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The Ekofisk oil field off the North Sea in Norway, which is strengthening security at energy sites after leaks were found on the Nord Stream gas pipeline. — courtesy Carina Johansen/NTB Scanpix
Norway and Denmark tighten security around energy infrastructure after pipeline ‘attack’
OSLO/COPENHAGEN — Norway and Denmark will increase security and surveillance around their energy infrastructure sites after the alleged sabotage of Russia’s Nord Stream gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea.Major leaks struck two underwater natural gas pipelines running from Russia to Germany, with experts reporting that explosions rattled the Baltic Sea beforehand.Norway — an oil-rich nation and Europe’s biggest supplier of gas — will strengthen security at its land and offshore installations, the country’s energy minister said.The Scandinavian country’s Petroleum Safety Authority also urged vigilance on Monday after unidentified drones were seen flying near Norway’s offshore oil and gas platforms.“The PSA has received a number of warnings/notifications from operator companies...
September 28, 2022

Norway and Denmark tighten security around energy infrastructure after pipeline ‘attack’

The gas leak from Nord Stream, seen near the island of Bornholm. — courtesy Forsvaret / Danish Defense.
Nord Stream: Explosions recorded prior to discovery of major gas leaks
COPENHAGEN — Seismologists recorded what they think were explosions before gas began pouring out of two Russia-to-Germany pipelines under the Baltic Sea.It’s unclear what caused the blasts but they are the result of “deliberate actions”, according to Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.Her Polish counterpart, Mateusz Morawiecki, called it “an act of sabotage”.EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen agreed the leaks were caused by sabotage and warned of the “strongest possible response”.Two leaks were discovered on Nord Stream 1, which Moscow shut down earlier this month in retaliation for Western sanctions over Russia’s war in Ukraine.“This is not a small crack. It’s a really big hole,” said the Danish Energy Agency.Another leak was discovered on Nord...
September 28, 2022

Nord Stream: Explosions recorded prior to discovery of major gas leaks

Ballots being counted in the four Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine, where referendums were held. — courtesy photo
Full results out for Ukraine ‘referendums’ as Kremlin-backed authorities claim victory
MOSCOW/KIEV — The Kremlin-installed governments of the four Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine have all declared victories in the so-called annexation referendums.Authorities published claims that an unprecedented majority of residents said yes to joining Russia on Tuesday evening.Moscow could officially claim the regions — around 15 percent of Ukraine — within days. Russia’s parliament has earmarked Oct. 4 to consider annexation, according to Reuters.The polls, which Russian President Vladimir Putin announced along with the partial mobilization last Wednesday, have been blasted by the West as a sham.In Kherson, the head of the voting committee put the “yes” vote at above 87%. Luhansk authorities said 98.4% of people there had voted to join Russia. In Zaporizhzhia, a...
September 28, 2022

Full results out for Ukraine ‘referendums’ as Kremlin-backed authorities claim victory

Long queues have been building up at the Vishnevka border crossing from Russia to Kazakhstan.
Russians flee to Kazakhstan to avoid call-up for war in Ukraine
Long queues have been building up at the Vishnevka border crossing from Russia to KazakhstanASTANA — Long queues have been building up at the Vishnevka border crossing from Russia to Kazakhstan as thousands continue to flee a possible call-up for the war in Ukraine.About 98,000 Russians have crossed into Kazakhstan in the week since President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of reservists.Those willing to testify are unambiguous about their motives for traveling."The mobilization was announced as partial, but according to the documents it appears to be full," says one man who chose not to give his name. "And the president's words do not correspond to what is written on the paper. The people standing here are afraid that sooner or later, a full...
September 28, 2022

Russians flee to Kazakhstan to avoid call-up for war in Ukraine

Footage from the Danish Defence of what it says is a gas leak from the pipelines
Sabotage to blame Nord Stream leaks, says EU
BRUSSELS — The EU has said leaks in two major gas pipelines from Russia to Europe were caused by sabotage — but stopped short of directly accusing Russia.Deliberate disruption would result in the "strongest possible response", said the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.Ukraine earlier went further, accusing Russia of a "terrorist attack".The EU has previously accused Russia of using gas supplies, and the Nord Stream line, as a weapon against the West.The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he thought the leaks would "not have a significant impact on Europe's energy resilience". Neither pipeline is transporting gas at the moment, although they both contain gas.Mr Blinken did not directly accuse Russia - but said it would be in...
September 28, 2022

Sabotage to blame Nord Stream leaks, says EU

Giorgia Meloni and her Brothers of Italy party won the Italian Election by a clear margin, and she is likely to become Italy’s first female prime minister.
Meloni's victory causes anger and concern in Rome's progressive neighborhood
ROME — Located just outside the ancient Aurelian Walls that surround the historic part of central Rome, the neighborhood of Pigneto is widely considered the most progressive part of the Italian capital.On Sunday, far-right firebrand Giorgia Meloni and her Brothers of Italy party won by a clear margin, and she is likely to become Italy’s first female prime minister.The day after the elections, Pigneto’s streets, coated by the constant, drizzling rain, seemed emptier than usual. Restaurants took longer to open, and the general vibe was that of defeat.Sipping coffee at Libreria Tuba, a local feminist bookstore, Maria Grazia, 39, was not one to hide her disappointment.Born in Pigneto, she voted on Sunday despite polling having widely predicted Meloni’s victory. She feels Italy’s...
September 27, 2022

Meloni's victory causes anger and concern in Rome's progressive neighborhood

Occupied areas of Ukraine vote to join Russia in referendums branded a sham by the West
MOSCOW/KIEV — According to an early count, up to 98% of voters have said yes to joining Russia in the four Moscow-occupied areas of Ukraine, Russian state-owned media outlets reported on Tuesday.The referendums, which Russian President Vladimir Putin announced along with the partial mobilization on last Wednesday, have been blasted by the West as a sham, rigged to bolster Moscow's claims over the southern Ukrainian regions of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk and Luhansk in the east.Hastily arranged votes had taken place over five days, including Tuesday. The four occupied regions — some partially under Russian control — make up about 15% of Ukrainian territory.Russian-installed officials took ballot boxes from house to house in what both Ukraine and the West said was a...
September 27, 2022

Occupied areas of Ukraine vote to join Russia in referendums branded a sham by the West

This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies on Monday, shows an overview of the traffic jam near the Russia border with Georgia on Sunday.
Russians fleeing to Georgia nearly double amid Putin’s reservist order
MOSCOW — The number of Russians arriving in Georgia has nearly doubled since Vladimir Putin’s call-up of extra reservists to fight in Ukraine.Georgia’s Interior Ministry says 10,000 are arriving each day, compared with up to 6,000 before Moscow’s announcement.“The number has increased to some 10,000 a day,” said the ministry. “For example, there were 11,200 on Sunday and fewer than 10,000 on Monday”, against “5,000 to 6,000” just before the Russian government decree on Sept. 21.It came as Moscow ally Kazakhstan vowed to protect Russians that had arrived in recent days.“In recent days, lots of people come to us from Russia. Most are forced to leave because of a hopeless situation,” said Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.“We must take care of them, ensure...
September 27, 2022

Russians fleeing to Georgia nearly double amid Putin’s reservist order

Denmark and Sweden issued navigation warnings after several gas leaks were detected on the Nord Stream pipelines.
Sabotage fears after several gas leaks are identified in Nord Stream pipelines
BERLIN — Danish and Swedish authorities have issued navigation warnings after two gas leaks were identified on the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, which the Kremlin shut down earlier this month for an indefinite period of time in retaliation for Western sanctions.The warnings came shortly after a separate gas leak was detected on a second pipeline, Nord Stream 2, a highly controversial project that was frozen by the German government days prior to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and never became operational.Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said sabotage could not be excluded as an explanation for the events.“It is too early to conclude yet, but it is an extraordinary situation,” she said, speaking to reporter in Poland. “There are three leaks, and therefore it is difficult to imagine...
September 27, 2022

Sabotage fears after several gas leaks are identified in Nord Stream pipelines

King Charles III, left, and the new cypher
King Charles: New royal cypher revealed
LONDON — The cypher of King Charles III has been revealed, showing an image to be used by government departments and on state documents and post boxes.It was personally chosen by the King, from a range of designs produced by the College of Arms.The monogram combines his initial "C" and "R" for Rex, the Latin for king, plus III for the third King Charles.The cypher, a visual identity for the new reign, replaces the E II R of Queen Elizabeth II.There will be other changes ahead to mark the new reign of King Charles:The Bank of England says new bank notes featuring a portrait of King Charles III are "expected to enter circulation by mid-2024", with the image to be revealed before the end of this yearNew coins will be produced, says the Royal Mint, and will...
September 27, 2022

King Charles: New royal cypher revealed

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