Written by Veroniki Krikoni This article is part of our special coverage “Europe in Crisis“. In Greece, January 6 is the national holiday of Theophany, traditionally known as Phota (”lights”). Customs revolve around the Great Blessing of the Waters: a cross is thrown into the water and people try to retrieve it in order to receive good luck and […]
Mumbai Terrorized while Politicians Continue to Play Dirty Games
Politicians are busy advertising themselves while the innocent civilians, tourists and brave policemen continue their struggle against terror. It is vote game in India as the political parties gear up to once again make a fool out of the civilians for their selfish intentions. There are reports of fresh firings taking place at the CST […]
Estonian Residence Permit Scandal: 5 Years After
Residence permits in first-class countries have always been a hot product for wealthy Russians. They crave legal protection for their assets and in case things go too wrong in their home country – an ability to flee somewhere where they would at least have a day in proper court if extradition is requested. Those reasons […]
CPJ report shocking as cartoonists under axes everywhere
Whether their sketches touch on politics, economics, religion, or national identity, cartoonists face the same grave threats as print and broadcast journalists who report on sensitive subjects. CPJ global research shows that cartoonists have been targeted with censorship, punitive lawsuits, physical assault, imprisonment, disappearance, and murder for their art-form journalism. Some have even fled into […]
NC changed political discourse by remaining confined to development: Rana
Nagrota, December 14, (Scoop News)- Saying focus and impetus to development under National Conference led government has changed the political discourse in Jammu and Kashmir during the past six years, the Provincial President Devender Singh Rana on Sunday hoped that people will continue to maintain distance from those hampering this process. “It is because of […]
The Next U. of Md. Chancellor?
By Barry Rascovar October 2, 2014 — The search is on to find a replacement for “Mr. Maryland Higher Education,” Chancellor Brit Kirwan, whose remarkable 45-year career at the University of Maryland could end in the next six to nine months. USM Chancellor Brit Kirwan It’s a national search, with a high-paid consulting firm culling […]
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