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https://nordictimes.com/world/putin-the-koran-is-sacred/

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Putin: “The Koran is sacred”

Published 3 July 2023
– By Editorial Staff
Vladimir Putin holding a Koran during a visit to the oldest mosque in Russia.
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During a visit to the Republic of Dagestan, Russian President Vladimir Putin pointed out that burning the Koran is illegal in Russia.

– The Koran is sacred to Muslims and so should be sacred for others, he said during a visit to the Juma Mosque.

The statement is an indirect comment on the burning of the Koran in Sweden, the most recent of which took place last week in Stockholm.

In a meeting with senior Russian military and government officials, President Putin made it clear that such displays are not covered by Russia’s freedom of expression. On Thursday, while visiting the Juma Mosque in Derbent, Dagestan, on the occasion of the Muslim holiday of Eid al Adha, President Putin clarified and confirmed this decision.

– The Koran is sacred for Muslims, and should be for others as well. We know that in other countries they deal with it differently – they do not respect people’s religious feelings and say that it is not a crime. In our country it is a crime under the Constitution and under Article 282 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, Putin stressed during a conversation with an imam at the mosque.

The Russian president has previously expressed his support for “artistic freedom” in general, but has also stressed the need to “discern its limits” and that it should not “attack” other important freedoms in society – including religious freedom.

The Russian State Duma has also explicitly commented on and condemned the recent Koran burning in Stockholm.

“Members of the State Duma strongly condemn another vandalism act approved by the Swedish authorities and call them to take measures to protect the religious feelings of Muslims”, the statement said.

– In whatever corner of the world the event takes place, we have to evaluate and cool down presumptuous and unintelligent people, said Chairman of the State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin.

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Facts: Muslims in Russia

The Russian Federation includes several Muslim republics, including Tatarstan, Bashkortostan, Dagestan and Ingushetia. Around 25 million of Russia's 145 million inhabitants are Muslims.

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https://nordictimes.com/world/slovak-prime-minister-issues-warning-on-covid-vaccine/

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Slovak Prime Minister issues warning on Covid vaccine

The criticized covid vaccinations

Published yesterday 13:18
– By Editorial Staff
Until further analysis is completed, Fico wants to pause all new vaccine purchases and payments.
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is calling for an immediate halt to state purchases of COVID-19 vaccines.

Fico refers to a domestic research report claiming that the experimental mRNA vaccine contains very high levels of DNA and other substances not disclosed by pharmaceutical companies.

The Prime Minister points out that a commission, led by orthopedic doctor Peter Kotlar of the ruling Slovak National Party (SNS), submitted a report in October suggesting that mRNA vaccines can affect human DNA and that they have not been adequately tested.

The report initially led to consideration of a total ban on the vaccines in Slovakia. Kotlar, who also described the COVID-19 pandemic as an “act of bioterrorism” and a “fabricated operation”, accuses vaccine manufacturers Moderna and Pfizer of turning vaccinated people into “genetically modified organisms”.

In a video clip posted on X, Robert Fico says it would be “extremely irresponsible” to ignore the Commission’s findings. He says that in March he instructed the Ministry of Health to set up a working group to investigate the claims made in the report, but admits that this process could take time. Therefore, he now wants the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAV) to also conduct a comprehensive quantitative analysis of DNA levels and other substances in the vaccines.

– Peter Kolar’s research team states that the vaccine samples used in Slovakia contain extremely high levels of DNA and other substances whose presence was not disclosed by the manufacturer.

– Although vaccination rates against COVID-19 are extremely low in Slovakia, the population deserves to be warned about these serious findings, Fico continued, underlining that the government should also inform the public about the report’s findings.

“Should not procure or pay for additional vaccines”

The Prime Minister also points out that under a 2023 agreement, Slovakia is obliged to purchase nearly 300,000 doses of vaccine in 2025 and 2026, at a cost of almost €6 million. However, he wants the government to postpone any new purchases and payments until further analysis is completed.

– Until the results of the additional quantitative analysis are delivered, the government should not procure or pay for additional vaccines from this manufacturer.

It should be noted that the report has faced fierce criticism from the country’s opposition parties – and former Health Minister Zuzana Dolinkova has questioned both the report’s conclusions and the authors’ competence. In the end, Dolinkova chose to resign from her post, citing the government’s support for ‘anti-vaxxers’ and lack of prioritization of healthcare as reasons for the decision.

Mr. Fico stresses that it is important not to jump to conclusions – but it is also crucial to take the report’s findings seriously:

– It is about protecting the health of the population and ensuring transparency, he says.

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https://nordictimes.com/world/klaus-schwab-under-investigation-for-corruption-by-his-own-globalist-organization/

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Klaus Schwab under investigation for corruption – by his own globalist organization

The globalist agenda

Published yesterday 12:07
– By Editorial Staff
Schwab denies all allegations - and threatens to sue the board if they proceed with the investigation.
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Members of the Board of Directors of the infamous World Economic Forum confirm the launch of a formal investigation against founder Klaus Schwab.

Whistleblowers accuse the globalist forum’s frontman of widespread corruption, including using the organization’s money for private cash withdrawals, massages, nights in luxury hotels and expensive trips abroad.

Yesterday, Schwab resigned with immediate effect after having led the powerful organization in Davos since 1971. The reason, reportedly, is a letter from a whistleblower raising alarm about serious financial and ethical misconduct – in which the 87-year-old and his wife are accused of systematically funding their exclusive private lifestyle with the organization’s donations.

For example, the Villa Mundi, located near the WEF headquarters in Geneva, was allegedly used privately by the Schwab family – even though it was purchased for the equivalent of €50 million of the organization’s money.

In addition to luxury consumption, Schwab is also said to treat his employees unacceptably – women close to him have reportedly been treated particularly badly.

The allegations have been deemed so serious that Schwab is now being investigated by the organization he himself once founded – and the board confirms that it has called in several legal experts for the purpose.

In a statement, the WEF says it “takes the allegations seriously” – but is careful to stress that these are as yet unproven and that it “will await the outcome of the investigation to comment further”.

Threatens to sue the board

Klaus Schwab himself denies all the allegations and claims they are completely unfounded. He claims that he has not misappropriated the forum’s assets at all and has also threatened to sue the board if they choose to proceed with the investigation.

In this context, it should be mentioned that Schwab is generally considered one of the world’s most high-profile globalists and technocrats – and The Nordic Times has over the years highlighted his activities in a series of articles.

He has often been recognized as a horror example of the international elite’s plans for the world – for example, when he proclaimed that his disciples are “penetrating the cabinets” of world’s governments or that “the fourth industrial revolution will lead to a fusion of our physical, digital and biological identities“.

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https://nordictimes.com/world/palestinian-documentary-filmmaker-killed-in-airstrike-film-to-be-shown-in-cannes/

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Palestinian documentary filmmaker killed in airstrike – film to be shown in Cannes

The situation in Gaza

Published yesterday 7:19
– By Editorial Staff
Fatima Hassouna also lost 10 family members in the Israeli attack - including a pregnant sister, according to local sources.
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Palestinian photojournalist and documentary filmmaker Fatima Hassouna was killed last week in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, just days after her film was selected for the Cannes Film Festival. The incident has attracted international attention and highlights the dangers for media workers in conflict zones.

Hassouna, 25, was killed on April 16 in an airstrike on her home in the Al-Touffah neighborhood of Gaza City, reports The Independent.

The Cannes Film Festival announced just 24 hours before the attack that the documentary Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk, which features Hassouna, had been selected for screening in ACID – a parallel section of the film festival that highlights independent filmmakers.

The film, directed by Iranian-Swedish Sepideh Farsi, is based on months of video conversations between the two women, in which Hassouna talks about everyday life during the war. The ACID section describes the film as an intimate portrayal of life in Gaza and a testimony from a civilian voice in the midst of the conflict.

According to local sources, ten family members also died during the attack, including a pregnant sister, while Hassouna’s parents were severely injured but survived. The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza confirmed the deaths the day after the attack.

IDF: Attack targeted Hamas member

The Israel Defense Forces has stated that the attack was directed against a suspected Hamas member, but critics question the claim and say that the attack hit civilians with no connection to military targets. Director Sepideh Farsi has commented on the IDF’s claim, calling the information “nonsense”.

Fatima Hassouna worked as a freelance photographer, documenting the impact of war on the civilian population. She posted pictures and stories of everyday life on social media, including children playing among ruins and families losing their homes.

– If I die, I want a loud death. I don’t want to be just breaking news, or a number in a group, I want a death that the world will hear, an impact that will remain through time, and a timeless image that cannot be buried by time or place, she wrote in a post on Instagram in August 2024.

After her death, the statement was widely circulated and provoked strong reactions.

Hundreds of journalists killed in the war

UNESCO and several press freedom organizations have condemned the attack, and have long warned of the increasing risk to journalists in Gaza. According to data from Reporters Without Borders, more than 200 journalists have been killed in the region since October 2023.

The film Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk has already attracted international interest. ACID announced that it also plans to show Hassouna’s photographs at the festival in May as a tribute to her work.

Fatima Hassouna’s fate has come to symbolize the high price paid by many civilians and media workers in conflict-affected areas.

Editorial Staff
editorial@nordictimes.com

https://nordictimes.com/world/fewer-people-travel-to-the-us/

World

Fewer people travel to the US

Donald Trump's USA

Published 23 April 2025
– By Editorial Staff
The declining numbers of tourists are thought to be due to a number of factors.
Editorial Staff
editorial@nordictimes.com

The number of travelers to the United States has declined significantly since Donald Trump took office. The decline is visible in almost all parts of the world, but mostly from countries in the Caribbean and Central America.

In March, the number of travelers to the country fell by nearly 12%, compared to the same time last year. In February, the number of travelers decreased by two percent, compared to the previous year. According to data from the International Trade Administration, there were 17 percent fewer visitors from Western Europe in March, 24 percent fewer from Central America and 26 percent fewer from the Caribbean compared to a year ago, reports the Washington Post.

When Trump took office in January, international tourism in the country had almost returned to pre-corona figures, but now the decline is at the same significant level as then. Experts believe the decline is due to Trump’s statements, including that the imposed tariffs are creating tension internationally. Some countries have also tightened travel advisories to the US.

– The reaction of international travelers to avoid the US is entirely predictable, says Adam Sacks, CEO of Tourism Economics, an industry research firm:

– The combination of policy and rhetoric that has been so divisive and combative and isolationist – each successive policy and related polemics have been making the situation worse.

May affect tourism revenues

The downturn is the first significant one since the coronavirus crisis and could result in the loss of millions of dollars in tourism revenue if it persists. The U.S. Travel Association estimates that travel added $1.3 trillion to the US economy and created 15 million jobs last year.

– We attribute this to a variety of factors, including a strong dollar, long visa wait times, concerns over travel restrictions, a question of America’s welcomeness, a slowing U.S. economy and recent safety concerns, says Allison O’Connor, a spokeswoman for the organization.

In a response to a request for comment on the decline, the White House said Trump’s policies would strengthen the country’s image.

– President Trump’s agenda to make America wealthy, safe, and beautiful again benefits Americans and international visitors alike, said White House spokesperson Anna Kelly.

Editorial Staff
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