Tag: Scandinavia
War in Ukraine: Pistorius announces weapons package worth 500 million euros
The German Defense Minister makes a surprise visit to Ukraine. There he promises the country further support. source site
War in Ukraine: Informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Prague
The talks this Thursday and Friday will focus on preparations for the next alliance summit and support for Ukraine. Russia and Ukraine are reporting attacks from the air. source site
Ukraine News: According to the German government, Kyiv is fulfilling the requirements for EU accession talks – Politics
Much of the information about the course of the war, such as casualty figures or details of battles, comes from Ukrainian or Russian authorities and often cannot be independently verified.…
Ukraine News: Federal Government: Kyiv meets requirements for EU accession talks – Politics
Much of the information about the course of the war, such as casualty figures or details of battles, comes from Ukrainian or Russian authorities and often cannot be independently verified.…
War in Ukraine: USA continues to reject use of US weapons on targets in Russia
“We neither encourage nor enable the use of US weapons on Russian soil,” says Washington. Poland announces exclusion zone on the border with Belarus. source site
Book review: “Priority for reindeer” describes modern Lapland – Travel
When it comes to Scandinavian holidays, tourists can be roughly divided into two camps. Everyone knows this: At a barbecue with friends or family, someone answers the question about their…
ECDC chief Andrea Ammon on her life with infectious diseases – Health
SZ: Ms. Ammon, an Andrea Ammon was mentioned in the SZ in the mid-1980s. She took part in the squash district championships in Attaching, Bavaria. There were only four participants,…
Recognition of Palestine: Controversial Signal of Solidarity – Politics
Three European countries announced on Wednesday morning that they would recognize Palestine as an independent state. The heads of government of Spain, Norway and Ireland named May 28th as the…
"Nightwatch: Demons Are Forever" in the cinema: Children of Trauma
Ole Bornedal created a horror classic thirty years ago with “Nightwatch” – now, with his daughter in the lead role, he is opening up old wounds. source site
Aris Fioretos and his novel “The Thin Gods” about aging stars. – Culture
Visiting Aris Fioretos, who explains why biographical storytelling is fraud and why his new novel still has to do with the time when he was the only punk in Lund.…