The Seychelles’ government has expressed condolences and solidarity with nations affected by Cyclone Chido and the recent earthquake in Vanuatu, emphasising international unity in the face of these devastating natural disasters. Cyclone Chido has wreaked havoc across Mayotte and southern Africa.  The search for missing persons continues in Mayotte, a French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean, after Cyclone Chido devastated the islands on Saturday. The storm later swept through south-eastern Africa, where the death toll continues to climb in Mozambique and Malawi.  Large areas of Mayotte’s main island, Grande-Terre, remain inaccessible, with roads, internet, phone networks, electricity, and water supplies severely disrupted.  Official reports confirm that 22 people lost their lives in Mayotte, with over 1,300 injured. However, local officials fear the death toll could reach into the thousands. The Red Cross reported on Tuesday that 200 of its volunteers are missing. In northern Mozambique, authorities reported 45 fatalities and the destruction of 23,600 homes.  Seychelles' message to Mayotte  Sylvestre Radegonde, the Seychelles’ Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, addressed a message of condolence to Ben Issa Ousseni, the President of the Departmental Council of Mayotte.  The message conveyed deep sorrow and solidarity, saying that “It is with profound sadness and great sorrow that the Seychellois people and I learned of the tragic news of Cyclone Chido’s passage through Mayotte, which caused numerous victims and enormous damage. On behalf of the Seychellois people, the government, and myself, I extend heartfelt condolences to you, the families of the victims, and all the people of Mayotte.”  The message also wished a swift recovery for the injured and reaffirmed Seychelles' enduring friendship and solidarity with Mayotte.  Support for Mozambique Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan has extended condolences to Mozambique’s President, Filipe Nyusi, in the aftermath of Cyclone Chido’s devastation in the region.  “It is with profound sadness that I learnt of the devastating impact of tropical cyclone Chido, which has resulted in the loss of lives and destruction to homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods in several parts of your country,” President Ramkalawan said.  He praised Mozambique’s swift relief efforts and expressed confidence in the resilience of its people.  “Our thoughts and prayers are with the communities directly impacted by this natural disaster. The Government and the People of Seychelles stand in solidarity with Mozambique during this difficult time.”  Earthquake devastates Vanuatu  Vanuatu officials reported on Thursday that the 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Vanuatu, an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, two days earlier claimed at least 14 lives, including one French and two Chinese nationals, and left hundreds injured. The quake caused widespread destruction in Port Vila, Vanuatu’s capital.  Following the disaster, President Wavel Ramkalawan conveyed sympathy to President Nikenike Vurobaravu.  “It is with profound sorrow that I learnt of the devastating earthquake that struck Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila, causing extensive damage to properties and essential infrastructure, loss of lives, and overwhelming suffering to the people of Vanuatu,” Ramkalawan stated.  He commended the efforts of Vanuatu’s government, humanitarian agencies, and local communities in rescuing survivors and restoring essential services.  “During this difficult period, Seychelles stands in solidarity with the Republic of Vanuatu. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Vanuatu during this challenging time.”

Following the decision of the Seychellois government and the National Information Services Agency (NISA), as of December 19, 2024, the Seychelles News Agency (SNA) will cease its daily journalistic operations.  The website www.seychellesnewsagency.com will no longer function as of January 1, 2025.  On October 4, the Vice President’s office issued a press release saying that the government had taken a decision to merge the activities of the SNA into the NISA that publishes the Seychelles Nation newspaper, which has an online subscription service and a printed paper, while SNA had free news access online.  “This follows government’s vision of streamlining all its activities and taking into account the fast pace at which modern media is now evolving,” said Vice President Ahmed Afif.  The statement explained that SNA and NISA had been briefed over this decision and “will work out the manner for the integration to happen by December 2024.”  However, following discussions, the board of NISA took the decision not to continue the operations of SNA, as the government had decided not to provide funding for its eight existing staff.  In late November, two job offers were made to SNA staff to work for the Seychelles Nation newspaper, which have not been taken up by any former SNA journalists and editors, who feel deeply aggrieved by the sudden turn of events.  To date, it has not made clear publicly as to why the decision was made to discontinue the funding of the state’s news agency and close it.  Meanwhile, the Association of Media Practitioners of Seychelles (AMPS) expressed its concern about the closing down of the agency in a press release in November, adding “that closing down SNA is shrinking the already small media landscape of Seychelles.”  All other Seychelles print and online news media are available only by paid subscription, therefore, the closure of SNA signals the free access to information online in English and French.  The Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation remains the only other free online source of information in Seychellois Creole, English and French TV news on its YouTube channel and social media. Since its launch in April 2014 in the Department of Information, the Seychelles News Agency has played a crucial role in covering and disseminating local and international news, informing both the local public and international audiences, being cited by major international broadcasters, news agencies and newspapers worldwide. It was the first online news agency of the small island state.

An entrepreneurs fair regrouping young people from the Indian Ocean countries will be part of the Indian Ocean Youth and Sport Commission (CJSOI) Games that are expected to be held in Seychelles next year.  The fair will be part of the youth programme  of the games, which also features sporting events to be held from July 28 to August 10. The entrepreneurs fair will be organised by the Seychelles National Youth Council (SNYC), a member of the local organising committee of the CJSOI.  Josette Cadence of the SNYC told SNA that the event would allow young people not only to showcase their services and products but also to meet entrepreneurs from other islands and share ideas. «The fair will be opened for young people from the Indian Ocean aged 18-30 years. All participating countries are expected to bring two young entrepreneurs to participate except for Seychelles because, as the host country, we will have more participants,» added Cadence. Whilst the committee is yet to decide on the format and location of the event, young Seychellois entrepreneurs are being encouraged to prepare for the event, which may give them opportunities to grow and expand. «It is so important for youths to network and share experiences and potentially open new markets,» said Albert Duncan, the chief executive officer of the SNYC, stressing that youth development in entrepreneurship features highly on the council's portfolio. Apart from the business fair, other components of the youth programme of the CJSOI include traditional cultural exchanges. The CJSOI Games are held every two years, and were introduced in 1994  with the objective to promote friendship ties between young people from member states and foster regional cooperation, sporting culture and the development of young people. The member states of CJSOI include Comoros, Djibouti, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mayotte, Reunion Island and Seychelles. Seychelles is getting ready to host the Games, which will also include 11 sporting events, namely judo, badminton, athletics, swimming, boxing, volleyball, football, basketball, sailing, beach soccer and weightlifting. There are plans for renovation on some key infrastructures needed for the smooth hosting of the CJSOI games. These include the main stadium of Stad Linite as well as the Palais des Sports for basketball and volleyball, and the swimming pool - all located at the Roche Caiman Sports Complex. The 13th edition of the CJSOI game is the third time that Seychelles is hosting the games, after 1999 and 2008. The last Games that were held in Mauritius in 2022, Seychelles finished in third place with 45 medals, 12 gold, 12 silver, and 21 bronze. The winner of the event was Reunion, an overseas French Department, with 142 medals, 57 gold, 56 silver and 29 bronze. Mauritius was second with 138 medals - 46 gold, 44 silver and 48 bronze.  

원-달러 환율이 비상계엄 사태 이후 저항선으로 꼽히던 1450원을 돌파했다. 국내 정치 혼란으로 금융시장이 흔들리는 와중에 미국 연준발 악재까지 덮친 탓이다. 미 연방준비제도는 18일 기준금리를 0.25%포인트 낮추면서 내년에는 금리 인하 속도 조절에 나설 것을 분명히 했다. 내년 기준금리(중간값) 전망치를 당초 3.4%에서 3.9%로 올리고 인하 횟수도 4회에서 2회로 축소한 것이다. 내년 1월 출범하는 트럼프 2기 행정부의 고관세 정책이 인플레이션을 다시 불붙일 것을 우려한 조치다. 연준의 통화정책 전환 예고에 달러화가 초강세를 보이면서 원-달러 환율은 19일 16.4원 급등한 1451.9원으로 주간 거래를 마쳤다. 환율이 1450원을 웃돈 건 글로벌 금융위기 때인 2009년 3월 이후 처음이다. 환율이 조만간 1500원을 넘어설 것이라는 관측도 나온다. 이미 내년 1%대 저성장이라는 암울한 전망이 나온 상황에서 고환율이 장기화하면 수입 물가를 높여 물가 불안을 자극하고 소비 및

12·3 비상계엄 선포 4시간여 전부터 경기 성남시 판교의 국군정보사령부 100여단에는 특수임무 요원 30여 명과 함께 육군 2기갑여단 구삼회 여단장도 대기하고 있었던 것으로 드러났다. 2기갑여단은 장갑차와 전차 등을 운용하는 서울에서 가장 가까운 기갑부대다. 구 여단장은 김용현 전 국방부 장관과 함께 이번 계엄을 설계했다는 의혹을 받는 노상원 전 정보사령관의 호출을 받고 판교 정보사로 간 것으로 알려졌다. 계엄 당일 기갑여단장이 갑자기 정보사에 불려 가 대기한 사실은 여러 가지 의혹을 낳는다. 계엄 반대 시위가 대규모로 커진다거나 정치인 체포 등 작전에 어려움이 생길 경우 전차 등 기갑전력까지 투입하려 했다는 의심을 사기에 충분하다. 2기갑여단은 1979년 12·12 쿠데타 당시 전차 35대를 동원해 중앙청과 국방부, 육군본부를 장악했던 부대다. 2017년 국군기무사령부의 ‘계엄 검토 문건’에도 2기갑여단은 계엄군에 편성되는 것으로 돼 있다. 이는 계엄 선포가 야당에 대한 경고성

한덕수 대통령 권한대행이 19일 양곡관리법 개정안 등 6개 법안에 대해 재의요구권(거부권)을 행사했다. 한 권한대행은 “헌법 정신과 국가의 미래”를 고려한 결정이라고 했지만 더불어민주당은 “내란공범, 내란대행으로 남으려는 것인가”라고 비판했다. 양곡관리법, 농수산물가격안정법 등 ‘농업 4법’은 가격 하락이나 재해로 피해를 당한 농민에게 정부가 보상을 해주는 게 핵심이다. 특히 양곡관리법 개정안은 쌀값이 급격히 내려가면 초과 공급된 쌀을 농협이 사들이고 비용은 재정에서 메워주도록 했는데, 이것만으로도 연간 1조 원 넘는 예산이 들어가는 데다 생산을 부추겨 더 많은 쌀이 남아돌게 되는 악순환이 예상된다는 지적이 제기돼 왔다. 국회증언감정법 개정안은 국회가 증인·참고인 출석이나 서류 제출을 요구할 때는 반드시 응하도록 해 기업의 비밀이 유출될 우려가 있다. 국회법 개정안은 법정시한까지 예산안이 통과되지 않으면 정부안이 자동 부의되도록 한 조항을 삭제하는 것으로, 예산안 처리를 지연시킬 가

رئیس‌جمهور روسیه با اشاره به برخی اظهارنظرها در غرب درباره امکان خنثی کردن تسلیحات جدید مسکو گفت:‌ اگر آنها اینگونه فکر می‌کنند،‌بهتر است به ما یک دوئل فناوری سطح بالای موشکی،مثلا در کیف پیشنهاد دهند.

«علیرضا مجیدی» در بخش دوم ویدئویی تحلیلی خود برای خبرگزاری تسنیم، مواضع پنج کشور عربی «قطر»، «مصر»، «امارات»، «عربستان» و «اردن» نسبت به تحولات اخیر سوریه و آینده سیاسی این کشور را تشریح کرده است.

رییس کل دادگستری خوزستان گفت: با رصد اطلاعاتی و ورود دستگاه قضا، ۱۲۸ قبضه سلام غیرمجاز از قاچاقچیان در ماهشهر کشف و ضبط شد.

В Астане решили вопрос еще с двумя долгостроями - ЖК "Территория комфорта-1" (вторая очередь) и "Жагалау 4", передает NUR.KZ со ссылкой на акима города Жениса Касымбека.

В канун Нового года в атмосферу торжества, элегантности, радости погрузились старшеклассники из всех уголков области. Приглашения на бал получили самые успешные, трудолюбивые и талантливые юноши и девушки региона.

Всего за 11 месяцев этого года в экономическом суде Гомельской области рассмотрено 29 дел об административных правонарушениях, связанных с незаконными сделками с криптовалютой. Общая сумма штрафов - около Br20 тыс., конфисковано свыше Br272,6 тыс. дохода, полученного от незаконной деятельности.

Алла и Виталий Чайко родом из Ляховичей. После окончания учебы, в 2008 году, Виталий приехал в Новогрудок служить.

«Главным местом празднования Рождества и Нового года станет площадка возле Дворца спорта. Она уже работает и радует минчан и гостей столицы», - сказала Ирина Маслакова.

Сегодня коллектив ОАО «РЕМИЗ» готов закрыть потребности всех белорусских предприятий в воздушных фильтрах. В его ассортиментном портфеле более 50 видов продукции. Поставляется она на все крупные конвейерные предприятия страны – ОАО «БЕЛАЗ», ОАО «МАЗ», ОАО «МЗКТ», ОАО «МТЗ», ОАО «Амкодор».

Незнакомцы с отверткой в руках напали на жителя Москвы после внезапного отключения электричества в его доме. Об этом пишет mk.ru.

Президент России Владимир Путин рассказал, что за последние три года почти перестал шутить и смеяться. Такое заявление он сделал во время общения с журналистами и гражданами страны в рамках ежегодной прямой линии.

Фигуристка Татьяна Навка появилась в новом образе на шоу «Ледниковый период». 49-летняя спортсменка была в составе жюри и выглядела ярко – выбрала блестящий костюм с жилетом и украшения. Снимки появились в соцсетях.

Певец Сергей Шнуров заявил, что никогда не слышал комплименты от женщин в свою сторону. Соответствующее видео приводит StarHit.

Экс-солистка «Блестящих» Ольга Орлова вышла на связь к подписчикам. Певица рассказала фанатам, что ей сделали операцию по замене хрусталиков.

Waterkant Zes scholieren zijn op woensdag 18 december aangehouden na een vechtpartij op een muloschool te La Solitude in Commewijne. De politie van station Richelieu kreeg een telefonische melding over het incident en ging ter plaatse voor onderzoek. Bij aankomst ontving de politie videobeelden van het schoolhoofd waarop de vechtpartij duidelijk te zien was. Op basis […] Het bericht Zes scholieren opgesloten na vechtpartij op school in Commewijne verscheen eerst op Waterkant.

Waterkant Op bovenstaande foto is de drukte te zien bij Gate G1, donderdag 19 december om 14.00u ’s middags. De passagiers die vandaag met de SLM-vlucht PY993 moeten vertrekken naar Suriname, werden met de bus naar het vliegtuig gebracht. Hun geduld werd flink op de proef gesteld; nadat hun vlucht woensdag niet doorging, werd bekend dat […] Het bericht Geduld passagiers op de proef gesteld: SLM-vlucht PY993 eindelijk gereed voor vertrek verscheen eerst op Waterkant.

Russian forces evacuated them from the Hmeimim base to Tehran

According to the report, the regulator accepted their documents for temporary residence permits

The head of state noted that at the moment a long period of relative ceasefire would give the enemy an opportunity to engage in training and retraining of reinforcements

The Russian President stressed that, judging by the questions coming from the Western media as well as those who pay their salaries in the US, there is a clear desire to portray Russia as being in bad shape

Amounts of fraud with money stealing from Russians through loans «go off scale and this gives rise to very high concerns,» President Vladimir Putin said earlier

Les échanges commencent à se tendre entre Emmanuel Macron et les locaux. «C'est (que) de la parole», a lancé une infirmière au chef de l'Etat, venu discuter des premières pistes pour venir en aide aux sinistrés.

В четверг, 19 декабря, президент России Владимир Путин в прямом эфире подвел итоги года, а также ответил на вопросы журналистов и жителей РФ. Финансы Mail собрали ключевые заявления главы государства, касающиеся экономики и финансов.

Арбитражный суд Подмосковья отказал сооснователю Wildberries Владиславу Бакальчуку в удовлетворении требований по иску, в котором он оспаривал передачу активов Wildberries в объединенную компанию РВБ. Об этом Ъ рассказал источник, знакомый с ходом дела.

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„Gaila, kad mes apskritai tiek daug apie jį šnekame, geriau kalbėtume apie Vyriausybės programą, tai, ką jie ketina nuveikti“, – taip „Nemuno aušros“ lyderio Remigijaus Žemaitaičio dramas įvertino prezidentas Gitanas Nausėda. 

„Čekiukų“ byloje įtariamas Seimo narys Andrius Bagdonas pasitraukė iš Seimo Etikos ir procedūrų komisijos.