Croatia‘s prime minister sacked Health Minister Vili Beros early on Friday, as the minister was arrested during a police search of his home.  “The prime minister dismissed Vili Beros from his ministerial post,” a spokesman for PM Andrej Plenkovic’s government said in a statement.  This followed soon after anti-graft authorities in Croatia announced that a “senior government official” and several others had been detained on suspicion of corruption.  Although the agency did not specify who was taken into custody, the Hina state news agency reported that it was Health Minister Beros.  PM Plenkovic ‘appalled’ at idea of corruption in health sector At a press conference in Zagreb soon after announcing the dismissal, Plenkovic confirmed Beros’ detention.  “This morning, former minister Vili Beros and two others were arrested as part of an operation” conducted by anti-corruption officials, Plenkovic told reporters.  “As prime Minister, I am personally appalled by the idea that anyone...

A trial opens in Jena in the eastern German state of Thuringia on Friday against two men with Afghan citizenship accused of plotting a terrorist attack near the Swedish parliament in Stockholm.  What are the pair accused of?  One of the defendants is accused of supporting and applying for membership of a terrorist organization, the “Islamic State Khorasan Province,” often referred to as either ISIS-K or ISPK.  The other is accused of supporting the organization, by arranging financial transfers.  “On orders of the ISPK, the accused are alleged to have planned an attack in the vicinity of the Swedish parliament,” the upper regional court said in a statement confirming the case’s start date. The men allegedly intended to kill as many police officers and other people as possible with firearms.  “But before their arrest on [March 19, 2024], multiple attempts by the defendants to procure weapons failed,” the court said. News of...

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Paulo Guichard, que já se encontrava desde abril de 2022 a cumprir pena por crimes praticados no processo da falsificação da contabilidade do BPP (quatro anos e oito meses) e no caso do embaixador (três anos), não recorreu para o Constitucional e conformou-se com a decisão. Fernando Lima recorreu, perdeu e foi preso em setembro de 2023. Fezas Vital — que, através da sua advogada Sofia Caldeira, sempre teve um maior grau de litigiosidade durante os quatro processos que constituem o caso BPP — conseguiu com que a tramitação dos autos contra si ficassem um pouco para trás. Assim, só a 3 de junho de 2024 é que o recurso de Fezas Vital foi apreciado pelo Tribunal Constitucional (TC). Foi rejeitado liminarmente por falta de fundamento e, após reclamação da defesa, a conferência da 3.ª Secção do TC voltou a rejeitar também a mesma, no último dia 25 de setembro. E...

Velké zatýkaní mezi podnikateli a úředníky v Pardubicích má po roce první výsledek. Soud schválil dohodu o vině a trestu u lidí a firem, kteří se domlouvali při zisku zakázky na opravu kanceláří Služeb města Pardubice. Source link

Uhynul jeden z nejznámějších dravců liberecké zoo, orlosup bradatý zvaný Pišta. Významně přispěl k návratu orlosupů do volné přírody. Zoo Liberec přijde i o jeho družku Boženu, kterou čeká přesun do Španělska. Source link

The Board of the Environment and Resources Authority upheld the protection status of the whole of Ħondoq ir-Rummien, including il-Ħnejja. This decision was delivered unanimously this morning, ERA said in a statement. Earlier this year, Ħondoq ir-Rummien was designated a Special Area of Conservation. Article 69 (6) of the Environment Protection Act (Cap. 549) allows any landowner who feels aggrieved by the protection of a site to request a reconsideration of the protection title awarded to their land within 30 days from notification or publication in the Government Gazette. As a result, a request to reconsider the protection for part of the site was submitted by landowners. Following a thorough assessment, the Board found no reasonable grounds to reconsider the protection title. The decision was delivered during a public meeting of the board. This was possible due to changes enacted last year in the Environment Protection Act,...

The much-anticipated ŻiguŻajg Arts Festival for Children and Young People begins today, launching 10 days of captivating performances, interactive exhibitions, and creative workshops across Valletta. Running until November 24, this 14th edition invites young audiences and families to engage with a vibrant mix of artistic experiences that inspire imagination and self-expression. Recognised as Malta’s leading arts festival for young people, ŻiguŻajg 2024 brings together local and international artists to present dynamic theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and storytelling. This year’s festival creates immersive environments where children can explore cultural stories, encounter dreamlike sensory worlds, and engage in humorous, action-packed performances-all designed to nurture curiosity and foster emotional growth. Alongside performances, ŻiguŻajg offers hands-on workshops for children to learn new creative techniques such as clay modelling, photography, and drawing. These workshops encourage self-expression, emotional exploration, and a deeper understanding of how art can transform everyday experiences. ŻiguŻajg also...

Фото: Влада Наредниот повик на Владата за поддршка на општините ќе биде објавен во февруари или март наредната година, во зависност од подготвеноста на општините  – изјави денеска премиерот Христијан Мицкоски, одговарајќи на новинарски прашања по одржувањето на годишната конференција на граѓански организации: „Соработка меѓу Владата и граѓанското општество“ која се одржа во Скопје. За општините, олеснувања се и донесените измени на законот за градежно земјиште со што ќе бидат ослободени од плаќање на комуналии при изградба на училишта и градинки. – Донесовме закон во парламентот, измени во законот за градежно земјиште каде што сите оние јавни објекти како што се градинки, училишта кои се сопственост на државата ќе бидат ослободени од плаќање на комуналии. Имаше случаи во Скопје, градот Скопје, знаете таму состојбата каква е да го издолжува периодот, да не ги ослободува општините во Скопје од комуналии, па тие не може да отпочнат со градба на градинки, училишта...

Pažymima, kad dėl oro susisiekimo sustabdymo bankrutavo Ukrainos nacionalinis oro vežėjas ir kelios kitos bendrovės. Tuo pat metu Ukraina jau beveik metus veda derybas su Europos aviacijos ir oro transporto bendrovėmis dėl tam tikro oro susisiekimo atnaujinimo, agentūrai „Reuters“ teigė C.Ellisonas. „Jei reguliavimo institucijos sutiks, kad oro susisiekimas yra saugus, ir bus priimtas politinis sprendimas, draudimo pramonė yra pasirengusi paremti oro susisiekimo atnaujinimo pastangas“, – paaiškino jis. Ukrainos valstybinė aviacijos tarnyba „Reuters“ rašytiniuose komentaruose šia tema nurodė, kad svarsto galimybę palaipsniui ir ribotai atverti oro erdvę civilinei aviacijai „įvertinus riziką ir ją sumažinus iki priimtino lygio, taip pat įgyvendinus papildomas saugumo priemones“. Tačiau ji nepateikė jokių terminų. „Oro erdvės saugumo užtikrinimas yra labai svarbus prioritetas, ir sprendžiant šį uždavinį nuveikta daug darbo“, – kalbėjo „Marsh McLennan“ vyresnysis partneris. Pažymima, kad Lvivo sritis, kuri ribojasi su Lenkija, palyginti su kitomis Ukrainos dalimis, retai nukenčia nuo Rusijos smūgių, nors Rusijos pajėgos kartais...