Jan Betlach quoted the French journalist Paul Amar, according to whom the perpetrators were well-prepared for October 17 and knew the addresses of the prefectures and numerous Jewish merchants. Amar also stated that on one street in Marseille, all the shops belonging to Jews burned down while Muslim shops remained untouched. #Francie #historie #antisemitismus (translated)
Tomas Jirsa questioned whether France still represented a model of liberal Western democracy and the pinnacle of positive European integration, at the head of which, according to him, stood the "amazing Emmanuel." He contrasted this image with France, which he portrayed as an over-indebted collapsed state incapable of ensuring internal security, relying on a glorious past and led by an incompetent egomaniac. #demokracie #Evropa #politika (translated)
Kutil Tona wrote that he will not forget how in 2013 the then defender of Kremlin propaganda supposedly "bent" the Constitution and did not name Mirka Němcová as prime minister, even though she had a majority in the Chamber of Deputies, albeit a narrow one. He claimed that the person in question formed a government of his loyal supporters and that afterward, Babiš was able to benefit from political advantages for the first time. He added that today could have looked different. #politika #ČeskáRepublika #historie (translated)
Sólbjørg Jakobsen criticized Venstre for going after Rosa Lund after she had made posts and given interviews during her maternity leave. Jakobsen wrote that Lund had worked in the Parliament almost until her birth, and that Ekstra Bladet had portrayed the case as an example of how the Red-Green Alliance milked the system. Jakobsen disagreed with this. She wrote that Peder Hvelplund in the article had accounted for a specific deliberation in the party that she found reasonable if one distinguished between sick leave and maternity leave. Jakobsen added that she herself was writing from her maternity leave and that women could very well be on maternity leave while also being interested in work. She wished Lund good luck upon her return and wrote that she looked forward to both fighting against her politically and supporting her as a political co-mother. #politik #barsel #kvindelighed (translated)
Monika Zakrzewska wrote that Maja Chwalińska is developing her own career and should not be compared to Iga Świątek or compete with her for the affection of Polish fans. She would like both tennis players to compete on the court, as they were supposed to in the first set the previous day. Zakrzewska considered that Świątek's career might gradually decline while Chwalińska's could develop rapidly, and she expressed hope that the players would meet in the finals of major tournaments. She cited Jess Pegula as an example of a player who entered the top ranks at the age of 27 and assessed that Chwalińska has already opened her way to success. She wished her victory that day, triumphs in major tournaments, and happiness, adding that she deserved it on her own, rather than in comparison to Świątek. #tenis #MajaChwalińska #IgaŚwiątek (translated)
In "On Foot Around the World," he wrote that after the previous day's march, his quadriceps were sore, which he attributed to having eaten only nuts all day. The day before, because he slept close to the road and did not want to be visible, he skipped dinner and ate only the cold contents of a can — chakalaka. He reported that over those two days he walked a total of 116 km: 54 km and 62 km. He calculated about 39 km a day from this, dividing the result by three, and wrote that he had to rest that day. He also described a long conversation with a pastor who — as he recounted — boasted about building 17 churches in South Africa and other Southern African countries. According to the author, the pastor was white, came from Johannesburg, and moved with his wife after selling their house and farm. The pastor cited high crime rates and the deaths of many farmers as reasons for the move. The conversation lasted about an hour and a half; the pastor presented him with the history of South Africa, including the last 25 years when — as he put it — black people began to take power. The author added that he later learned that the pastor belonged to the Jehovah's Witnesses. The man had offered him accommodation at his brother's place in Gordon’s Bay if he was in the Cape Town area. "On Foot Around the World" described this town as a southwestern suburb and noted that it was on the way from Cape Agulhas. #marsz #odpoczynek #historia (translated)
Jakub Balcerzak wrote that Ran Takahashi was set to debut in the TAURON League as a member of Bogdanka LUK Lublin. He described the 25-year-old Japanese player as someone who combined recognition among fans and collaboration with major brands with the ambition for further sports development. According to the author, the transfer to Lublin was not merely a marketing move: the club had tried to acquire the player earlier, and this year’s discussions were the third attempt. Balcerzak stated that Takahashi only now believed he was ready to play in Poland, and the prospect of playing alongside Wilfredo Leon was an important argument for him. According to Balcerzak, Takahashi started as a libero, and he became interested in volleyball thanks to his older brother Rui. He gained wider attention as an outside hitter when, in his last year of school, he led Higashiyama to the Japanese high school championship, after which he began studying at Nippon Sport Science University. Philippe Blain called him up for VNL 2021, despite his limited experience in senior volleyball, and he subsequently made it to the squad for the Olympic Games in Tokyo. In his national team debut, he achieved, according to data cited by the author, 50% attacking efficiency, 35% attack effectiveness, and 80% positive reception. Balcerzak wrote that after the 2021 national team season, Takahashi, at Blain's urging, went to Italy. In December 2021, he joined Padwa, and later moved to Monza, with which he reached the LegaVolley finals and the Challenge Cup semifinals in 2024. In the 2024 league season, he recorded 49% attacking efficiency, 35% attack effectiveness, and 53% positive reception. After three years in Italy, he returned to Japan after the 2024 national team season, which — as the author described — was hampered by ankle injuries and a defeat at the Olympic Games. According to Balcerzak, Takahashi became the face of the SV League project, and in the first season he won a double gold crown and almost all individual awards. After his second season in Japan, he chose Lublin, wanting to find himself in a new environment before the Los Angeles Olympics. The author stated that in the 2026 national team season, the player was among the top five volleyball players, recording 53% attacking efficiency, 39% attack effectiveness, and 53% positive reception. He also quoted coach Stéphane Antiga’s opinion, who described Takahashi as a “complete outside hitter,” and pointed out that the player particularly valued defense, precision, and mentality. #TAURONLiga #Siatkówka #RanTakahashi #Debiut (translated)
Søren Pind wrote that this was what separated the sheep from the goats. He added that people, in his opinion, should have the religion they wanted, and that the example with Kennedy was correct, which according to him anyone who had studied American history knew. #historie #religion #Kennedy (translated)
OfficialZero informed that it went to Berlin to seek answers to the question of whether Germany is changing its history through discussions with historians, activists, and residents met on the streets. https://t.co/Tm4lX0uyfw #Niemcy #historia #Berlin (translated)
From the court - tennis information reported that Maja Chwalińska and Sonay Kartal played in the final of the Wuhan Open for the biggest title of their careers. The authors wrote that both tennis players, born in 2001, were creating an exceptional story there, and expressed hope that the WTA 1000 trophy would be won by Chwalińska, which would be the culmination of her successful season. #zkortu #WTA1000 #WuhanOpen #tennis (translated)
In Tuam, Ireland, a search is underway for the remains of hundreds of children who died in a former home for unwed mothers, where they were found in an underground septic tank, and specialists are now trying to return their names using DNA tests. #Tuam #historie #dětství (translated)
Franz Vosecký wrote that he did not expect anyone to surpass Řepka in whom he considered the biggest idiot in the history of the league. He added that, unfortunately in his opinion, this happened while wearing his team's jersey. #fotbal #ligovýtitulek #sport (translated)
FAME MMA announced that LeQu won at the FAME 33: GRAND FREAKS event. The organization stated that the conflict, which started on Omegle, was resolved in the cage. Bad Boy Jr fought for four rounds and scored points against LeQu multiple times, who responded to his attacks. The first verdict was a draw, and the first tiebreaker outside of tournaments ended with LeQu's victory. #FAME33 #LeQu #wygrana (translated)
The author reminded that on October 18, 1968, the treaty on the so-called temporary stay of Soviet troops in Czechoslovakia came into force, signed two days earlier in Prague. According to him, the experiences from the years 1938, 1939, 1948, and 1968 should be the reason to firmly support Ukraine today, which was facing brutal Russian aggression. https://t.co/wCgkud5ZVe #historie #ukrajina #rusko #CZ #UA #RU (translated)
The author wrote that the government parties did not gain any mandate in the Senate elections, which according to him was the first time in history. He asked Prime Minister Andrej Babiš whether this is a reason for reflection or resignation, and stated that voters evaluated his government and policy. #volby #politika #historie #CZ (translated)
From the court - tennis information reported that Sonay Kartal defeated Jelena Ostapenko 7:6(9), 7:6(5) and advanced to the finals of the Wuhan Open. According to the author, Ostapenko started both sets strongly and had set points. From the court also noted the return of the 24-year-old Brit after a six-month break due to injury. In the final, Kartal was set to play against the winner of the match Iga Świątek - Maja Chwalińska. #zkortu #WuhanOpen #tenis #sport (translated)
Evan Gershkovich, an American journalist arrested in Russia on false espionage charges, tells his story in a new book and in an interview, where he shares his prison experience and impressions of life in Russia. #EvanGershkovich #rosjanin #dziennikarstwo (translated)
Niels Philip Kjeldsen wrote that B.T. had documented praise for Hamas at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Copenhagen over the weekend. He wrote that four parties had told B.T. that they expected the police to intervene against possible violations of the law, after several had openly praised Hamas and the massacre on October 7, according to him. Kjeldsen referred to Morten Crone as the journalist behind the story. #dkpol #dkmedier #København #dkpol #København #demonstration (translated)
The commentator referred to Krzysztof Stanowski's criticism of Włodzimierz Czarzasty and the ruling party. Stanowski accused politicians of using tragedy for current politics and described Czarzasty's statements as foolish. He called on the government to focus on governance and pointed out that Kacprzyk had been questioned about fake invoices, but witnesses regarding the death in the emergency room had not been questioned. He accused the ruling party of ignoring such issues. The commentator called this way of doing politics the most disgusting. #polityka #KrzysztofStanowski #Czarzasty (translated)
