Day: January 20, 2023

Elgin Marbles Back To Athens?

Thanks to an agreement under negotiation, the Parthenon marbles could be given to Greece for a long-term loan.

Possible Truce for Yemen

According to UN special envoy Hans Grundberg, a new truce in Yemen may be at hand.

A Lawmaker’s Guide to the Next Fiscal Crisis

Every government with debt on hand, and especially those with debt levels that are already unsustainable, must get to work on a contingency plan for the coming recession.

British Government Overrules Scottish Gender Bill

British Government Overrules Scottish Gender Bill

The socially progressive Scottish government will bring its grievances before Edinburgh’s Court of Session.

January 20, 2023
Greek Opposition Objects to U.S. Jet Sales to Turkey

Greek Opposition Objects to U.S. Jet Sales to Turkey

The proposed deal to sell Turkey $20 billion worth of F-16 fighter jets is facing strong opposition from Greek politicians as U.S. lawmakers veto the sale.

January 20, 2023
Paris Opéra’s<em>Tristan</em> Sounds Good but Has Seen Better Days

Paris Opéra’s<em>Tristan</em> Sounds Good but Has Seen Better Days

The score of Tristan, an opera that commands what Dudamel claims to be his obsession, radiated brilliantly with a fine Gallic touch from the Opéra’s orchestra.

January 20, 2023
Elgin Marbles Back To Athens?

Elgin Marbles Back To Athens?

Thanks to an agreement under negotiation, the Parthenon marbles could be given to Greece for a long-term loan.

January 20, 2023
D.C.-Based Think Tank: Putin May Announce Second Mobilization Soon

D.C.-Based Think Tank: Putin May Announce Second Mobilization Soon

Presently, it remains unclear whether Russian President Vladimir Putin is planning a second round of mobilization.

January 20, 2023
Possible Truce for Yemen

Possible Truce for Yemen

According to UN special envoy Hans Grundberg, a new truce in Yemen may be at hand.

January 20, 2023
Northern Ireland Protocol: The Mood Is Up but No Resolution in Sight

Northern Ireland Protocol: The Mood Is Up but No Resolution in Sight

It appears the EU is kicking the “can down the road,” holding off on signing any agreements, hoping the Labour Party will take the reins of government after the next general election.

January 20, 2023
A Lawmaker’s Guide to the Next Fiscal Crisis

A Lawmaker’s Guide to the Next Fiscal Crisis

Every government with debt on hand, and especially those with debt levels that are already unsustainable, must get to work on a contingency plan for the coming recession.

January 20, 2023
Serbia Calls on Russia to End Domestic Recruitment for Ukraine War

Serbia Calls on Russia to End Domestic Recruitment for Ukraine War

The president’s critical remarks come as Serbia, which so far has maintained its close economic ties with Russia amid the war in Ukraine, faces increased pressure from the West to impose sanctions.

January 20, 2023
Henry Kissinger Endorses NATO Membership for Ukraine at WEF

Henry Kissinger Endorses NATO Membership for Ukraine at WEF

Kissinger explained that he had previously opposed NATO membership for Ukraine out of fears that it would cause the situation that has now unfolded. But circumstances have changed.

January 20, 2023
Norwegian Political Landscape Shifts Rightward, Polling Data Reveals

Norwegian Political Landscape Shifts Rightward, Polling Data Reveals

Norway’s apparent rightward political shift mirrors similar trends witnessed across other Nordic states like Sweden and Finland.

January 20, 2023
Qatargate: Morocco Increasingly Implicated as Italian ex-MEP Signs Plea Deal

Qatargate: Morocco Increasingly Implicated as Italian ex-MEP Signs Plea Deal

The Qatargate scandal is set to expand to Morocco and elsewhere, as an alleged ex-MEP ringleader makes a plea deal with Belgian authorities.

January 20, 2023