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German politician fined for ”forbidden” slogan

Published 16 May 2024
– By Editorial Staff
German intelligence has previously classified Björn Höcke as a “right-wing extremist”.
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Björn Höcke, a senior representative of the national conservative Alternative for Germany, was fined earlier this week for using the criminalized slogan “Everything for Germany!”.

In Germany, most things that can be associated in any way with Adolf Hitler, National Socialism and the German political regime of 1933-1945 are strictly forbidden – including this slogan. The phrase “All for Germany!” was used by the National Socialist SA stormtroopers, among others, which is why this and similar phrases are not allowed to be uttered.

Höcke is the state leader of the AfD in Thuringia, and for his statement during a campaign speech in the city of Merseburg, he is now being fined €13,000. His lawyers have consistently said that the politician did not know that the phrase was banned, nor did he know its origin.

It should be noted that Mr. Höcke got off relatively “lightly”, as he was risking a three-year prison sentence and being barred from all public office.

The AfD figure has already been officially classified as a “right-wing extremist” by Germany’s domestic intelligence service – which, among other things, gives the authorities wide-ranging powers to monitor and map his activities.

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NATO warns: “Climate crisis” threatens military pact’s capabilities

Published today 14:06
– By Editorial Staff
NATO member states are urged to adapt their military forces to climate change as quickly as possible.
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NATO is facing a serious threat, according to James Appathurai, the organization’s Assistant Secretary General for Innovation, Hybrid and Cyber Affairs.

This time, however, it is neither the Russians nor the Chinese who are said to be threatening the US-led military pact’s operations – but alleged climate change.

According to the Canadian NATO chief, the climate has changed dramatically in a short period of time and Europe’s military forces have not yet been able to adapt satisfactorily to these new conditions.

The NATO Climate Change and Security Impact Assessment report, for example, paints a picture of increased heavy rainfall, making it difficult for radar systems to function as intended.

Other problems identified include the negative impact of warmer air on aircraft performance and higher water temperatures making it more difficult to track enemy submarines. According to James Appathurai, it is therefore high time for NATO countries to focus on adapting their defense to climate change.

– We need to look at the climate in terms of its impact on military effectiveness, he tells state broadcaster SVT.

“Sweden will be affected”

Since 2022, the US Army has been actively working on “climate adaptation”, which means, among other things, that all non-combat military vehicles will be electrified, and that solar and wind power will be used extensively to secure the energy supply.

– Novel materials, new materials that we can generate for military equipment and uniforms. Better modelling using AI so we can see what temperature changes take place in the future, Appathurai explains, pointing out that lighter and more efficient aircraft engines are also being built to carry more cargo and consume less fuel.

James Appathurai and Major General Dimitrios Sigoulakis. Photo: NATO/ CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

– We are looking at all kinds of innovative technologies and better planning to be able to meet these challenges in the future and maintain our military effectiveness, he says, emphasizing that climate adaptation is being driven by purely military strategic reasons, rather than activist motives.

He further emphasizes that it is up to the individual member states to decide on climate adaptation, but that the leadership hopes to “forge consensus and give non-binding voluntary guidelines to member states”.

– As I have outlined, Sweden will be affected by this, he states.

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https://nordictimes.com/world/biden-and-harris-lose-security-clearance/

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Biden and Harris lose security clearance

Donald Trump's USA

Published today 7:24
– By Editorial Staff
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are two of the half-dozen former officials who will now lose access to classified information.
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On Friday evening, President Donald Trump revoked the security clearances of Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton and a number of other former US political figures.

Trump justifies the move by saying that it is “no longer in the national interest” for the individuals in question to have access to classified information.

Former US President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearances of several former Democratic political opponents, including Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton, as well as people linked to Joe Biden’s administration and family. This is according to a memorandum published on Friday, May 24.

The decision follows Trump’s statement in February that he would “immediately” withdraw Joe Biden’s access to classified information and stop the former president’s daily intelligence briefings. The document now formalizes the revocation of security clearances for Biden, as well as his family members and several former officials previously named by the White House in the context.

Among the more than dozen people affected by the action are former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Biden’s Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, and two former Republican members of Congress – Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger – who served on the House committee investigating Trump’s alleged involvement in the January 6, 2021 protests and occupation of the Capitol.

Denied “unescorted access” to Government Facilities

In the memorandum, Trump justifies the decision by stating that he has “determined that it is no longer in the national interest for the following individuals to access classified information”.

According to Trump, he has instructed heads of government agencies to take all necessary steps to “revoke any active security clearances held by the aforementioned individuals and to immediately rescind their access to classified information”.

This means that Biden, Harris, Clinton and others concerned will no longer be able to access classified government information – or access classified information from US intelligence agencies. They will also be prohibited from “unescorted access” to sensitive government facilities, according to the document.

Trump has previously pointed to Joe Biden’s long history of confusion – arguing that even when he was younger and healthier, the ex-president was not fit to be entrusted with sensitive information.

The incumbent’s opponents see the decision as a kind of revenge for the Biden administration revoking Trump’s security clearance after the events at the Capitol in January 2021.

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https://nordictimes.com/world/trump-withdraws-half-a-million-residence-permits/

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Trump withdraws half a million residence permits

Donald Trump's USA

Published yesterday 11:34
– By Editorial Staff
A majority of those who lose their residence permits come from Haiti.
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The US administration under Donald Trump has announced that around 530,000 citizens from Haiti, Nicaragua, Cuba and Venezuela will have their temporary residence permits in the United States revoked. According to the decision, affected individuals have 30 days to leave the country.

The decision, announced on Wednesday 24 April, applies to individuals previously granted temporary protection in the United States under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. This program has previously granted residency to nationals from countries deemed unsafe due to crises such as war, natural disasters or exceptional circumstances.

In its statement, the Trump administration justified the decision by saying that conditions in the countries concerned had improved enough for citizens to return and Homeland Security officials point out that TPS was meant to be a temporary solution – not a path to permanent residency.

For Nicaragua and Haiti, the changes will take effect from June 1, while for Venezuela and Cuba the decision will apply from July 1. Those who do not leave the country by the deadline risk deportation and face restrictions on future entry to the US.

Statistics from the US authorities show that around 300,000 Haitians, 140,000 Venezuelans, 60,000 Cubans and 30,000 Nicaraguans are affected.

In use since 1990

The TPS program, introduced in 1990, has previously been used to fly citizens from over a dozen countries, including El Salvador and Syria, into the US. During Trump’s previous term (2017-2021), there were several similar revocations of TPS status, decisions that his opponents tried unsuccessfully to appeal in court.

According to Homeland Security, individual waivers will be considered for people with pending applications for permanent residence or asylum.

The announcement has also led to loud protests from migrants and immigration activists who accuse the Trump administration of “racism” and of violating the rights of asylum seekers.

It can also be noted that a large majority of those who now lose their residence permits are Haitians – and that Trump as recently as last fall accused Haitians of killing and eating Americans’ dogs and cats.

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https://nordictimes.com/world/violent-bullfighting-banned-in-mexico-city/

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Violent bullfighting banned in Mexico City

Published 21 March 2025
– By Editorial Staff
Animal rights activists see the change as a positive step in the right direction.
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Bullfighting in Mexico City can continue – but without violence. A new law now bans the traditional practice of injuring or killing the bull, sparking protests from supporters.

Bullfighting has its roots in Iran, but is now mainly practiced in Spain, southern France and a number of Latin American countries such as Mexico and Colombia. It is a form of entertainment which, in short, involves a bullfighter, called a matador, fighting a bull. It is set up for the matador to win and the bull is injured and tired out to make this possible. Among other things, it is traditional to stick a lance in the bull’s neck. The show ends with the bull being killed on the spot with a sword. If the matador’s performance is good enough, an ear or tail can be taken home as a trophy.

Lawmakers in Mexico City have voted 61 to 1 in favor of a new law banning the violent aspect of bullfighting, AP News reports. Bulls can no longer be injured or killed during the shows, and sharp objects are banned. The bulls’ horns will also be protected, and the matador will only be allowed to use his red cape and cloak.

The bulls must not be injured or killed during the show. The horns of the bulls will be protected to avoid injury and all sharp objects are prohibited. The matador will only be allowed to wear his red cape and cowl.

The decision has been met with strong protests from supporters of bullfighting, who say the law threatens a cultural tradition. Several tried to break through a police barricade at the local congress after the vote, carrying signs saying “Being a fan of la fiesta brava (bullfighting) is not a crime, it’s a point of pride”.

Years of debate

The debate around bullfighting has been going on for years in Latin American countries, with animal rights activists arguing that it is animal cruelty, while others point to it as a tradition to be upheld. In 2022, a judge banned bullfighting in Mexico City and shut down one of the largest bullfighting rings in the world. However, the following year, Mexico’s Supreme Court overturned the decision, without any seemingly reasonable explanation, and reopened the bullfighting rings.

With the new law, advocates hope that animal protection will now have a stronger foothold – without banning the tradition itself.

– It was either this or nothing, says Sofía Morín, an animal rights activist from the organization Culture Without Torture, Mexico Without Bullfighting, which is leading the initiative to change the law. We prefer this because, without a doubt, it’s a huge step in protecting animals.

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