A 35-year-old Russian embassy employee was killed near Unter den Linden. The Berlin police, who are exactly a native of Pietje, do not want to make any statements about this. German intelligence is as silent as a grave. A stone’s throw from the National Monument, the Brandenburg Gate, the diplomat fell from a great height. […]
The richest 1 percent emit twice as much as the poorest half
The richest 1 percent of the world’s population emits twice as much carbon as the poorest half. This means that about 70 million people cause twice as much emissions as the poorest 3.5 billion people, according to research conducted on behalf of Oxfam Novib. According to the researchers, emissions of the richest 1 percent will […]
Biden tightens vaccination rules for workers: heavy fines for violation | Abroad
The newspaper wrote that the new national rules will be officially published on Friday. Companies that do not comply with this risk will be fined hefty. It can be as high as $13,000 (more than $11,000) per violation or $136,000 if the rules are intentionally ignored. Companies may require employees who refuse to be vaccinated […]
Boris Johnson under fire for ‘hypocritical’ private jet flight to London men’s club | Abroad
VideoThe British opposition reacted angrily to reports of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s trip during the COP26 climate summit. The daily mirror He wrote that the prime minister traveled to London on a private plane from Glasgow, where the climate conference is being held, to dine at a men’s club. “Appalling hypocrisy,” said Anneliese Dodds of […]
The Islamic Development Bank approved 450 million US dollars for the country’s strategy with Suriname
The new Country Strategy between Suriname and the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDBG) was approved by the IDBG Board of Directors on Wednesday 3 November. This document forms the basis of cooperation between the Islamic Development Bank and Suriname for the period 2021-2025. The document states that strategic cooperation aims, among other things, to restore […]
“A father (60) kills his daughter’s lover after selling her to a prostitution gang” | Abroad
During October, officers found human remains in the trunk of an abandoned car in Spokane, Washington, according to a police press release. It turned out to be a young man of 19 years old. Soon, investigators found a suspect in the murder: John Eisenman (60), the father of the murdered boy’s girlfriend. Agents suspect that […]
A video promoting the removal of the veil after an outcry | Abroad
The human rights organization, of which the Netherlands is also a member, has posted messages on social media praising the hijab as a sign of diversity. For example, there is a split portrait of two women, one covered and the other uncovered, with the motto: “Diversity is beauty, and the veil represents freedom.” In France […]
A month after the electoral coalition agreement in the Czech Republic, Babis infiltrated
In the Czech Republic, five centrist parties reached an agreement on the formation of the government. The Spolo (‘Together’) bloc with center-right parties won the elections early last month and is now partnering with a center-left coalition, including the Pirate Party. “We have agreement on our coalition agreement and our priorities,” said Peter Fiala, leader […]
President Biden falls asleep during climate summit | Abroad
A video circulating on Twitter shows the 78-year-old President of the United States closing his eyes several times while listening to a speech with his arms folded. Only when the young man talks to him does he seem to be more alert. He applauds at the end of the speech, but also immediately rubs his […]
Three French mountaineers disappeared in Nepal a week ago | Abroad
Three French nationals in their 30s have been missing for a week in the Mount Everest region of Nepal. They were surprised by an avalanche during the ascent of the Mingbo Eiger (6,070 meters). According to French media, the case concerns 34-year-old Thomas Arvey from Nice, 27-year-old Gabriel Meloch from Briançon, as well as Louis […]