The Presidential elections took place in the Republic of Belarus on 9 August. The European Union had repeatedly expressed its expectations on the proper conduct of these elections. Disproportionate & unacceptable state violence against peaceful protesters in #Belarus must stop immediately & fundamental rights be respected.Essential that #BelarusPresidentialElection votes are counted accurately and results reflect…
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Belarus: Lukashenko announced 80% eleciton winner
Protesters and riot police have clashed Minsk and other cities of Belarus, after a state TV exit poll said long-time leader (26 years) Alexander Lukashenko was re-elected in Sunday’s election. #BREAKING | Belarusian President Lukashenko leading with 80.23% of votes, election commission says https://t.co/Qnz3HXiabF#SputnikBreaking pic.twitter.com/1XosREyB9Y — Sputnik (@SputnikInt) August 10, 2020 In Minsk, the police…
Beirut: Rhosus capitan complained to Putin in vain
Rhosus entered the port of Beirut on November 21, 2013 and never left it again, the former capitan of the vessel Boris Prokoshev said in an interview to Russian media “Siberia. Realia”, reminiscent of his hostage experience, while administration of the port banned him and a part of his crew to leave Lebanon, until the…
Beirut: Michel calls for independent enquiry
Charles Michel, President of the European Council, travelled to Beirut on 8 August 2020 to convey EU solidarity with the people in Lebanon after the devastating explosions on 4 August. #Lebanon can count on solidarity from the EU. Not just in words but also in concrete action for the Lebanese people. pic.twitter.com/gInt9lefvX — Charles Michel…
Yakutia 236-carat colour diamond
Alrosa company miners found a 236-carat color rough diamond in North Yakutia. This is the largest color diamond ever extracted in Russia, the producer reports on August 7. https://twitter.com/theblofaiz/status/1292048285742637056?s=21 “The diamond was extracted from the Ebelyakh mine in Yakutia, Russia. This is the largest natural color rough diamond ever found in Russia,” the company says….
Lukashenko in whirlwind of political crisis
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko is Europe’s longest-serving ruler and the 65-year-old former Soviet collective farm chairman now wants a sixth term as president. But in the run-up to the 9 August presidential election he has faced the biggest opposition protests for a decade. “An authoritarian style of rule is characteristic of me, and I have…
EU vacation with compagnon animal
An EU national can freely travel with his cat, dog or ferret if it has a European pet passport. This passport is available from any authorised veterinarian and must contain details of a valid anti-rabies vaccination. Remember, you can take your purrfect friend with you on holidays. Get them the EU pet passport and enjoy…
UK foreign affairs cat Palmerston retires
Palmerston, the Foreign Office’s famous cat, has retired from mousing duties to “spend more time relaxing away from the limelight”. ❗️Important news❗️ pic.twitter.com/PTEun74QYA — Palmerston (@DiploMog) August 7, 2020 In a “letter” dedicated to explantation of his decision at length, he sadi he has moved away from Whitehall and is now climbing trees rather than…
President Aoun: blasts causes unknown
Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun said the Beirut explosion cause remains unknown and that there’s a possible external interference via a rocket, bomb or another act, Reuters reports citing the president’s office. It was the first acknowledgement by a Lebanese official of the possibility that huge blast may have been caused by a deliberate attack. Previously…
Michel solidarity visit to Beirut
EU Council President Charles Michel has announced his solidarity visit to Beirut. «Traveling to Beirut tomorrow to convey Europe’s solidarity with the people in Lebanon Shocked and saddened, we stand with all those affected and will provide help » he wrote in his Twitter micro blog. «Will meet with President Aoun, Speaker of Parliament Berri and…
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