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16/12/2023

Beauty may save the world, but it does not save french actress Isabelle Adjani from the fine of €250,000 for tax evasion and money laundering. She was also sentenced to two years of suspended imprisonment.

Renowned French actress Isabelle Adjani, 68, was sentenced on Thursday in Paris to two years of suspended imprisonment and a fine of €250,000 for tax evasion and money laundering

16/12/2023

Choose your friends wisely. The ex-head of counterintelligence of the New York FBI, Charles McGonigal, sentenced to 4 years in prison for cooperation with Putin's close associate oligarch Oleg Deripaska, aimed at money laundering and sanctions evasion schemes.

On December 15, as reported by ABC, the Manhattan Federal Court found former head of counterintelligence for the New York FBI, Charles McGonigal, guilty and sentenced him to four years in prison for collaborating with sanctioned Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, a close associate of Russian...

16/12/2023

Annual US inflation reached a 40-year peak of 9.1% in June 2022. In the euro zone, the maximum inflation of 10.6% was recorded in October 2022. The maximum inflation of the British pound was in October at the level of 11.1%. The Federal Reserve, the ECB and the Bank of England are competing to see who dares to start cutting rates later. Who will win in this war of nerves and whether money will remain expensive in 2024 - read on The Gaze.

the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, the Bank of England, and the National Bank of Switzerland have announced the preservation of maximum interest rates

16/12/2023

In the context of the recovery of Ukraine, the "Marshall Plan" is being mentioned more and more often. What is a free fish or a fishing rod for catching it? It is about the preferential trade program. The US and the EU should open markets for Ukrainian goods, cancel protective duties/quotas and stop anti-dumping investigations not only during the war, but at least for 10-15 years to attract investors. Read more at The Gaze.

In the context of Ukraine's post-war reconstruction, there are increasingly more ideas to develop a Ukrainian Marshall Plan and effectively use the funds from Western partners

15/12/2023

While Tesla in the US is recalling cars due to problems with autopilot, the EU is encouraging the transition to environmentally friendly vehicles by paying compensation of up to 25% of the price, providing subsidies for the installation of charging stations, exempting owners from road taxes and allocating free parking spaces. Read more about the electric car market in Europe at The Gaze.

The demand for electric vehicles is growing at a faster rate than traditional petrol or diesel-powered vehicles. A battle ensues among European, Korean, Chinese, and American companies for the wallets of buyers.

15/12/2023

Known for Barmen Dictat, Torf and Sklad venues, Tata Kepler started helping ATO fighters in 2014. However, after the start of the war, Tata's volunteering turned into a daily job. Her foundation "Birds" brought to Ukraine almost $5 mln worth of aid. Also, they expose fraud in the supply of tactical first-aid kits. Be like Tata.

Tata Kepler is one of the key figures in the volunteer movement in Ukraine

15/12/2023

The European Council granted Georgia the status of a candidate for EU membership.Ukraine, Moldova, now Georgia. Kremlin should think about why exactly the countries where Russia has conducted military operations aspire to join the EU. Maybe it is necessary to fix something in Moscow?

A meeting of the European Council in Brussels on Thursday endorsed the European Commission's recommendation to grant Georgia candidate status for EU membership, European Council President Charles Michel said on Twitter (X)

15/12/2023

Victory. President Zelenskyi called the decision of the EU to start accession negotiations with Ukraine a victory for all of Europe. He personally thanked the leaders of France, Germany, Spain and Lithuania for their support. Now it remains to defeat the Russian aggressors.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called the European Union's decision to open accession talks with Ukraine a victory for the whole of Europe

15/12/2023

You may have heard of surströmming and hundred-year eggs. But about Kopalchen or Kiwiak - hardly. Read about these and several other terrible, to put it mildly, dishes from around the world on The Gaze.

Tastes can be a delicate matter

15/12/2023

Musk says ‘go f*ck yourself’ to advertisers leaving X, Elon, they've already told you that before you did:; France advises Germany and the EU to invest more in the development of Aİ; Ukraine blew up two railway connections between Russia and China - so kids have to wait for Chinese toys for the New Year. More weird news in the latest episode of Hidden Angle.

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15/12/2023

Finland has opened 15 military bases for use by US forces. This decision was made for reasons of national security, for the same reason all checkpoints on the eastern border were closed. American bases are getting closer to Russia - isn't that what Putin was afraid of?

The Finnish government has unveiled a bilateral agreement with the United States on military cooperation, negotiations for which concluded in October

15/12/2023

In Russia, everything happens unintentionally, they said they were forced to attack Ukraine. They also murder, r**e a0nd robbed against their will. Now even NATO believes that the crash of the Russian Shahed in Romania was not intentional.
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14/12/2023

After all, Orban was persuaded. The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, said that the Council decided to start negotiations on the accession of Ukraine and Moldova. This requires the agreement of all EU leaders, including Hungary, which has previously expressed its opposition to such a decision. After Scholz and Macron tried to convince Orbán of the need to support Ukraine, the Hungarian leader said that he is not against Ukraine's accession, but "sees no reason" for negotiations.

Charles Michel, the President of the European Council, announced that the European Council has decided to initiate accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova

14/12/2023

Mommy won't help? Tesla is recalling more than 2 million electric cars due to problems with Autosteer. The US Traffic Safety Administration believes that under certain circumstances, when Autopilot is activated, the driver is not ready to intervene when necessary and the risk of a crash may increase.

The American automaker Tesla is recalling more than 2 million electric vehicles due to problems with the Autosteer autopilot

14/12/2023

The mother intercedes for her son. Maye Musk, mother of entrepreneur and one of the richest people in the world Elon Musk, believes that US President Joe Biden is hindering her son's efforts to improve the world. "People in other countries admire Elon and do not understand the motives of the US president," she said. Maye, you know, Elon is a big boy now.

Maye Musk, the mother of entrepreneur and one of the world's wealthiest individuals, Elon Musk, believes that U

14/12/2023

No one is rich enough to do without a neighbour. Denmark and Ukraine is not neihbours, but Danes help nevertheless. The Danish government has prepared a new aid package for Ukraine worth about one billion euros. It will include tanks, drones and ammunition.

The Danish government has prepared a new aid package for Ukraine worth about one billion euros

14/12/2023

Si vis pacem, para bellum. NATO member states decided to increase the joint military budget for 2024. It will amount to €2.03 billion, which is 12% more than in 2023. "Joint financing demonstrates the solidarity and collective will of the Alliance members. In turbulent times, we need it more than ever," said Alliance Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana. After Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, analysts are openly discussing Moscow's potential confrontation with NATO.

At an extraordinary meeting of the North Atlantic Alliance, member states decided to increase NATO's joint military and civilian budgets for 2024

14/12/2023

For one that is missing there's no spoiling a wedding. Olaf Scholz and Emmanuel Macron hope to convince "Putin's closest friend in the EU" Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to unblock financial aid to Kyiv and support Ukraine's bid to join the EU. İn exchange Orbán demands the release of previously blocked funds for Budapest.

European leaders at today's EU summit are geared for a heated discussion with the Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban, who previously stated his intention to veto further aid and membership negotiations for Ukraine

14/12/2023

And it really wasn't necessary to wait so long. The US Senate approved the defense budget of $886 bln, including funds to support Ukraine and Israel. In addition, $111 bln funding is pending approval by Congress.

The United States Senate has approved the country's defense budget for the year 2024, with a total amount of 886 billion dollars

14/12/2023

All power is from God. In the new episode of Shunned History, we will talk about the Russian Orthodox Church, which actually has nothing to do with Christianity, but rather resembles either a totalitarian sect or a state institution where there is no place for spirituality and faith.

"Shunned History" is all about digging into the hidden corners of political ...

13/12/2023

Do it yourself. At the defense industry conference DFNC1, representatives of the governments of the USA and Ukraine signed an agreement to accelerate the joint production of weapons. As Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated, it is necessary to create an arsenal of freedom that will guarantee the children of the world that no Russian projectile will destroy their peaceful life. Read about it on The Gaze.

Military cooperation between Ukraine and the West continues and expands

13/12/2023

Gunners are called "gods of war". However, before the full-scale invasion, the ratio of artillery systems and MLRS was far from heavenly - 1:2 and 1:3, respectively, not in favor of Ukraine. A shortage of ammunition for Soviet-era systems in service with the Armed Forces was also a problem. The Ukrainians responded with only one to 7-8 shots fired by the Russians. How the help of partners changed the situation with the "queen of war" - read on The Gaze.

Despite the increasing technological advancement of the Russian-Ukrainian war, reflected in the growing use of unmanned strike systems, its primary conventional backbone remains artillery strikes

13/12/2023

There is not only "Bloody Mary" and "Cosmopolitan". You can learn to make other cocktails according to unique recipes, utilizing a trend for Ukraine in European bar culture, and maybe it will become your new hobby. If you are interested in such a prospect - read the review on The Gaze.

Celebrating the winter holidays by receiving gifts? Or would you like to create a special moment, a festive flavor, an unforgettable party by adding the expertise of cocktail masters? We have many secrets, from sophisticated to quite light, shared by mixologists from Ukrainian bars located both with...

13/12/2023

Never got why does everyone like Mads Mikkelsen. Even the European Film Academy recognized him as the best actor of 2023. What is the phenomenon and formula of success of this charismatic Dane - read on The Gaze.

The European Film Academy named Mads Mikkelsen the best actor of 2023

13/12/2023

For more than 12 years, TV has not had to deceive Hungarians about the contents of the refrigerator. Cheap loans and development funding from the EU brought unprecedented wealth to Hungary. Within a decade, most people experienced an improvement in living standards, so they allowed Orbán to dismantle democracy. And then the EU froze most funding due to violations of the rule of law mechanism and food prices doubled. People saw no problems on the TV then went to the fridge and there they were. Public confidence in economic prospects has fallen sharply. How Orban is trying to save the situation - read on The Gaze.

No one, not even the Russians, spends more money shaping public opinion and sentiments. For over 12 years, the telly hasn't had to deceive about the contents of the fridge.

13/12/2023

The world has turned upside down. Republicans are against supporting Ukraine. During a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyi, Joe Biden announced the allocation of another $200 million in military aid to Ukraine and assured further support even if the Republicans block funding.

US President Joe Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Tuesday

13/12/2023

Between the hammer and the anvil. Early parliamentary elections will be held in Serbia on December 17, the results of which will affect the situation in the region and in Europe as a whole. Therefore, Brussels, Washington and Moscow will closely monitor the development of events in Belgrade, as Serbian president continues to vacillate between Russia and the Western world. Read about Vučić's flexibility as a manifestation of classic realpolitik on The Gaze.

Formally triggered by two shootings in May 2023, claiming 17 lives in 48 hours, the announcement of early elections was a tragic pretext. The Serbian opposition adeptly utilized the tragedies for a political counteroffensive against Aleksandar Vučić

13/12/2023

Sacrifice for creativity. Justine Trier's drama "Anatomy of a Fall" triumphed at the 36th European Film Awards ceremony, receiving awards in 5 nominations. The film unfolds insults and sexual jealousy between the main character and her husband. Read more about the movie at The Gaze.

The film 'Anatomy of a Fall' directed by Justine Triet has received five awards for outstanding achievements in European cinema

12/12/2023

A new war for "black gold" is on the horizon. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro will go to talks with Guyana's President Mohamed Irfaan Ali. The focus is on the possession of the coastal territory of Guyana, where huge deposits of oil have been discovered. For Maduro, the stake is the opportunity to increase oil revenues, which will gain support for his authoritarian rule. For Guyana, the stakes include securing a prominent status in the oil rentiers' club. Read more about conflict over the Esequibo region at The Gaze.

the ownership of approximately two-thirds of Guyana's territory and its coastal area, where massive oil deposits have been discovered. The territory is disputed by both Guyana and Venezuela.

12/12/2023

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US senators, urging them to approve additional funding for Ukraine. Zelensky informed the senators about the military and economic situation, noting that this meeting is a strong confirmation of support for Ukraine in its struggle for freedom and democracy. What else was discussed - read on The Gaze.

During his official visit to the United States on Tuesday, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with American senators, urging them to approve additional funding for Ukraine, which he stressed is crucial

12/12/2023

Terror by hunger is an underhand plan of the Kremlin. The goal of Russia's war against Ukraine was the destruction of the Ukrainian state, or at least the seizure and occupation of Ukrainian agricultural territories. In less than two years of occupation in the South and East, the Russians exported 15 million tons of wheat, sunflower and corn. How Moscow is again using the threat of famine - read on The Gaze.

It was by starvation that Red Russia killed millions of Ukrainians in the 1932-33 Holodomor

12/12/2023

Mother Nature against Mother Russia. The "Storm of the Century" on the Black Sea forced the Russian fleet to retreat, Elon Musk visited Israel after the anti-Semitic scandal; and China allowed visa-free entry to the French, Germans, and Italians. More news - in the new episode of Hidden Angle on The Gaze.

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12/12/2023

For the Soviet cinema, Estonia, with its European architecture and actors with "foreign" appearance, was the backdrop for films set in Western countries. But Estonian cinema has a long history itself and is quite original and stylistically diverse. Read on The Gaze about 5 films that will help you understand Estonia better.

In November 1988, Estonia became the first of all Soviet republics to adopt the Declaration of State Sovereignty, thereby initiating the collapse of the red-bannered empire that seemed invincible and eternal at the time

12/12/2023

On the border with Poland, there are long lines of trucks. Polish carriers are threatening to block the border until the end of 2023, demanding that the EU cancel the same entry regime for Ukrainian drivers as for Polish ones. Poles are losing European orders, the share of which fell from 38% to 8% in 2 years. They are supported by Slovak carriers and on December 11, Hungarian drivers joined the strike. The border blockade also affects trade - in a month, Polish imports to Ukraine decreased by 45%, and Ukrainian exports to Poland - by 40%. How the authoriies are going to solve this problem - read on The Gaze.

the multi-kilometre queues of heavy trucks are a consequence of the blockades. Trade between Ukraine and Poland has been severely affected.

12/12/2023

By 2022, after the beginning of the full-scale invasion of the Russian occupying forces into Ukraine, interest in Ukrainian literature grew exponentially — foreigners obtained the rights to more than 230 books by Ukrainian authors. We presented 10 books on The Gaze that will help you better understand Ukraine and its people, their eternal desire for freedom and independence, their traditions and mentality.

Just ten years ago, Ukrainian literature was virtually unknown abroad

12/12/2023

Ukraine saves not only its own. The evacuation from the Gaza Strip has been completed. Since the beginning of the operation, 315 people have been successfully evacuated from the conflict zone: 304 Ukrainians, two Palestinians and nine citizens of Moldova.

The evacuation from the Gaza Strip has concluded

11/12/2023

Phasing out all fossil fuels and reducing methane emissions are considered the fastest way to slow global warming. But good intentions alone will not cut emissions. The situation calls for more decisive action to achieve the goal of the Paris Agreement, which is to keep the temperature rise below 1.5°C. What the participants of the climate conference in Dubai agreed on - read on The Gaze.

World Strives to Tackle Man-Made Climate Crisis. In December, hundreds of global leaders, civil society representatives, and experts convened for a two-week summit, COP28, to address the escalating climate crisis.

11/12/2023

Breath of the "Winter War". In 2007, Putin emphasized the inadmissibility of NATO expansion to Russia's borders, but one of the consequences of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine was that Finland, which remained neutral after WWII, applied to join NATO and received unanimous approval to join.

One of the predictable consequences of the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops was the strengthening of security measures by countries that share a border with Russia

11/12/2023

The one who carries the light. Taylor Swift, 33, won Person of the Year and a spot on the cover of Time, beating out Barbie, King Charles III, Chinese leader Xi Jinping and the world's #1 terrorist, Vladimir Putin. What did the singer do in 2023 to stand out among the 8 billion people on the planet?
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11/12/2023

The decision must be made by Israel. A UN resolution calling to end its operation against Hamas in the Gaza Strip has faced a US veto. Head of the State Department Blinken emphasized that Israel has every right to make sure that evenrs like the attack on October 7 will not happen again.

The US Secretary of State affirmed the readiness to support Israel's resolve to permanently eliminate the deadly threat posed by Hamas. This represents a fresh perspective that significantly alters the landscape in the Middle East.