Tag: observers
Observers criticize violations in regional elections in Russia
As of: September 9, 2023 3:42 p.m Independent observers claim to have found violations and fraud in the regional elections in Russia. Among other things, there is talk of bought…
Russia cracks down on Golos independent election observers
As of: 08/17/2023 6:06 p.m Golos plays a key role in observing elections in Russia. Now Russian authorities are taking action against employees of the organization. Golos suspects that the…
Russia: Golos election observers in custody until at least October
Status: 08/18/2023 8:23 p.m A few weeks before regional elections in Russia, the prominent election observer Melkonyants was arrested. A court ordered the co-chair of the human rights organization Golos…
EU observers under fire at Armenian-Azerbaijani border
Status: 08/15/2023 8:34 p.m There is always fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Now EU observers have also come under fire. Armenia blames Azerbaijan – the government there denies. According to…
Perseids: Falling Stars Delight Observers | STERN.de
Perseids Shooting stars delight observers A Perseid meteor moves across the sky in Neumünster. photo © Marco A. Ludwig/dpa Over the weekend there was an exceptional number of shooting stars…
West Africa: Nigeria’s President surprises many observers
West Africa Nigeria’s President surprises many observers Nigeria’s new President Bola Ahmed Tinubu waves to supporters May 29, 2023 after being sworn in in Abuja. photo © Sodiq/XinHua/dpa For a…
Video: Dangerous Mission: Out and about with the forest fire observers
“Because of the persistently increased risk of forest fires, the government of Upper Bavaria has ordered renewed aerial observation flights.” “Because of the persistently increased risk of forest fires, the…
Türkiye: Opposition complains about attacks on election observers – Politics
The polling stations in Turkey have been closed since 4 p.m. German time, now the counting begins. However, it should take until the evening before reasonably reliable results are available.…
International election observers criticize the course of the elections in Turkey
Status: 05/15/2023 7:17 p.m International observers were impressed by the high turnout in Turkey. But they warn of unfair campaign conditions and difficulties in voting. “Turkey does not fulfill the…
Democracy: Election observers express “great concern” ahead of Turkey’s elections
democracy Election observers express “great concern” ahead of Turkey’s elections President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has ruled Turkey for more than 20 years. photo © Vyacheslav Prokofyev/Pool Sputnik Kremlin/AP/dpa/Archive Will Erdogan…