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World reaction to deadly shooting at Moscow concert hall

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World reaction to deadly shooting at Moscow concert hall

– A shooting rampage occurred at a concert hall near Moscow, resulting in dozens of deaths, and was claimed by Islamic State militants.
– The United Nations Security Council condemned the attack and emphasized the need for justice against those responsible.
– White House spokesman John Kirby expressed condolences for the victims.
– Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called for global condemnation of the crime.
– Ukrainian Presidential Adviser Mykhailo Podolyak denied Ukraine’s involvement in the incident.
– Yulia Navalnaya demanded justice for the crime.
– Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the massacre.
– The French Foreign Ministry expressed sympathy for the victims and called for clarity on the acts.
– The German Foreign Ministry offered condolences and called for a quick clarification of the attack’s background.
– Polish Minister of National Defense Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz mentioned monitoring the situation for its impact on Poland’s security.
– Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte expressed horror at the terrorist act and offered thoughts to the victims and Russian people.
– Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack and offered solidarity with Russia.
– Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil condemned the attack and expressed condolences.
– Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel condemned the terrorist act and offered condolences to Russia.
– U.S. Senator Mitt Romney condemned the targeting and murder of civilians.

Christodoulides to travel to Egypt

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Christodoulides to travel to Egypt

President Nikos Christodoulides is scheduled to visit Egypt on Sunday to participate in an international summit. The summit will be attended by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. The European Union and Egypt will inaugurate a strategic and comprehensive partnership at the summit, with a joint declaration to be signed by Von der Leyen and el-Sisi. This partnership covers six pillars: political relations, economic stability, trade and investment, migration and mobility, security and demography, and human capital. Christodoulides will also have a bilateral meeting with el-Sisi, followed by a joint meeting with all seven heads of government and further discussions among the delegations of the participating countries. In the evening, el-Sisi will host a meal in honor of the six European leaders. Cyprus’ invitation to the summit is seen as highlighting its geostrategic role in the region, being the closest EU member state to Egypt and maintaining excellent relations with all neighboring states.

Italy to set up AI fund of 1 billion euros, PM says

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Italy to set up AI fund of 1 billion euros, PM says

Italy plans to establish an investment fund with an initial endowment of 1 billion euros to support Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects, as announced by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The fund, backed by CDP Venture Capital, could potentially raise an additional 2 billion euros from the private sector. Italy aims to focus on the impact of AI on jobs and inequality during its presidency of the Group of Seven major democracies and is working on legislation to regulate the AI sector. A body will be created to supervise and support the implementation of the national AI strategy.

Italy’s Meloni suffers setback as centre-left claims Sardinia election win

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Italy’s Meloni suffers setback as centre-left claims Sardinia election win

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to experience her first regional election loss since coming to power in 2022, with a centre-left candidate, Alessandra Todde of the 5-Star Movement, appearing to win the presidency of Sardinia with 45.3% of the vote, narrowly defeating Paolo Truzzu, a candidate supported by Meloni, who received 45.0% of the vote. Todde’s victory, which is yet to be officially confirmed, marks the first time a woman will become president of Sardinia and the first regional president from the 5-Star Movement. This election result is significant as it represents the first time since 2015 that the centre-left has managed to win a region, boosting the morale of opposition parties. The election took place on Sunday, with the vote count starting on Monday morning and extending beyond the usual 12-hour deadline. Meloni’s coalition, which includes the Brothers of Italy, the League, and Forza Italia, had won all four regional elections in 2023 before this and controlled 14 of Italy’s 20 regions. The next political events in Italy include a regional election in Abruzzo on March 10 and the European Parliament elections in June. Opinion polls show Meloni’s Brothers of Italy leading nationally with around 28%, followed by the PD with about 20% and the 5-Star Movement with 16%.

Italy’s Meloni suffers setback as centre-left claims Sardinia election win

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Italy’s Meloni suffers setback as centre-left claims Sardinia election win

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set for her first regional election loss since winning power in 2022, with centre-left candidate Alessandra Todde appearing to win the vote for the president of Sardinia. Todde, from the 5-Star Movement and backed by the Democratic Party (PD), had 45.3% of the vote, slightly ahead of Paolo Truzzu, Meloni’s rightist candidate, who had 45.0%. This marks the first time the centre-left has flipped a region since 2015 and is a significant victory for the opposition. Todde will be the first woman president of Sardinia and the first regional president from the 5-Star Movement. The election took place on Sunday, with counting starting on Monday and extending beyond the usual 12-hour deadline. Meloni’s coalition had previously won all four regional elections in 2023 and controlled 14 of Italy’s 20 regions. The next political tests in Italy include a March 10 election in the Abruzzo region and European Parliament elections in June. Meloni’s Brothers of Italy leads national polls at around 28%, with the PD at about 20% and 5-Star at 16%.