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Iran summons European envoys over terrorist attacks in Ahvaz

Press TV – September 22, 2018 Iranian authorities have summoned ambassadors of the Netherlands and Denmark as well as chargé d’affaires of the British embassy in Tehran after terrorists with alleged links to the European countries carried out attacks during a military parade in the southwestern city of Ahvaz on Saturday. Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman […]

Public Space and the Bicycle: Copenhagenizing Cities

Indian cities are in crisis. Spend any length of time in a large city there and you will notice the overcrowding, the power and water shortages and, during monsoon, the streets that transform into stinking, litter-strewn rivers. At times, these cities can be almost unbearable to live in. Little wonder then that the concept of ‘smart cities’ is taking hold among policy makers, however flawed the notion might seem to be.

Denmark to purchase $150 million worth of US missiles

Denmark said that it intends to buy a system of interceptor missiles from the US a  for its navy. The US is more than happy to sell Denmark 46 interceptor missiles costing just over a total of $150 million.
The permission was issued by the US State Department The accompanying report says that the delivery of said missiles “will not change the military balance in the region.” The executor of the work on the production of missiles and the necessary systems and equipment will be performed by the US based  companies Raytheon and BAE.

Albania and Macedonia’s EU membership on hold, for now

Albania and Macedonia have been excited about the prospect of EU membership for a long time, and the way looks like it might be opening up, especially now that Macedonia seems to have resolved a major issue with Greece over its name. But France and the Netherlands, along with Denmark, are the party poopers this year as they are imposing additional demands on the Western Balkan nations to be met before their applications to join the European bloc can be accepted.

Nine countries agree to the formation of a European defense force

Nine European countries are set to put the finishing touches on the creation of a new European military organization. The new European military force has enjoyed significant support from Germany and France and is presently looking at becoming a reality. The military organization is to realize the participation of France, Germany, Britain, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Estonia.

Inequality Social Dysfunction and Misery

Year on year the economic divisions and sub-divisions in the world deepen, the associated social ills increase: The rich, comfortable, and the very extremely rich keep getting richer, and the rest, well, whilst some may be raised up out of crippling poverty into relative poverty, the majority of people continue to live under a blanket of economic insecurity and largely remain where they are.

Denmark wants huge hike in military budget ‘to deter Russia’

Press TV – January 16, 2018 The Danish government aims to increase its military spending to counter an alleged security threat from Russia in Eastern Europe. During a visit to the Danish Air Force team in Lithuania on Monday, Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said his center-right minority government needed to persuade the Danish […]