The news of the world. Review of the past week.
Fears of barrage of power cuts in winter in France
The French government is alert to the risk of power outages this winter if consumption increases. Local government authorities have been asked to prepare emergency response measures. As it is known, the power outages will be limited to specific locations each time, for at least two hours, and there will be a warning beforehand. Institutions and high-risk areas or schools will be taken care of, but measures may be taken to close earlier each day. The opposition is already expressing its dissatisfaction with these statements, considering that "the citizens are the ones who pay the price for the government being unprepared".
Positive in helping Germany, USA
In its effort to combat the phenomena of extremism, Germany seems to have Washington on its side, as it became known from the White House. This was raised as an issue after the revelation by German investigators that there is a far-right group which was in the process of planning a coup. At least 25 people seem to have participated in this group, who planned a violent overthrow of the regime. The process of their arrest on Wednesday, with a heavy police presence, caused an uproar in Germany, for fear of a resurgence of the far-right mainly because among the members of the group there were also members of the armed forces, a judge and a former member of parliament. As White House spokeswoman Karin Jean-Pierre said, "we are ready to help as long as it is needed." The group had access to the army's weapons, as they had their own people there, it was revealed by Feiser, Germany's interior minister.
In Skopje and Albania, the USA will conduct checks for corruption
The US ambassadors in Skopje and Albania have spoken of corruption, hinting at US scrutiny and possible sanctions to redress the issue. As Angeler, ambassador in Skopje, announced, the US sent a team of experts to identify the evidence of corruption in the country. Gabriel Escobar, Deputy Secretary of State Special Envoy for the Western Balkans, is expected to arrive in Skopje to meet with the country's political leadership, while at the same time Yuri Kim, Ambassador to Albania said that the US is stepping up its efforts to deal with there the corruption. The reason is that the US wants an "Albania as a friend and ally in NATO, while corruption undermines the foundations of the country's national security, and undermines democracy."
The interceptions will reach the European Court of Human Rights
Nikos Androulakis has announced that he is appealing to the European Court of Human Rights, so that the scandal can be cleared up, specifically regarding his own surveillance. As announced by KINAL-PASOK: "although the monitoring of Mr. Androulakis by the EYP, for three months in 2021, was acknowledged by the most official lips, the Prime Minister himself, he was not given the opportunity to this day to even be informed in an official way of the reasons why the " connection" he had been ordered, nor to initiate any procedure in court or before the Parliament for the characterization of this connection as illegal, as indeed it was. In this way, his right to an "effective remedy" guaranteed by Article 13 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) was violated.
Roma mobilizations throughout Greece
After the shooting of a 16-year-old Roma man in the head by a police officer in Thessaloniki, the Roma protests spread to many regions of the country. The pursuit and ultimately the shooting of the 16-year-old was caused by the fact that he did not pay at a gas station for the gas he put in his car. In several areas there were high tensions, with the police side using tear gas and the Roma side using barricades, throwing objects, setting fire to vehicles and using slogans against police brutality.
The controversial role of Azerbaijan in relation to Greece
Azerbaijan's possible support for Turkey, if it attacks Greece, was reported by Haqqin.az news, noting among other things that Azerbaijan and Turkey are already massing troops near the Iranian border. In fact, the direct question in the article is clear: "Is Greece worried?" The reason for these comments is the joint military exercise carried out between Turkey and Azerbaijan, reinforcing any suspicion of solidarity between the two parties and not denying the possibility that Turkey will be supported by Azerbaijan in the event of an operation against Greek territory.
Important changes in China in relation to measures against the coronavirus
Residents who are positive for the coronavirus will be able, as long as they have mild symptoms, to remain at home. Tests are being waived for those traveling within Chinese territory. These are just some of the changes announced by the Chinese authorities, following the backlash caused by public protests in recent days. Citizens express their enthusiasm, typically declaring "the time has come for our lives to return to normal". The effort of the Chinese government to reach "zero cases" in the last 3 years, had exhausted the lives of the citizens. Despite all this, investors seem to be showing enthusiasm as well, who believe that this move will also favor the country's currency, which in recent years, with closed borders, had become "tired".
A flurry of reactions and behind the scenes on the issue of corruption in the European Parliament
Eva Kaili received a letter informing her that all her responsibilities are being removed, following the revelation of the scandal that broke out in relation to Qatar's involvement. Eva Kaili was the vice-president of the European Parliament. She and her partner were arrested today, Saturday, as they are among the members accused of financing and bribery from Qatar. According to a Belgian publication, bags of money were found at her house, which were confiscated and her father was also arrested, who also brought a suitcase full of banknotes. The matter concerns acts of corruption and money laundering, which involves the host country of the World Cup Qatar, and has led to the arrest of other suspects. As the French Le Soir reports, the former S&D MEP, the Italian Pier Antonio Panzeri, the general secretary of the International Confederation of Trade Unions Visentini, as well as the director of an NGO and an assistant of the European Parliament and the partner of Ms. Kaili, have been arrested.
The Fuego volcano in Guatemala is erupting
The Guatemalan authorities are on alert, since Fuego has started small but also large eruptions, spewing lava and ash. The plan is not to revive the unpleasant situation of 2018 that cost the lives of 215 people. As reported by the country's National Institute of Volcanology, the volcano showed an increase in activity and entered an explosive phase, causing a jet of lava that exceeds a height of 500 meters, while at the same time a column of ash rises into the sky at a distance of more than a kilometer.
The Lascar volcano in Chile also woke up
Seismic activity was reported in the area around the Lascar volcano, 1600 km from the capital of Santiago, as the Lascar volcano shows intense activity. The country's National Geology and Mining Service announced that the volcano had activated and a plume of smoke 6km high had spewed from the crater. The authorities have issued a yellow alert, keeping the aviation security service on alert.
Unstable political situation in Peru - new prime minister sworn in
The new composition of the government in Peru was made by the president Bolluarte, while the protests in the country continue. Prime Minister former prosecutor specializing in anti-corruption. Most of the demonstrations are aimed at the release of former president Pedro Castillo and the announcement of early elections. The new president, Dina Boluarte, who succeeded Castillo, also announced the new government, with 19 ministers, of which 8 are women. The new prime minister of the country is Pedro Angulo. The political upheaval was sparked when Castillo was ousted from Congress by resolution, and then arrested for trying to dissolve Congress primarily through a televised speech, although his lawyer claimed the speech was made by him while under the influence of drugs. substances. Castillo is being held in a Lima prison along with former president Fujimori who is serving a 25-year sentence for corruption and crimes against humanity. Boluarte replaced Castillo and said she is willing to lead the country to elections.
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