Lars Løkke før mødet med Syriens diktator. Intet modkrav om at tage egne borgere retur: Tjek Ingen huller på strømperne til moskeen: Tjek Martin Paldam har vist, at ulandshjælp til opbygning demokrati og bekæmpelse af korruption er spild af penge, men Syrien får det alligevel: Tjek Fuldt barskab: Tjek Rutefly i stedet for privatfly hjem: Aflyst #dkpol #politik #Syrien #demokrati
The article discusses that Europe is entering winter with record low gas reserves, being filled to only 65.6%, while analysts express concerns about possible supply disruptions and cold weather, although a direct gas shortage is not forecasted. (translated)
Germany and Ukraine have officially started the production of more than 5,000 medium and long-range drones through a joint venture, with a deal amounting to 300 million euros and completion planned for mid-2027. (translated)
After the cyber attack on the Latvian Traffic Safety Agency and a large data leak, claims for damages have begun to be submitted, and the free exchange of vehicle license plates is being considered. (translated)
For 12-year-old Anujin in #Ulaanbaatar, getting water means carrying 60–70L over uneven roads & sometimes facing aggressive dogs 💧 Her story reflects the daily reality for thousands of girls in #Mongolia Watch the documentary from @Cop17Mongolia https://t.co/dKvhW5AcMK #cop17 #Ulaanbaatar #Mongolia #WaterAccess #MN
Extensive anti-government protests took place in Spain, where tens of thousands of people protested against the government's migration policy and the unresolved crisis in Ceuta, while a leaked police report highlighted Morocco's possible message behind the massive influx of migrants. (translated)
The climatic phenomenon El Niño will become very strong in the coming months, lasting until February, and its effects will also reach Estonia. (translated)
The police stopped a man from Estonia who downloaded hundreds of clinic patients' data, which led to an extensive data leak, but thanks to a quick response, it was possible to prevent the further spread of the data. (translated)
According to today's historical overview, in 2005, the Estonian national football team celebrated a 2:1 victory over Latvia after a 65-year hiatus, and that same year, the Koidula railway border station in Southern Estonia was opened, with construction costs amounting to nearly 70 million euros. (translated)
Rein Vaabel, one of Estonia's longest-serving officers, who has served three presidents, is stepping down from office along with the new head of state Alar Karis, bringing to light their roles and the nature of their work, which goes beyond mere protocol duties. (translated)
According to travel organizer Estravel, the number of travelers to Dubai has decreased by 77% compared to last year due to the military conflict between the USA and Iran, reaching the level of the coronavirus pandemic, while several airlines have canceled flights and the sale of travel packages is virtually nonexistent. (translated)
Israel and Greece signed a defense agreement worth 3.5 billion dollars, under which Israel will establish an extensive air defense system for Greece. (translated)
Ukraine carried out a large-scale airstrike on the night of Tuesday against important targets in the Leningrad region and the Urals, during which over 500 Ukrainian attack drones moved through Russian airspace, and 15 Russian airports were closed due to drone threats. (translated)
Zvonimir Troskot requested the declaration of a state of emergency in Karlovac due to serious water supply issues, including a historic disruption of supply and water turbidity, as well as an urgent need for professional engagement and investments in infrastructure. (translated)
Bill Gates warns that the rapid development of artificial intelligence could lead to the most turbulent time in history and a vast army of unemployed if humanity does not quickly learn to regulate the labor market. (translated)
Så kan @oresundsbaron godt tage endnu en sejrsrunde. Professor Emeritus Martin Paldam siger nemlig det højt, som vi andre godt har fornemmet: Effekten af ulandsbistanden er begrænset. Penge, der går til at opbygge demokrati og bekæmpe korruption, er stort set spildte. De virker ikke. Nødhjælp virker derimod. Støtten til den ineffektive ulandsbistand er faldende i befolkningen. Det er i det lys, man skal se Udenrigsministeriets oplysnings- og engagementspulje. Det er ren propaganda for at sikre, at befolkningen fortsat støtter ulandsbistanden uanset, at den ikke virker efter hensigten. Interviewet med Martin Paldam bringes i Berlingske i dag (uddrag): "Når staten bruger millioner af udviklingskroner på oplysning, så handler det om at retfærdiggøre over for danskerne, at man bruger milliarder med en tvivlsom effekt. Det mener professor emeritus i økonomi, der kalder udskældt pulje for "statens interne reklamebureau." "Martin Paldam er professor emeritus i økonomi på Aarhus Universitet, hvor han i 50 år gennem sin forskning har beskæftiget sig med effekten af dansk udviklingsbistand - en effekt, der ifølge økonomen har vist sig at være begrænset. Nu kritiserer han, at der bliver brugt millioner af kroner på oplysningsindsatser, fordi pengene ifølge ham lige så godt kunne have gået til nødhjælp. »Hvis det var en privat virksomhed, ville man kalde det for et reklamebudget, men siden det er en offentlig virksomhed, kalder man det for oplysning. Det er statens interne reklamebureau,« siger han om de udviklingskroner, der hvert år går til udviklingsbistand." Dødsstødet fra Martin Paldam sættes ind her: "Martin Paldam fremhæver, at det oprindelige formål med udviklingsbistanden var at bekæmpe fattigdom, og han påpeger, at de penge, der går til eksempelvis nødhjælp, fungerer effektivt. Omvendt viser hans egen forskning, at det er vanskeligt og ineffektivt at bruge udviklingsbistand til at opbygge demokrati og at bekæmpe korruption. Samtidig er han kritisk over for de dele af udviklingsbistanden, der bruges herhjemme til eksempelvis oplysning, selv om han godt kan finde en mulig forklaring på, hvorfor politikerne kan se en fidus ved at poste penge i den omtalte oplysnings- og engagementspulje. »Målet er at skabe øget folkelig opbakning til udviklingsbistanden, og hvis der er folkelig opbakning, så er der også politisk opbakning,« vurderer Martin Paldam. Mener du virkelig, at vi bruger mange penge på oplysning, fordi det ellers kan være svært for politikere at retfærdiggøre det samlede beløb, der bruges på udviklingsbistand? "Ja." #dkpol https://t.co/1937uK3jdD #udviklingsbistand #nødhjælp #dkpol
Russia's fuel crisis is deepening, reaching Moscow and already affecting over twenty-five regions, where sales restrictions are being applied and gas stations are closed, which could lead to a social collapse. (translated)
On Sunday, a cruise ship with approximately 270 people on board capsized near Northern Cyprus, and a large-scale search and rescue operation is underway. (translated)
In a shooting that occurred in northern Switzerland, near a rave in the city of Aarau, several people were injured, leading to an extensive police operation. (translated)
The real extent of the floods in Tibet remains unclear due to Chinese information control, while in Nepal the scale of the disaster becomes clearer every day. (translated)
