Tag: Europe

Edward Snowden granted Russian citizenship; what led ex-US security contractor to Moscow?

Sandeep raiza

Edward Snowden granted Russian citizenship; what led ex-US security contractor to Moscow? One of the 75 foreign nationals listed by the decree signed by Vladimir Putin as being granted Russian citizenship is Edward Snowden. One of the 75 foreign nationals listed by the decree signed by Vladimir Putin as being granted Russian citizenship is Edward Snowden. Snowden, a former contractor with the U.S. National Security Agency, has been living in Russia since 2013 and was granted permanent residency in 2020. At that time, he had revealed his plan to apply…

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Sweden holds election amid concerns over energy bills, crime

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Sweden holds election amid concerns over energy bills, crime With election day in Sweden approaching, Joakim Sandell, the leader of the Social Democratic Party in the city of Malmo, pulled on a jacket with his party’s rose emblem and headed out to ring doorbells and urge people to vote. With election day in Sweden approaching, Joakim Sandell, the leader of the Social Democratic Party in the city of Malmo, pulled on a jacket with his party’s rose emblem and headed out to ring doorbells and urge people to vote. Many…

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Serbia says Twitter suspended accounts of its diplomatic offices ‘without explanation’

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The Serbian Foreign Ministry protested against the ‘censorship’ of seven of its embassies and a consulate and urged Twitter to restore the accounts. Serbia says Twitter suspended accounts of its diplomatic offices ‘without explanation’ The Serbian Foreign Ministry said in a press release on August 22 that the Twitter accounts of Serbian embassies in a number of countries had been suspended without a reason. The Ministry described the suspension as unacceptable censorship of the diplomatic offices of a democratic state that is not subject to sanctions. According to the Serbian…

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Women share videos to show support for Finland PM Marin after she faces flak for partying

Sandeep raiza

Women from Finland and other nations have shared social videos of themselves dancing and partying in support of Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin. Women from Finland and other nations have shared social videos of themselves dancing and partying in support of Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin. Women have posted videos as Sanna Marin faced backlash after videos of her partying emerged on social media. In the video, the 36-year-old Prime Minister can be dancing and singing with a group of people. Women have been posting videos of themselves dancing and…

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