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Daily Archives: 5. Juli 2015
Burns: Don’t dismiss Rand Paul’s tax plan
Most news media dismissed Rand Paul’s tax plan, like his candidacy for president, as a nonstarter. But many of those reports failed to grasp a gigantic part of the plan. They also wrongly concluded that the flat tax was a big break for high-income people but not so good for middle-income people.
Let’s take a closer look at the plan the Republican senator from Kentucky proposes.
Deutschland schweigt und verkauft Waffen: Lukrative Aufträge aus Riad
Deutsche Konzerne dürfen beispielsweise 15 Patrouillenboote liefern, und Jordanien – von den Saudis und den USA finanzierte Militärbasis an der Seite Israels – erhält 526 vollautomatische deutsche Gewehre. Die landen vermutlich schneller im Kriegsgebiet in Syrien, als die Lieferung aus Deutschland dauert. Hochtief darf derweil den Flughafen der saudischen Hauptstadt Riad ausbauen. Der Auftragswert betrage 1, 3 Milliarden Euro, teilte der Baukonzern am Dienstag mit. Hochtief hält den Angaben zufolge 55 Prozent an dem beauftragten Gemeinschaftsunternehmen.
Nach Nein bei Referendum: Jubel in Griechenland
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Hundreds in new Tel Aviv protest over US-Israeli natural gas deal
America’s Noble Energy and Israel’s Delek Group, in the event of the deal, will get access to the Tamar and Levianthan offshore sites – something the people say is tantamount to “robbery,” The Times of Israel reported.
Referendum: Official Projection: NO 61%, YES 39% -Live Blog from Athens
10:28 pm
Official 10:31 pm by 63.29% counted:
NO 61.32%
YES 38.68%
Live picture from Syntagma Square as referendum results announced
Begonnen am 05.07.2015
LIVE: Varoufakis gives address after Greek bailout referendum results announced
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#Tsipras lehrt #Brüssel und #Berlin das fürchten … das hat noch niemand geschafft Glückwunsch
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The Radio that listens
Radiostream
Tsipras „Man kann den Willen einer Regierung ignorieren, aber nicht den Willen eines Volkes“
Wie gleichgültig sind der SPD Menschen ??
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ statement after voting in the July 5th referendum
Today is a day of celebration because democracy is a cause to celebrate, to be joyful. And when democracy conquers fear and blackmail, then it also leads to redemption, and a way forward.
Today, the Greek people send a very powerful message. A message of dignity, of determination. A message that they are taking control of their choices. Many may try to ignore the will of a government. But no one can ignore the will of a people who are seeking to live with dignity, to live life on their own terms.
Today, democracy trumps fear. Our people’s determination trumps fear. I am confident that tomorrow we will set a new course for all the peoples of Europe.
#OXI-Sieg ist Niederlage für Merkel, Schäuble, Gabriel, Steinmeier, EU-Schulz und damit #Groko, CDU + SPD müssen das #OXI zu spüren bekommen
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First reactions to the first phone polls in #Greece, giving an hypothetical victory to #OXI
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Erste Hupkonzerte am Syntagma zu hören – wohl der „no“ voter. First chorus of horns to be heard at Syntagma – suppose of „no“ voters…#OXI
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#Greece #Grefenderum #Oxi All today‘s secret polls predict a „No“. However, experts say the result is still uncertain
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All six major Greek TV channels predicting a victory for No in the Greek referendum. Europe must listen, and offer a plan for relief. #oxi
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Four polls have Greece voting No, fingers crossed #OXI
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Live: Verkündung von Ergebnis des griechischen Referendums erwartet
Die griechischen Wahllokale waren heute von 06.00 – 18:00 Uhr geöffnet, damit die Griechen ihre Stimmen für oder gegen weitere Sparmaßnahmen der Troika abgeben konnten. Nun wird das Wahlergebnis erwartet.
Ali Akbar Salehi
Seit dem 15. August 2013 ist Salehi erneut der Leiter der iranischen Atomenergiebehörde.
Salehi & Moniz are now in the meeting. #IranTalks
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Ernest Moniz
Ernest Jeffrey Moniz (* 22. Dezember 1944 in Fall River, Massachusetts) ist ein US-amerikanischer Physiker und Politiker. Seit dem 21. Mai 2013 übt er das Amt des Energieministers der Vereinigten Staaten aus.
Just spoke with an Iranian journalist in Vienna. Iranians, he said, are intrigued by Ernest Moniz’s hair. Some things are universal…
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An Iranian source: Deputy Secretary General of IAEA will go to Tehran tonight #IranTalks #IranTalksVienna
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John Kerry: „We are pushing [to agree a deal] for the 7 (July deadline).“ #IranTalks
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John Kerry gives update on Iran nuclear talks from Vienna
A deal is believed to be close between Tehran and world powers, however, with some sticking points remaining, negotiations are ongoing.
Greek president Pavlopoulos calls on citizens to stay united after voting
On Sunday, Greeks went to the polls to vote whether Athens should accept the creditors‘ bailout plan that envisages serious spending cuts and tax increases in exchange for additional financial aid, Sputnik reported.
NOW @JohnKerry speaks to media: Some issues still not resolved, negotiations could go either way. #IranTalks
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Referendum: Greek voters angry at media & creditors, scare-mongering campaign seems to backfire
The family of a friend is divided: her husband and her two children, 20 and 21, will vote “NO” in Sunday’s referendum, while she – a left-wing voter all through her voting life – was still undecided on early Saturday afternoon. “Hm… I don’t know yet, I despise the old corrupt politicians but I’m scared about our economic future,” Eleni tells me.
She was scared when she heard on Friday night about the Financial Times report claiming that a 30% ‘haircut’ on deposits of over €8,000 was possible.
On Sunday morning, Eleni, 55, went to the polling station and crossed the NO. “Ah, WTF! I cannot be on the same line with all the corrupt politicians of the past, with the country’s lenders.”
Österreich will Atomabkommen unterzeichnen
Kurz betonte: Sein Land wünscht sich dieses Atomabkommen, denn dadurch wird der Stabilität und Sicherheit in der Region und der Welt geholfen. So entstehen auch neue Möglichkeiten zu umfangreicheren Kooperationen zwischen Iran und anderen Ländern.
Chinesischer Außenminister: Atomverhandlungen haben historischen Punkt erreicht
Der chinesische Außenminister hob hervor: „Peking ist davon überzeugt, dass die wesentlichen Bestandteile für eine umfassende Vereinbarung derzeit vorhanden sind und die Zeit für die Lösung der iranischen Atomfrage gekommen ist.“
South Korean official found dead in China
The victims were part of a 140-person delegation of mainly government employees who were on a training trip organized by the Local Government Officials’ Development Institute.
Greece: Kammenos accuses Greek media of terrorism as he casts ballot
Greece‘s Defence Minister Panos Kammenos accused the media of trying to terrorise the Greek people, while speaking to journalists in Athens, Sunday. His remarks come after he cast his vote in an unprecedented referendum whether to accept to the bailout terms imposed by Greece‘s creditors. Kammenos also criticised the European Union for „abolishing nation-states“ and insinuated that it too has attempted to terrorise the Greek people.
LIVE: Kerry to comment on last round of Iran talks in Vienna
US Secretary of State John Kerry is due to speak to the press in Vienna on Sunday, July 5 to comment on developments in the P5+1 Iran nuclear talks.
Journalists wait outside Palais Cuborg for @JohnKerry to come out and give an important statement on #IranTalks.
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Eight NATO Navies Take Part in Exercise Breeze 2015
Eight NATO Navies Take Part in Exercise Breeze 2015 Varna, on the Black Sea, July 3 (BTA) – Over 30 warships and auxiliary vessels manned by 1,700 naval personnel from eight NATO member countries are taking part in the Bulgarian-hosted Exercise Breeze 2015, the exercise commander, captain Kosta Andreev, said on Friday. The drill is being conducted in Bulgaria‘s territorial sea, contiguous zone and exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea between July 3 and 12.
SNMG-1 Sneaked Through Istanbul
NATO Mine Countermeasures Group Two is not the only NATO naval task force deployed to Bulgaria this weekend.
On 4 July 2015 late in the night at 22.30 local time the SNMG-1 ships F-334 NRP D. Francisco de Almeida and F-803 HNLMS Tromp passed through Istanbul Strait. According to the publicly available information both ships have arrive at Varna port on 5 July 2015. They are going to take part in Breeze 2015 naval exercise.
Referendum July 2015
(No result yet)
Salehi and Moniz proceed with debate on technical issues
Salehi and Moniz held negotiations in presence of Iranian and the US teams.
Meanwhile, deputy foreign ministers went ahead with nuclear talks on Sunday.
Following end of expert works, annexes to the context of the deal were handed over to the deputy foreign ministers.
Griechenland Situation: Bundesbank und Staat stehen vor Verlust von Zinsprofiten in Milliardenhöhe
Griechenland steht vor einem Schuldenerlass und einer Erleichterung seiner Situation an der kapitalistischen Ruderbank. Das wird die Bundesbank, das Euro-System der „Europäischen Zentralbank“ insgesamt, sowie den Staat Deutschland viele Milliarden Euro in Form von entgangenen Zinsgewinnen und höheren Zinsen auf eigene Schuldscheine (Staatsanleihen) kosten.
Eine Analyse.
French Company: Time Right for Rail Cooperation with Iran
`It seems that Iran and the Group 5+1 (Russia, China, the US, Britain, France and Germany) will reach an agreement (soon),´ the official at the French company, AREP, told the Tasnim News Agency. (…)
Locating new railroad stations in the Iranian capital of Tehran with the aim of improving rail access, and designing multimodal rail stations in the city in order to provide easy access to different rail stations in the urban and suburban transportation system are among the works to be carried out by the French company.
Quartet Of Crises Threatens Europe´s Core
Rem Korteweg of the Center for European Reform compares the interlocking crises to the four horsemen of the apocalypse in the New Testament Book of Revelation: harbingers of a „day of judgment“ representing conquest, war, famine and death.
„The EU‘s leaders will find it hard to tame these four horsemen,“ the Dutch thinker wrote in an essay. „If a European answer cannot be found, the horsemen will continue to promote chaos, instability and mutual recrimination within the EU.“
Whatever the Rhetoric, US Needs Russia in Space
Space is not the only area of US-Russia cooperation. According to the CSM, American and Russian diplomats are working towards the same goal in talks aimed at ensuring that Iran‘s nuclear ambitions are peaceful. The negotiations have entered their final stage; the comprehensive deal is expected to be signed within days.
Oxi-Protest gegen Spardiktat stört Merkel-Rede in CDU-Bundeszentrale
Bundeszentrale der CDU, Tag der offenen Tür
Protest gegen Spardiktat gegen Griechenland
Statement: Mitglied einer Griechenland Solidaritätsgruppe
Bundeskanzlerin Merkel reagiert auf Oxi-Protest mit: „Ja!“ beim Referendum in Griechenland.
The British left is finally turning against the EU
This week has finally seen this lesson start to be internalised by the left. It has done more to further the eurosceptic cause than anything Ukip has ever done. The debate has shifted from the right-wing critique of Europe – immigration, market interference – to the left-wing one, which is of German fiscal extremism applied to powerless local communities.
Thousands of Britons rally to Greece‘s side to support NO campaign against austerity
Thousands of people took part in protests in London’s Trafalgar Square, Leeds, Liverpool, Bristol and Edinburgh yesterday to support the NO campaigns stance against austerity.
Treten Merkel & Schäuble eigentlich morgen zurück, wenn #Tsipras gewinnt? Wäre ja nur konsequent! #OXI
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Protests in Bulgaria’s capital and Varna against TTIP agreement between EU and U.S.A. (ROUNDUP)
Demonstrators gathered in front of the building of the European Commission representation in Sofia.
They chanted slogans: “Mafia” and “No CETA”. They carried out cardboard stop signs reading STOP CETA and STOP TTIP.
One of the organisers of the protest in the capital, Lidiya Kostova specified that the date for the protest was not accidental.
“July 4 is the Independency Day of the United Sates and a symbol of freedom, independence and values. Les us remain the meaning of these words. We will not allow these agreements to break the basic values in Europe,” she remarked.
Luftaufnahmen von den Zehntausenden bei der „Oxi-Versammlung“ am Freitag
Gestern haben sich Zehntausende zur Oxi-Demonstration in Athen vor dem Regierungsgebäude versammelt. Es gab Musikauftritte und Redebeiträge. Auch der griechische Premierminister Alexis Tsipras hat eine laut umjubelte Rede gehalten.