Tag: Politicians
“The day will come when darkness will disappear from our country” – one of Russia’s most famous opposition politicians faces a 25-year prison sentence
Vladimir Kara-Murza, who survived two poisoning attempts, will be sentenced today in a Moscow court. He is accused of treason because he criticized Russia’s military actions in Ukraine. A famous…
Politicians’ anger: “Absolutely Putin”
“Moral collapse”, “spineless” and a gift for Putin. Several Swedish politicians are calling for a boycott of Absolut vodka after the owner Pernod Ricard started exporting to Russia again. “Ashamed!…
Politicians call for a boycott of Absolut vodka
“Shame on you! Stop buying Absolut Vodka!”, writes Sweden Democrats member of parliament Björn Söder on Twitter. He is supported by Gustaf Göthberg, Member of Parliament for the Moderates, who…
Sunak urges Northern Ireland’s politicians to get together
By: Martin Mederyd Hårdh/TT Published: Just now previous full screen Next British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hopes Northern Ireland’s power-sharing apparatus will start working again. Archive image. 1 of 2Photo:…
Politicians illegally raised their own salaries
The decision in Trelleborg’s municipal council on 19 December last year led to a storm of protest. This meant, among other things, that the chairman of the municipal board, the…
Norwich’s LGBTQ+ rift deepens with politician’s proposed flag ban
News Local News Local politicians in a small Southwestern Ontario community are set to consider banning all flags, except those representing the official government, amid past clashes over Pride flags…
Attacks on politicians are condemned in Finland
Published: Less than 50 min ago full screenBen Zyskowicz, The Finnish Coalition Party. Archive image. Photo: Emmi Korhonen/AP/TT A Finnish Member of Parliament for the Coalition Party, Ben Zyskowicz, has…
How can politicians fight inflation?
Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson’s (M) message has been clear. The most important thing the government can do to help hard-pressed households is to fight inflation. “What I and the government…
Swedish politicians were disappointed that Sweden was left behind in NATO membership – but Finland is treated with understanding in the neighboring country
The Swedish foreign minister calmly commented on Finland’s advancement to NATO before Sweden. The opposition leader, on the other hand, did not hide his dissatisfaction. Ordinary Stockholmers took the situation…
Sami influence in Stockholm: “We want to be closer to the politicians and get involved earlier in decision-making processes”
Inger Axiö is toying with the idea of a more itinerant activity to really reach out to the Sami families who may not be able to leave their children in…