Madrid: Spain’s Parliament has signed off on a controversial energy savings plan put forward by the left-wing minority government, by 187-161. The government had struggled to muster support for the “urgent measures” necessary in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing energy crisis, with state television broadcaster RTVE reporting that it […]
By Susana de Sousa Ferreira On March 3, 2022, the European union made a historic decision for international protection with the approval of the Temporary Protection Directive that applies to Ukrainian citizens fleeing war. The member states have mobilised in an extraordinary way in response to this conflict, implementing a coordinated and unique strategy, focused […]
San Francisco: Snapchat has announced that it is temporarily turning off its “heat map” feature for Ukraine, so the app no longer shows how many snaps are being taken in particular locations. The company said that the move is “a safety precaution” and that there will still be a curated public feed of snaps submitted […]
Washington: A glance at reaction of sports to Russian invasion ARCHERY Russia and Belarus flags and anthems banned at all World Archery international events. ATHLETICS Russia and Belarus athletes and officials barred from all World Athletics Series events, including the world race walking team championships in Oman this weekend, the world indoor championships […]
Colombo: Sri Lankan hoteliers have decide to look after standard Ukrainian tourists, while the government plans to extend their visas. A number of hotel owners from southern coastal lines to central hills where Ukrainian tourists frequent most have announced that they would provide free food and lodging to Ukraine nationals who are held up due […]
London: Two of Russia’s top-10 tennis players — the soon to be world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev and No. 7 Andrey Rublev — have expressed their despair with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, saying that they want peace. A report on edition.cnn.com said late on Friday that Medvedev, the 2021 US Open champion who is […]
Moscow: The US Senate, on Thursday night, unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution in support of independent and democratic Ukraine against Russia’s possible invasion. “The Senate reaffirms unwavering United States commitment to support the continuing efforts of the Government of Ukraine to restore its territorial integrity by providing political, diplomatic, and military support, including additional lethal […]
