Baden-Württemberg entrepreneur: Screw billionaire Würth warns employees about AfD dictatorship
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/soziales/brief-an-25-000-beschaeftigte-schrauben-milliardaer-reinhold-wuerth-warnt-vor-afd-diktatur-a-dd88a542-7a7b-4ec8-93fb-710bb5df4495
Quick Glance: Würth Takes Stand Against AfD: Controversy Ensues
- Reinhold Würth clearly positions himself against the AfD and emphasizes the importance of voting decisions.
- He praises the freedom and prosperity in Germany compared to the Weimar era and urges reflection on the political situation.
- After Würth's letter, politicians reacted differently: praise from Bayaz, criticism from AfD faction leader Baron.
- Public reactions to Würth's stance are divided, with support and criticism from the population.
Fight against poverty: Council of Europe complains about “growing inequality” in Germany
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/armut-europarat-beklagt-wachsende-ungleichheit-in-deutschland-a-039a58ed-e4eb-4439-8f98-ad10255a3fbc
Strack-Zimmermann: 105 people at secret meeting on Taurus deliveries: Information from secret deliberations of the Defense Committee has been leaked to the ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/id_100366404/strack-zimmermann-105-personen-bei-geheimer-sitzung-zu-taurus-lieferungen.html
Quick Glance: Alleged Espionage: 105 Participants at Taurus Meeting
- Secret details about a potential delivery of Taurus cruise missiles were disclosed in a special meeting of the Defense Committee. Strack-Zimmermann calls for prosecution.
- Approximately 105 individuals, including government representatives, attended the secret meeting. Strack-Zimmermann notified Bundestag President Bas about the potential espionage.
- A media report on information from the meeting led to criminal investigations. Strack-Zimmermann requested authorization for an inquiry into the matter.
- During the meeting, Bundeswehr Inspector General Breuer discussed targeting procedures for Taurus cruise missiles and the possible implications of supplying them to Ukraine. Ukraine has been requesting these weapons for months to defend against Russia.
Ex-president Obama visits Sunak in Downing Street: The former US president arrives in London for an unannounced visit to see the UK PM.
bbc.com/news/av/uk-politics-68597108
Quick Glance: Barack Obama's Suit: A Tribute to Tailoring Craftsmanship
- Barack Obama sported a classic, dark gray suit during a London meeting.
- His timeless ensemble was deemed respectful and stylish.
- The significance of tailored suits as a reflection of personal style was emphasized.
- The resurgence of ties as a fashion accessory was discussed, with a focus on the Fall 2024 trends.
“Negative for the protection of minors”: Pediatricians call for a withdrawal from the cannabis law
n-tv.de/politik/Kinderaerzte-fordern-Rueckzieher-bei-Cannabis-Gesetz-article24813696.html
Tougher sanctions, lower savings assets: Social associations attack CDU for reform plans for citizens' money
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/buergergeld-verbaende-attackieren-cdu-plaene-fuer-sozialstaatsreform-a-877551e4-a94e-42ef-92d3-4abb01905eab
Quick Glance: Union's Errors in New Basic Security
- The Union criticizes the Citizen's Income and proposes a 'New Basic Security'.
- The CDU reinforces stereotypes about the unemployed and advocates for sanctions.
- The call for qualifying support lacks funding.
- The Union paints false images of the Citizen's Income and ignores additional earning limits.
Data analysis: Almost every second vote for Putin could be manipulated: Independent experts claim to have found extensive falsifications in Vladimir Putin's ...
diepresse.com/18287414/datenanalyse-fast-jede-zweite-stimme-fuer-putin-koennte-manipuliert-sein
Annual adjustment: pensioners should receive almost five percent more: Thanks to strong wage increases in 2023, pensions are also expected to rise significantly ...
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/soziales/rente-offenbar-anstieg-um-4-57-prozent-im-sommer-a-abd47a0d-b15b-41c3-ba5d-985a15d0cd30
756 days of war in Ukraine: New EU sanctions against Russia: At the EU foreign ministers' meeting, EU states announced further sanctions against Russia ...
de.euronews.com/2024/03/19/756-tage-ukraine-krieg-neue-eu-sanktionen-gegen-russland-und-wie-weiter
EU, Philippines Announce Restart of Free Trade Talks Seven Years After Halt: The EU and the Philippines announced the resumption of their free trade negotiations ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-19/eu-philippines-announce-restart-of-free-trade-talks
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UK Prime Minister Sunak Struggles for Control in Face of Dire Polls, Tory Anger: With each new week, Rishi Sunak’s grip on the UK political narrative appears to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-18/sunak-struggles-for-control-in-face-of-dire-polls-and-tory-anger
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UK Employment Rights: Labour Party Warned Shake-Up Plan Risks Less Secure Jobs: UK businesses have warned the Labour opposition that its plans to shake up ...
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Crypto firm moved $4.2m of assets to digital wallet linked to alleged Russian arms dealer - ICIJ
icij.org/inside-icij/2024/03/crypto-firm-moved-4-2m-of-assets-to-digital-wallet-linked-to-alleged-russian-arms-dealer/
Quick Glance: Crypto Firm Transferred $4.2m to Wallet of Alleged Russian Arms Dealer
- A UK cryptocurrency firm transferred digital assets worth over $4.2 million to a crypto wallet owned by a member of an alleged Russian arms-dealing network who was later sanctioned by the United States.
- Transactions by Copper Technologies raise questions about UK laws governing the cryptocurrency industry adapting quickly enough to keep up with the evolving sector under scrutiny for providing anonymity.
- An analysis of cryptocurrency transactions highlights a connection between Copper and Jonatan Zimenkov, an Israeli-born Russian national.
- Revelations shed light on the opaque world of cryptocurrency, its anonymity, and the need for regulation of digital assets within the financial system.
Central banks use AI to assess climate-related risks: Central bankers said on Tuesday they have broken new ground by using artificial intelligence to collect ...
reuters.com/technology/central-banks-use-ai-assess-climate-related-risks-2024-03-19/
Pearse McAuley: IRA man who killed garda found dead in Strabane: The former IRA man was jailed for the manslaughter of Det Garda Jerry McCabe during a post ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c0x3qxny9n6o
Ukraine prepares to join the EU club — but Brussels doesn’t want to talk about it
politico.eu/article/ukraine-eu-farm-protests-ursula-von-der-leyen-voloymyr-zelenskyy/
Moldova expels Russian diplomat over polling stations in breakaway Transdniestria - foreign ministry
reuters.com/world/europe/moldova-expels-russian-diplomat-over-polling-stations-breakaway-transdniestria-2024-03-19/
Putin says he supported prisoner swap for Navalny days before his death: Russian President Vladimir Putin says he supported an idea to release opposition leader ...
apnews.com/article/putin-navalny-russia-election-prisoner-exchange-d941866bf80241242b5b4c42c912bc06
Quick Glance: EU Imposes Sanctions Following Nawalny's Death
- The EU enforces sanctions against Russia in response to Nawalny's death during the presidential election.
- The EU blames Putin and Russian authorities for Nawalny's death, calling for consequences. Nawalny's widow believes he was murdered in the camp.
- EU foreign ministers plan to issue a statement on Putin's controversial election victory and impose sanctions on double-digit justice representatives.
- Existing economic sanctions against Russia due to the Ukraine conflict, as well as new sanctions on the second anniversary of the conflict, are already in place.
Government wants flying taxis to take off in 2 years: A plan for new flying vehicles and drones includes hopes for the first flying taxi to take off in 2026.
bbc.com/news/technology-68597045
Russia election: Russians cast their votes on final day: Russians crowded outside polling stations at noon on the last day of a presidential election ...
apnews.com/article/russia-election-putin-2024-updates-d4dcaa5c93dc44b745cec7d811831daa
Quick Glance: Putin revels in electoral victory amidst quiet protests
- Putin secures fifth term easily after suppressing opposition.
- Voters had virtually no choice in the election.
- Critics view the results as predetermined, Putin sees them as trust.
- Protests by the opposition, both in Russia and globally, are downplayed by Putin.
US out of money for Ukraine arms, Pentagon chief to convince allies to contribute
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/03/19/US-out-of-money-for-Ukraine-arms-Pentagon-chief-to-convince-allies-to-contribute
GB News shows hosted by MPs broke Ofcom rules: Five episodes hosted by serving Tory MPs found to have broken broadcasting rules by media regulator.
bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68596973
Quick Glance: GB News Programs Presented by Tory MPs Breach Ofcom Rules
- Ofcom found that five episodes of GB News programs presented by Tory MPs have violated impartiality regulations.
- The shows in question included two hosted by Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg and three co-hosted by former Pensions Secretary Esther McVey and Philip Davies.
- Ofcom determined that these episodes aired in May and June 2023 did not adhere to Rules 5.1 and 5.3 of the Broadcasting Code, highlighting the importance of impartiality in news presentation.
- While GB News had previous breaches, this marks the first violation of Rules 5.1 and 5.3, potentially leading to sanctions if further infractions occur.
Financial Times: EU to impose tariffs on grain from Russia, Belarus: The European Union is planning to impose tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus to ...
kyivindependent.com/financial-times-eu-to-impose-tariffs-on-grain-from-russia-belarus/
Erdogan: all Cyprus could have been ours: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan argued Monday that if Turkish forces had moved further south in 1974 ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1234350/erdogan-all-cyprus-could-have-been-ours/
What strange beauty is this? Microsoft commits to two more non-subscription Office editions
theregister.com/2024/03/19/office_2024_microsoft/
Harry and Meghan put beside Prince Andrew on Royal Family website: Harry and Meghan's biographies on the Royal Family website have been combined and ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/19/harry-meghan-given-spot-beside-andrew-royal-family-website-20488619/
EU agrees to sanction 30 Russians over Navalny's death: Sanctions will include travel bans and asset freezes on prison officials responsible for ...
euronews.com/2024/03/19/eu-agrees-to-sanction-30-russians-over-alexei-navalnys-death
ECB ready in June to discuss rate cuts, de Guindos says: The European Central Bank will be in position to discuss an interest rate cut in June ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/ecb-ready-june-discuss-rate-cuts-de-guindos-says-2024-03-19/
Million dollar fines: What if Trump can't pay?: It would be impossible to raise the "insane amount" of 454 million, according to Donald Trump's lawyers ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/trump-geld-new-york-millionen-faq-usa-wahl-100.html
US wants to recognise Russia as state sponsor of terrorism, claiming Putin illegitimate
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/18/7447041/
Putin calls Crimea part of 'New Russia', announces new rail line from Rostov-on-Don to Crimea
wionews.com/world/putin-describes-crimea-as-part-of-new-russia-after-winning-elections-701671
Germans thought they were immune to nationalism after confronting the Nazi past. They were wrong
apnews.com/article/germany-far-right-democracy-protests-afd-nazis-2dce0ea7ed40fccd3f0ec1c46edcfd42
Putin, Kim, Assad and their most fantastical election wins: If you don’t win more than 90 percent of the votes, you’re not doing it right.
politico.eu/article/election-wins-valdimir-putin-kim-jong-un-alexander-lukashenko-joseph-stalin-bashar-al-assad-ilham-aliyev/
The Royals Have Totally Lost Control of the Narrative: The Royal Family’s authority has taken a major hit amid the conspiracy theories about Kate Middleton
rollingstone.com/culture/culture-commentary/kate-middleton-absence-conspiracies-royals-have-lost-control-narrative-1234985979/
Quick Glance: Major picture agency uncovers more doctored royal photo
- A photograph of Queen Elizabeth II with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren released last year was digitally enhanced, as revealed by a global picture agency.
- Shared in April last year to mark the late monarch’s 97th birthday, the portrait was taken by Kate Middleton in August 2022, just weeks before the Queen’s death.
- Getty Images placed an editor’s note on Monday stating that the image has been digitally enhanced, sparking controversy. Discrepancies in the picture, such as the late Queen’s tartan skirt and black patches behind Princes George and Louis, were highlighted.
- The Princess of Wales faced speculation about her health and a commotion over an edited family photo. Kate Middleton publicly apologized for the photo and mentioned that she occasionally experiments with editing. Her return to public engagements is expected after April 17.
Podcast series “Putin’s Rise” - Episode 2: How Vladimir Putin secured power and control over all of Russia
spiegel.de/ausland/wie-wladimir-putin-sich-macht-und-kontrolle-ueber-ganz-russland-sicherte-podcast-a-a77c4b5a-280d-4dc5-94fd-7679aa3795b2
UK deputy PM launches global push to protect elections from AI, misinformation: Democratic countries around the world should band together to confront the threat ...
reuters.com/technology/uk-deputy-pm-launches-global-push-protect-elections-ai-misinformation-2024-03-19/
Portugal’s Chega Still Has No Agreement With Center-Right Group: Portugal’s far-right Chega party said there’s still no agreement to back a government led by ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-18/portugal-s-chega-still-has-no-agreement-with-center-right-group
UK closer to passing Rwanda asylum law after changes overturned: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's contentious bill to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda moved ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-closer-passing-rwanda-asylum-law-after-changes-overturned-2024-03-18/
Moldovan president launches campaign to promote EU referendum: President Maia Sandu launched a campaign to promote an upcoming referendum on Moldova's push to ...
euractiv.com/section/enlargement/news/moldovan-president-launches-campaign-to-promote-eu-referendum/
EU ministers agree sanctions over Navalny's death: European Union foreign ministers agreed on Monday to impose sanctions on people and organisations that bear ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-foreign-ministers-approved-sanctions-relation-navalnys-death-2024-03-18/
Taiwan's vice president-elect makes Czech visit after US trip: Taiwan's vice president-elect and former de facto ambassador to Washington, Hsiao Bi-khim ...
reuters.com/world/taiwans-vice-president-elect-makes-czech-visit-after-us-trip-2024-03-19/
Defense Minister's reaction: Pistorius distances himself from Mützenich's demand to freeze the war
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/rolf-muetzenich-boris-pistorius-distanziert-sich-von-spd-fraktionschef-a-7c091956-d07a-43f2-a397-faa7673ab402
Putin hails illegal annexation of Crimea after claiming election win: The president addresses thousands in Moscow after official figures suggest he won 87% of ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68601131
Trump can't post $464M bond in New York civil case, lawyers say: New York state Attorney General Letitia James' office could begin to seize Trump's assets unless ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/18/trump-cant-post-bond-new-york-civil-case-00147563
Quick Glance: Trump's Challenges in Securing $464M Bond in Civil Fraud Case
- Judge Arthur Engoron ordered Trump to pay $355 million plus interest.
- Trump is facing 'insurmountable difficulties' in obtaining a bond to satisfy the $464 million civil fraud judgment, according to his attorneys.
- Trump's attorneys have labeled the judgment as 'unconstitutionally excessive.'
- The New York Attorney General's Office has objected to a lesser bond, arguing Trump and his co-defendants will attempt to evade enforcement of the judgment or to make enforcement more difficult.
Russians still enjoying American burgers and sandwiches as companies refuse to leave
kyivindependent.com/russia-is-still-eating-american-burgers-and-sandwiches/
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of March 19, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
NATO Secretary General on Putin's "elections": Neither free nor fair: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has condemned Russias presidential elections in the ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/18/7447035/
HVO 100: New eco-diesel displaces old petrol at petrol stations: Germany's gas stations are planning to introduce a new synthetic diesel fuel in April ...
welt.de/wirtschaft/article250624260/HVO-100-Neuer-Oeko-Diesel-verdraengt-an-den-Tankstellen-altes-Benzin.html
Laken Riley’s father fears daughter’s death being used as political wedge in immigration debate
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/4539384-laken-riley-father-death-political-immigration-debate/
ECB's de Cos says economic growth might disappoint: Growth in the euro zone might disappoint, dragging down inflation with it, European Central Bank policymaker ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/ecbs-de-cos-says-economic-growth-might-disappoint-2024-03-19/
London Mayor Sadiq Khan Vows 40,000 New Council Homes in Election Campaign: London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who launched his re-election campaign for a third term on ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-18/london-mayor-vows-40-000-new-council-homes-in-election-campaign
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Why the World of Typewriter Collectors Splits Down the Middle When These Machines Come Up for Sale
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/03/typewriter-collectors-community-nazi-german-machines-historys.html
EU's Borrell says Israel is provoking famine in Gaza: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday that Israel is provoking famine in Gaza and using ...
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Sanctions against radical settlers: EU increases pressure on Israel: The EU is losing patience with Israel's government: the foreign ministers have decided on ...
spiegel.de/politik/sanktionen-gegen-radikale-siedler-eu-erhoeht-druck-auf-israel-a-4bba5fe1-2eb2-4112-a526-64b252d66eee
This is where Rewe goes vegan: Berlin branch throws out all meat products: The first completely vegan Rewe branch in Germany will soon open in Berlin ...
berliner-zeitung.de/panorama/rewe-wird-in-friedrichshain-vegan-supermarkt-schmeisst-alle-fleischprodukte-raus-li.2197702
🔊 Russian president Vladimir Putin cruises to a landslide election win. @A_Osborn explains what his victory means for the rest of the world on the Reuters ...
reut.rs/3veeB3C
Golos: Unprecedented violations: Moscow probably dropped all inhibitions when it came to election manipulation
n-tv.de/politik/Moskau-liess-bei-Wahlmanipulation-wohl-alle-Hemmungen-fallen-article24812485.html
Independent Russian vote monitor says election was a mockery: An independent Russian vote monitoring group said on Monday that the presidential election that ...
reut.rs/49U7eNH
President Maia Sandu launched a campaign to promote an upcoming referendum on Moldova's push to join the European Union, calling on civil leaders to rally ... Show more
Stormont: DUP aims to veto new EU law from applying in NI: The move concerns a law passed by the EU in November on the protection of geographical indications.
bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-68601764
Lithuanian foreign minister: Russia's pseudo-elections are a tragic farce: Gabrielius Landsbergis has said that the presidential elections held in Russia cannot ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/18/7446966/
Russian elections: Europe condemns Putin's re-election: The German Foreign Office called the elections in Russia a “pseudo election”. "The elections in Russia ...
de.euronews.com/2024/03/18/wahlen-in-russland-europa-verurteilt-die-wiederwahl-putins
Estonian prime minister says Putin is "afraid" of war with Nato: Kaja Kallas says Putin is "afraid" of a war with Nato in an interview with ...
bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-68590390
Quick Glance: Estonian PM: Putin Spreading Fear of NATO, Yet Afraid Himself
- Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin is attempting to intimidate Western societies to deter their actions. However, it becomes apparent that Putin himself is hesitant about engaging in a war with NATO countries.
- Kallas expressed these views in an interview with the BBC.
- A recent classified analysis from German intelligence hints at Russia's possible military intentions towards NATO in the upcoming years starting from 2026. This analysis indicates that Russia is gearing up for a significant conflict with the West, as evidenced by the restructuring of its army, troop movements, and missile deployments in the western region of the country.
- Kallas emphasized the importance of taking Putin's threats seriously, despite his skill in instilling fear.
From Ukraine to the Arctic: The War's Impact on Russia's Northern Energy Ambitions
highnorthnews.com/en/ukraine-arctic-wars-impact-russias-northern-energy-ambitions
Taurus missiles: Why Ukraine wants them – and Germany hesitates: When faced with questions from German lawmakers on March 13, Chancellor Olaf Scholz once again ...
kyivindependent.com/taurus-long-range-missile-why-does-ukraine-want-them-and-germany-hesitates/
Putin open to Macron's ceasefire proposal during Paris Olympics: Putin said he would consider the request if it was a serious move to build 'peaceful ...
euronews.com/2024/03/18/putin-open-to-macrons-ceasefire-proposal-during-paris-olympics
Avalanche in Russia's Kamchatka kills two, authorities say: An avalanche in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula killed a 19-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman who ...
reuters.com/world/europe/avalanche-russias-kamchatka-kills-two-authorities-say-2024-03-19/
Royal fake news: Russian media falsely reports death of King Charles: Despite no explanation from the palace, news of the British monarch's death spread quickly ...
spiegel.de/panorama/leute/russische-medien-meldeten-falsche-todesnachricht-von-koenig-charles-iii-a-eb71443c-87c6-4d34-bc3e-987f5bc2f370
“Whatever is not acceptable”: Merz gives definition of dominant culture: The Union has been working on a definition of a dominant culture for a long time ...
n-tv.de/politik/Merz-gibt-Definition-von-Leitkultur-article24813567.html
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he still expects the government to begin deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda in the spring ...
reut.rs/3TEMgNd
Climate protesters can't rely on beliefs in criminal damage cases, UK court rules
reuters.com/world/uk/climate-protesters-cant-rely-beliefs-criminal-damage-cases-uk-court-rules-2024-03-18/
Ten years after annexation of Crimea: Putin celebrates pseudo-re-election with propaganda show
spiegel.de/ausland/russland-wladimir-putin-feiert-pseudowiederwahl-mit-propaganda-show-a-3f263c4c-a522-4523-bf26-38497e42e435
Sweden wants peace, king says at NATO ceremony: Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf affirmed his desire for peace during his speech on Monday at the NATO flag-rai
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/sweden-wants-peace-king-says-at-nato-ceremony/
❗️ Not a single Ukrainian soldier saw Red Cross representatives while in Russian captivitywww.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/18/7447024/
Kremlin boss Putin: Open to a ceasefire during the Olympics: Ceasefire in Ukraine during the Olympics? Kremlin boss Putin is open to Macron's proposal. However ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/russland-putin-waffenruhe-olympische-spiele-macron-ukraine-krieg-100.html
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