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Goran Sadikarijo: Dressing up as Hitler Shouldn’t be ‘Funny’ in North Macedonia
However, a critique of Nazism was not present in the meme that the tech mogul Elon Musk shared on Twitter last year. Criticizing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau' attitude towards truckers' protests against Covid vaccinations, Musk compared him to Hitler through a meme.
Defence minister decorated by Ukraine
Defence Minister Marjan Šarec and his State Secretary Damir Črnčec have received Ukrainian decorations for their contribution to strengthening bilateral relations and assisting in Ukraine's defence.
Ukrainian Ambassador to Slovenia Andriy Taran bestowed the Mark of Esteem on Šarec and the Medal for Supporting the Armed Forces on Črnčec on behalf of the Ukrainian Defence ministry.
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US International Development Finance Corp approves $125 mln loan for Elefsis Shipyards
The US International Development Finance Corporation's (DFC) participation in Elefsis Shipyards is currently at $125 million, Development and Investment Minister Adonis Georgiadis said this week.
Prince Harry, Meghan in ‘near catastrophic’ car chase
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle were involved in a "near catastrophic car chase" with paparazzi in New York, a spokesperson for the couple said on May 17.
But police and even the mayor of New York City, as well as a taxi driver who briefly transported the couple, played down the danger and duration of the reported pursuit.
Generations | Athens | May 20 & 21
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (snfcc.org) presents "Generations," a festival designed to bridge the divide between different age groups and demonstrate the enduring power of music. Apart from a lineup of 10 DJ sets, the family-friendly event also includes all sorts of other activities like dance parties, face painting, games, gardening and more. The program starts at 11 a.m.
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Tempe railway disaster relatives sue officials and politicians
Relatives of passengers who died in the train collision at Tempe in central Greece in February have filed charges against railroad officials and politicians, including the prime minister.
Michelle Gurevich | Athens | May 18
Canadian singer-songwriter Michelle Gurevich is coming to Athens' Fuzz Club (fuzzclub.gr) as part of her European tour, playing a career-spanning set. The indie-folk-pop act will perform tracks from her 2007 debut album, "Party Girl," 2020's "Ecstasy in the Shadow of Ecstasy," and more. Tickets cost 24 euros in advance (from viva.gr) and 28 euros at the door on the night.
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Report shows alarming rise in domestic violence in Cyprus
The Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family (SPAVO) in Cyprus has released data revealing a concerning surge in domestic and partner violence incidents in 2022. Throughout the year, SPAVO's services dealt with a total of 3,122 cases, marking a steady escalation compared to 2,854 incidents in 2021, 2,147 in 2020, and 1,384 in 2019.
Bulgarian MEP Eva Maydell could replace Mariya Gabriel in the European Commission
Bulgarian MEP Eva Maydell from GERB and the group of the European People's Party is expected to replace Mariya Gabriel in the European Commission, Politico reported.
This Week in Central Europe | 12 May 2023
In other news, the new Hungarian chief of defence staff puts military boot in mouth; more evidence emerges that object found in Polish forest was indeed a Russian cruise missile; and Czechs unveil draft legislation aimed at tightening protection for victims of domestic violence.
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