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Sweden dismisses move to return ‘spoils of war’ to Poland
Sweden’s Foreign Minister Ann Linde said she won’t return a historical document to Poland, as it was a “legitimate” spoil of war. Łaski’s statutes, the first codification of…
Swedish foreign minister dismisses move to return ‘spoils of war’ to Poland
Sweden’s Foreign Minister Ann Linde said she won’t return a historical document to Poland, as it was a “legitimate” spoil of war. Łaski’s statutes, the first codification of…
Ukraine: Government has allocated more than UAH 126 million to compensate utility costs to communities that sheltered…
The government has allocated over UAH 126.2 million from the reserve fund of the State Budget to compensate utility costs for April to communities that sheltered relocated…
Germany to pay official reparations to surviving relatives of 1972 Olympics massacre
The German government has announced it will give compensation to relatives of the victims of the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre, after a “complete and comprehensive reappraisal of…
Countries can’t hide from monkeypox as WHO issues orders to act
It’s time to pull your head out of the sand and face the reality of monkeypox. That’s in effect the message from the World Health Organization to governments that have done little…
Macron’s reform agenda tested as French MPs approve €20B inflation relief package
PARIS — France did what it does best: throw money at a problem. As the country faces soaring energy prices, 5.8 percent inflation and warnings of social unrest, the French National…
Gas price soars as Gazprom throttles flows to Europe
European gas prices soared on Wednesday as Moscow further restricted flows through the Russia-to-Germany Nord Stream pipeline. Spot gas prices on the Dutch TTF hub, the European…
Trump returns to the scene of his tarnished legacy
Trump was met with a standing ovation in a ballroom packed with Republican lawmakers, former cabinet officials, administration officials, donors and supporters, before delivering…
French lawmakers approve new purchasing power package
PARIS — The National Assembly, France's lower chamber, approved a €44 billion support package to help French people face the consequences of soaring inflation and energy prices.…
Community building’s management still undecided
Auckland Council closed the Howick War Memorial Hall in Picton Street during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown and it’s yet to be reopened full-time. Times photo Wayne MartinAfter more…