Tag: David Boos

EU Recommits to Azerbaijan for Gas

Confronted on the EU’s stance towards the Azerbaijani aggression against Armenia, the EU Commission released a statement confirming the gas partnership with Azerbaijan.

Putin Announces Partial Mobilization

Ahead of the upcoming referendums in the occupied regions in Eastern Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of 300,000 men and renewed his nuclear threats towards the West.

Poland and Baltics Enact Visa Ban for Russians

While the EU blocked a complete visa ban against Russians in August, Poland and the Baltic States have now followed up on their earlier promise to close their borders to most Russian tourists, making Finland the only remaining point of entry into the EU.

Astronomers Discover Ocean Planet

Scientists have discovered an exoplanet covered entirely by water. Interest in such ‘ocean planets’ is high, as they form very likely environments for the development of life.

Germany Silent on Azerbaijani Aggression

Several international politicians have publicly condemned the Azerbaijanian attack on Armenia, but the German foreign ministry refuses to name an aggressor. The recent European gas deal with Azerbaijan might have something to do with this.

Franco-Swiss Director Jean-Luc Godard Dies at 91

The death of Jean-Luc Godard marks the end of an era of filmmaking. Celebrated for his early contributions to the French Nouvelle Vague, his later work stayed true to his political activism and the self-referential Zeitgeist of the 1960s.

First Parliamentary Address by King Charles III

In his first address to Parliament, King Charles III remembered his late mother and emphasized the “vital parliamentary traditions,” while in turn receiving condolences from representatives of the Houses of Commons and Lords.