Category: World
World 23.12.23 | 15:32

Following Storm Zoltan’s impact on northern Europe, heavy rain and snowfall are anticipated

Following Storm Zoltan’s impact across northern Europe just before the holiday, Germany braces for heavy rainfall and snowfall in specific regions on Saturday. Authorities caution about potential significant flooding in sections of Lower Saxony, Hamburg, Saxony-Anhalt, and Bavaria. The German Weather...

World 23.12.23 | 11:38

Holiday Regatta: A Christmas race involving hundreds of Santa Clauses was held in Venice

A week prior to Christmas, on December 17th, a spectacle unfolded in Venice as a hundred Santas arrived in gondolas, transforming the Grand Canal into a vibrant sea of red, infusing the city with joy and enchantment. Venice hosts over 120 regattas annually, seizing any occasion or significant date as...

World 22.12.23 | 10:46

Zelensky exhorts Ukraine to maintain its commitment and fighting spirit this Christmas

Just ahead of Christmas, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged his fellow citizens to maintain their defensive efforts for the country. He stressed the need for focused attention, effort, and energy to achieve Ukraine’s goals. Zelensky’s message came amidst ongoing Russian drone attacks,...

World 21.12.23 | 20:19

More than 15 dead in mass killing at university in Prague

Czech police and emergency services said a shooter had been “eliminated” after killing at least 15 people and wounding “dozens” more at a university in the capital, Prague, on Thursday. Images on social media showed students barricaded in classrooms and emergency vehicles swarming a square in...

World 21.12.23 | 13:16

Message to the EU from the Czech Republic and Slovakia: “We cannot do without Russian oil”

According to Transneft President Nikolay Tokarev, the Czech Republic and Slovakia have appealed to Brussels to keep the inventories of Russian oil since they are unable to operate without it. He added that although the Czech Republic may be able to obtain small amounts of oil from Europe via an oil pipeline,...

World 21.12.23 | 12:10

Hard reform decree issued by ultra-liberal President Milei of Argentina

Argentina’s highly controlled economy is starting to be restructured by the ultra-liberal president Javier Milei’s new administration. In a televised speech on Wednesday, Milei declared, “We are initiating the economic deregulation that Argentina so desperately needs,” unveiling...

World 21.12.23 | 12:06

Zelensky of Ukraine claims that Kiev is creating drone strategies to counter Russia

According to Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, the nation is depending more and more on drones of various kinds to defend itself against the Russian invasion. In his nightly video message on Wednesday, Zelensky stated, “This is an obvious priority of the state and a concrete way to...

World 21.12.23 | 09:01

The health minister of France steps down due to harsh new immigration regulations

France’s Health Minister Aurélien Rousseau has reportedly resigned in response to the contentious immigration law adopted by parliament, as per reports from Le Figaro and Le Parisien late on Tuesday. It remains uncertain whether Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne has accepted his resignation. Rousseau,...

World 21.12.23 | 08:24

Netanyahu: Those who question Israel’s commitment are “detached from reality”

Israel’s operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip must be prematurely stopped, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Wednesday, repeating his pledge to crush the extremist organization’s resistance. “We intend to fight this battle until the very end. It’ll go on until...

World 21.12.23 | 08:18

Parliament in Bulgaria limits the president’s authority

Constitutional amendments curbing the authority of President Rumen Radev, known for his Russia-friendly stance, were approved by the Bulgarian parliament on Wednesday. The bill received support from the pro-Western ruling PP-DB, GERB-SDS, and the centrist Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) representing...

World 20.12.23 | 12:52

In 2024, the Colorado Supreme Court prohibits Donald Trump from running for office

Colorado’s Supreme Court ruled against Donald Trump’s appearance on the state’s primary ballot, citing the 14th Amendment, which bars individuals involved in insurrection from seeking office. In a 4-3 decision, they stated it would be unlawful to list Trump as a candidate due to this...

World 19.12.23 | 20:52

US declares coordinated effort to thwart Houthi strikes in the Red Sea

The United States unveiled a new multinational security initiative on Monday to combat mounting attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Operation Prosperity Guardian, aimed at addressing security concerns in the southern Red...

World 19.12.23 | 20:34

A volcano in Iceland bursts following weeks of intense seismic activity

An eruption occurred on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula following weeks of seismic activity, as confirmed by the country’s weather service. The eruption began near the village of Grindavík, previously evacuated in November due to earthquake concerns. Videos and images on social media depicted...

World 19.12.23 | 20:07

At least 127 fatalities are confirmed from the earthquake in northern China

Northern China was hit by a powerful earthquake late Monday, causing at least 127 deaths and leaving over 500 injured in Gansu province. The tremor, ranging from 5.9 to 6.2 in magnitude, affected Jishishan County and nearby Qinghai province, felt even in Lanzhou, the provincial capital. Chinese President...

World 19.12.23 | 20:03

Bulgaria will cease importing oil from Russia in March

Bulgaria’s parliament decided to halt crude oil imports from Russia starting March 1, even though they had permission from the EU to continue until October 1. The amendment, driven by the pro-Western governing majority, also stops the export of products made from Russian crude oil from January...

World 15.12.23 | 16:58

Orban: Hungary can still stop Ukraine’s EU accession process

The Hungarian Prime Minister stated that Hungary did not veto yesterday’s decision of the European Council to open accession negotiations with Ukraine, but that it vetoed 50 billion euros of financial aid for that country. They convinced me not to block us with the argument that we can block them...

World 15.12.23 | 12:09

Orbán of Hungary vetoes an EU deal on financial assistance to Ukraine

During a summit in Brussels, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán blocked EU leaders from finalizing a financial support package for Ukraine, as reported by several diplomats to dpa. Orbán stated on the social media platform X, previously known as Twitter, that the deal would be revisited next year...

World 15.12.23 | 09:54

Moldova and Ukraine applauded the EU’s decision to begin accession talks with them

Ukraine and Moldova have enthusiastically embraced the European Council’s decision to commence negotiations for their EU membership. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed this as a “victory” for his country and Europe, while Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba expressed immense pride,...

World 14.12.23 | 13:07

US climate authority: Arctic summer was the warmest since records began

The US climate agency NOAA released a report on Tuesday indicating that this year’s summer was the warmest in the Arctic since records have been kept. According to NOAA scientists’ assessment known as the Artic assessment Card, summertime land temperatures in the region surrounding the North...

World 12.12.23 | 13:01

Europeans are receptive to Ukraine entering the EU, but not the Western Balkans; 26% are in favor of Macedonia joining the EU.

Ahead of the EU Summit, a survey conducted across six member states revealed a mixed attitude toward EU enlargement. While there’s openness toward Ukraine joining, doubts linger about admitting countries from the Western Balkans, Georgia, and Turkey. The Guardian reported these findings. The survey,...

Повеќе