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North ‘parliament’ ratifies controversial fibreoptic internet deal
Politicscyprus-mail1h ago

North ‘parliament’ ratifies controversial fibreoptic internet deal

The Turkish Cypriot legislature on Monday night voted to ratify a controversial deal which will see Turkish telecommunications company Turk Telekom bring fibreoptic internet to the north. The agreement, signed by the north’s ruling coalition and Turk Telekom last year, passed by 27 votes to 20. All 20 opposition members voted against the deal, while […]

Nordio says reform doesn't limit judicial autonomy
PoliticsANSA4h ago

Nordio says reform doesn't limit judicial autonomy

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 23 - Justice Minister Carlo Nordio said Monday the government's reform of the judiciary, which will be put to a referendum on March 22-23, does not limit the independence and autonomy of the judiciary amid opposition claims it may pave the way for prosecutors coming under executive control. "In this debate, everyone has their own voices, all respectable. I would like to know where they draw the conclusion that we want to limit the autonomy of the judiciary or subject it to ...

Court Sets GEL 30,000 Bail for Nika Gvaramia in ‘Sabotage’ Case
Politicscivil-ge8h ago

Court Sets GEL 30,000 Bail for Nika Gvaramia in ‘Sabotage’ Case

Tbilisi City Court set bail at GEL 30,000 (about USD 11,000) for Nika Gvaramia, leader of the opposition Ahali party, in a criminal case in which he, along with several other major opposition leaders, faces years in prison on “sabotage” charges. The bail came almost two weeks after his release from prison, where he served …

Netherlands Forms New Minority Government
Politicsindex-hrvijesti-me10h ago2 sources

Netherlands Forms New Minority Government

The Netherlands has officially formed a new minority government, with Rob Jetten becoming the youngest and first openly gay prime minister in Dutch history. Opposition leaders criticize the new government's plans, stating that ordinary people will bear the financial burden while the wealthy are exempt.

Opposition leaders hold sit-in outside SC, demand immediate scheduling of Imran’s cases
PoliticsDawn11h ago

Opposition leaders hold sit-in outside SC, demand immediate scheduling of Imran’s cases

Members of the opposition protested outside the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday to demand that the cases of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan be immediately scheduled for hearing and that he be allowed to meet his family. Imran, imprisoned since August 2023, is serving a 14-year sentence at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail in a £190 million corruption case and was convicted in another case regarding state gifts recently. His health has been garnering attention in recent days, with his family and party...

Global opposition to Donald Trump emerging
Politicstvn241d ago

Global opposition to Donald Trump emerging

A political analyst suggests that 'tectonic shifts' are occurring, leading to a global opposition against Donald Trump's ambitions, citing actions by the Canadian Prime Minister as an attempt to isolate the United States.

How Trump’s Beijing bargaining could derail Taiwan’s multibillion-dollar defence budget
BusinessSCMP1d ago

How Trump’s Beijing bargaining could derail Taiwan’s multibillion-dollar defence budget

Taiwan’s parliament is set to prioritise review of a disputed NT$1.25 trillion (US$40 billion) special defence budget bill when its new session begins on Tuesday, as pressure mounts from Washington. But US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about consulting Chinese President Xi Jinping on arms sales could complicate the debate, potentially giving Taipei’s opposition parties greater room to manoeuvre and reshape the final version of the bill, according to analysts. The renewed push follow...

Janša Predicts Election Victory and Broader Cooperation
Politicsdelo1d ago

Janša Predicts Election Victory and Broader Cooperation

Janez Janša has predicted an election victory and announced intentions for various forms of cooperation, including seeking consensus from the opposition on national projects. However, he stated that the current coalition is not needed for the government's functioning.

Lawmaker asks ministers about possible Epstein links to Turkey’s missing children
Politicsstockholm-cf4h ago

Lawmaker asks ministers about possible Epstein links to Turkey’s missing children

An opposition lawmaker has formally asked five cabinet ministers whether any official records link Turkey to the network of the late, disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein, citing public claims that his aircraft may have flown to Turkey and raising concerns about missing children in the country, Turkish Minute reported. Selcan Taşçı, a deputy from the […] The post Lawmaker asks ministers about possible Epstein links to Turkey’s missing children appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

Strong Opposition to Icelandic Environmental Oversight Bill
Politicsmorgunbladid7h ago

Strong Opposition to Icelandic Environmental Oversight Bill

A draft bill by Iceland's Minister of Environment, Energy, and Climate, Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson, proposing to transfer environmental and pollution control responsibilities from municipal health authorities to the Environment and Energy Agency, faces significant opposition.

Serbian Opposition Discusses Upcoming Elections
Politicsdanas12h ago

Serbian Opposition Discusses Upcoming Elections

Opposition figure Ponoš questioned the opposition's strategy for the year, prompting responses amidst discussions of local elections in ten municipalities and cities, and likely parliamentary elections later this year.

Slovak Opposition Plans to Undo Fico Government's Legacy
Politicsaktuality-sk16h ago

Slovak Opposition Plans to Undo Fico Government's Legacy

Slovak opposition parties (PS, SaS, KDH, and Hnutie Slovensko) are already planning how to dismantle the legacy of Robert Fico's fourth government if they come to power, including potentially revoking his lifetime pension, though they disagree on reinstating NAKA and ÚŠP.

TTAP slams govt for ‘flawed’ policies, warns of ‘irreversible damage’
PoliticsDawn1d ago

TTAP slams govt for ‘flawed’ policies, warns of ‘irreversible damage’

ISLAMABAD: Leaders of the opposition alliance Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) on Sunday launched a broadside against the government, terming its national and foreign policies “flawed”, criticising its economic performance and governance decisions, and warning that the country was facing irreversible damage. The leaders, including Taimur Khan Jhagra, Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, Akhunzada Hussain Yousafzai and others, were speaking at a press conference in Islamabad. Jhagra alleged that the ...

How Trump’s Beijing bargaining could derail Taiwan’s multibillion-dollar defence budget
PoliticsSCMP1d ago

How Trump’s Beijing bargaining could derail Taiwan’s multibillion-dollar defence budget

Taiwan’s parliament is set to prioritise review of a disputed NT$1.25 trillion (US$40 billion) special defence budget bill when its new session begins on Tuesday, as pressure mounts from Washington. But US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about consulting Chinese President Xi Jinping on arms sales could complicate the debate, potentially giving Taipei’s opposition parties greater room to manoeuvre and reshape the final version of the bill, according to analysts. The renewed push follow...

More than 1,500 prisoners set for release under Venezuela's new amnesty law
PoliticsAPwsjAl Jazeera+1France 241d ago4 sources

More than 1,500 prisoners set for release under Venezuela's new amnesty law

At least 1,557 people - including opposition members, activists, human rights defenders and journalists who were held in Venezuela for political reasons, are expected to be released from prison after submitting their applications under an amnesty bill that was signed into law this week, authorities said Saturday.

'Not appropriate': 'Ashamed' Congress allies, BJP rivals slam 'semi-nudity' protest at AI Summit
PoliticsTimes of India2d ago

'Not appropriate': 'Ashamed' Congress allies, BJP rivals slam 'semi-nudity' protest at AI Summit

Opposition leaders and Congress allies have criticised the Indian Youth Congress's "semi-nude" protest at the AI Impact Summit, deeming it inappropriate and shameful on an international stage. Around 10 IYC workers were detained for raising slogans against PM Modi, wearing T-shirts with controversial slogans, sparking widespread condemnation for tarnishing the country's image.

El-Rufai: Tinubu is not Jonathan, By Majeed Dahiru
PoliticsPremium Times3d ago

El-Rufai: Tinubu is not Jonathan, By Majeed Dahiru

Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, a former leading member of the ruling APC but now a frontline opposition figure who has been fishing in the troubled waters of Nigerian politics for some time, may have been dragged into the water by a fish heavier than his modest body frame. And like still waters that run deep, […] The post El-Rufai: Tinubu is not Jonathan, By Majeed Dahiru appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Giorgia Meloni's strong poll numbers, a deceptive success
Politicsle-monde4h ago

Giorgia Meloni's strong poll numbers, a deceptive success

Although 71% of Italians believe their country is headed in the 'wrong direction,' Italy's prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, continues to enjoy significant public trust. High voter abstention, an aging electorate and a divided opposition contribute to this apparent paradox.

Milan lose more ground on Inter as Loftus-Cheek suffers World Cup blow
SportThe Guardian7h ago

Milan lose more ground on Inter as Loftus-Cheek suffers World Cup blow

Defeat to Carlos Cuesta’s Parma leaves Rossoneri 10 points off top spot as England midfielder suffers broken jaw These were supposed to be the weeks when Milan held the upper hand over their Serie A rivals, granted six days to prepare for a home game against bottom-half opposition while the likes of Inter, Juventus and Atalanta dragged themselves back exhausted from European away trips. Demoralised, too, after losing to Bodø/Glimt, Galatasaray and Borussia Dortmund by a combined 10 goals to t...

‘Service first, argue later’, says Marcos amid political differences
Politicsinquirer16h ago

‘Service first, argue later’, says Marcos amid political differences

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has insisted that his current priority is to address the mounting issues the country is facing, as he sets aside for now forging a possible alliance with the “original” opposition to field front-runners for the 2028 presidential elections. “Differences in politics should never prevent us from working

FCT Council Polls: APC Victory, Electoral Fraud, and Political Reactions
Politicspunch-ng1d ago

FCT Council Polls: APC Victory, Electoral Fraud, and Political Reactions

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council polls saw the All Progressives Congress (APC) secure victory in five of six councils, leading to reactions from FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo. The EFCC also arrested 20 suspects for electoral fraud, including vote buying, recovering over N17 million in cash during the polls.

PoliticsDaily Nation1d ago

Kenyan Opposition Vows to Guard Votes

A Kenyan opposition leader, Dr Fred Matiang’i, has declared that the United Opposition will guard their votes, drawing a parallel to his experience guarding exams.

‘Will not suffer any harm’: Congress plays down Bhupen Borah's BJP switch ahead of Assam polls
PoliticsTimes of India1d ago

‘Will not suffer any harm’: Congress plays down Bhupen Borah's BJP switch ahead of Assam polls

Assam's Opposition Leader Debabrata Saikia downplayed former state Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah's defection to the BJP, stating it won't impact upcoming elections. Saikia highlighted that local Congress leaders and workers from Borah's constituency remain loyal, assuring no significant harm to the party's prospects. Borah, after 32 years with Congress, officially joined the BJP on Sunday.