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Published on Jan 7, 2025

‘A dictatorship like in Belarus is better than a democracy like in Ukraine,’ says Belarusian leader

Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko suggested on Tuesday that Western leaders “pressured” Volodymyr Zelensky to claim in a recent interview that Lukashenko apologized at the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion for air strikes launched from …

Source: Meduza - Neutral
Published on Jan 7, 2025

To see how Trump will control the US media, look at Viktor Orbán’s Hungary

Will democracy survive a second Trump presidency? A change of senior personnel at a social media company involving a former British deputy prime minister may not seem all too relevant to this heated discussion. But Nick Clegg’s decision to leave Meta as …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Jan 7, 2025

With the 21st century a quarter complete, illiberal democracy is the new global norm

The three largest democracies in the history of the world will soon be ruled by intolerant authoritarians who leveraged celebrity and social media dynamics to achieve power. In 2024, India re-elected Hindu nationalist Narendra Modi as prime minister for …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Jan 7, 2025

Steven Forti, historian: ‘Dissatisfaction among young people is leading to a rejection of democracy’

Nicola Bombacci (1879-1945) was one of the leading socialist figures in interwar Italy. With strong ties to the Soviet Union, he was a founding member of the Italian Communist Party in 1921. However, 25 years later, he was shot and hanged by his feet …

Source: El País - Center-left
Published on Jan 7, 2025

Lukashenko claims Zelenskyy is allegedly being pressured to drag Belarus into war

7 January, 05:50 PM Alexander Lukashenko (Photo: Sputnik/Gavriil Grigorov/Kremlin via REUTERS) Alexander Lukashenko on Jan. 7 claimed rising tensions around Belarus are driven by foreign adversaries and accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr …

Source: The New Voice of Ukraine - Neutral
Published on Jan 7, 2025

German democracy faces crisis from East-West interference

As Germany enters 2025, its political landscape appears increasingly fraught with dangers not seen since the rise of extremism in the 1930s. The upcoming general election on February 23, prompted by the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s fragile three- …

Source: Weekly Blitz - Label Pending
Published on Jan 7, 2025

Ready, set, go? How to prepare EU democracy for enlargement

Can the EU accommodate an increased political and cultural diversity after a next round of enlargement? In this contribution, Saskia Hollander (Senior Research Fellow at Clingendael) assesses the impact of EU enlargement on the EU’s capacity to uphold …

Source: PubAffairs Bruxelles - Neutral
Published on Jan 7, 2025

‘President of France should look at Ukraine’ — Georgia and Western reactions to Macron’s statement on Georgian election

Macron on parliamentary elections in Georgia On January 6, during the annual meeting of French ambassadors, French President Emmanuel Macron spoke about Russia‘s aggressive policies toward Georgia and other post-Soviet countries, citing the destabilization …

Source: JAMnews - Uncategorized
Published on Jan 7, 2025

Lukashenko Denies Apologizing to Zelensky, Says ‘Belarusian Dictatorship Better Than Ukrainian Democracy’

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko did not apologize to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about Minsk’s complicity in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Lukashenko’s press secretary claimed on Monday. Natalya Eismont, Lukashenko’s press secretary, …

Source: Kyiv Post - Uncategorized
Published on Jan 7, 2025

ANALYSIS: Has Zelensky Finally Struck Out at Belarus’s Lukashenko?

In a shocking statement on Sunday, President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that Belarusian autocrat Alexander Lukashenko had apologized for Belarus’s complicity in the war at the onset of the full-scale invasion. Lukashenko even suggested Zelensky could …

Source: Kyiv Post - Uncategorized
Published on Jan 7, 2025

Self-proclaimed Belarusian president says Zelenskyy "received orders" to involve Belarus in war

Alexander Lukashenko with his youngest son. Photo: BelTA Alexander Lukashenko, the self-proclaimed president of Belarus, has claimed that someone is ordering Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to drag Belarus into war. Source: Lukashenko, quoted by …

Source: Ukrainska Pravda - Neutral
Published on Jan 7, 2025

Czech Police Seek Prosecution of Far-Right Leader Over Racist Election Campaign Posters

Czech Police have asked the Chamber of Deputies to lift the parliamentary immunity from prosecution of Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD) leader Tomio Okamura, who is suspected of inciting hatred against an ethnic group in connection with the billboard …

Source: Brno Daily - Neutral
Published on Jan 7, 2025

Lukashenko: “A dictatorship in Belarus is preferable to democracy in Ukraine”

The President of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko, stated that the dictatorship in his country is “preferable to democracy in Ukraine.” He made this statement during a Christmas service in the city of Logoysk. Lukashenko’s statement comes against the backdrop …

Source: Daryo - Uncategorized
Published on Jan 7, 2025

Iceland to continue to use its voice in support of Ukraine everywhere – FM

Reykjavik will continue to provide targeted practical support to Ukraine, Icelandic Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir assured during her visit to Kyiv. "Iceland, of course, will continue to use its voice in support of Ukraine everywhere. …

Source: Interfax Ukraine - Uncategorized
Published on Jan 7, 2025

Lukashenko: Zelensky gets orders to do everything in order to get Belarus involved into war

Having a dictatorship like Belarus’ is better than having a democracy like Ukraine’s, Aleksandr Lukashenko, Belarus President made the statement as he visited a church in Logoisk, Minsk Oblast on Orthodox Christmas, 7 January, APA reports citing BelTA. …

Source: APA - Label Pending
Published on Jan 7, 2025

Hungarian Conservatives Receive Good News from Austria

L-R: Former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, leader of the Freedom Party of Austria Herbert Kickl, and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Herbert Kickl, leader of the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ), an ally to Fidesz was given the mandate to form a new Austrian …

Source: Hungary Today - Right-wing
Published on Jan 7, 2025

Estonia's foreign policy prioritizes Ukraine in 2025

Vseviov is the top diplomat at the ministry and has been in the role since 2021, following a stint as Estonia's ambassador to the U.S. (2018-2021.) Previously, he worked for a decade at the Ministry of Defense, eventually also holding the role of …

Source: ERR - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jan 8, 2025

Sanctioned kleptocracy: How Putin’s kremligarchs have survived the war—and even prospered

Russia Tomorrow January 8, 2025 • 1:00 pm ET Print this page Sanctioned kleptocracy: How Putin’s kremligarchs have survived the war—and even prospered By Ilya Zaslavskiy Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 challenged much of the common …

Source: Atlantic Council - Uncategorized
Published on 01:22 GMT

Anti-communism v the unions, neo-anarchism v mass movements

VINCENT BEVINS’ work If We Burn: The Mass Protest Decade and the Missing Revolution, and Jeff Schuhrke’s Blue Collar Empire: The Untold Story of US Labor’s Global Anticommunist Crusade (reviewed in the Star at www.bit.ly/blueMS) were maybe the two most …

Source: Morning Star - Left-wing

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Published on January 7, 2025 - 06:34 GMT

President Lai receives credentials from new Guatemala Ambassador Luis Raúl Estévez López

TAIWAN, January 6 - Details 2024-12-19 President Lai meets Brookings Institution delegation On the morning of December 19, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the Brookings Institution. In remarks, President Lai stated that Taiwan is …

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Published on January 8, 2025 - 15:56 GMT

Registering CAGR of 19.4% | The Smart Government Market Share Reach USD 124.7 Billion by 2031

Rise in government investments in smart government technology, and high acceptance rate of cloud-based solutions are factors that drive the market growth WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the …

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Published on January 8, 2025 - 14:24 GMT

Jefferson Smith, Portland Entrepreneur and Activist, Appears on KOIN News 6 with Ken Boddie

PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jefferson Smith, Portland public speaker, entrepreneur, and former lawmaker, appeared again as a guest on Ken Boddie’s morning show on December 27. Ken Boddie is co-anchor of “KOIN 6 News This Morning“ …

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Published on January 7, 2025 - 22:58 GMT

TWO MUSICK, PEELER & GARRETT PARTNERS RECOGNIZED AS 'INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN' BY THE LOS ANGELES TIMES

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP announced that Partners Karen Bizzini and Nancy Brown have been recognized by Los Angeles Times as “Inspirational Women Forum & Awards” …

Distribution channels: Insurance Industry, Law ...

Published on January 8, 2025 - 02:32 GMT

Prime Minister to attend the state funeral of Jimmy Carter

CANADA, July 1 - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced he will travel to Washington, D.C., United States of America, on January 9, 2025, to attend the funeral of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. President Carter was an inspirational …

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Published on January 8, 2025 - 01:43 GMT

Governor Newsom announces appointments 1.7.25

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Erica Pan, of Oakland, has been appointed Director and State Public Health Officer at the California Department of Public Health. Pan has been Deputy Director at the Center for …

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Published on January 7, 2025 - 23:39 GMT

Judges in the Classroom Outreach Program Celebrates Most In-Demand School Year Yet

More than 13,000 K-12 students know more about the foundation of their government and the judicial branch, thanks to a civics program from the Chief Justice of California. In the last six months alone, the Judges in the Classroom program received 399 visit …

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Published on January 6, 2025 - 19:50 GMT

(Video) Report: Iranian Resistance Activities and Achievements in 2024

In Nov. 2024, the UK House of Lords met with Iranian Resistance supporters, stressing women’s leadership, global support for Maryam Rajavi’s 10 points plan. PARIS, FRANCE, January 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Council of Resistance …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, International Organizations ...

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Published on January 8, 2025 - 19:44 GMT

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President, Condemns Biden Administration for Last-Minute Tobacco Overregulation

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As he prepares to exit office, President Joe Biden is moving forward with a plan that mandates lower nicotine levels in cigarettes. The regulation cleared regulatory review last …

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Published on January 8, 2025 - 19:17 GMT

Titanic Relics and Mao Zedong’s Signed Book Headline a Historic Auction

Recovered Titanic bowls, Mao Zedong’s signed book, and rare artifacts await collectors in a landmark auction of world-changing relics. VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blue Box Auction Gallery is set to …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Education ...
Published on January 8, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Hit Plant-Based Cooking Show New Day New Chef Premieres on Gusto TV

 The World’s Best Food Channel Welcomes Multi-Award-Winning Series Featuring Star-Studded Celebrity Guests in January 2025 HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The acclaimed plant-based cooking show New Day New …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Banking, Finance & Investment Industry ...
Published on January 8, 2025 - 15:30 GMT

KP Public Affairs Expands Management Team, Adding Four New Partners

KP Public Affairs expanded its management team with the addition of four new partners: Jenny Dudikoff, Vanessa Cajina, John Doherty, and Pat Joyce. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KP Public Affairs (KP) …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on January 8, 2025 - 14:41 GMT

Newsmatics Inc. Closes X Account, Embraces Bluesky for Enhanced Engagement

In a Shift Towards Decentralized Media, Newsmatics Reinforces Its Commitment to Transparency and Innovation. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Newsmatics Inc., a leading news technology company, today announced …

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Published on January 8, 2025 - 14:04 GMT

Levis JCC’s 2025 Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival Set for February 8-22 in Delray Beach, Florida

Festival features more than 30 Israeli and Jewish-themed feature films, shorts, documentaries and comedies from around the world BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Adolph & Rose Levis JCC (Levis JCC) is …

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Published on January 9, 2025 - 01:12 GMT

FSIS Public Health Alert 1-8-2025 Undeclared Allergen

FSIS ISSUES PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT FOR CHICKEN EMPANADA PRODUCTS DUE TO MISBRANDING AND UNDECLARED ALLERGEN WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on January 9, 2025 - 01:04 GMT

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Valtonen concludes visit to Ukraine, reiterates OSCE’s continued support as country struggles ...

KYIV, 8 January 2025 - The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen, completed her first visit to Ukraine as the OSCE’s Chair. In Kyiv, the Chairperson-in-Office Valtonen met with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr …

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Published on January 8, 2025 - 10:40 GMT

West of England Mayoral Combined Authority creates greener future with Opendatasoft-powered data portal

Launches interactive Local Nature Recovery Strategy and toolkit to engage stakeholders and drive environmental improvements BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Opendatasoft, the leading Data Portal solution provider, …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Environment ...
Published on January 8, 2025 - 19:37 GMT

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Valtonen to visit Moldova

HELSINKI/VIENNA, 8 January 2025 — The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit the Republic of Moldova on 9 January for talks with authorities from both banks of the Dniester/Nistru River. During …

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Published on January 8, 2025 - 07:15 GMT

Visitors to Washington, D.C. Should Fasten Their Seatbelts And Book The Trump Tour II in January 2025

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bill Thomas, founder of Private Tours of Washington, is unveiling the “Trump Tour II” to preview all the drama and excitement Donald Trump will bring back to the nation’s …

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Published on January 8, 2025 - 16:33 GMT

Local Manufacturer Highlights the Urgent Need for Infrastructure Solutions After Recent Disasters

ANGOLA, N.Y., Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When disasters strike, communication is often the first casualty. In the aftermath of hurricane season, communities across the nation are confronting a critical need for resilient communication infrastructure …

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Published on January 8, 2025 - 14:31 GMT

Multiple Cherokee Federal Companies Awarded OASIS+ Contract Vehicle

TULSA, Okla., Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, today announced the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) awarded Unrestricted and Small Business contracts to several of …

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Published on January 7, 2025 - 23:31 GMT

Supreme Court Distributes Two SAF Cases for Conference

The U.S. Supreme Court has distributed two Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) cases for conference on Friday, Jan. 10. BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Supreme Court has distributed two Second Amendment …

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Published on January 7, 2025 - 23:17 GMT

Florida TikToker 'Beyond Florida' Ready to Share Insights on Potential TikTok Ban

Florida-Based Social Media Creator Available to Comment on TikTok Ban Case. GAINESVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear a case on January 10th that could lead to a nationwide …

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Published on January 7, 2025 - 20:10 GMT

Audient Group Welcomes Government Accountability Office and Inspector General Veteran George A. Scott, CFE as Partner

WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Audient Group, LLC announced the addition of George A. Scott as its newest partner. Scott brings extensive experience in federal oversight, program integrity, and fraud …

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Published on January 8, 2025 - 08:00 GMT

Advanced Elastomers Market worth $7.8 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 5.3 % says MarketsandMarkets™

Delray Beach, FL, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Advanced Elastomers Market size is expected to reach USD 7.8 billion by 2029 from USD 6.0 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2024 to 2029, as per the recent study by MarketsandMarkets™. …

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Published on January 7, 2025 - 19:08 GMT

Ascolta, LLC Selected for the Navy's SeaPort Next Generation Contract Vehicle

MSI Affiliate Will be Empowering Naval Missions with Advanced Engineering and Cybersecurity Expertise RESTON, VA, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MSI's national security affiliate, Ascolta, LLC, proudly announces its …

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Published on January 7, 2025 - 17:36 GMT

Dakar, Senegal Receives the 2025 Sustainable Transport Award; Mexico City Earns an Honorable Mention

Dakar is the recipient of the 2025 STA in recognition of its efforts to promote sustainable mobility centered on a new electric bus rapid transit system. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Institute for …

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Published on January 7, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

K3 Holdings and Alpine LA Properties Honor Jimmy Carter’s Legacy of Service

Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to K3 Tenants, Affordable Housing, and Community Empowerment LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- K3 Holdings, a privately held real estate investment firm with extensive holdings …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...