Hungary blocks $18 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, puts NATO status at risk
By Marisa Herman From Newsmax Americans who may be weary of footing the bill for Ukraine in its defense against Russia are finding no friend in Hungary. In November the EU proposed to give impoverished Ukraine — with over 80% of its…
COVID-19 doesn’t discriminate
From “Monica Burns, Freedom United” [email protected] For another year running, you may have found yourself making sacrifices to keep others safe over the holidays: air hugs, pre-meet testing, cutting back on social events… Sound familiar? With the threat of new variants spreading across…
Participants in Football for Friendship discuss environmental protection and present their best ideas in an online challenge
(Moscow, 19th May 2021): Right at the start of this year’s Ninth Season of Football for Friendship (F4F), the International Children’s Social Programme organised by Gazprom, the Young Participants from over 200 countries discussed their contribution to environmental protection. In…
ONLY 1 Caribbean location makes Travel & Leisure’s Top 50 Destinations for 2019
f The only destination in the Caribbean to be listed on Travel & Leisure’s 2019 Top 50 places to go to may be the combined band of islands south of St. Vincent referred to as The Grenadines. These islands didn’t suffer…
George Soros: FT’s Person of Year
From Newsmax Controversial billionaire George Soros has been named “Person of the Year” by The Financial Times. The FT said its choice of Person of the Year is “usually a reflection of their achievements. In the case of Mr. Soros this year,…
The Editor speaks: Human rights
Stand up for human rights! Today (December 10) is International Human Rights Day. This year marks the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (“the UDHR”). To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the UDHR, the United Nations (“the…
The Editor speaks: Men’s Day passed me by
Over a week ago, specifically Monday November 19th, International Men’s Day was celebrated worldwide because of “the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities”. Did it pass you by here un-noticed? Well there was a movie…
Destinations of the week
The 13 cheapest holiday destinations in the world for couples By Alison Millington From Business Insider It’s time to start planning your next trip for two. The Post Office Holiday Money Report has revealed the cheapest holiday hotspots in the…
Destinations of the week
The 13 cheapest holiday destinations in the world for couples By Alison Millington From Business Insider With January finally over and warmer weather on the horizon, it’s time to start planning your next trip — and Valentine’s Day is a…
Prototype electric plane crash kills two pilots
By Steve Dent From engadget An electric plane powered by Siemens has crashed in southern Hungary, killing both pilots aboard, according to Siemens and local reports. The Magnus eFusion aircraft was flown as part of an inauguration for Magnus’ new…