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Copenhagen

Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of Denmark. The City of Copenhagen (Byen København) has a population of 763,908 (as of December 2016), of whom 601,448 live in the Municipality of Copenhagen. The larger urban area has a population of 1,28

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Copenhagen

Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of Denmark. The City of Copenhagen (Byen København) has a population of 763,908 (as of December 2016), of whom 601,448 live in the Municipality of Copenhagen. The larger urban area has a population of 1,280,371 (as of 1 January 2016), while the Copenhagen metropolitan area has just over 2 million inhabitants. The city is situated on the eastern coast of the island of Zealand; another small portion of the city is located on Amager, and is separated from Malmö, Sweden, by the strait of Øresund. The Øresund Bridge connects the two cities by rail and road.

Originally a Viking fishing village founded in the 10th century, Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark in the early 15th century. Beginning in the 17th century it consolidated its position as a regional centre of power with its institutions, defences and armed forces. After suffering from the effects of plague and fire in the 18th century, the city underwent a period of redevelopment. This included construction of the prestigious district of Frederiksstaden and founding of such cultural institutions as the Royal Theatre and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. After further disasters in the early 19th century when Nelson attacked the Dano-Norwegian fleet and bombarded the city, rebuilding during the Danish Golden Age brought a Neoclassical look to Copenhagen's architecture. Later, following the Second World War, the Finger Plan fostered the development of housing and businesses along the five urban railway routes stretching out from the city centre.

Since the turn of the 21st century, Copenhagen has seen strong urban and cultural development, facilitated by investment in its institutions and infrastructure. The city is the cultural, economic and governmental centre of Denmark; it is one of the major financial centres of Northern Europe with the Copenhagen Stock Exchange. Copenhagen's economy has seen rapid developments in the service sector, especially through initiatives in information technology, pharmaceuticals and clean technology. Since the completion of the Øresund Bridge, Copenhagen has become increasingly integrated with the Swedish province of Scania and its largest city, Malmö, forming the Øresund Region. With a number of bridges connecting the various districts, the cityscape is characterized by parks, promenades and waterfronts. Copenhagen's landmarks such as Tivoli Gardens, the Little Mermaid Statue, the Amalienborg and Christiansborg palaces, Rosenborg Castle Gardens, Frederik's Church, and many museums, restaurants and nightclubs are significant tourist attractions.

Copenhagen is home to the University of Copenhagen, the Technical University of Denmark and Copenhagen Business School. The University of Copenhagen, founded in 1479, is the oldest university in Denmark. Copenhagen is home to the FC København and Brøndby football clubs. The annual Copenhagen Marathon was established in 1980. Copenhagen is one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world. The Copenhagen Metro launched in 2002 serves central Copenhagen while the Copenhagen S-train network connects central Copenhagen to its outlying boroughs. Serving roughly 2 million passengers a month, Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup, is the largest airport in the Nordic countries.

Copenhagen is part of the Øresund Region, which consists of Zealand, Lolland-Falster and Bornholm in Denmark and Scania in Sweden. It is located on the eastern shore of the island of Zealand, partly on the island of Amager and on a number of natural and artificial islets between the two. Copenhagen faces the Øresund to the east, the strait of water that separates Denmark from Sweden, and which connects the North Sea with the Baltic Sea. The Swedish towns of Malmö and Landskrona lie on the Swedish side of the sound directly across from Copenhagen. By road, Copenhagen is 42 kilometres (26 mi) northwest of Malmö, Sweden, 85 kilometres (53 mi) northeast of Næstved, 164 kilometres (102 mi) northeast of Odense, 295 kilometres (183 mi) east of Esbjerg and 188 kilometres (117 mi) southeast of Aarhus by sea and road via Sjællands Odde.

The city centre lies in the area originally defined by the old ramparts, which are still referred to as the Fortification Ring (Fæstningsringen) and kept as a partial green band around it. Then come the late 19th and early 20th century residential neighbourhoods of Østerbro, Nørrebro, Vesterbro and Amagerbro. The outlying areas of Kongens Enghave, Valby, Vigerslev, Vanløse, Brønshøj, Utterslev and Sundby followed from 1920 to 1960. They consist mainly of residential housing and apartments often enhanced with parks and greenery.


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Aarhus

Aarhus is the second-largest city in Denmark and the seat of Aarhus municipality. It is located on the east coast of the Jutland peninsula, in the geographical centre of Denmark, 187 kilometres (116 mi) northwest of Copenhagen and 289 kilometres (180 mi)

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Aarhus

Aarhus is the second-largest city in Denmark and the seat of Aarhus municipality. It is located on the east coast of the Jutland peninsula, in the geographical centre of Denmark, 187 kilometres (116 mi) northwest of Copenhagen and 289 kilometres (180 mi) north of Hamburg, Germany. The inner urban area contains 269,022 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2017) and the municipal population is 335,684 (as of 2017). Aarhus is the central city in the East Jutland metropolitan area, which had a total population of 1.378 million in 2016.

The history of Aarhus began as a fortified Viking settlement founded in the 8th century and with the first written records stemming from the bishopric seated here from at least 948. The city was founded on the northern shores of a fjord at a natural harbour and the primary driver of growth was for centuries seaborne trade in agricultural products. Market town privileges were granted in 1441, but growth stagnated in the 17th century as the city suffered blockades and bombardments during the Swedish Wars. In the 19th century it was occupied twice by German troops during the Schleswig Wars but avoided destruction. As the industrial revolution took hold, the city grew to become the second-largest in the country by the 20th century.

Today Aarhus is at the cultural and economic core of the region and the largest centre for trade, services and industry in Jutland. The city ranks as the 92nd largest city in the European Union, and as number 234 among world cities. It is also a top 100 conference city in the world. Aarhus is the principal industrial port of the country in terms of container handling and an important trade hub in Kattegat. Major Danish companies have based their headquarters here and people commute for work and leisure from a wide area in Region Midtjylland. It is a centre for research and education in the Nordic countries and home to Aarhus University, Scandinavia's largest university, including Aarhus University Hospital and INCUBA Science Park. Being the Danish city with the youngest demographics, with 48,482 inhabitants aged under 18, Aarhus is also the second fastest growing Danish city, with an average growth of 4,500 people per annum since 2008.

Aarhus is notable for its musical history. In the 1950s many jazz clubs sprang up around the city, fuelled by the young population. By the 1960s, the music scene diversified into rock and other genres. In the 1970s and 1980s, Aarhus became the centre for Denmark's rock music fostering many iconic bands such as TV-2 and Gnags. Aarhus is home to the annual eight-day Aarhus International Jazz Festival, the SPoT Festival and the NorthSide Festival.

In 2017, Aarhus has been selected as European Capital of Culture along with Paphos in Cyprus.

Aarhus is located at the Bay of Aarhus facing the Kattegat sea in the east with the peninsulas of Mols and Helgenæs across the bay to the northeast. Mols and Helgenæs are both part of the larger regional peninsula of Djursland. A number of larger cities and towns is within easy reach from Aarhus by road and rail, including Randers (38.5 kilometres (23.9 mi) by road north), Grenå (northeast), Horsens (50 kilometres (31 mi) south) and Silkeborg (44 kilometres (27 mi) east).


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Odense

Odense is the third-largest city in Denmark. It has a population of 175,245 as of January 2016, and is the main city of the island of Funen. By road, Odense is located 45 kilometres (28 mi) north of Svendborg, 144 kilometres (89 mi) to the south of Aarhu

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Odense

Odense is the third-largest city in Denmark. It has a population of 175,245 as of January 2016, and is the main city of the island of Funen. By road, Odense is located 45 kilometres (28 mi) north of Svendborg, 144 kilometres (89 mi) to the south of Aarhus and 167 kilometres (104 mi) to the southwest of Copenhagen. The city is the seat of Odense Municipality and was the seat of Odense County until 1970, and Funen County from 1970 until 1 January 2007, when Funen County became part of the Region of Southern Denmark. Odense has close associations with Hans Christian Andersen who is remembered above all for his fairy tales. He was born in the city in 1805 and spent his childhood years there.

There has been human settlement in the Odense area for over 4,000 years, although the name was not mentioned in writing until 988, and by 1070, it had already grown into a thriving city. Canute IV of Denmark, generally considered to be the last Viking king, was murdered by unruly peasants in Odense's St Alban's Priory on 10 July 1086. Although the city was burned in 1249 following a royal rivalry, it quickly recovered and flourished as a centre of commerce in the Middle Ages. After a period of decline, large-scale plans for development were made during the 18th century, which led to the rebuilding of Odense Palace and the building of a canal to the Port of Odense, facilitating trade. In 1865, one of the largest railway terminals in Denmark was built, further increasing the population and commerce, and by 1900, Odense had reached a population of 35,000. Odense's Odinstårnet was one of the tallest towers in Europe when built in 1935 but was destroyed by the Nazis during World War II. The University of Southern Denmark was established in 1966.

In the present day, Odense remains the commercial hub of Funen, and has a notable shopping district with a diversity of stores. Several major industries are located in the city including the Albani Brewery and GASA, Denmark's major dealer in vegetables, fruits and flowers. The city is home to Odense Palace, erected by King Frederik IV who died there in 1730, the Odense Theatre, the Odense Symphony Orchestra, and the Hans Christian Andersen Museum, situated in the house that was the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen. In sports, Odense has a number of football clubs including OB, BM, B1909, and B1913, the Odense Bulldogs professional ice hockey team, and the city also hosts the H.C. Andersen Marathon. Odense is served by Hans Christian Andersen Airport and Odense station, which lies on the line between Copenhagen and the Jutland peninsula.

Odense is situated in the northeastern centre of the island of Funen. By road, Odense is located 45 kilometres (28 mi) north of Svendborg, 144 kilometres (89 mi) to the south of Aarhus, 167 kilometres (104 mi) to the southwest of Copenhagen, 136 kilometres (85 mi) east of Esbjerg and 69 kilometres (43 mi) southeast of Kolding. Suburbs of Odense include Stige to the north, Seden, Bullerup and Agedrup to the northeast, Blommenslyst to the west, Bellinge to the southwest, and Neder Holluf and Højby to the south.

The Odense River flows through Odense, to the south of the main shopping quarter. To the northeast of the city is the Odense Fjord, and to the northeast, along the 165 road to Kerteminde is Kerteminde Fjord. The fjord is accessed through the narrow passage of Gabets, between Hals and Skoven, and is connected by canal to the Port of Odense. The small fishing village of Bregnor lies 2.3 miles (3.7 km) to the southeast of the passage. A controlling depth of 11 metres (36 ft) is reported in the northern part of channel between the entrance to the fjord and Lindo Terminal Quay. The bight of Fyns Hoved to the northeast of the harbour curves south to form the approach to Odense Fjord. The eastern side of the bight between Fyns Hoved and Skoven, 5.5 metres (18 ft) to the south, is irregular, with a beach and hills behind it, and to the south of the bight is the small, shallow Korshavn Bay, with the Korshavn Light in the vicinity. Skoven is a bare, rugged peninsula, with Dalby Bay (Dalby Bugt) to the east.

In the southwestern part of the Odense Fjord are the islands of Vigelsø and the 21 hectare Tornø, although the latter is connected to the mainland by a 300-metre (980 ft)-long causeway. Vigelsø is the largest island in the fjord at 132 hectares and is an important breeding ground for migratory birds. It is part of the Special Area of Conservation No. SPC 94, Odense Fjord under the EU Habitat and Birds Directives and has been subject to close monitoring, with the target to reach at least "good" ecological status by 2015. The island is low-lying, the highest point of Østerhoved only reaching six metres above the sea. There is a 25 hectare forest on the northern part of the island while the southern part consists of coastal meadows.


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Aalborg

Aalborg, also spelled Ålborg, is an industrial and university city in the North of Jutland, Denmark. It has an urban population of 112,194, making it the fourth most populous city in Denmark. With a population of 210,316 (as of 1 January 2016), the Munic

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Aalborg

Aalborg, also spelled Ålborg, is an industrial and university city in the North of Jutland, Denmark. It has an urban population of 112,194, making it the fourth most populous city in Denmark. With a population of 210,316 (as of 1 January 2016), the Municipality of Aalborg is the third most populous in the country after Copenhagen and Aarhus. By road Aalborg is 64 kilometres (40 mi) southwest of Frederikshavn, and 118 kilometres (73 mi) north of Aarhus. The distance to Copenhagen is 412 kilometres (256 mi).

The earliest settlements date to around AD 700. Aalborg's position at the narrowest point on the Limfjord made it an important harbour during the Middle Ages, and later a large industrial centre. Architecturally, the city is known for its half-timbered mansions built by its prosperous merchants. Budolfi Church, now a cathedral, dates from the end of the 14th century and Aalborghus Castle, a royal residence, was built in 1550. Today, Aalborg is a city in transition from a working-class industrial area to a knowledge-based community. A major exporter of grain, cement, and spirits, its thriving business interests include Siemens Wind Power, Aalborg Industries, and Aalborg Portland. These companies have become global producers of wind turbine rotors, marine boilers and cement.

With its theatres, symphony orchestra, opera company, performance venues, and museums such as Aalborg Historical Museum and the Aalborg Museum of Modern Art, Aalborg is an important cultural hub. The Aalborg Carnival, held at the end of May, is one of the largest festivals in Scandinavia, attracting some 100,000 people annually. The major university is the University of Aalborg, founded in 1974, which has more than 17,000 students. The University College of Northern Denmark is one of seven new regional organisations while the Royal School of Library and Information Science (RSLIS) provides higher education in library and information science. Trænregimentet, the Danish regiment for army supply and emergency medical personnel, is also in Aalborg. Aalborg University Hospital, the largest in the north of Jutland, was founded in 1881.

The football club Aalborg BK, established in 1885 and based at Nordjyske Arena, won the Danish Superliga in the 1994–95 season, the 1998–99 season, the 2007–08 season and the 2013–14 season. Other sports associations include the icehockey club Aalborg Pirates, the mens handball team Aalborg Håndbold, the rugby club Aalborg RK, and Aalborg Cricket Club. Aalborg Railway Station, on John F. Kennedys Plads has connected the city to Randers and the south since 1869. Aalborg Airport is just 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) northwest of the city centre, and the E45, a European route from Karesuando, Sweden, to Gela, Italy, passes through Aalborg.

The European Commission has concluded that the citizens of Aalborg are the most satisfied people in Europe with their city.

Aalborg is in North Jutland (northwestern Denmark), at the narrowest point of the Limfjord, a shallow sound that separates North Jutlandic Island (Vendsyssel-Thy) from the rest of the Jutland Peninsula and connects Aalborg to the Kattegat about 35 kilometres (22 mi) to the east. Aalborg is 118 km (73 mi) north of Aarhus, 82 km (51 mi) north of Randers, and 64 km (40 mi) southwest of Frederikshavn. It is 414 km (257 mi) by Great Belt Fixed Link to Copenhagen, 150 km (93 mi) by the Frederikshavn-Göteborg ferry to Gothenburg in Sweden, and 363 km (226 mi) by the Frederikshavn-Oslo ferry to Oslo in Norway.

The area close to the waterfront is low-lying, with an elevation averaging about 5 metres (16 ft), but there are many hills in and around city, some reaching over 60 m (200 ft). Nørresundby, on the northern side of the sound, is also a hilly area. Villages to the south of Aalborg from west to east include Frejlev, Svenstrup, and Gistrup (which contains extensive woodland to the south as well as a golf club). Klarup and Storvorde lie to the southeast along the 595 road, which, flanking a stretch of the Limfjord known as Langerak, leads to the town of Hals. Nibe, with a harbour on the Limfjord, is 21 kilometres (13 mi) to the southwest, past the village of Frejlev. The Nibe Broads (Nibe Bredning) in the Limfjord not only has the largest eelgrass belts in Danish waters but is an important sanctuary for thousands of migratory birds. To the north of the city, villages include Vadum, Aabybro, Vestbjerg, Sulsted, Tylstrup, Vodskov, and Hjallerup. There is an extensive plantation, Branths Plantage - Møgelbjerg, immediately north of Vodskov.

The Himmerland region to the south still has a number of moors which once formed a vast area of heathland extending 35 km (22 mi) to the Rold Forest near Arden. Rebild Hills in the Rold Forest stretch over 425 acres (172 ha) of rolling heath country about 30 kilometres (19 mi) south of Aalborg. Lille Vildmose, to the southeast, is reported to be the largest raised bog in north-western Europe.


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Frederiksberg

Frederiksberg is a part of the Capital Region of Denmark. It is formally an independent municipality, Frederiksberg Municipality, but is typically treated as a part of Copenhagen. It occupies an area of less than 9 km2 and had a population of 103,192 in 2

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Frederiksberg

Frederiksberg is a part of the Capital Region of Denmark. It is formally an independent municipality, Frederiksberg Municipality, but is typically treated as a part of Copenhagen. It occupies an area of less than 9 km2 and had a population of 103,192 in 2015. Frederiksberg is an enclave surrounded by Copenhagen Municipality and there is no clear border between the two. Some sources ambiguously refer to Frederiksberg as a quarter or neighbourhood of Copenhagen. However, Frederiksberg has its own mayor and municipal council, and is fiercely independent.

Frederiksberg is considered to be an affluent, or "posh", area and is characterised by its many green spaces, such as the Frederiksberg Gardens and Søndermarken. Some institutions and locations that are widely considered to be part of Copenhagen are actually located in Frederiksberg. For example, Copenhagen Zoo as well as several stations of the Copenhagen Metro (the stations Forum, Frederiksberg, Fasanvej, Lindevang, and Flintholm) are located in Frederiksberg. The Copenhagen S-train system also has several stations in Frederiksberg, including Peter Bangs Vej station and Flintholm station.

Frederiksberg, which lies west of central Copenhagen, is completely surrounded by boroughs forming part of the city of Copenhagen – the result of an expansion of the Copenhagen Municipality's boundary in 1901, which nevertheless did not include Frederiksberg in the list of municipalities to be incorporated in the enlarged area. Frederiksberg is thus effectively a municipal island within the country's capital – a unique phenomenon in present-day Europe. Other than administratively, however, it is largely indistinguishable in character from the districts of Copenhagen city which surround it.

Frederiksberg has several stations on the Copenhagen Metro system, and is home to the tallest residential structure in Denmark and the second tallest residential building in Scandinavia: the 102-metre high Domus Vista.


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NBS Bank plc disburses K40 billion in guarantees and loans to SMEs

Malawi Stock Exchange-listed NBS Bank has disclosed that it has offered K40 billion in guarantees and loans to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) this year as strategic components of the economy. The Bank’s Chief Wholesale Banking Officer Alfred Nhlema sai
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NBS Bank plc disburses K40 billion in guarantees and loans to SMEs

Malawi Stock Exchange-listed NBS Bank has disclosed that it has offered K40 billion in guarantees and loans to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) this year as strategic components of the economy. The Bank’s Chief Wholesale Banking Officer Alfred Nhlema said this on Friday when he opened an SMEs clinic for Lilongwe entrepreneurs to interact and share […] The post NBS Bank plc disburses K40 billion in guarantees and loans to SMEs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

On political violence, Mukhito and Chimwendo should have tea together and issue a joint statement

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On political violence, Mukhito and Chimwendo should have tea together and issue a joint statement

As Malawi prepares for the 2025 general elections, the political climate is growing increasingly tense. In recent months, there have been troubling signs of escalating political violence, raising concerns about the stability of the electoral process. The governing Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), as two of the country’s largest […] The post On political violence, Mukhito and Chimwendo should have tea together and issue a joint statement appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

NBM plc celebrates Mo626’s 16 years milestone 

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NBM plc celebrates Mo626’s 16 years milestone 

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MAGLA supports Karonga-Chitipa Festival with K5 million

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MAGLA supports Karonga-Chitipa Festival with K5 million

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Seychelles Meteorological Authority forecasts «normal» upcoming rainy season 

The Seychelles Meteorological Authority (SMA) has announced that it forecasts the upcoming rainy season will be normal this year. The authority made the statement during the National Climate Outlook Forum (NCOF), which gathered stakeholders and policymakers
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Seychelles Meteorological Authority forecasts «normal» upcoming rainy season 

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Leaders of Russia, China voice congratulations on 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations

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Leaders of Russia, China voice congratulations on 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations

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Israel struck with hypersonic missiles – Iran

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Israel struck with hypersonic missiles – Iran

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Israel free to choose how it retaliates against Iran – J.D. Vance

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Israel free to choose how it retaliates against Iran – J.D. Vance

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Nigeria: Nigeria Recalled All Its Ambassadors a Year Ago and Has Not Replaced Them - International Isolation Looms

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Nigeria: Nigeria Recalled All Its Ambassadors a Year Ago and Has Not Replaced Them - International Isolation Looms

[The Conversation Africa] Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has yet to replace the ambassadors he recalled a year ago, leaving only the country's UN permanent representative. Nigeria has 109 diplomatic missions worldwide, comprising 76 embassies, 22 high commissions and 11 consulates. The Conversation Africa asked Sheriff Folarin, an international relations expert and the author of a new book, Declining Hegemonic Foreign Policies of Nigeria, to explain the implications of a Nigeria without ambassadors.

Ethiopia: Ethiopia - Mass Arbitrary Detentions in Amhara Region Deepen Erosion of Rule of Law

[AI London] Responding to reports of the ongoing arbitrary detention of hundreds of people, including members of the academic community, in major towns across Ethiopia's Amhara region since 28 September 2024, Amnesty International's Regional Director for Eas
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Ethiopia: Ethiopia - Mass Arbitrary Detentions in Amhara Region Deepen Erosion of Rule of Law

[AI London] Responding to reports of the ongoing arbitrary detention of hundreds of people, including members of the academic community, in major towns across Ethiopia's Amhara region since 28 September 2024, Amnesty International's Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, said:

Nigeria: Amid Struggling Economy, Nigeria Downplays Anniversary Festivities

[VOA] Abuja, Nigeria -- Nigeria Tuesday marked the 64th anniversary of its independence in a generally somber mood. Persistent inflation, widespread insecurity, and unpopular economic reforms have left many Nigerians feeling frustrated and pessimistic.
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Nigeria: Amid Struggling Economy, Nigeria Downplays Anniversary Festivities

[VOA] Abuja, Nigeria -- Nigeria Tuesday marked the 64th anniversary of its independence in a generally somber mood. Persistent inflation, widespread insecurity, and unpopular economic reforms have left many Nigerians feeling frustrated and pessimistic.

Au fenua, la place du Matahiapo reste le foyer

En Polynésie, les familles ont du mal à laisser leurs Matahiapo dans des établissements spécialisés. Certains décident de consacrer tout leur temps à les accompagner vers la fin de leurs vies.
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Au fenua, la place du Matahiapo reste le foyer

En Polynésie, les familles ont du mal à laisser leurs Matahiapo dans des établissements spécialisés. Certains décident de consacrer tout leur temps à les accompagner vers la fin de leurs vies.

More CDC vouchers, utility rebates and cash payouts to help Singaporeans with cost of living: PM Wong

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More CDC vouchers, utility rebates and cash payouts to help Singaporeans with cost of living: PM Wong

Singaporeans can look forward to more payouts to tackle cost-of-living concerns in the coming months, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has said on Wednesday (Oct 2). In a video shared on his YouTube channel, PM Wong, who is also the finance minister, said that more help will be given to households to offset their utility bills, and up to $600 in cash payouts for every Singaporean. There will also be another $300 in Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers for every household that will be disbursed in January 2025. These measures to cushion the impact of cost of living increases are part of the government-introduced Assurance Package, which has been enhanced three times since 2022, bringing its total to over $10 billion. So far this year, every Singaporean household was given $800 in CDC vouchers, and those living in public housing have received up to $400 in utilities rebates. Eligible Singapore citizens have also received up to $700 in cash payouts.

Dyson retrenches staff in Singapore, gives union only 1 day's notice

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Dyson retrenches staff in Singapore, gives union only 1 day's notice

Dyson conducted a retrenchment exercise on Tuesday (Oct 1), giving the labour union in Singapore only a day's notice of the layoff. The United Workers of Electronics and Electrical Industries (UWEEI) expressed disappointment with the appliance maker's conduct, saying in a statement on Tuesday that it has «escalated» the matter to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). UWEEI said it was dissatisfied that there was insufficient time for meaningful discussion between the union and Dyson over the retrenchment. The statement did not mention the number of workers affected. A Dyson spokesperson also did not disclose to The Business Times the number of workers that were let go, or the types of roles they had held. The spokesperson said: «We constantly evolve the composition of our teams and take steps to ensure we have the right skills in the right places. Our ambitions in Singapore remain unchanged, and we anticipate that we will continue to grow here in the medium term.»

Singapore refreshes Smart Nation goals with plans to tackle online harms and strengthen AI know-how

SINGAPORE — Plans are afoot to equip scientists and students with artificial intelligence (AI) know-how and offer swift remedies to victims traumatised by cyber bullying and deepfakes circulating online, as Singapore charts its next Smart Nation milestones.
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Singapore refreshes Smart Nation goals with plans to tackle online harms and strengthen AI know-how

SINGAPORE — Plans are afoot to equip scientists and students with artificial intelligence (AI) know-how and offer swift remedies to victims traumatised by cyber bullying and deepfakes circulating online, as Singapore charts its next Smart Nation milestones. Announcing the refreshed Smart Nation 2.0 plan on Oct 1, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that Singapore must sharpen its focus on what he described as the «three building blocks» in the next phase of its journey to becoming a technologically enabled nation. The building blocks of growth, community and trust go beyond a narrow focus on digitalisation, the hallmark of Singapore's first Smart Nation plan launched in 2014. «The digital landscape today is vastly different from a decade ago when our first Smart Nation plan was launched,» said PM Wong at the launch held in the Punggol Digital District, which has been earmarked as Singapore's first Smart Nation business district. «Smartphones and social media have become the main ways we communicate with each other. Perhaps the biggest change is the recent breakthroughs in generative AI,» he said.

White House vows consequences for Iran’s attack on Israel

U.S. forces had a limited role in repelling Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Israel, which officials called ineffective but a “significant escalation.”
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White House vows consequences for Iran’s attack on Israel

U.S. forces had a limited role in repelling Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Israel, which officials called ineffective but a “significant escalation.”

Iran to come up with ‘more powerful response’ if Israel retaliates — Iranian top diplomat

According to Abbas Araghchi, operation is considered complete until «the Israeli regime decides to resort to a new act of retaliation»
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Iran to come up with ‘more powerful response’ if Israel retaliates — Iranian top diplomat

According to Abbas Araghchi, operation is considered complete until «the Israeli regime decides to resort to a new act of retaliation»

British nationals pay huge sums to flee Lebanon by luxury yacht and private jet after Israel launches ground invasion - but others are staying put despite the threat of an all-out Middle East war looming

Foreign Secretary David Lammy warned Beirut airport could be closed at any moment, as he announced the Government has chartered a plane for those remaining today.
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British nationals pay huge sums to flee Lebanon by luxury yacht and private jet after Israel launches ground invasion - but others are staying put despite the threat of an all-out Middle East war looming

Foreign Secretary David Lammy warned Beirut airport could be closed at any moment, as he announced the Government has chartered a plane for those remaining today.

Trump says Iran would have never attacked Israel if he was president, warns US on the 'brink of World War III'

Donald Trump believes that Iran would have never unleashed missile attacks on Israel should he be in office while President Joe Biden is being urged to strike back.
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Trump says Iran would have never attacked Israel if he was president, warns US on the 'brink of World War III'

Donald Trump believes that Iran would have never unleashed missile attacks on Israel should he be in office while President Joe Biden is being urged to strike back.

Keir Starmer is 'deeply concerned' the Middle East is 'on the brink' after Iran's missile attack - but refuses to be drawn on whether Britain will help defend Israel

The Prime Minister repeated his advice to British nationals in Lebanon to leave immediately, with the situation becoming 'increasingly grave'.
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Keir Starmer is 'deeply concerned' the Middle East is 'on the brink' after Iran's missile attack - but refuses to be drawn on whether Britain will help defend Israel

The Prime Minister repeated his advice to British nationals in Lebanon to leave immediately, with the situation becoming 'increasingly grave'.

Fears raised that Iranian-funded terror groups will target British Jews around the first anniversary of the October 7 attack on Israel - as Jewish charity and police launch 'largest-ever' security for high holy days

EXCLUSIVE: Israel's National Security Council warned that 'efforts to carry out attacks against Israeli/Jewish targets abroad are expected to intensify' around October 7 .
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Fears raised that Iranian-funded terror groups will target British Jews around the first anniversary of the October 7 attack on Israel - as Jewish charity and police launch 'largest-ever' security for high holy days

EXCLUSIVE: Israel's National Security Council warned that 'efforts to carry out attacks against Israeli/Jewish targets abroad are expected to intensify' around October 7 .

The Russian family behind £225M 'Evil Corp' hacking empire who have waged a campaign of destructive cyber-attacks worldwide for over a decade

Smiling for the camera, it is a portrait that any family would be certain to cherish.
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Russia has no plans of introducing visa restrictions for US citizens — diplomat

Visa restrictions will not be introduced despite the controversial policy of the US administration, Russian Foreign Ministry’s Consular Department Head Alexey Klimov said
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Russia has no plans of introducing visa restrictions for US citizens — diplomat

Visa restrictions will not be introduced despite the controversial policy of the US administration, Russian Foreign Ministry’s Consular Department Head Alexey Klimov said

B.C. lawyer resigns after decades of sexual harassment, regulator says

A British Columbia lawyer has resigned from the provincial law society after he sexually harassed staff at his law firm, including attempts to surreptitiously photograph one employee without her knowledge, according to the regulator.
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B.C. lawyer resigns after decades of sexual harassment, regulator says

A British Columbia lawyer has resigned from the provincial law society after he sexually harassed staff at his law firm, including attempts to surreptitiously photograph one employee without her knowledge, according to the regulator.

'It's ridiculous': Kelowna father furious after violent attack on his 13-year-old daughter

A father in Kelowna is furious after his 13-year-old daughter was brutally beaten on Gyro Beach. He is calling for criminal charges in the devastating attack, which was caught on video by multiple bystanders.
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'It's ridiculous': Kelowna father furious after violent attack on his 13-year-old daughter

A father in Kelowna is furious after his 13-year-old daughter was brutally beaten on Gyro Beach. He is calling for criminal charges in the devastating attack, which was caught on video by multiple bystanders.

'Anti-human agenda': B.C. Conservative leader suggests climate action motivated by overpopulation concerns

The leader of the B.C. Conservative party is once again under fire for comments related to climate change – this time for suggesting there is an «anti-human agenda» behind the push to confront warming global temperatures.
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'Anti-human agenda': B.C. Conservative leader suggests climate action motivated by overpopulation concerns

The leader of the B.C. Conservative party is once again under fire for comments related to climate change – this time for suggesting there is an «anti-human agenda» behind the push to confront warming global temperatures.

Golding blocked from moving no-confidence motion against Holness

An attempt to move a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Andrew Holness was shut down in Gordon House on Tuesday afternoon by deputy speaker of the House of Representatives Heroy Clarke. Opposition Leader Mark Golding, who sought to move...
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Golding blocked from moving no-confidence motion against Holness

An attempt to move a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Andrew Holness was shut down in Gordon House on Tuesday afternoon by deputy speaker of the House of Representatives Heroy Clarke. Opposition Leader Mark Golding, who sought to move...

Holness seeks court ruling to invalidate IC investigation report

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has applied to the Supreme Court to have an Integrity Commission investigation report into his financial affairs rejected as «unlawful», «unfair» and premised on an «unconstitutional» law...
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Holness seeks court ruling to invalidate IC investigation report

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has applied to the Supreme Court to have an Integrity Commission investigation report into his financial affairs rejected as «unlawful», «unfair» and premised on an «unconstitutional» law...

Man fatally shot in alleged confrontation with police

An investigation has been launched into the fatal shooting of a man during an alleged confrontation with police on Monday. The deceased has been identified as 32-year-old Raymond Towando, an unemployed resident of Maxfield Avenue, Kingston 13....
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Man fatally shot in alleged confrontation with police

An investigation has been launched into the fatal shooting of a man during an alleged confrontation with police on Monday. The deceased has been identified as 32-year-old Raymond Towando, an unemployed resident of Maxfield Avenue, Kingston 13....

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