Putin hails army ‘heroes’ and warns off West in WW2 parade

By admin May 10, 2024 No comment

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The annual Red Square military parade had a different feel this time, not just because of the spring snowstorm. While 9,000 people marched across the square, the numbers were lower compared to previous years before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. There was less military hardware on display, with only one T-34 tank present. References to Russia’s […]

EU moves to give profits from Russian assets to Ukraine

By admin May 9, 2024 No comment

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EU member states’ ambassadors have tentatively agreed to redirect windfall profits from frozen Russian assets towards financing arms supplies for Ukraine, pending approval by EU finance ministers next week. This decision follows the freezing of hundreds of billions of euros in Russian assets after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. If approved, the accrued interest,

Luis Rubiales to stand trial over World Cup kiss

By admin May 9, 2024 No comment

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Luis Rubiales, the former head of the Spanish football federation, is facing trial for sexual assault and coercion stemming from an incident involving Women’s World Cup player Jenni Hermoso. The incident occurred during a World Cup match against England last year when Rubiales kissed Hermoso without her consent, sparking widespread controversy. Rubiales, who resigned

German politician attacked in library as violence spreads

By admin May 8, 2024 No comment

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In the latest string of assaults targeting German politicians, Franziska Giffey, a prominent figure in the centre-left SPD and former mayor of Berlin, was attacked in a local library. She was struck on the head and neck with a bag containing hard objects. This incident follows several other assaults on politicians and campaign workers, particularly […]

Polish security finds cabinet meeting room bugged

By admin May 8, 2024 No comment

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Special services in Poland uncovered and removed listening devices in a room where cabinet ministers were scheduled to convene. The regular cabinet meeting, typically held in Warsaw, was relocated to Katowice due to the attendance of several ministers, including Prime Minister Donald Tusk, at an economic conference there. The increased spying activity in Poland is […]

Five dead in new Italian workplace tragedy

By admin May 7, 2024 No comment

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Five workers tragically lost their lives in an accident at a sewage treatment plant near Palermo in Sicily. Another worker was found unconscious and rushed to the hospital. This incident adds to a concerning trend of workplace fatalities across Italy, sparking outrage among workers and trade unions. The workers were discovered unconscious and without masks, […]

Putin’s Swearing-In: Continuity at the Kremlin

By admin May 7, 2024 No comment

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Vladimir Putin is poised to embark on his fifth term as Russia’s president, a testament to his enduring influence over the country’s political landscape. However, this prolonged tenure has not been without controversy. Over the years, Putin’s leadership has undergone a noticeable shift towards authoritarianism, characterized by a tightening grip on power

Vienna Celebrates Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony: 200 Years of Musical Brilliance

By admin May 6, 2024 No comment

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Vienna is commemorating the 200th anniversary of the premiere of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with a series of performances, notably by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Riccardo Muti. The symphony, renowned as a pinnacle of Western classical music, features the stirring Ode to Joy and was first performed in Vienna in 1824. The […]

Finland’s Notorious Hacker Sentenced: 33,000 Patients Blackmailed

By admin May 6, 2024 No comment

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A notorious hacker, Julius Kivimäki, known as Zeekill, has been sentenced to prison for blackmailing 33,000 therapy patients with their stolen session notes. This marked the end of his 11-year cyber-crime spree that began when he was just 13, rising to prominence in a network of teenage hacking gangs. The victims, including Tiina Parikka, received […]

Search ends for missing cruise crew member

By admin May 4, 2024 No comment

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A crew member has gone missing from a cruise ship during its around-the-world voyage. The ship, named Ambience, departed from Lisbon, Portugal, en route to Tilbury, Essex. The crew member, hailing from India, was reported missing after breakfast when they didn’t show up for work. Despite extensive searches onboard and by the coastguard, the crew […]