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Novinky 2d

The USA is facing an intense heat wave, with temperatures reaching up to 40 °C, combined with high humidity, which increases health risks for the population, especially in the eastern regions of the country. (translated)

USA sevřela tepelná kupole

Please, the fifth column among us, have you sent an indignant letter to the Kremlin? Russia today announced more massive strikes on Ukrainian energy. That is yet another deliberate escalation of the war and pressure on the brave Ukrainian population. And you are against the war, you want peace 🤡🤡 (translated)

Novinky 7d

The article describes the fate of the priest Celestin Baier, who during the post-war events in 1945 tried to protect the local German population in Zdoňov from reprisals, but was ultimately arrested and his death at the execution site went unpunished. (translated)

Nejen vražda zdoňovského faráře Baiera z léta 1945 zůstala bez trestu

C. k. četnictvo žádá veškeré obyvatelstvo, aby se podobným slibům nepoddávalo a o výskytu uvedených osob neprodleně uvědomilo nejbližší četnickou stanici. https://t.co/hB8fr5cZ4j #bezpečnost #četnictvo #komunita

NOS 2w

Drone attacks in Sudan, which received little attention at the beginning of the war, are becoming an increasingly common and deadly tool for the civilian population, with 880 casualties recorded in the first four months of this year, partly due to foreign support that provides both sides of the conflict with modern drones. (translated)

Droneoorlog treft steeds vaker Sudanese burgers, mede door buitenlandse steun

The Reform UK party, led by Nigel Farage, proposes fundamental changes to social benefits that would prevent EU foreigners from accessing most benefits, which has provoked significant criticism from the opposition and warnings about possible negative consequences for the British population and relations with the European Union. (translated)

Konec „sebevražedné empatie“. Farageova strana nechce dávky pro cizince z EU

Israel increased military activity in southern Lebanon, where between August 5 and August 16, there were an average of 137 Israeli rocket attacks per day, with the highest number, 208 rockets, recorded on August 15, raising concerns about the impact on the civilian population and the need to extend the UN peacekeeping mandate in the region. (translated)

Israel aumenta atividade militar no sul do Líbano
Novinky 3w

Saša Mitrofanov warns in the article about the ongoing Russian aggression and hybrid warfare against Europe, pointing to historical parallels with the fates of Cassandra and Laocoön, and emphasizes that the majority population ignores the threats, which endangers the stability of the EU and NATO. (translated)

Očima Saši Mitrofanova: Budíček!

NATO jets in Latvia shot down an unknown drone, while the population was urged to take shelter, and Finland imposed a temporary air and maritime closure as a security measure. (translated)

Lettland: Kampfjets fangen Drohne ab
Bild 3w

A large forest fire in the V Hürtgenwald area of NRW threatens the towns of Gey and Großhau, with the flames just 500 meters away from residential houses, and the population has been warned to avoid these areas. (translated)

Nur noch 500 Meter entfernt - Riesen-Feuer bedroht Dörfer in NRW!

Floods on the Korean Peninsula washed North Korean land mines into South Korea, raising concerns about possible explosions and warnings for the local population, with authorities noting their discovery between July 23 and August 3, and believing this occurred after the opening of the Hwanggang Dam, which has a tragic previous precedent. (translated)

Povodně spláchly pozemní miny z KLDR. Jih se bojí výbuchů

Russian drones have recently focused on Ukrainian gas stations, leading to dozens of attacks and turning refueling into a fight for survival for civilians, with strikes spreading inland and aimed at paralyzing logistics and increasing pressure on the civilian population. (translated)

Boj o přežití místo tankování. Rusové pálí i stovky kilometrů od fronty

The article describes how extreme heat and drought lead to the shutdown of nuclear power plants, such as Paks in Hungary, causing a serious energy crisis and high electricity prices for the population, while Czech nuclear power plants operate without restrictions. (translated)

Když je horko i atomům. Vysvětlujeme, proč se musí odstavovat jaderné elektrárny – ale někdy také uhelné
Novinky 4w

After a recent Ukrainian drone attack, the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Yaroslavl is on fire, while Russian authorities confirm that all drones were destroyed, but do not report on the fire, as attacks on Ukraine continue with tragic consequences for the civilian population. (translated)

V Jaroslavli po ukrajinském úderu hoří jedna z největších ruských rafinerií
Novinky 4w

In Italy, a red warning level for heat is in effect because temperatures in the Po Valley could exceed 40 °C, while in large cities like Rome and Milan, temperatures approaching 40 °C are expected, which poses a health risk to the population. (translated)

V polovině Itálie platí nejvyšší stupeň výstrahy před vedry

Extreme drought in Hungary led to the shutdown of a nuclear power plant and the halt of shipping on the Danube, revealing historical monuments and exposing the population to concerns about power outages. (translated)

Chcete vidět klimatickou krizi? Jeďte do Maďarska. Reportáž od břehu vyschlého Dunaje

The article "Manifesto Against Tourism" by Yann Loïc Araújo criticizes the negative impacts of mass tourism that devalues cultural and historical sites and ignores the local population, citing examples such as Everest and Santorini, and warns against the unsustainable and commercial exploitation of these places. (translated)

Manifesto anti turismo
Delfi 4w

An article in Newsweek states that Eastern European countries such as Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have become a model in defense, significantly increasing their military spending and preparing their populations for possible threats, especially in response to Russia's aggressive actions. (translated)

Newsweek: На границах России готовятся к худшему

The article deals with the events of December 13, 1981, when a military coup took place in Poland, led by General Wojciech Jaruzelski, who claimed that this step averted the threat of a Soviet invasion, while the question of his actual role and the consequences for the population remain unclear. (translated)

Pučem jsem odvrátil okupaci, říkal polský lídr. Role Husáka zůstala nejasná
NOS Jul 31

In connection with the ongoing droughts in the Netherlands, strict measures have been implemented, including the closure of all sluices in the area of The Hague and Rotterdam and a ban on water abstraction from surface sources, which will affect the local population and businesses. (translated)

Extra maatregelen tegen droogte: sluizen rond Den Haag en Rotterdam gaan dicht