Several countries initially showed interest in the $2.5 billion program, including the United Kingdom, France and South Korea, while Turkey, China, the Netherlands and Italy made the offers that reached the final stage.
Daily Archives: 25. Juli 2021
Iranian, Chinese ambassadors to Pakistan consult on region, Afghanistan
Iranian ambassador in a tweet said: In this meeting, we discussed bilateral and trilateral cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran, China and Pakistan and the latest developments related to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Präsidentschaftsvorwahlen und Entschädigungsgesetz für Opfer der Proteste in Chile
Sebastián Sichel und Gabriel Boric treten am 21. November gegeneinander an. Neues Gesetz soll Straflosigkeit bei Polizeigewalt verhindern
Mexican president calls for „new coexistence“ of American states
The president made his comments on the 238th anniversary of the birth of Simon Bolivar at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City, during the 21st foreign ministers meeting of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC).
LATAM To Install Its Own Outer Space Agency
On Saturday, Mexico‘s Foreign Affairs Minister Marcelo Ebrard welcomed the signing of an agreement establishing the Latin American and Caribbean Space Agency (ALCE).
In French Polynesia, Macron tackles nuclear test legacy, China
The trip is aimed at reinforcing France’s geopolitical presence in the Pacific.
While in the South Pacific territory, he plans to discuss its strategic role, the legacy of nuclear tests and the existential risk of rising seas posed by global warming.
Kanzleramtsminister Braun: Einschränkungen für Nicht-Geimpfte möglich
Ins Restaurant, Kino oder Stadion nur noch mit Impfung – nach Ansicht von Kanzleramtsminister Braun wäre diese Maßnahme möglich, wenn das Infektionsgeschehen zu hoch ist. Auch rechtlich sei dies zulässig, so der CDU-Politiker.
Thousands Around Globe Protest COVID-19 Shots, Lockdowns
Tens of thousands of people protested in Australia, France, Italy and Greece on Saturday, sparking clashes with police as they railed against COVID-19 measures and government sanctions against the unvaccinated aimed at prodding more people into getting their shots.
Thousands protest amid global anger against COVID restrictions
People take to the streets in Australia, France, Italy and the UK in protests against lockdowns and vaccine pass schemes.
Big protests mark global anger at Covid restrictions
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Protesters chant ‘shame on you’ at police during ‚rally for freedom‘ march through city centre and Arndale
The group were holding up banners including one which read: “Don’t believe the hype”.
It is thought that the protesters had gathered under the banner of the ‘World Wide Rally For Freedom’.
Cities around the world are said to be taking part.
Hundreds gather in Belfast for freedom march against Covid restrictions
Hundreds of anti mask and vaccine passport protestors have gathered in Belfast City Centre in a freedom march.
The crowd assembled outside Belfast City Hall and marched towards Botanic Gardens in the south of the city.
Large Covid-related protests hit France, Italy and Australia.
Over 160,000 demonstrators took to the streets in France on Saturday to protest the government’s Covid-19 health pass policy, with brief clashes between largely unmasked protesters and police officers in Paris followed by wafts of tear gas that were reminiscent of the Yellow Vest turmoil of several years ago.
Similarly, in cities across Italy, thousands of people protested the government’s requirement that, as of Aug. 6, they show a so-called green pass, an extension of the European Union’s digital Covid certificate, to enter many venues.
Australia COVID LIVE updates: NSW Police open probe into lockdown protests; federal government to buy 85m Pfizer booster doses
NSW Police have received more than 5,000 tips off and identified more than 200 people who took part in Saturday’s anti-lockdown protest in Sydney.
“Police are currently following those people up to take appropriate action,” Deputy Commissioner Mal Lanyon said on Sunday.
Mit Zuckerbrot und Peitsche zur Impfquote
Allerdings können die russischen Behörden auch anders. Präsident Wladimir Putin wies in dieser Woche noch einmal darauf hin, dass notfalls auch mit Druck gearbeitet werden darf. „Gouverneure und Regionalleiter haben bei entsprechender Empfehlung der leitenden Sanitätsärzte das Recht, im Falle eines starken Anstiegs der Inzidenz eine Impfpflicht für bestimmte Gruppen einzuführen“, stellte er klar. Mehrere Gouverneure hätten davon Gebrauch gemacht.
Paris und Athen: Proteste gegen neue CoV-Regeln eskalieren
In Frankreich sind am Samstag erneut zehntausende Gegner von verschärften CoV-Regeln auf die Straße gegangen. Nach Angaben des Innenministeriums demonstrierten landesweit rund 161.000 Menschen. In Paris kam es zu heftigen Ausschreitungen, die Polizei setzte Tränengas ein. Auch in Athen spielten sich ähnliche Szenen ab.
Anti-vaxxers, Yellow Vests, and Macron critics protest across France
Demonstrations against the health pass brought together more than 15,000 people in the south of France in the cities of Marseille, Nice and Montpellier, to cries of „Freedom, Freedom“, while protesters in Paris clashed with police.
France leads Europe in making life unpleasant for the unvaccinated, prompting complaints that President Emanuel Macron is curtailing liberty
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Thousands in Italy protest against tougher regulations to contain coronavirus
Some 3,000 people in Rome gathered to protest against what is known as the “green pass,” according to ANSA news agency. The EU‘s digital coronavirus certificate is also called the green pass in Italy.
There were also demonstrations in Milan, Turin and Naples, according to Corriere della Sera newspaper.
Italy imposes ‘green pass’ restrictions on unvaccinated people
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Draghi told a press conference on Thursday that the country needed to act quickly to avoid the kind of infection levels that are being seen in the UK and elsewhere in Europe, as well as to protect the economy.
From 6 August, entry to stadiums, museums, theatres, cinemas, exhibition centres, swimming pools and gyms will only be allowed upon presentation of a “green pass”.