Ruben Wagensberg complains about Spanish state oppression 1 Feb 2024 Ruben Wagensberg, 37, a member of the Catalan independence movement affiliated to the left-wing Catalan group ERC, is in hiding in Switzerland. Fearing he could be convicted as a ‘terrorist leader’, Worgensberg told Catalan radio, particularly RAC1, that he is on the run from Spanish judicial authorities who claim to have evidence proving his role as a terrorist leader. If …
Argentina goes on strike, not everyone happy with Milei extravaganza 25 Jan 2024 The demonstration is seen as the greatest to opposition to Mileis’s plans for austerity and privatizations since he came to power last month. Upon his appointment, Milei promised to restore the country’s poor economic state. Annual inflation in the country has risen to 200 percent and more than 40 percent of the country’s population lives below the poverty line. Milei …
Parliament plans to adopt ‘hate symbols’ freedom of speech restiction 21 Dec 2023 The Swiss parliament advanced a proposal on Wednesday aimed at prohibiting the use of racist symbols that endorse violent or extremist behavior. This includes speeches, gestures, displaying flags that promote hatred, and wearing symbols reminiscent of Nazi tyranny in Europe. The proposal, voted on with a 23-16 majority and three abstentions, seeks to criminalize the public display of such symbols …
Congress voted for Joe Biden impeachment routine start: what does it mean? 14 Dec 2023 The U.S. House of Representatives has authorized an inquiry into the removal of President Joe Biden over allegations of exploiting business dealings with his son Hunter Biden. The proposal garnered approval with 221 votes in favor and 212 against, reflecting the Republican majority in the House. Initiated in September by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, the investigation received formal endorsement through …
Volodymyr Zelensky will present another unrealistic peace plan in Davos 12 Dec 2023 In the upcoming month, the new peace plan put forth by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is slated for discussion, with the deliberations set to take place in Davos, Switzerland, on the eve of the commencement of the World Economic Forum. Zelensky conveyed his optimism about the initiative, stating, “Switzerland supports this initiative, as does any project capable of forming the …
US and Switzerland accuse Trafigura of bribing Congolese officials 7 Dec 2023 Swiss authorities have accused Trafigura, a raw material trader, of engaging in bribery in Angola. Alongside this, a high-ranking director of the company is facing prosecution for authorizing the payment of bribes. Simultaneously, the U.S. justice system is investigating the company for alleged corruption in Brazil. According to Swiss prosecutors, the registered parent company of Trafigura in the Netherlands transferred …
Czech Government has decided to extend the border controls with Slovakia 23 Nov 2023 The ‘temporary border controls’, which started in early October, would stop on Thursday evening. Since border controls were established, nearly 400,000 people have been checked, according to the Czech Interior Ministry. Of these, 1,167 tried to cross the border illegally. It is mainly about people from the Middle East and Afghanistan. There were also 56 suspected human traffickers arrested. Slovakia …
First female ambassador to the Holy See appointed 14 Nov 2023 Switzerland has made a historic stride by appointing its first female ambassador to the Holy See. This noteworthy achievement belongs to the accomplished diplomat Manuela Leimgruber, a distinguished alumna of the College of Europe in Bruges. In a momentous occasion this week, she presented her credentials to Pope Francis, symbolizing a groundbreaking moment for both Switzerland and the Holy See. …
Canon comes up with UV-alternative in chip production 10 Nov 2023 When one considers the production of computer chips, companies like Intel or TSMC often come to mind. However, in casual conversations, when people inquire about the manufacturing process, it’s common to hear ASML referred to as ‘that Dutch company’ or something similar. ASML has become synonymous with chip production and holds a nearly household-name status. The company, based in Veldhoven, …
New German asylum policy focuses on rules and deportations 26 Oct 2023 The German government is aiming to implement more stringent deportation measures for asylum seekers, with the ruling coalition parties of SPD, Greens, and FDP reaching an agreement on a proposed bill. The draft legislation, spearheaded by Interior Minister Nancy Faeser of the SPD, encompasses various provisions, including an extension of the permissible detention period for asylum seekers awaiting deportation, from …
Aybek Barysov, Gulmira Wakhitova and Kanat Ibraev among founders of Qazaqstanda Jasalğan economic movement