They are little ones who imagine themselves to be Presidents and in their children eyes detect some of the problems that could disrupt their future, such as water scarcity and the insecurity that lurks in their environment.
For Aime (12 years old) it is necessary to resolve the lack of liquid, her proposal is to raise awareness about the importance of this natural resource because in popular words, as she repeats, “water is life.”
The topic is also taken up Leo (5 years old) who thinks that it should be collected in buckets, just as he has seen it done at his grandmother’s house. Like Gabo (10 years old), who highlights that one solution is the installation of rainwater collection mechanisms on the roofs, just as they did in his house, where the system already works.
With a letter, Emilio (10 years old) says that taking care of water should be instilled from a very young age, therefore, he calls for not wasting it while doing daily activities such as brushing teeth or bathing.
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The proposals of Giselle (10 years) are many, such as that all children can have a home and health services,
President Biden Announces Student Loan Forgiveness For Art…
US President Biden announced on the 1st that he would grant student loan forgiveness to students enrolled at the Art Institute, a collection of for-profit art schools that closed in September of last year after being hit by a number of lawsuits legal. A photograph of a tuition exemption supporter, in front of the Supreme Court in June last year. (2024 Reuters/Jim Bourg/File Photo)
[ワシントン １日 ロイター] – US President Biden announced on the 1st that he would grant student loan forgiveness to students enrolled at the Art Institute, a collection of for-profit art schools that closed last September after being hit by numerous lawsuits .
More than $6.1 billion in student loan debt owed by nearly 317,000 students enrolled between January 2004 and October 2017 is affected.
The Ministry of Education said the Art Institute provided applicants with false information regarding employment rates and salary levels after graduation.
With this move, the Biden administration has forgiven a total of nearly $160 billion in student loans for about 4.6 million people.
Thousands Celebrate Walpurgis Night In The Harz Mountains…
In Thale with the Hexentanzplatz, in Schierke at the foot of the Brocken and in Wernigerode, a total of around 15,000 visitors celebrated, according to the Harz police station in Halberstadt. The events were peaceful. There were only a few criminal charges and warnings, but nothing serious. The officers were out until around 2 a.m.
In the Lower Saxony part of the Harz, the towns of Braunlage, St. Andreasberg, Bad Grund and Hahnenklee are among the strongholds for the festivals surrounding Walpurgis Night. According to a police spokesman in Goslar, a total of around 18,000 people celebrated here. Although there were isolated local disputes and criminal charges, the celebrations were generally peaceful, it was said.
Walpurgis Night is said to be named after St. Walburga. Goethe once laid the literary foundation for the wild festivals: after climbing the Brocken in 1777, he recorded the devilish goings-on in “Faust”.
According to old folk belief, witches meet on the Brocken, also known as Blocksberg, on the night of May 1st to dance and celebrate with the devil. In addition, winter is driven out with a lot of shouting and spring is welcomed. Walpurgis Night is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the Harz.
Ministry Of Internal Affairs For A Break-In At…
In a statement from the Press Office of the Ministry of the Interior regarding an incident of alleged burglary, the following are highlighted:
During the midday hours of Friday, April 26, there was a complaint regarding an alleged break-in at the office of the head of the Elections Directorate, which is located on Evangelistrias Street. The entrance to the specific building is guarded by a private security company, while visitors are subject to an identity check upon entry.
The Police were immediately called to investigate the facts. On the part of the Ministry of the Interior, the prescribed protocols were activated, at the level of network security, electronic media and controls by the Department of Cyber Security of the Ministry, and so far no evidence has emerged.
The Hellenic Police investigation is ongoing.
The Ministry of Interior is working tirelessly to conduct the elections in the flawless manner that have been held in all the previous years in our country.
What does ELAS report?
The Hellenic Police also issued an announcement about the break-in at the Directorate of Elections of the Ministry of the Interior.
The preliminary investigation is being carried out by the Athens Security Sub-Directorate with the assistance of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and the Directorate of Electronic Crime Prosecution,
Energy Fraud Detected In Pueblo Bello
The Afinia company detected an energy fraud through fraudulent connections in the municipality of Pueblo Bello, Cesar.
Jorge Rivero Cuadro, manager of Afinia in Cesar, stated that unauthorized manipulation of the network and the illegal connection of elements to the electrical infrastructure affect the reliability of the system and the service that the communities receive.
In this sense, within the technical inspection work carried out by the Energy Control area, two transformers illegally connected to the distribution network were identified in Pueblo Bello.
One of the installed transformers had a capacity of 25 kva and supplied energy to the Banco Agrario facilities; while the second equipment had a capacity of 75 kva and fed the Wintukwa IPS. The illegal connection of these transformers represents energy losses corresponding to 4,500 Kwh/month for Afinia, equivalent to $3,825,000 monthly.
The entity indicated that to report these cases anonymously, the company has enabled the following service channels: lines 605 – 650 21 20 and 01 8000 919191, typing option 3 and later, option 5. Reports can also be made at the Afiniapp mobile application or before the competent authorities.
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Ukraine Russia War, Last Minute | Ukraine Reveals…
One week after the second anniversary of the beginning of the war in ukrainekyiv forces have announced the withdrawal of their troops from the city of Avdiivka before the advance of the Russian soldiers.
“Taking into account the operational situation around Avdiivka, to avoid the encirclement and preserve the life and health of the military, I decided to withdraw our units from the city and move to the defense on more favorable lines,” the new commander announced. head of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Olexander Syrsky, on your Facebook account.
In the same line as the new head of the Ukrainian army, Volodímir Zelenskiassured at the Munich Security Conference that the withdrawal from Avdiivka was a “fair decision” to “save as many lives as possible.”
However, Ukrainian Brigadier General Oleksandr Tarnavskyihas revealed that “in the final stage of the (withdrawal) operation, under the pressure of overwhelming enemy forces, some Ukrainian soldiers were captured.”
Police In Tbilisi Intervened Against Protesters After The…
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On Wednesday, the Georgian parliament passed the second reading of the bill on “foreign agents”. It introduces an obligation for foreign-funded organizations to register as agents of foreign influence. A similar norm is abused by the Russian regime to suppress the opposition. The proposal sparked another large protest, the police dispersed it with tear gas, just like on Tuesday.
83 deputies voted for the law, which the government wants to finally approve by mid-May, and 23 were against. It still has to go through a third reading. It is then assumed to be vetoed by President Salome Zurabishvili, which government MPs can override with their majority.
Tens of thousands of people gathered in the evening to protest the law, AFP reported. Waving flags of Georgia and the European Union, protesters gathered in front of the parliament building. The police then used tear gas and stun grenades against the protesters, writes .
The proposal has repeatedly brought thousands of Georgians to the streets since the ruling Georgian Dream party submitted it to parliament in mid-April.
GISMETEO: Folk Calendar For May 1: Walpurgis Night…
The night from April 30 to May 1 is known as Walpurgis Night. In Germanic folk beliefs, this date is considered the time of the annual gathering of witches, who meet at the foot of the high and remote Brocken Mountain to hold their Sabbath. This belief originated at the end of the eighth century.
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According to beliefs, on this night evil forces sought to disrupt the order of the arrival of spring, causing harm to people and livestock. On the eve of Walpurgis Night, rituals of expelling witches were held in villages: bonfires were lit, on which effigies of witches were sometimes burned, houses were walked around with torches, and church bells rang without interruption.
According to legends, medicinal herbs received special power on this night, so healers tried to collect them at this particular time.
Moreover, the name of this night is not associated with evil spirits at all, but with the date on which Catholics celebrate the memory of Saint Walpurgis, the sister of Saint Wilibald, who was canonized in 778.
Among the ancient Slavs, May 1 was considered the day of the beginning of summer.
Urgency In Gaza: Blinken Calls For Immediate Israel-Hamas…
US Urges Ceasefire Deal in Gaza
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Antony Blinken’s Call for Ceasefire
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has emphasized the urgency of reaching a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, urging both Israel and Hamas to act swiftly. Blinken stated that a deal is currently on the table and urged Hamas to accept it promptly.
Proposed Ceasefire Terms
The proposed ceasefire involves a 40-day truce and the release of over 30 Israeli hostages in exchange for the freedom of numerous Palestinian prisoners. Mediators are eagerly awaiting Hamas’ response to this latest proposal.
Efforts to Secure Release
Blinken, during his meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, expressed determination to secure the release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas. He emphasized the need for immediate action, stating that any delays would be solely attributed to Hamas.
Humanitarian Concerns
With approximately 130 hostages still unaccounted for, efforts to bring them home are at the forefront. Blinken acknowledged Israel’s progress in providing aid to Gaza but stressed the need to expedite these efforts due to the escalating humanitarian crisis in the region.
International Response
The international community, including the UN and Western allies,