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Marco M.M. wrote that high-resolution weather model analyses indicated a phase of bad weather for the following day over part of Italy, with locally intense precipitation possible. According to the author, an Atlantic disturbance coming from the western Mediterranean would have triggered humid southern currents, whose interaction with the mountain ranges and the convergence of winds at the surface would have favored the stronger phenomena. Liguria would have been the region to monitor with greater attention: downpours and thunderstorms could have begun as early as the night, especially between the western and central sectors, before extending to the east. Marco M.M. specifically noted the Savonese, the Genovese, and later the Spezzino, where accumulations in a few hours could have caused hydrogeological issues. The author also forecasted widespread precipitation in Piedmont, particularly in the western and northern areas, in Aosta Valley, and in Lombardy, especially to the west and in the Alps. In Emilia-Romagna, the worsening weather would have mainly affected the western sectors and the Apennines; in the Northeast, the phenomena would generally have been less intense, although rain was expected in the alpine and prealpine elevations. Tuscany would also have required attention, with possible strong thunderstorms from the afternoon and especially between evening and night along the coast, in Lunigiana, Versilia, Garfagnana, and in the Apennine mountains. The location of the most intense cells remained uncertain, he clarified. The worsening weather would then extend to Umbria and Lazio, especially to the west and north. In Marche and Abruzzo, less widespread precipitation was expected. In Sardinia, scattered and locally intense downpours and thunderstorms were possible, especially in the west and north; part of the more organized activity could have remained over the surrounding seas. In the South, according to Marco M.M., dry intervals and clearings would have prevailed, without excluding localized instability between the Ionian Calabria and eastern Sicily. The author also predicted a strengthening of southern and southwestern winds, with strong gusts over the Tyrrhenian Sea, around Sardinia, and along the exposed coasts. He urged caution without alarmism and noted a new disturbed impulse between Wednesday the 21st and Thursday the 22nd, accompanied by a moderate temperature drop of 3-5 °C over most of the Peninsula. #Maltempo #PrevisioniMeteorologiche #Autunno (translated)

The author of the post mentioned that he was in Bangkok for days filled with meetings, discussions, and international contacts. He wrote that the major challenges of the global economy were at the center of contacts with the IMF, the Atlantic Council, and CNN, and argued that changes in the world required bold decisions and strong partnerships. https://t.co/UEoirCvrHc #Μπανγκόκ #ΠαγκόσμιαΟικονομία #ΔιεθνείςΣχέσεις #TH #GR #US (translated)

Marco M.M. has predicted an increase in cloudiness and instability in the coming hours over the western areas of the Peninsula, attributing it to a large cold drop over Western Europe. He indicated possible scattered rains in the Northwest, along the Tuscan coasts, locally in Sardinia and in Upper Lazio. For the period between Tuesday the 20th and Thursday the 22nd, he has forecast the arrival of a more intense Atlantic disturbance, with a drop in temperatures of 4-6 °C in the Center-North and 2-4 °C in the Center-South. According to Marco M.M., the first snow could fall in the central-eastern Alps above 1,500 meters. He announced that he would provide further insight into the evolution the following day, assessing whether it was a lasting atmospheric change or an isolated episode. #meteo #neve #perturbazione (translated)

Nacho Montes de Oca stated that Ukraine launched a massive long-range drone attack against St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region overnight. According to his post, the impacts hit a oil terminal and the main data center of VKontakte, as well as causing fires in several districts. He added that regional authorities reported the downing of dozens of drones and that restrictions at Pulkovo Airport delayed or canceled at least 46 flights. Montes de Oca noted that the terminal had an annual capacity of about 12.5 million tons and was an important point for transporting fuels via the Baltic and supplying the Russian fleet that exported crude oil. Although, according to him, the damage only affected part of the facilities, he stated that the fire in tanks and pumping systems temporarily suspended 100% of loading operations. He estimated that repairs would reduce Russian logistical capacity to export diesel by 15% to 20% for several weeks. Regarding VKontakte, which according to Montes de Oca had over 95 million active monthly users, the author stated that the data center provided communication, video, and access to public platforms, and was also integrated into state systems for education, health, and e-government. He added that NetBlocks recorded a drop in platform traffic to 56% of its normal level, about 44% less. In his analysis, the attack added to previous ones against Yandex data centers in Sasovo, Kaluga, and Vladímir, and could affect digital and state services. Montes de Oca indicated that the Ruchyi depot could store 114,000 cubic meters of fuel and supplied heavy and rail transport of the Leningrad Military District. He also stated that the Baltic ports supported Russian exports of crude and its derivatives. According to his post, Russia aimed to export between 3 and 3.5 million tons of diesel per month by the end of 2026, more than 10% of the global market, and damage to terminals and refineries would limit its income and export capacity. The author said that the offensive weakened the energy truce driven by Donald Trump and that Kiev had warned it would respond if Russia continued attacking Ukrainian infrastructure. He added that Secretary of State Marco Rubio had confirmed that Starshield was not operating in Ukraine nor had it been enabled to guide Ukrainian drones over Russian territory, so, according to Montes de Oca, it was not used in the attack. #Ucrania #SanPetersburgo #GuerraUcrania (translated)

Santi C. asserted that Europe was increasingly influenced by the advance of Islam and that the war between Russia and Ukraine was spreading through hybrid operations around the world, including Argentina. He also mentioned the competition between China and the United States to achieve superintelligence, the war in Iran and its consequences for the Strait of Hormuz, and the sovereignty conflict over the Falkland Islands, in a South Atlantic whose strategic importance, he said, would increase in the coming years. In this context, he criticized that two individuals he described as marginal were politicizing the creation of the National Security Council, which he described as necessary for the Executive Branch. He maintained that the episode showed that part of the Argentine political leadership continued to be part of the problem and not the solution. #Geopolítica #SeguridadNacional #ConflictosInternacionales (translated)

"It is not just a missed opportunity, but it causes real suffering in Ukraine and encourages Putin to continue the war, so it is not without consequences," said Fried, who is currently working at the Atlantic Council, a think tank based in Washington. #Trump #Zelenski #Ucraina (translated)

The author wrote that the prevailing mood on both sides of the Atlantic toward the other was one of pity, saying Europeans worried about what they saw as the United States’ slide toward autocracy, while Americans viewed Europe as timid and increasingly impoverished. #Europe #USA #Politics #US #EU

José Morón recalled the comments that, he said, some people from the other side of the Atlantic had published in September, considering that Rafa Jódar was overrated and an average player. He added that Jódar had completed a great tournament. #RafaJódar #Torneazo #Deportes (translated)

Canadians willingly to pay more for local products, study found #Canada #BuyLocal The study found older Canadians are more willing to pay that premium compared to those aged 18 to 29. It also found women are more likely than men to choose the Canadian option. www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...

Xico Graziano said that Lula's successive promises reminded him of Paulo Maluf's campaign for the government of São Paulo in 1998, when Mário Covas was running for reelection. According to Graziano, Maluf's campaign massively and repetitively promoted works carried out during his terms as mayor and governor, from 1979 to 1982, at a time without the internet. He stated that the exaggerated marketing became a subject of mockery and gave rise to parodies. Graziano reported that a large billboard at the entrance to Santos, at the junction to Praia Grande, mocked the campaign by attributing the Atlantic Ocean to Maluf. He said that the photograph of the sign circulated in newspapers and had a demoralizing effect on the candidate, who lost to Covas. In Graziano's assessment, the electorate perceived when attempts were made to mislead them, even in the face of needs. He compared Lula's last-minute promises to jokes and said that the effect of those promises on the voters would still be seen. #Lula #PolíticaBrasil #Eleições2024 (translated)

the high pressure that had been affecting Italy for about 7-8 days has been defeated due to the arrival of an Atlantic cyclone. As Mario Giuliacci, a colonel and beloved meteorologist, recounts in his latest video on the social pages "Meteo Giuliacci". #Meteo #Ciclone #Temperature (translated)

The former head of the National Security Bureau and Atlantic Council expert Jacek Siewiera, asked by Marcin Zaborowski on Radio ZET about what might happen this winter, replied that there could be a “significant increase in pressure on European countries through hybrid escalation, taking into account all possibilities of airstrikes targeting infrastructure, administrative facilities, and civilian objects.” #konfrontacja #Rosja #BBN (translated)