciting outrage in Ukraine

By Europe Times June 5, 2022 No comment

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Ukraine’s foreign minister has slammed French President Emmanuel Macron for stating that Russia must not be humiliated as a result of its invasion. Mr. Macron stressed the importance of President Vladimir Putin having a way out of a “fundamental error.” Allies, on the other hand, should “better focus on how to put Russia in its place”

Russian man accused of the assassination of Alexander Litvinenko dies from Covid

By Europe Times June 4, 2022 No comment

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Covid-19 has claimed the life of one of the main suspects in the assassination of former Russian spy and Kremlin critic Alexander Litvinenko. Mr Litvinenko was fatally poisoned in London in 2006, according to UK authorities. Dmitry Kovtun was one of two men accused of poisoning him. Mr Kovtun died on Saturday at a hospital […]

At least three people have died in a train accident in Bavaria, Germany

By Europe Times June 3, 2022 No comment

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According to police, a train derailed in Germany’s south-eastern state of Bavaria, killing at least three people and injuring about 60 others. Three carriages of the train, which was carrying a large number of students, came off the tracks near Garmisch-Partenkirchen. According to a police spokesperson, the cause of the accident is unknown. Several crumpled […]