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Archbishop of Vienna Josef Grünwidl is considering a possible amendment to the statutes of the bishops' conference that could allow women to serve as secretaries general, while the succession of the current office holder Peter Schipka is still uncertain. #Bischofskonferenz #Frauenrechte #Integration (translated)

Josef Prusa, originally a DJ, created a successful company, Prusa Research, which manufactures 3D printers in the process of self-replicating robots and is expanding in the global market, reaching revenues of 3.7 billion crowns in 2025 and ranking among the most valuable Czech companies. #3Dtisk #PrusaResearch #ČeskáElita (translated)

It seems reasonable that both Finland and Norway have contacted Putin and are trying to find a solution to the war that Putin started against Ukraine through dialogue. But before criticizing Mette Frederiksen for the contact made by Finland and Norway, one must understand the history. Just as one cannot reason with a mad dog, one cannot reason with Putin; politicians tried that with economic cooperation until 2014, and history clearly shows that the regime in Russia does not seek peace and dialogue. A little historical fact: The Soviet Union (then Russia) joined the Allies' side on June 22, 1941, when Nazi Germany (under Adolf Hitler's leadership) invaded the country. Until then, the Soviet Union and Germany had a non-aggression pact, which meant they were not fighting on the same side but had divided Eastern Europe between them, leading to the mass extermination of Polish officers. November 1939. The Soviet Union (under Joseph Stalin) attacked Finland. The war ended with the Moscow Peace Treaty on March 13, 1940. Finland preserved its independence but had to give up about 13% of its territory. After World War II, the Soviet Union (where Russia was the dominant power) took over and occupied several countries in Europe. These included directly annexed areas and states that were made into communist vassal states behind the Iron Curtain. The following countries and territories were directly or indirectly under Soviet control and occupation: Countries directly annexed/subjugated: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. These were incorporated into the Soviet Union as Soviet republics (the Baltic states). Vassal states (the Eastern Bloc): Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, and the Soviet occupation zone in Germany (later East Germany). Other European countries: The eastern part of Austria was also occupied by Soviet forces until 1955, after which the country became neutral. Other wars/attacks started by Russia/Soviet Union: The most notable wars and attacks include: The Hungarian Revolution (1956): Soviet forces invaded Hungary to brutally quell a popular and political uprising. Prague Spring in Czechoslovakia (1968): The Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact allies invaded Czechoslovakia to stop political reforms. The Soviet-Afghan War (1979-1989): The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan to support the communist government against Islamic insurgents. The First Chechen War (1994-1996): Russia invaded the breakaway republic of Chechnya to prevent its secession, resulting in significant civilian casualties. The Second Chechen War (1999-2009): Renewed Russian invasion and extensive military operations in Chechnya, leading to the region coming under Russian control again. The War in Georgia (2008): After prolonged tensions, Russia carried out a military attack and invasion in Georgia following unrest in the Russian-backed breakaway regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. The annexation of Crimea (2014): Russian special forces and military (without identifiable insignia) moved in and occupied the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea, which subsequently led to an illegal annexation. The Russian-Ukrainian War (2022-present): On February 24, Russia launched a comprehensive and unprovoked invasion attack on Ukraine, a war that escalated an ongoing conflict. Additionally, Russian forces and mercenaries (such as the Wagner group) have carried out smaller military interventions and support operations, including in the Syrian civil war (since 2015) and in Transnistria (Moldova) in the early 1990s. The war must of course be stopped with a fair agreement for Ukraine and Europe. This is likely only achievable if the resistance against Putin, due to poor living conditions in Russia and loss of Russian lives, becomes sufficiently large to force the criminal Putin to make concessions to the Russian populace. (translated)

Emanuel Boeminghaus wrote that the "decline of inns" in Germany continues unabated and pointed to the upcoming closure of the Munich inn Lohengrin. The establishment is set to close on December 26, 2026, after 20 years of operation. Operator Josef Schlenc cited sharply rising costs alongside stagnant revenues as the reason and had supported the business for two years using reserves, Boeminghaus wrote. The responsibility for the wages of long-standing employees had also become a burden. Boeminghaus also referred to a warning from the Bavarian Hotel and Restaurant Association, stating that without significant improvements in the framework conditions, half of the inns could be lost. In 2025, 24,064 corporate insolvencies were registered nationwide in Germany, 10.3 percent more than in the previous year. Rising costs, bureaucracy, and economic stagnation were putting pressure on the businesses, he wrote. Germany is losing economic and social substance as a result. He cited FOCUS online from October 28, 2026, as his source. https://t.co/R4QM5XkkEP #Gastronomie #Wirtschaftskrise #München (translated)

BeFootball wrote that Lionel Messi remains, by far, the player who has won the most Ballon d'Ors, with 8 trophies, ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, who has 5. The account then cited Michel Platini, Johan Cruyff, and Marco van Basten with 3 each, and then Franz Beckenbauer, Ronaldo Nazário, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Kevin Keegan, and Alfredo Di Stéfano with 2 each. According to the list published by BeFootball, Harry Kane was among the players who have won a Ballon d'Or, alongside Luis Suárez, Eusébio, Bobby Charlton, Raymond Kopa, Gerd Müller, Zinédine Zidane, Gianni Rivera, Ruud Gullit, Lothar Matthäus, Roberto Baggio, Hristo Stoitchkov, Andriy Chevtchenko, George Best, Allan Simonsen, Ronaldinho, Stanley Matthews, Omar Sívori, Josef Masopust, Lev Yachine, Denis Law, Flórián Albert, Oleg Blokhine, Paolo Rossi, Igor Belanov, Jean-Pierre Papin, George Weah, Matthias Sammer, Rivaldo, Luís Figo, Michael Owen, Pavel Nedvěd, Fabio Cannavaro, Kaká, Luka Modrić, Karim Benzema, Rodri, and Ousmane Dembélé. #BallonDor #Messi #Football (translated)

Josef Schuster, President of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, expresses concern about the successes of the AfD and the Left Party, and doubts that the Left will succeed in eliminating antisemitic positions within the party. #Antisemitismus #JüdischesLeben #ZentralratderJuden (translated)

Josef Muchitsch, chairman of the Construction-Wood Union and SPÖ representative, expresses concerns about the current social partnership and the economic location of Austria, particularly regarding competitiveness and upcoming wage negotiations. #Sozialpartnerschaft #Wirtschaftsstandort #Lohnverhandlungen (translated)

The Central Electoral Board has concluded that the CIS, chaired by José Félix Tezanos, violated electoral law by not providing the Popular Party with the methodological data of the October 2026 barometer on time, and urges it to avoid such practices in the future. #CIS #JoséFélixTezanos #Electoral (translated)

At the age of 53, the respected scientist and paleontologist Josef Pšenička passed away, who was not only the head of the Center for Paleobiodiversity but also a valued colleague and an active member of the Pilsen Wolves hockey club. #JosefPšenička #inMemoriam #PilsenWolves (translated)