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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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Pikinini Bar reopens today

The famous local juice bar in town providing fresh, organic, and healthy fruit drinks—Pikinini Bar—will reopen today after two months of lockdown following the destructive earthquake on December 17, 2024.
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Pikinini Bar reopens today

The famous local juice bar in town providing fresh, organic, and healthy fruit drinks—Pikinini Bar—will reopen today after two months of lockdown following the destructive earthquake on December 17, 2024.

Remote Santo School pushes ahead with Year 9 and 10 expansion despite financial hurdles

Mamara Centre School in South West Santo is pushing ahead with plans to introduce Year 9 and Year 10 classes, despite facing financial challenges and receiving no external assistance.
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Remote Santo School pushes ahead with Year 9 and 10 expansion despite financial hurdles

Mamara Centre School in South West Santo is pushing ahead with plans to introduce Year 9 and Year 10 classes, despite facing financial challenges and receiving no external assistance.

Water Quality Team - The small team making a big difference

The Water Quality team of only two officers under the Department of Water Resources (DoWR) is working efficiently to carry out tests on water sources in various communities across Vanuatu.
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Water Quality Team - The small team making a big difference

The Water Quality team of only two officers under the Department of Water Resources (DoWR) is working efficiently to carry out tests on water sources in various communities across Vanuatu.

VT2 Billion Gov't Stimulus Package

The Government, through the Council of Ministers (COM), yesterday endorsed a VT2, 262, 800,000 stimulus package to restore confidence in the private sector and support economic recovery after the earthquake.
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VT2 Billion Gov't Stimulus Package

The Government, through the Council of Ministers (COM), yesterday endorsed a VT2, 262, 800,000 stimulus package to restore confidence in the private sector and support economic recovery after the earthquake.

Latest poll shows 80% of Russians trust Putin

A total of 53% of those polled said they approved of the Russian government’s handling of the country, while 56% approved of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s performance
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Latest poll shows 80% of Russians trust Putin

A total of 53% of those polled said they approved of the Russian government’s handling of the country, while 56% approved of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s performance

Rada deputy says US arms sales to Ukraine stopped

US President Donald Trump said on February 19 that Vladimir Zelensky had persuaded the United States to spend $350 billion on a war that could not be won
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Rada deputy says US arms sales to Ukraine stopped

US President Donald Trump said on February 19 that Vladimir Zelensky had persuaded the United States to spend $350 billion on a war that could not be won

Majority of Poles oppose sending troops to Ukraine, survey shows

According to the survey’s results, 22% of respondents supported the idea of sending troops to Ukraine, and another 15% said they did not have a clear opinion on the matter
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Majority of Poles oppose sending troops to Ukraine, survey shows

According to the survey’s results, 22% of respondents supported the idea of sending troops to Ukraine, and another 15% said they did not have a clear opinion on the matter

Google fined totally over $170,000 in Russia in 2024 — watchdog

In particular, the company was fined for failure to remove extremist content, false information, materials encouraging unrest, concerning VPN services, and other illegal content on YouTube
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Google fined totally over $170,000 in Russia in 2024 — watchdog

In particular, the company was fined for failure to remove extremist content, false information, materials encouraging unrest, concerning VPN services, and other illegal content on YouTube

Netanyahu accuses Hamas of breaching Gaza agreement over body release forgery

The Israeli Prime Minister stressed that «Hamas will pay the full price for this cruel and despicable violation of the agreement»
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Netanyahu accuses Hamas of breaching Gaza agreement over body release forgery

The Israeli Prime Minister stressed that «Hamas will pay the full price for this cruel and despicable violation of the agreement»

Somali government engages Saudi authorities over prisoners on death row

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali government announced on Thursday that it is closely monitoring the legal and humanitarian conditions of Somali prisoners in Saudi Arabia, following a protest in Mogadishu by families of detainees on death row.
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Somali government engages Saudi authorities over prisoners on death row

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali government announced on Thursday that it is closely monitoring the legal and humanitarian conditions of Somali prisoners in Saudi Arabia, following a protest in Mogadishu by families of detainees on death row.

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Violence Has Pushed 35,000 to Burundi, Says UN Refugee Agency

[UN News] Escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has continued to uproot thousands more people to neighbouring countries where they face dire conditions without many basic necessities, UN humanitarians said on Thursday.
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Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Violence Has Pushed 35,000 to Burundi, Says UN Refugee Agency

[UN News] Escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has continued to uproot thousands more people to neighbouring countries where they face dire conditions without many basic necessities, UN humanitarians said on Thursday.

Equatorial Guinea: Guinean 'Disappeared' Activist Resurfaces With Marks of Torture

[HRW] A prominent civil society leader in Guinea, Abdoul Sacko, went missing in the early hours of February 19, 2025, after gunmen took him from his home in the capital Conakry, raising concerns about an enforced disappearance. He resurfaced that night bearin
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Equatorial Guinea: Guinean 'Disappeared' Activist Resurfaces With Marks of Torture

[HRW] A prominent civil society leader in Guinea, Abdoul Sacko, went missing in the early hours of February 19, 2025, after gunmen took him from his home in the capital Conakry, raising concerns about an enforced disappearance. He resurfaced that night bearing marks of torture.

Your job, your rights: What Singapore's new Workplace Fairness Legislation means for you and your employers

Have you been passed over for a job role after being told you were too old for it? Or denied a promotion because you were planning to start a family? Read on to learn more about stronger protections for jobseekers and employees against workplace discriminatio
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Your job, your rights: What Singapore's new Workplace Fairness Legislation means for you and your employers

Have you been passed over for a job role after being told you were too old for it? Or denied a promotion because you were planning to start a family? Read on to learn more about stronger protections for jobseekers and employees against workplace discrimination, and how this will promote fair and harmonious workplaces that benefit both employers and employees. To strengthen protections against workplace discrimination, while preserving our fair and harmonious workplace norms, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is introducing the Workplace Fairness Legislation (WFL) to complement the current Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP). Singapore's approach to Workplace Fairness Legislation to prioritise workplace harmony The legislation is particularly timely given Singapore's ageing population and tight labour market. Prohibiting discrimination based on age supports the employment of senior workers. Similarly, protections for caregivers and women aim to boost workforce participation and provide opportunities for career progression.

Hawkers must personally operate stalls to prevent subletting, says NEA after hawker's viral complaint

Hawkers must personally operate their stalls to prevent subletting, said the National Environment Agency (NEA) on Thursday (Feb 20). «Subletting would drive up rental prices and food prices to the detriment of Singaporeans,» they added. The ag
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Hawkers must personally operate stalls to prevent subletting, says NEA after hawker's viral complaint

Hawkers must personally operate their stalls to prevent subletting, said the National Environment Agency (NEA) on Thursday (Feb 20). «Subletting would drive up rental prices and food prices to the detriment of Singaporeans,» they added. The agency was responding to AsiaOne's queries after a hawker's complaint went viral on social media this week. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Noorman Mubarak said that he was forced to make his heavily pregnant wife stand in their nasi lemak stall at Yishun Park Hawker Centre, after they received a warning for violating NEA's tenancy agreement.  Noting that it is «rightly so» that hawkers must personally manage the stall, he took issue with NEA saying that «personally means physically being in the stall». According to Noorman, he and his wife have been managing the original Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang stall since 2017.  After personally manning the stall for up to 18 hours daily for years, the couple now let their staff run the stall while they handle administrative work and other matters.

Singaporean killed in Spain: Prosecution pursues murder charge against Mitchell Ong

Spanish prosecutors are pursuing a murder charge against Mitchell Ong, who is suspected of killing a Singaporean woman in Spain. The body of 39-year-old Audrey Fang, who had been reported missing, was found with 30 stab wounds in a town 150km away from her
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Singaporean killed in Spain: Prosecution pursues murder charge against Mitchell Ong

Spanish prosecutors are pursuing a murder charge against Mitchell Ong, who is suspected of killing a Singaporean woman in Spain. The body of 39-year-old Audrey Fang, who had been reported missing, was found with 30 stab wounds in a town 150km away from her hotel on April 10, 2024. Ong, who is also Singaporean, was arrested on April 16. Appearing in Spanish court on Thursday (Feb 20), prosecutors and lawyers asked for Ong to be charged with murder, reported local publication La Verdad. But the defence called for the case to be dismissed and asked for new proceedings, including an independent assessment of Ong's phone and a formal statement from the accused, who has remained silent after his arrest. The lawyer representing Fang's family maintained that the facts constitute a crime of murder, which Ong allegedly committed «in a treacherous and cruel manner», reported La Verdad.

Russian forces launch operations to liberate Mirnoye community in Donbass region

According to military expert Andrey Marochko, the Russian troops have improved their tactical position and advanced on the right bank of the Zherebets River
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Russian forces launch operations to liberate Mirnoye community in Donbass region

According to military expert Andrey Marochko, the Russian troops have improved their tactical position and advanced on the right bank of the Zherebets River

US senses futility of 'military investments' in Kiev — Russian envoy

Rodion Miroshnik pointed to the statement of US Vice President JD Vance, who recognized that Moscow has and will continue to have significant advantages over Kiev and the West in the conflict in Ukraine
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US senses futility of 'military investments' in Kiev — Russian envoy

Rodion Miroshnik pointed to the statement of US Vice President JD Vance, who recognized that Moscow has and will continue to have significant advantages over Kiev and the West in the conflict in Ukraine

DHS makes shock decision on Prince Harry's secret US visa records that could reveal if he lied about drug use

The latest twist in the case came weeks after Donald Trump said he wouldn't deport Harry.
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DHS makes shock decision on Prince Harry's secret US visa records that could reveal if he lied about drug use

The latest twist in the case came weeks after Donald Trump said he wouldn't deport Harry.

Business operators invited to attend compliance expo in Sav-la-Mar today

Business operators and residents in Westmoreland and from nearby parishes are invited to participate in the National Housing Trust (NHT) Compliance 365 Expo today. This event, which will take place at the Savanna-la-Mar Methodist Church, forms...
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Business operators invited to attend compliance expo in Sav-la-Mar today

Business operators and residents in Westmoreland and from nearby parishes are invited to participate in the National Housing Trust (NHT) Compliance 365 Expo today. This event, which will take place at the Savanna-la-Mar Methodist Church, forms...

GFF’s basic schools nutrition programme officially named in honour of Patricia Thompson

Proper nutrition is the foundation of a child’s growth, shaping both their physical and cognitive development. This fundamental belief guided the life’s work of Patricia Thompson, registered nutritionist and founder and executive director of the...
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GFF’s basic schools nutrition programme officially named in honour of Patricia Thompson

Proper nutrition is the foundation of a child’s growth, shaping both their physical and cognitive development. This fundamental belief guided the life’s work of Patricia Thompson, registered nutritionist and founder and executive director of the...

Jamaican-Canadian businessman named to PM’s Council on Canada-US Relations

Wes Hall, chairman and CEO of Kingsdale Advisors, a shareholder advisory firm, has been included in the newly launched 19-member Prime Minister’s Council on Canada-United States (US) Relations announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the...
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Jamaican-Canadian businessman named to PM’s Council on Canada-US Relations

Wes Hall, chairman and CEO of Kingsdale Advisors, a shareholder advisory firm, has been included in the newly launched 19-member Prime Minister’s Council on Canada-United States (US) Relations announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the...

US-based Jamaican businesswoman reveals odyssey through horror, abuse

I Persist is Dr Patricia Smith’s latest book, capturing her odyssey through life-sapping abandonment by her mother into the arms of a cruel grand aunt who subjected her to daily trauma and abuse. Adding to her trauma was exploitation through...
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US-based Jamaican businesswoman reveals odyssey through horror, abuse

I Persist is Dr Patricia Smith’s latest book, capturing her odyssey through life-sapping abandonment by her mother into the arms of a cruel grand aunt who subjected her to daily trauma and abuse. Adding to her trauma was exploitation through...

‘In their hands’

On the heels of an announcement that global tech giant Meta intends to make significant investments into artificial intelligence (AI)-powered humanoid robots, one local information technology (IT) professional is adding his voice to the call for...
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‘In their hands’

On the heels of an announcement that global tech giant Meta intends to make significant investments into artificial intelligence (AI)-powered humanoid robots, one local information technology (IT) professional is adding his voice to the call for...

Somali government says attacks on bases repulsed, 130 militants killed

Officials in Somalia say 130 militants were killed Thursday as Somali National Army troops “repulsed” attacks on four government military bases in the center of the country.
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Somali government says attacks on bases repulsed, 130 militants killed

Officials in Somalia say 130 militants were killed Thursday as Somali National Army troops “repulsed” attacks on four government military bases in the center of the country.

Sudan recalls ambassador from Kenya over meeting to form ‘parallel government’

Sudan recalled its ambassador from Kenya on Thursday in protest against Nairobi’s hosting of a meeting to discuss the formation of a parallel government.
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Sudan recalls ambassador from Kenya over meeting to form ‘parallel government’

Sudan recalled its ambassador from Kenya on Thursday in protest against Nairobi’s hosting of a meeting to discuss the formation of a parallel government.

Trump says Ukraine started the war that’s killing its citizens. What are the facts?

President Donald Trump this week falsely blamed Ukraine for starting the war that has cost tens of thousands of Ukrainian lives, causing outrage and alarm in a country that has spent nearly three years fighting back a much larger Russian military.
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Trump says Ukraine started the war that’s killing its citizens. What are the facts?

President Donald Trump this week falsely blamed Ukraine for starting the war that has cost tens of thousands of Ukrainian lives, causing outrage and alarm in a country that has spent nearly three years fighting back a much larger Russian military.

Habitat insalubre : éviter les incendies en respectant quelques règles de sécurité

Ces dernières semaines, les incendies s'enchaînent à Tahiti. Question : la sécurité incendie est-elle prise en compte lors de la construction d’un fare ou d’un établissement recevant du public ? Pour ce dernier oui, mais pas forcément lorsqu'il s'a
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Habitat insalubre : éviter les incendies en respectant quelques règles de sécurité

Ces dernières semaines, les incendies s'enchaînent à Tahiti. Question : la sécurité incendie est-elle prise en compte lors de la construction d’un fare ou d’un établissement recevant du public ? Pour ce dernier oui, mais pas forcément lorsqu'il s'agit d'un particulier. La faute à une absence de règlementation. Et aux bidouillages électriques dans certaines habitations. Autre élément : la proximité des maisons entre elles fragilisent les familles et les soldats du feu.

World expects parties to Ukrainian conflict to cooperate — Indian foreign minister

«Today, the world expects that parties concerned deal with each other to end the war,» Subrahmanyam Jaishankar added
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World expects parties to Ukrainian conflict to cooperate — Indian foreign minister

«Today, the world expects that parties concerned deal with each other to end the war,» Subrahmanyam Jaishankar added

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