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Opposition barks: Turbulent session in Polish parliament

By withut-me 05.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated A turbulent session in the Polish parliament saw Prime Minister Tusk reveal details from investigations into a crypto exchange scandal, naming former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro. An attempt to override a presidential veto on a cryptocurrency law failed.
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Wars & Military Court Trials Media & Press

War Criminal Ratko Mladić Honored in Belgrade, But Without State Honors

By withut-me 05.09.2026 62 views
TL;DR AI-generated The funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić is taking place in Belgrade, but without state or military honors. The Serbian government denies accusations of glorification, while the EU criticizes this as incompatible with its values.
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Police & Investigations Court Trials Organized Crime

Shots fired at Cologne bar - police launch manhunt

By withut-me 05.09.2026 3 views
TL;DR AI-generated At least five shots were fired at a bar in Cologne, leaving four bullet holes in the facade. Police are searching for two suspects and investigating possible links to two other attacks on Turkish restaurants this week, which may involve extortion attempts.
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Court Trials Laws & Rights Art & Architecture

Nazi-Looted Art - Argentinian Court Orders Return of Ceruti Painting

By withut-me 05.09.2026 1 views
TL;DR AI-generated An Argentinian court has ordered the return of a painting by Giacomo Antonio Melchiorre Ceruti, seized in a Nazi-looted art case. The artwork, formerly owned by Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker, will be returned to the Netherlands after a public exhibition in Argentina.
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Welfare & Poverty Pollution Media & Press

Water Scandal in Croatia: The Poison, the Trash, the Beef, and the Soil

By withut-me 05.09.2026 2 views
TL;DR AI-generated Citizens in Croatia are protesting the government due to the detection of PFAS chemicals in the drinking water of the Lika region. Independent institutes warn of health risks, while the government dismisses the concerns as exaggerated. Prominent figures are supporting the protests and criticizing government policy.
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Laws & Rights IT & Internet Pollution

The Spree Should Get a Voice

By withut-me 05.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated An event in Berlin discusses granting legal personhood to bodies of water to enhance their protection. A legislative initiative to recognize the Spree as a legal person has gathered nearly 20,000 signatures, aiming to enable lawsuits against ecological degradation, such as from data centers.
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Media & Press General

UN Votes for New World Map - Africa Grows

By withut-me 05.09.2026 6 views
TL;DR AI-generated The UN has voted to replace the Mercator world map with a new map that more accurately depicts the actual size of Africa. 164 states voted in favor, while the USA rejected the initiative as an "ideological project."
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Laws & Rights Media & Press General

Turkey - Comedian faces lengthy prison sentence for jokes about Erdogan

By withut-me 04.09.2026 4 views
TL;DR AI-generated A 32-year-old Turkish comedian faces a multi-year prison sentence for allegedly insulting the president and inciting hatred. The offense stems from a YouTube video that garnered over 14 million views. The artist has been in pre-trial detention since early July and denies the accusations.
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Court Trials Laws & Rights IT & Internet

BGH on Technical Problems in Video Hearings: Default Judgment Because Lawyer Cannot Connect Twice

By withut-me 04.09.2026 7 views
TL;DR AI-generated The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) ruled that a lawyer who repeatedly cannot connect to a video hearing risks a default judgment. The BGH emphasized that lawyers must proactively resolve technical issues and provide specific details about their connection attempts to avoid this.
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