Europe
Lithuania Introduces New Work Permit Policies For Nigerians, Others
The Lithuanian government is committed to ensuring that foreigners who do not meet the legal requirements for residence cannot exploit these loopholes.
Vilnius – The Lithuanian government has implemented new regulations for hiring foreign workers, effective July 1, 2024.… Continue Reading
Volcano Erupts After Powerful 7.0 Earthquake Hits Russia’s East Coast
Shiveluch Volcano Erupts In Russia After 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake
A major volcanic eruption has followed a 7.0-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s east coast, with the Shiveluch volcano spewing ash up to 5 miles into the sky, state-run media reported. The … Continue Reading
Terrifying Ferris Wheel Blaze at German Music Festival Leaves At Least 23 Injured
Ferris wheel catches fire at music festival in Germany
At least 23 people were injured when a fire broke out on a Ferris wheel during the Highfield Festival near Leipzig, Germany, on Saturday night.
The blaze, which started … Continue Reading
Lawmakers Exchange Blows During Heated Debate In Turkey
Amnesty International’s Turkey office called for Atalay’s rights to be restored, emphasizing the Constitutional Court’s ruling that his personal freedom and right to be elected had been violated.
Turkey – A violent altercation broke out in Turkey during the plenary … Continue Reading
Zelenskyy to Grant Ukrainian Citizenship to Foreign Volunteers and Their Families
Zelenskyy to grant citizenship to foreign fighters
In a significant move, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced plans to grant citizenship to foreign volunteers serving in Ukraine’s Defense Forces and their families. The decision, revealed on 15 August via Telegram, … Continue Reading
Swiss Authorities Freeze $1.5 Billion Linked to Russian Senator Suleyman Kerimov
Swiss authorities freeze US$1.5 billion of Suleyman Kerimov assets
The Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has frozen 1.3 billion Swiss francs (US$1.5 billion) suspected to be connected to Russian Senator Suleyman Kerimov. The move is … Continue Reading
Deadly New Mpox Variant Hits Europe: Sweden Confirms First Case Outside Africa
Europe: Sweden Records First Case of Contagious New Mpox Variant
Sweden’s public health agency has reported the first case of a new, highly contagious variant of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) outside the African continent. The individual was infected while … Continue Reading
Father of Spanish Football Star Lamine Yamal Stabbed in Brutal Attack Near Barcelona
The father of 17-year-old Spanish football sensation Lamine Yamal was brutally stabbed multiple times in a car park in Mataró, a coastal town north of Barcelona.
Mounir Nasraoui, Yamal’s father, was attacked on Wednesday night by a group he … Continue Reading
US-Russian Ballerina Jailed for 12 Years in Russia—Over a $51 Donation to Ukraine
US-Russian Ballerina Sentenced to 12 Years in Russia for Treason Over Donation to Ukraine
A Russian court has sentenced Ksenia Karelina, a 33-year-old amateur ballerina with dual US-Russian citizenship, to 12 years in prison for high treason. Karelina, who had … Continue Reading
French Police Launch Hate Crimes Investigation Involving J.K. Rowling, Elon Musk Over Cyberbullying Claims by Imane Khelif
Imane Khelif’s Gender Identity Sparks International Controversy Following Olympic Victory
French authorities have opened a hate crimes investigation into cyberbullying allegations made by Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who claims she was targeted online due to her gender. The Paris … Continue Reading