Thaçi ist bereits im Jahr 2005 vom BND als „eine der drei Schlüsselfiguren“ eingestuft worden, die im Kosovo die Verbindungen der Organisierten Kriminalität in die Politik herstellten; demnach habe er „direkte Kontakte zur organisierten Kriminalität in Tschechien und Albanien“ gehalten und sei persönlich „in umfangreiche Drogen- und Waffengeschäfte“ verwickelt gewesen.[6] Im Jahr 2010 ist ein Sonderermittler des Europarats, der Schweizer Liberale Dick Marty, nach zweijährigen aufwendigen Ermittlungen zu dem Ergebnis gekommen, Thaçi und weitere einstige UÇK-Anführer seien in Organhandel und diverse Kriegsverbrechen verwickelt gewesen
Daily Archives: 17. Mai 2018
Zu den Unterzeichnern gehören auch acht Preisträger des Israel-Preises. Der Israel-Preis ist die höchste Auszeichnung, die der jüdische Staat einmal im Jahr vergibt. Gewürdigt werden Menschen für besondere Verdienste um Kunst, Kultur und Wissenschaft.
Calls for inquiry into Israel’s Gaza killings
We, Israelis who wish our country to be safe and just, are appalled and horrified by the massive killing of unarmed Palestinian demonstrators in Gaza (Reports, 15 May). None of the demonstrators posed any direct danger to the state of Israel or to its citizens. The killing of over 50 demonstrators and the thousands more wounded are reminiscent of the Sharpeville Massacre in 1960 in South Africa. The world acted then. We call upon decent members of the international community to act by demanding that those who commanded such shootings be investigated and tried.
The current leaders of the Israeli government are responsible for the criminal policy of shooting at unarmed demonstrators. The world must intervene to stop the ongoing killing.
Dangerous Immunity
The uncompromising backing that Donald Trump gives Israel has liquidated the international community’s power to use diplomacy to restrain Israel’s behavior.
Under the auspices of an American president who recycles Israeli propaganda in his speeches and gives the Israelis carrots and the Palestinians sticks, Israel treats the international responses to the bloodbath in Gaza with contempt.
Trump Presses Germany to Drop Russian Pipeline for Trade Deal
President Donald Trump is pressing Germany to pull the brakes on a major gas deal with Russia as the price for avoiding a trans-Atlantic trade war, according to German, U.S. and European officials.
The officials said Mr. Trump told German Chancellor Angela Merkel in April that Germany should drop support for Nord Stream 2, an offshore pipeline that would bring gas directly from Russia via the Baltic Sea. This would be in exchange for the U.S. starting talks with the European Union on a new trade deal.
Putin trifft sich in Sotschi mit Assad – Kremlsprecher Peskow
Der russische Präsident Wladimir Putin hat sich am Donnerstag mit seinem syrischen Amtskollegen Baschar al-Assad in der Schwarzmeerstadt Sotschi getroffen. Das gab der Kremlsprecher Dmitri Peskow vor wenigen Minuten bekannt.
Rethink Italy part in missions: Those ‚far from national interest‘
A new version of the government contract being finalised by the 5-Star Movement and the League says it is opportune „to reassess the presence of Italian contingents in individual international missions that are geopolitically and geographically, and not only, distant from Italian national interest“.
Party der Ausbeuter
Dachverband der Leiharbeitsfirmen feiert 20jähriges Bestehen. Manager setzen aggressiv auf Wachstum der Branche. Gregor Gysi als Gastredner
Neue Regierung in Sicht? – Ein Wunschzettel für Italien
Ebenfalls durchgesickert ist, dass man vom Ausstieg aus dem Euro offenbar Abstand nimmt. Warum?
In den letzten Monaten hat die Fünf-Sterne-Bewegung ihre Meinung zum Euro verschiedentlich geändert, wogegen die Lega in ihrer Kritik am Euro viel konsequenter ist. Nun scheint sich aber die Fünf-Sterne-Bewegung durchgesetzt zu haben – wobei man fragen muss, für wie lange.
Pinkwashing im SchwuZ
(15.May) Die Liste der problematischen Konzerne, die bei Sticks&Stones auflaufen, ist so lang, dass man nicht fordern kann, einfach den ein oder anderen besonders grauenhaften Betrieb auszuladen. Das gesamte Konzept der Veranstaltung ist Pinkwashing. Die versammelten Verbrecher*innen schicken ihre »Diversity«-Experten, zeigen sich von ihrer flauschigsten Seite und kehren zum Alltagsgeschäft zurück: aus dem Leid anderer Menschen ordentlich Geld zu machen.
EXCLUSIVE: Canada’s plan for managing the return of ISIS fighters revealed in documents
(14.May) Calling terrorism “complex and resource intensive,” the documents caution that “there may not be sufficient evidence for charges” and say the fallback is to “mitigate the threat through efforts outside the criminal justice system.”(…)
The RCMP also “may use undercover officers to engage with the HRT [High Risk Traveler] to collect evidence, or monitor them during their flight home.”(…)
Class Enemy EP by Breger, Ash Roy, Calm Chor
Breger Berlin, Germany
released July 2, 2016
Leaked draft agreement indicates Italy may ditch Russian sanctions
A draft of a joint program of the two parties was leaked and published by Italian media on Thursday. The 40-page document reportedly calls for end to treating Russia as a threat and refers to it as a partner, calling for more openness towards it.
Athens expects staff level agreement with creditors by Saturday
Speaking to Greek media on Thursday, Finance Ministry sources confirmed that talks with the inspectors representing the country’s official lenders have culminated in an agreement to reduce pensions in January 2019 as agreed, and slash the income tax-free threshold in 2020.(…)
Remaining stumbling blocks reportedly include delays in the selection of new general secretaries for Greek ministries, over which the government was warned by troika representatives.
Vietnam renews support for state with East Jerusalem as capital
“The firm position of Vietnam was to support the just struggle of the Palestinian people and to support the two-state solution, including the establishment of a Palestinian State living side by side with the State of Israel along the borders of 1967 and East Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine.”
After Caviar courier‘s death, what about gig workers‘ rights?
(15.May) Avendano was one of those contractors, working in what’s known as the gig economy. That means he didn’t get benefits that most employees do, such things as health insurance, paid time off, or workers’ compensation.
Italy’s populists seek collision course with Brussels
The new draft still contains elements that would be difficult for Brussels to digest, especially coming from a founding EU member and the third largest economy in the eurozone. These include a call for “reducing EU competences,” as well as changes to the treaties and a denunciation of austerity policies.
„New Product“ EP by Privacy
Klasse Wrecks Berlin, Germany
released April 18, 2018
Uber and the labor market
(15.May) The findings reinforce our skepticism that Uber, and “gig work” more broadly, represent the “future of work.” Our results indicate that Uber drivers earn low wages and compensation and the total hours and compensation in the gig economy represent a very small share of total hours and compensation in the overall economy. These findings—and the fact that many Uber and other workers who provide personal services via a digital platform do so on a part-time basis primarily as a way to earn supplementary income—argue for a change in perspective.
Former French budget minister Cahuzac sentenced to two years in prison
Cahuzac, a cosmetic surgeon by trade who was made budget minister under former president Francois Hollande in 2012-13, still has the possibility to appeal.
Denmark pulls special forces out of Iraq
Denmark will still have around 180 military personnel posted to the al-Asad air base in Iraq, and contribute to radar surveillance as part of an international coalition fighting the Islamist militant group.
GMS (Gesellschaft für Markt- und Sozialforschung): Wenn am nächsten Sonntag Bundestagswahl wäre …
(17.5.2018)
CDU/CSU 34 %
SPD 16 %
Grüne 12 %
FDP 9 %
Linke 10 %
AfD 14 %
Sonstige 5 %
#Müller #Berlin treibt die #spd auf Bundesniveau. Nur noch 18 Prozent für die erneuerte #spd. :)
Glaubt dieser #spd kein einziges Wort! Diese Partei hat Lügen instrumentalisiert wie keine andere nach 1949! #Gabriel
#Sputnik wird nicht müde das s-400 Flugabwehrsystem loben zu lassen. Fakt bleibt aber, die PR-Angaben wurden noch nie praktisch verifiziert und Russland vermeidet auch jeden Praxistest! Warum wohl?
Israel Says Informed Russia Ahead Large-scale Strike on Iranian Targets in Syria
(10.5.2018) Israel forewarned Russia of its strikes on Thursday against multiple targets in Syria, an Israeli military spokesman said.
„The Russians were informed prior to our attack by the established mechanisms that we have,“ Lieutenant-Colonel Jonathan Conricus told reporters without elaborating.
Putin Says Russian Frigates With Cruise Missiles ‚on Permanent Standby‘ Over Syria Threat
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russian military vessels with Kalibr cruise missiles would be on permanent standby in the Mediterranean to counter what he said was the terrorist threat in Syria.