The special productivity bonus for civil servants which can reach up to 15% was announced to the cabinet by Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who in his proposal sent a message against abstaining from the European elections asking the members of the cabinet to “work more” until June 9 polls.
At the same time, he referred to the “lies of the official opposition” asking the members of the government “not to allow them to cloud the course of the country” adding: “And to the leftist trees that I see growing with even greater speed in the garden of the official opposition especially and to the empty promises of our opponents, we must speak the language of truth and oppose the many ramparts that we raise in the price hikes with extraordinary interventions but mainly with the permanent increases in salaries and pensions”.
The prime minister’s proposal
“Our main goal remains to improve the daily life of citizens by overcoming pathologies from the past so that with bold reforms so that our country gradually approaches European standards” the Prime Minister began in his introduction making special reference “to the important bill for the judicial map” which is being discussed tomorrow in Parliament.
Russia Conquers Its Largest Swath Of Territory Since…
CNN REPORT: Ukraine’s Military Aid Delay May Have Lasting Consequences
In a devastating update, it has been revealed that the five-month delay in US Congress approving $61 billion in military aid to Ukraine may have caused lasting damage on the front lines, with Russian forces taking advantage of weakened defenses to make significant advances.
Russian forces have made their biggest advance since the early months of the conflict near Avdiivka, prompting concerns from senior Ukrainian military commanders about the threat to supply lines and key centers in the east. The delay in military aid has left Ukraine vulnerable to superior Russian firepower, with Moscow pressing towards key strategic points in the east.
The recent setbacks include the fall of several villages near Avdiivka, with Ukrainian reluctance to admit losses drawing criticism from pro-Ukrainian bloggers and analysts. The lack of defensive fortifications along key areas has left Ukraine exposed to further Russian advances.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for an acceleration in Western supplies to bolster Ukrainian defenses, particularly in critical areas near Pokrovsk and Kurakhove. The threat to gains made during the summer counteroffensive looms large, with further advances by Russian forces potentially jeopardizing key territories.
I Couldnt Distinguish Between Food And Sausage
Alba Carrillo makes headlines again. The former contestant of the RTVE program Bake Off: Baked celebrities has attacked her ex, former professional tennis player Feliciano López, making it clear what she thinks of him.
“There are people who do not deserve that you have good words for them,” the model began by pointing out during an interview, referring to Feliciano López, from whom she separated in 2016.
The relationship between the presenter and the tennis player is nil but, even so, Carillo takes advantage of the opportunities to throw the occasional dart at him. “There are people who are like that, what I didn’t understand is that it wasn’t for me. It wasn’t for me. He liked bulls. He’s very far-right. He’s got a big starboard line. I mean, he’s not me,” says the model. .
The couple separated 8 years ago, when they had not yet celebrated their first wedding anniversary, but the resentment is still latent: “If he doesn’t even know how to manage his refrigerator, how he manages those things on a large scale. I know that, it’s not a whisper. You sent him to buy turkey and he didn’t know,
Dramatic Improvement In India-Bangladesh Relations: Indias External Affairs…
Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has claimed that there has been a dramatic improvement in Bangladesh’s relations with India. Jaishankar said this while addressing a session on ‘Integration of Northeast India with Southeast Asia and Japan: Balancing Economic Ties and Environmental Conservation’ at Kirori Mal College, New Delhi on Monday (April 29). Several media outlets in India reported this news.
He said that Northeast India is a major beneficiary of the dramatic improvement in Bangladesh-India relations.
Partition of India, he claimed, had broken the natural connectivity of North-East India. However, various efforts of the central government have led to the development of the area in the last decade.
Jaishankar said, “When we signed the Land Boundary Agreement in 2015, a new dimension of trust and relationship opened up between the two countries.” Since then you have seen solutions to many other problems, including countering terrorism and instability.
“What we’ve actually seen since 2015 is initially what you might say was a rebuilding of relationships,” Jaishankar said. Pre-1965 situation. In the 1965 war, East Pakistan was cut off from all communications with the rest of India, including all rail and road links. So, the initial challenge was to get it back.
French March On Workers Day, Arrests Reported 2024-05-02…
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Tens of thousands of French people marched today in Paris and other cities with various demands on International Workers’ Day, a day that left violent episodes and 45 arrests in this capital.
According to the General Confederation of Labor (CGT), more than 200 thousand people responded to union calls to take to the streets this Wednesday, while the Ministry of the Interior estimated 121 thousand participants nationwide.
The protesters’ demands were various, with the predominance of criticism of the government for its reform proposal for unemployment insurance, the high cost of living and the management of job protection.
Demonstrations of support for Palestine in the face of the tragedy that the Gaza Strip is experiencing due to Israeli aggression and rejection of the organization of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, scheduled for July 26 to August 11, were also seen in the marches.
The Parisian police recorded 45 arrests and some violent acts, which left – according to the prefect Laurente Nuñez – 13 uniformed officers with minor injuries.
Incidents also occurred in cities such as Lyon and Nantes, although in general the mobilizations passed calmly.
The IMF Publishes Its Annual Report On Morocco…
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“The Moroccan economy once again demonstrated resilience to negative shocks in 2023, as economic activity accelerated, inflation slowed and the current account deficit narrowed despite the headwinds linked to water shortages (which caused serious job losses in the agricultural sector), the September 2023 earthquake, and weaker growth in the euro zone,” writes the IMF in its press release .
“The ambitious infrastructure plan announced by the authorities (notably in the water and energy sectors) should stimulate investment and growth over the coming years, with the current account gradually converging towards the standard at The budget deficit in 2023 was below the level projected in the budget and the authorities reiterated their commitment to gradual fiscal consolidation over the next three years. continued, particularly with regard to the overhaul of social protection, health and education systems.
The three essential points are:
• The Moroccan economy continued to demonstrate resilience despite the water shortage,
September 2023 earthquake and difficult external conditions. Real GDP growth is expected to gradually reach 3.5 percent over the next few years, driven by the continued implementation of the structural reform program.
Venezuela Extends An Electoral Period To 72 Hours
CARACAS (EFE).— The National Electoral Council (CNE) of Venezuela announced yesterday its decision to extend for a period of 72 hours the process of replacing candidates for the presidential elections of July 28, whose deadline ended yesterday, after —he said— receive requests from different political organizations.
“The CNE… has decided to extend by 72 hours the period for the modification or substitution of nominations that will be reflected on the ballot or electoral instrument. Consequently, the extension of the aforementioned deadline will expire on April 23, 2024 at 12:00 local time (04:00 GMT),” the organization said in a statement.
The electoral body indicated that this decision ratifies its commitment to “guarantee the right to vote and political participation of the Venezuelan people.”
The day before yesterday, the Democratic Unitary Platform (PUD) – the main anti-Chavista coalition – unanimously ratified Edmundo González Urrutia as its candidate for the presidential elections, replacing María Corina Machado, who is disqualified from holding elected office.
González Urrutia had been nominated by the PUD as a provisional candidate, after denouncing the impossibility of registering the historian Corina Yoris, who was named as Corina’s replacement.
Given this decision,
Ministry Of Fisheries Reacts To The Unions Claim…
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources reacted this Friday, 26th, to the intention of the strike announced by workers in the sector, which, according to the union committee, is at stake in non-compliance with the demands of the demands list.
Speaking to the press, the Director of the Legal and Exchange Office of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Liliana Sebastião, says the allegations made by the union in their statements are not entirely true.
It should be noted that workers at the Ministry of Fisheries called the first phase of the strike for May 6th, in protest against the lack of response from the employer regarding the demands list.
The strike, which will take place in three phases, is based on the lack of daily food, lack of health and shopping cards, salary adjustments and updating of categories.
Regarding the intention of the strike, Liliana Sebastião said that so far, the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has not received any formal notification of the strike declaration.
Employees denounce, on the other hand, what they consider to be irregularities in the hiring of potential nominees for management and leadership positions,
Controversy Erupts As Police Disperse Pro-Palestinian Encampment At…
Police Disperse Pro-Palestinian Encampment at UCLA
Authorities at UCLA took action on Wednesday to clear out the pro-Palestinian encampment following a night of unrest that persisted for hours without intervention.
At approximately 6 p.m., police declared the gathering an unlawful assembly and instructed demonstrators to vacate the premises. The university had previously cautioned the participants about the encampment’s violation of campus policies.
“The established encampment is unlawful and violates university policy,” stated the university. “Law enforcement is prepared to make arrests as necessary. Non-UCLA individuals are advised to exit the encampment and leave the campus immediately.”
Heightened Law Enforcement Presence
A coalition of law enforcement agencies, including the Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, California Highway Patrol, and UC Police Department, maintained a significant presence around the encampment throughout the day.
Despite the dispersal order, a la rge crowd remained at the encampment and its vicinity.
The number of individuals at the encampment continued to grow despite the dispersal order issued by the police.
During the night, hundreds of officers armed with non-lethal weapons formed lines, while additional units positioned themselves at a nearby parking lot at the West LA Federal Building.