Japan grants special residency permit to Russian man opposing Putin
by Japan Today
Japan Today— A Russian man who effectively sought political asylum in Japan before the start of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine said Thursday that Japanese immigration authorities have granted him special permission to stay. In mid-March, the man, who has spoken out against Russian President Vladimir Putin's government, was granted a one-year "designated
NL Times—Gelderland grants permit for the use of paintball guns against wolf. The province of Gelderland granted a permit on Friday for the use of a paintball gun against a wolf on the Noord-Veluwe. The province reported that the goal is to teach the wolf that it should not approach people. A wolf that is no longer scared and has been approaching people has been seen popping up around Ermelo. The permit is meant for "a few professionals who have a connection with the area and can be on location quickly," Gelderland reported. The province stated that it is essential that...
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