Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed a new ambassador to Bucharest on Tuesday, namely Vladimir Lipaev, the former ambassador of Russia in Tallinn. He was expelled by the Estonian authorities in 2023, amid the diplomatic conflict with Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin officially released Valeri Kuzmin from the post of Russian ambassador to Romania on Tuesday. […]
Germany summons Russian ambassador over arrest of two men suspected of spying for Moscow. We’ll ask if Russian espionage activities are spreading across Europe. Also in the programme, Washington reimposes partial sanctions on Venezuela; the animals in David Bowie’s music, but should nature get the royalties?(Photo: Exterior of Russian embassy in Berlin; Credit: Shutterstock)
Paweł K faces up to eight years in prison after he was detained in Poland and charged with 'reporting his readiness to act for foreign intelligence'.
Spring has sprung, and there's no shortage of ways for Vermonters to connect learn and have a good time. We've compiled seven must-do events, including Billings Farm & Museum's annual Baby Farm Animal Celebration in Woodstock. All Sheeps and Sizes Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 With an oink-oink here and a cheep-cheep there, families mark the start of spring at Billings Farm & Museum's annual Baby Farm Animal Celebration in Woodstock. Between sheepshearing...
The funds are needed. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute outlined that Russia’s military spending increased by 24 per cent to an estimated $109bn in 2023, marking a 57 per cent rise since 2014, the year that Russia annexed Crimea. Not including international aid Ukraine’s spending surged to reach $64.8bn. Ukraine’s military spending in 2023 was 59 per cent the size of Russia’s. Therefore, this new package from the US, along with aid from allies across Europe and the world, will...
The Cop28 UN climate summit last year in Dubai presented the international community with a clear mandate: Place nature at the very heart of climate action. Today being Earth Day and International Mother Earth Day is a timely moment for us to reflect on the nature-specific outcomes of Cop28. These days are a global call to action for environmental stewardship and a reminder of the interconnectedness of life on Earth. International Mother Earth Day, established by the UN in 2009, invites us to...
The Red Cross of Altea participates in non-violent communication and empathy training in Poland. On April 22-29, two Altean representatives from the Red Cross will be attending the European project “Connect before Correct” in Puck, Poland. During their visit, they will collaborate with delegates from other European countries under the Autokreacja organisation; experiencing an immersive […]
As early as January 2015 he saved the lives of his friends in Ukrainian-controlled Debaltseve by tipping them off about an imminent attack and giving them time to shelter before Russian rockets arrived.
The Inn on the Green in Poland was built in 1876 and is 148 years old. The owner of the home is nearly finished with major renovations.
Firefox is a much better browser than the market share would indicate. With just one big exception (tab management), I would go so far as to say it's the best browser available to nearly all platforms.It's a shame that Firefox gets overlooked but for those who do know how well the browser works, you get it. For those who might be on the fence about using Firefox, the extensions feature might help sway you.Also: Google delays killing third-party cookies in Chrome again. What you need to knowMy...
Paul Haftarski, center, sits with his son, John and daughter-in-law, Donna in Paul’s home. Haftarski celebrates his 100th birthday April 27 with an open house 1-3 p.m. at the Pines Event Center. Matt Persike photo. Rhinelander man celebrates a century of adventure By Matt Persike Special to the Star Journal RHINELANDER – A longtime resident of Rhinelander will soon be in league with rare company. Paul Haftarski, born in Poland in 1924, is celebrating his 100th birthday on April 27 – an age only...
[Another report from correspondents Ross MacDonald and Karen Coughtrey. – AC] It may have been a rainy night outdoors but that didn’t stop the crowds from lining up around the block for X