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Elon Musk, multibillionaire and future head of the US Department of Government Efficiency under US president-elect Donald Trump, has made an election appeal endorsing the right-wing populist AfD in an interview with Germany's Welt am Sonntag newspaper, triggering a wave of criticism aimed at both Musk and the paper. Early parliamentary elections are due to take place in Germany on February 23. European commentators are at odds over the op-ed.

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico surprised both friends and foes with a visit to Moscow shortly before Christmas. His country is in a predicament because Ukraine is refusing to extend a deal allowing the transit of Russian gas via its territory to Slovakia for 2025. Following his visit to Putin, Fico said he would cut off Slovakian power supplies to Ukraine if it continued to refuse transit. He also offered his country as a venue for peace negotiations with Ukraine to Putin.

Összesen hat ülésszakon legalább 68 parlamenti ülésnap lesz 2025-ben – tette közzé a parlament honlapján az előzetes tervet a törvényhozás irodája. Február 4-én ül össze először a parlament, az ülésszak február 21-ig tart.

584360 Munira Shoinbekova, OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe

From November to December 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organized a series of informational sessions for local state authorities under the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade across various regions. These sessions took place in Darvoz, Garm, Kulob, Bokhtar, and Khujand, attracting approximately 150 participants (119 males and 31 females) representing 12 subsectors defined in the Green Economy Strategy.

The purpose of these sessions was to raise awareness about Tajikistan's Green Economy Strategy and its sustainability principles, with the overarching goal of promoting green initiatives within local communities. The programme included theoretical discussions, visual presentations showcasing leading international practices, and opportunities for active knowledge exchange. Representatives from the Aarhus Centres in Bokhtar, Dushanbe and Khujand (two male and one female) also participated in the events, presenting their green economy projects.

This initiative aligns with the broader mission of the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe to assist Tajikistan in implementing environmental legislation and policy. It is part of a series of activities designed to promote the implementation of the Green Economy Strategy throughout the country over the course of the year.

Richard Raši beruházási, régiófejlesztési és informatizációért felelős miniszter (MIRRI), valamint Michal Kaliňák és Ivan Ivančin államtitkár csütörtöki (1. 2.) sajtótájékoztatója

584354 Munira Shoinbekova, OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe

From 21 to 23 December 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organized a three-day training session focused on implementing the SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool) system, a crucial technology aimed at enhancing conservation efforts in specially protected natural areas.

The event, conducted in co-operation with the Committee for Environmental Protection, brought together approximately 24 participants, including 3 females and 21 males, from five protected areas: Pamir National Park, Ramit Biosphere Reserve, Tigrovaya Balka State Nature Reserve, Zorkul State Nature Reserve, and Shirkent Natural Historical Park, as well as representatives from the Committee and civil society.

This training provided a valuable platform to introduce SMART technologies and showcase their importance in strengthening conservation efforts. An experienced international trainer led the sessions, combining theoretical knowledge with practical exercises and actively engaging all participants through interactive methods.

This initiative aligns with the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe's broader mission to enhance the capacity of protected area staff and promote the integration of innovative technologies into conservation practices.

A nyilvánosság segítségét kéri a rendőrség a tótsóki (Šalgovce/Nagytapolcsányi járás) Viliami Krajčík (82) megtalálásához, akit szerdán (2025. 1. 1.) 20:30 órakor láttak utoljára, amikor ismeretlen helyre távozott az állandó lakhelyéről, s azóta nem adott hírt magáról a hozzátartozóinak.

Nos objectifs sociaux évoluent de manière surprenante au cours de notre vie et comprendre cela ne peut pas nous aider à créer des relations enrichissantes.

“Europe is lucky that in this challenging moment of our history, it is Poland that takes over” Tusk said.

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