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Hundreds more French police start deploying to secure New Caledonia

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Hundreds more French police start deploying to secure New Caledonia

French police reinforcements arrived in New Caledonia to regain control of the capital after riots resulted in four deaths and hundreds of arrests. The unrest was triggered by anger over an electoral reform, complicating President Macron’s plans to increase French influence in the Pacific. The number of police on the island will increase to 2,700 from 1,700. The government has food stocks for two months but faces distribution issues. Protesters demand the withdrawal of the electoral reform for peaceful talks to resume. France has declared a state of emergency, arrested suspects, and banned TikTok.

Slovakia’s PM Fico undergoes another operation

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Slovakia’s PM Fico undergoes another operation

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico underwent a two-hour operation that has increased hopes for his recovery following an assassination attempt. Deputy Prime Minister Robert Kalinak stated that a decision to transfer Fico back to Bratislava would only be made when there is further improvement in his condition. The suspect charged with attempted murder is a 71-year-old former security guard and author of poetry, but his identity has not been officially confirmed. The shooting has been condemned internationally and has highlighted a febrile and polarized political climate in Slovakia and Europe. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, an ally of Fico, stated that even if Fico recovers fully, he may be unable to work for months during a critical time for Europe.

How to inspect secondhand farm machinery

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How to inspect secondhand farm machinery

Purchasing secondhand farm machinery can be a cost-effective way to equip agricultural operations without the hefty price tag of new equipment.

Hate breeds hate

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Hate breeds hate

A man who once advocated against violence shot the prime minister of his country because he disagreed with his views. The prime minister, Robert Fico, had fueled social divides and extremism in Slovakia, moving from left to far right. Despite accusations of corruption and forced resignation in 2018, Fico regained support during the pandemic by leading protests against pandemic measures and vaccines. His actions led to chaotic and violent demonstrations, ultimately resulting in an attempted assassination. This incident highlights the dangers of populist leaders who sow hatred and division in societies, emphasizing the need to uphold democracy.

‘, Massive’ French police deployment arrives to secure New Caledonia

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‘, Massive’ French police deployment arrives to secure New Caledonia

French police reinforcements have arrived in New Caledonia to regain control of the capital Noumea. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will increase to 2,700 from 1,700. Rioting began on Monday, resulting in four deaths and hundreds of arrests. Operations are underway to supply food and medicine to the public, with road barricades being removed by specialists in mine clearing. France has declared a state of emergency on the island and banned TikTok. The riots erupted over a new electoral reform bill that will allow French residents who have lived in New Caledonia for 10 years to vote in provincial elections.

Government spokesman: Ankara, ’s role crucial in Cyprus talks

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Government spokesman: Ankara, ’s role crucial in Cyprus talks

Ankara is key to the efforts aimed at solving the Cyprus problem, according to government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis. EU-Turkey relations can play a significant role in this effort. Through dialogue, answers can be given to the concerns and worries of both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots. Initiatives and measures are being taken to create positive conditions for the resumption of peace talks. Diplomatic efforts will continue to play a role in resolving the issue.

Turkey convicts former pro-Kurdish party officials over 2014 Kobani protests

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Turkey convicts former pro-Kurdish party officials over 2014 Kobani protests

Fact: Former pro-Kurdish party leader Selahattin Demirtas was sentenced to more than 40 years in jail for instigating protests in 2014 triggered by an Islamic State attack on the Syrian Kurdish town of Kobani.

Legal Service won, ’t contest verdict in Nicolaou case

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Legal Service won, ’t contest verdict in Nicolaou case

The Legal Service has no intention to challenge the court verdict on Thanasis Nicolaou that ruled he was strangled.

Former Cypriot passport-holder Deripaska calls latest US sanctions ‘balderdash’

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Former Cypriot passport-holder Deripaska calls latest US sanctions ‘balderdash’

Oleg Deripaska dismissed the latest U.S. sanctions on companies connected to a scheme as nonsense. The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Russian companies disguising ownership of a .6 billion industrial stake controlled by Deripaska, leading to Austria’s Raiffeisen Bank International dropping a planned purchase. Deripaska, previously sanctioned by Britain and the U.S., has challenged the sanctions, calling them groundless and absurd. He was also stripped of his Cypriot citizenship after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and added to the E.U.’s sanctions list in April 2022.

Our View: The puzzle of UN envoy, ’s failed mission to restart talks

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Our View: The puzzle of UN envoy, ’s failed mission to restart talks

UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy, Maria Angela Holguin, left Cyprus after meeting with the leaders, including Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, with no progress made. Tatar rejected Holguin’s proposal for a meeting with her and President Nikos Christodoulides, citing the Turkish Cypriot side’s position on sovereign equality and equal international status. Holguin will report to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who will decide the next steps in the peace talks. Christodoulides’ failure to persuade Tatar to agree to a meeting raises questions about the purpose of the failed initiative and the blame game surrounding the deadlock.