A Russian court has ordered that Deutsche Bank's and Commerzbank's assets, accounts, property and shares be seized in Russia as part of a lawsuit involving the German banks, court documents showed.
The banks were among the guarantor lenders under a contract for the construction of a gas processing plant in Russia with Germany's Linde, which was terminated due to Western sanctions.
Three weeks after one of Brazil’s worst-ever floods hit its southernmost state, killing 155 people and forcing 540,000 from their homes, experts have warned that water levels will take at least another two weeks to drop.
The death toll across Rio Grande do Sul is still increasing daily, and more than 77,000 displaced people remain in public shelters, prompting the state government to announce plans to build four temporary “tent cities” to accommodate them.
"Ahmed Alid, 45, an asylum seeker from Morocco, stabbed 70-year-old Terence Carney, a complete stranger he encountered on the street, on 15 October.
Minutes earlier, he had broken into the bedroom of his housemate, Christian convert Javed Nouri, and hacked at him while he slept.
Alid shouted “Allahu Akbar” – “God is great” – during the attack at the Home Office-approved asylum seekers’ accommodation, which Nouri survived. Alid then fled into the street, still armed with a knife."
This atack , but also some other events like in Paris, Switserland, Belgium, made me more aware of the risen terrorist theat levels, issued by a.o. Europol. Some years after 9/11 USA, I just got desensitised to it, or maybe I already was.
Anyhow, fyi Jihadist terrorism in numbers was the most recent and comprehensive info I found. The numbers now are probably much higher.
The results showed that between 2004 and 2022, a total of 208 terrorist attacks occurred in the EU, with the majority of these attacks (118) occurring in just three countries: France, the United Kingdom, and Germany.
Edit: added " jihadist" to link description , incase it was unclear. For more context, see also other's comments section.
Well, both statements would be an or your opinion. But, as the court specifically investigated, these are the only facts we have atm, quote:
"She told Alid that psychiatric reports found no evidence of psychosis “or any other serious mental illness”
"Also The judge, Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb, told Alid he had “hoped to frighten the people of Britain and undermine the freedoms they enjoy” when he murdered Carney in a terrorist attack.
Also I'd put all kind of atacks as terroristic using a broader definition because a so called " political motivation".
Generally, I'd consider extreme right atacks equally terroristic. So, you mention thousands of atacks by right winged extremist, I know they've been raising. Happen to have some info on that, for comparison?
I don't see the need to downplay any kind of terroristic atack, by whatever political motivation they might have, whether , right/ left/anarchist or whatever. It's the killing of innocents that has me worried.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Whether it’s tapioca balls or computer chips, Taiwan is stretching toward the United States and away from China — the world’s No. 2 economy that threatens to take the democratically ruled island by force if necessary....
Experiments generate quantum entanglement over optical fibres across three real cities, marking progress towards networks that could have revolutionary applications.
Just found this interesting background explainer article about the Bill: "In Georgia, Russian émigrés see familiar Kremlin tactics" france24 art
" This law is reminiscent of legislation that came into force in Russia about ten years ago which initially targeted human rights NGOs financed by Western countries and gradually turned into a powerful tool of political repression."
The 25-page coalition plan, which highlights broad strategy but not detail, will be formally presented on Thursday but some of the measures the new cabinet plans to implement have already leaked out.
No MP yet, just a meagre 25 page accord. Main proposals could've been worse .
Also coalation will need accord of EU to opt-out for some stuff (mainly green deals, farms, and migration).
Financially, we'll have to see the outcome after several advisary organs run the budget numbers.
Upon which there willl follow more debates. We'll see how it goes.
Of Israeli Jews alive today, 80% were born in Israel. A majority of Israel’s Jews are not descended from Europe but rather from Arab nations, including from the parcel of land known today as modern Israel. Known as Mizrachim in Hebrew, they hail from Iraq, Iran, Morocco, Yemen, Egypt, Tunisia, Syria and Algeria, as well as from the Asian caucus region of the former Soviet Union. Those Israelis who are Ashkenazi, the Israeli term for Jews of European descent, are increasingly the minority inside Israel.
As a sort of outsider afaik: many ( Germans) probably still feel the cultural guilt. Also, technically and morally the Germans have made reparations and ammendments ; still many have therefore a soft and blind spot for the Jewish cause. And for sure the Holocaust should never been forgotten.
But the diaspora started many centuries ago. Zionisim started as a (revolutionary) reaction to this dispersal, and as a wakeupcall for the ppl to unite at the end of 19th century iirc.
These (displacement & refuge) problems and in this case ages of racism (antisemitism) are ancient.
And just to be clear, they're not the only (lost/disturbed) tribe worldwide.
Imo, many palestines must specially now be experiencing somewhat similar or parallel to what happened to many Jews during WW II, which makes it even crazier.
It's just ancient history repeating itself, only the name, the places and the dates have been changed..
I imagine, and this is a recent discussion, that the UN charter and all humanitarian organisations must change and modernize our legal framework and organisation. There are and are going to be way more refuges and horrors in the years to come.
My response was in the context of that one spefic remark, earlier.
Apart from that, sure many nuances can be made, ofc.
But afaik, it was a Jewish person ( Herzl) who initiated it, and later asked support from European powers. wiki Zionism
"The Zionist movement was founded in the late 19th century by secular Jews, largely as a response by Ashkenazi Jews to rising antisemitism in Europe, exemplified by the Dreyfus affair in France and the anti-Jewish pogroms in the Russian Empire. The political movement was formally established by the Austro-Hungarian journalist Theodor Herzl in 1897 following the publication of his book Der Judenstaat"
And still whistleblowers are being sentenced, jailed, prosecuted by Gvements ( and sometimes killed)
I get the security thing, but war crimes and industrial crimes should be measured on another different scale altogether.
Most of those guys should get a medal, imo. WTF?!
Far-right anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders is close to forming a four-way coalition, six months after coming in first in the Netherlands national elections....
Thousands of protesters rallied Tuesday in Georgia after parliament adopted a law to brand overseas-funded NGOs as groups under “foreign influence”, a measure Brussels has warned will undermine Tbilisi’s European aspirations.
Russia has used a similar law to silence public figures and organisations that disagree with or deviate from the Kremlin’s views. Georgian society is widely anti-Kremlin. Georgia’s bid for membership of the EU and NATO is enshrined in its constitution and—according to opinion polls—supported by a majority of the population.
Not even curb really, just make transparent when NGOs are getting foreign funding.
Problem being with the BILL , is that's a copypaste Russian Law from Putins desk. And everyone saw what happened there when several 10th of thousands were arrested for protesting, ngos, newspapers were found illegal. Yip, democracic citizen etc were labelled as foreign influence, and handled as traitors . something like this doesn't bode Well for freedom and democracies.
This is about a (pro Ruzz?) actors in Georgian Government pushing a Bill without any democratic support. Nobody wants it.
I think the point is different.
It's about whether Georgia adopts Ruzz/ Putins law or eventually, the EU law.
Georgia has EU candidate status.
eu foreign bill
But also this EU law is seen as a bit controversial still
"It has been criticised by non-governmental organisations who fear it could be used to silence critical voices in the bloc."
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"A higher regional court in western Germany rejected on Monday an appeal by the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party against its classification as a "suspected" far-right extremist organization.
The judges at the court in Münster said the designation was appropriate and did not violate the constitution or European law.
In the villages surrounding the eastern Serbian city of Smederevo, trouble has brewed over the last eight years. Once a symbol of economic promise, the steel mill acquired by Chinese company HBIS has become synonymous with environmental degradation and health hazards for the local community....
Probably one of the reasons, other reasons could be ( geo?) complexity and the building (time)'of the whole unfrastructure. I haven't digged very deep in this yet tbh.
The Chinese president's visit to Europe yielded little breakthrough on issues like trade and Ukraine. But it did show that Beijing prefers to work one-on-one to avoid collective opposition to its interests....
100%. Its a classic divide & conquer strategy, albeit that the technology has changed over the centuries, and the methodology (hybrid) has become more finetuned.
I mean, objectivelly and strategically it's how the world has been working forever: " in war and love there are no rules", it is said.
On the otherhand, how the world has been working forever, is exactly the whole issue. Speaking for European (or worldcitizens) we really hate wars and catastrophic results, so we'd like to move away from the old world, towards a more balanced world with more equal partnership; ideally.
It's impossible to move to that point, when your supposed partners apperantly don't have the same wish ( Ruzz Mir for example, isn't peace).
At the end of the day I perceive this as a clash between systems, democracies & authoracies.And, even this comparance may be too simplified.
I hope and trust, we can find a proportionate and adequate response to these negative developments and actions.
Also it should be a joint responsibility between all the citizens from the whole world ( if your country is fucking up, try to do something if possible, stay safe ofc). Instead, as it appears now, we have just some head of states deciding everything for billions.
Kinda of like a modernised slogan from yesteryear," citizens over the World Unite; against idiotic head of states! " thing.
Wouldn't that be something .
Cheesy John Lenon shit. Yet maybe he's right; because here we are in this mess.
Jenny Mathers, a specialist in Russian intelligence services at Aberystwyth University in Wales, said there has been a notable increase in the number and intensity of Russia-linked incidents for the past year, adding that “we are likely to see an acceleration of this trend"....
The European Central Bank will “most likely” lower borrowing costs when it meets in June — should the outlook for consumer prices be confirmed by fresh quarterly forecasts, Executive Board member Frank Elderson said....
Imo it will fist get worse in the years to come, as decoupling has somewhat started where possible.
Also I don't expect any major changes from Xi Jiping or the CCP, in his (strict) policies in the foreseeable future.
The peace summit will be held in Switzerland on June 15-16, and will focus on peace in Ukraine under the terms of Zelensky's 10-point peace formula, a plan that calls for a complete withdrawal of Russian troops from occupied Ukrainian lands....
If I'm reading this in its context correctly, it seems that this meeting is about Europe (hopefully now) really starting to wake up.
I imagine the meeting will focus on the arguments of The Danish PM, to take a more proactive stance and response in Europe ( added: for more immediate needs of Ukraine's defense situation.
The death toll from what authorities call the worst climate disaster ever to strike southern Brazil has risen to 90, after ferocious rain flooded huge stretches of Rio Grande do Sul state, displacing more than 155,000 people and forcing the closure of the main airport in the country’s fifth biggest city....
This is one of those events that will go down in history,” added Leite, who has declared a state of emergency in 397 of his state’s 497 towns and cities.
One of the worst-affected cities is the state capital, Porto Alegre, which sits along the Guaíba river. The waterway hit a record level of 5.33 metres (17.5ft) on Sunday morning – even higher than during historic 1941 floods when it rained for more than 20 days straight.
“Porto Alegre has been devastated, leaving virtually the whole city without its supply of water, electricity and food,” the newspaper O Globo reported on Tuesday, describing “a situation of unprecedented sorrow” in the flooded city of 1.4 million inhabitants.
They have no water, food, electricity & cellular service, shops. Many roads are inaccessible. Many have been taken to shelters. The rain will continue for 10-20 days. Getting any help there from other states, appears very difficult. They are for now, practically isolated; so I've heard.
As per yesterday evening State TV: 100 deaths, 130 missing and 374 wounded
We likely are in a century where climatic catastrophs will double in severity every few (10?) years.
For sure it will get worse.
I'm curious, perhaps you (or anyone) have came across some up2date projections (numbers) on this? I've only seen reports about co2/ temperature and potential catastrophs.
Tnx.
I would agree that (re)insurance companies should have( the best) numbers.
"Today, the (re)insurance sector operates in a rapidly changing and uncertain world. Elevated levels of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity are unlikely to relent any time soon. " etc.
Add: I'm refering to the effects of Russian Psyops, and how that leads up anger, discontent & division using false narratives and disinformation;
in the US and all over the world. It is a conscious action to polarise and create cleavage amongst groups. These tactics are working, and that's a problem.
Russian court seizes millions of euros worth of German bank assets ( www.france24.com )
A Russian court has ordered that Deutsche Bank's and Commerzbank's assets, accounts, property and shares be seized in Russia as part of a lawsuit involving the German banks, court documents showed.
Brazil counts cost of worst-ever floods with little hope of waters receding soon ( www.theguardian.com )
Man jailed for life after Gaza ‘revenge’ murder in Hartlepool ( www.theguardian.com )
Taiwan is selling more to the US than China in major shift away from Beijing ( apnews.com )
WASHINGTON (AP) — Whether it’s tapioca balls or computer chips, Taiwan is stretching toward the United States and away from China — the world’s No. 2 economy that threatens to take the democratically ruled island by force if necessary....
‘Quantum internet’ demonstration in cities is most advanced yet ( www.nature.com )
Experiments generate quantum entanglement over optical fibres across three real cities, marking progress towards networks that could have revolutionary applications.
18+ How a doctor, sailor and lecturer changed Europe’s assisted dying debate ( www.theguardian.com )
Georgia's leader says a divisive media bill passed by lawmakers is unacceptable and she'll veto it ( apnews.com )
All four coalition parties back Dutch right-wing cabinet deal - Update ( www.dutchnews.nl )
The 25-page coalition plan, which highlights broad strategy but not detail, will be formally presented on Thursday but some of the measures the new cabinet plans to implement have already leaked out.
[ OPINION] ‘Israelis go back to Europe?’ Some on the left need to rethink their slogans | Jo-Ann Mort ( www.theguardian.com )
Army whistleblower who exposed alleged Australian war crimes in Afghanistan is sentenced to prison ( apnews.com )
Prime minister of Slovakia reportedly shot and injured ( www.theguardian.com )
Slovakia’s populist prime minister, Robert Fico, has reportedly been injured in a shooting and taken to hospital....
Wilders on verge of forming EU's latest hard-right government ( www.euronews.com )
Far-right anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders is close to forming a four-way coalition, six months after coming in first in the Netherlands national elections....
Thousands protest in Georgia after lawmakers pass controversial ‘Russian law’ ( www.france24.com )
Thousands of protesters rallied Tuesday in Georgia after parliament adopted a law to brand overseas-funded NGOs as groups under “foreign influence”, a measure Brussels has warned will undermine Tbilisi’s European aspirations.
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In an area in eastern Serbia, a steel mill acquired by Chinese company HBIS became synonymous with environmental degradation and health hazards for the local community ( www.onegreenplanet.org )
In the villages surrounding the eastern Serbian city of Smederevo, trouble has brewed over the last eight years. Once a symbol of economic promise, the steel mill acquired by Chinese company HBIS has become synonymous with environmental degradation and health hazards for the local community....
Less than 25% of the EU’s electricity came from fossil fuels in April ( www.euronews.com )
The drop in fossil fuel generation was driven by wind and solar growth as well as the recovery of hydropower....
Did China's Xi Jinping expose disunity in Europe? ( www.dw.com )
The Chinese president's visit to Europe yielded little breakthrough on issues like trade and Ukraine. But it did show that Beijing prefers to work one-on-one to avoid collective opposition to its interests....
Amid fresh warnings that Russia is preparing “violent acts of sabotage” in Europe and NATO states, experts say there is already a significant uptick in what appears to be covert Russian sabotage ( www.france24.com )
Jenny Mathers, a specialist in Russian intelligence services at Aberystwyth University in Wales, said there has been a notable increase in the number and intensity of Russia-linked incidents for the past year, adding that “we are likely to see an acceleration of this trend"....
ECB June Rate Cut ‘Most Likely’ If Outlook Holds, Elderson Says ( www.bloomberg.com )
The European Central Bank will “most likely” lower borrowing costs when it meets in June — should the outlook for consumer prices be confirmed by fresh quarterly forecasts, Executive Board member Frank Elderson said....
European firms that rank China as a top investment destination has hit a record low, could take years to restore confidence, lobby group says ( www.euractiv.com )
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Leaders of Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Council of Europe confirm participation in global peace summit ( kyivindependent.com )
The peace summit will be held in Switzerland on June 15-16, and will focus on peace in Ukraine under the terms of Zelensky's 10-point peace formula, a plan that calls for a complete withdrawal of Russian troops from occupied Ukrainian lands....
Brazil flooding death toll rises to 90 as more than 155,000 people displaced ( www.theguardian.com )
The death toll from what authorities call the worst climate disaster ever to strike southern Brazil has risen to 90, after ferocious rain flooded huge stretches of Rio Grande do Sul state, displacing more than 155,000 people and forcing the closure of the main airport in the country’s fifth biggest city....
A Russian Influence Campaign Is Exploiting College Campus Protests ( www.wired.com )