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Alexei Navalny’s funeral to be held on Friday in Moscow

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Alexei Navalny’s burial is confirmed to take place at Borisovskoye Cemetery in Moscow on Friday, following a farewell ceremony at a local church. Yulia Navalnaya, his widow, expressed uncertainty about the funeral’s peacefulness and the potential for police interference.

Navalny, a prominent critic of Vladimir Putin, died unexpectedly in a Siberian prison earlier this month, sparking accusations against the Russian president from his widow and many world leaders. Details surrounding Navalny’s death remain scant, with Russian authorities initially resisting releasing his body to his family.

Funeral arrangements faced obstacles, with some funeral homes refusing service due to the deceased’s identity. Yulia Navalnaya addressed the European Parliament, criticizing Russia’s actions in Ukraine and advocating for a more effective strategy against Putin.

The funeral date was adjusted due to logistical challenges, with Navalny’s team urging attendees to arrive early. Security concerns loom over the event, given recent arrests of those paying tribute to Navalny across Russia. Allegations surfaced of a potential prisoner swap involving Navalny, but the Kremlin denies any knowledge of such arrangements.

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Spain’s LGBT matador: ‘More will come out because of me’

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Mario Alcalde, Spain’s first openly LGBT matador, believes that more bullfighters will follow his example after he revealed he is pansexual. He sees his coming out as a spontaneous decision, driven by his artistic nature.

While bullfighting is deeply entrenched in Spanish culture, it remains a controversial blood sport, banned in many places. Despite criticism, Alcalde embraces his identity and aims to establish a meeting place for bullfighting supporters within Madrid’s LGBT+ community.

While some welcome this intersection, others view bullfighting as incompatible with progressive values. Audience numbers for bullfights have been declining, but Alcalde remains resolute in defending the tradition, despite its inherent violence towards animals.

He sees bullfighting as a part of life and aims to modernize and diversify it, while opponents hope it becomes a relic of Spain’s past.

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Swiss village of Aarwangen in ding-dong over challenge to cowbells

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The soothing sound of cowbells has long been synonymous with the picturesque landscapes of Switzerland, evoking images of serene pastures and majestic snow-capped peaks. However, the incessant clanging of these bells, hanging around the necks of 20 or 30 cows, has become a source of contention in various Swiss communities. Aarwangen, a quaint village nestled along the river Aare with the Bernese Alps providing a breathtaking backdrop, finds itself at the heart of this debate.

With an increasing number of modern residences sprouting up in the village’s vicinity, the traditional farmhouses and their accompanying dairy cows have become a source of disturbance for some new residents. Several families even lodged formal complaints with the village council, demanding the removal of the noisy cowbells during the night. This sparked an intense backlash from longstanding villagers and farmers, who perceived the move as an assault on their cherished heritage.

In a typical display of Swiss solidarity, a petition swiftly materialized, rallying support for the preservation of the cowbells as an integral part of the country’s cultural identity. However, this dispute reflects a broader tension between preserving tradition and adapting to contemporary lifestyles, a predicament exacerbated by the influx of immigrants and differing cultural perspectives. The upcoming public meeting in Aarwangen will determine the fate of the longstanding tradition, while the withdrawal of one complaint and the departure of the other underline the emotional intensity of the cowbell debate.

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