Tag: Sputnik
Talks between Finland, Sweden and Turkey on NATO membership were “good”: Haavisto
Moscow [Russia]May 28 (ANI / Sputnik): Finland, Sweden and Turkey had “good” negotiations on the Nordic countries’ NATO bids, Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said on Friday. “Regarding Turkey, our delegations visited [Turkey] on wednesday … had good negotiations there. Negotiators agreed to continue these talks “, said Haavisto after his meeting with US Secretary […]
The Arctic region is transformed into an int’l theater for military operations: Russian FM
Moscow [Russia]May 23 (ANI / Sputnik): Russian Ambassador for Arctic Cooperation Nikolay Korchunov told Sputnik on Sunday that the Arctic region has been transformed into an international theater for military operations since Finland and Sweden applied for NATO membership. On Wednesday, Helsinki and Stockholm handed over their applications for membership in NATO to NATO Secretary […]
The United States is working with Finland and Sweden to prevent threats as NATO weighs in on accession offers: Biden
“As their NATO membership application is processed, the United States will work with Finland and Sweden to remain vigilant against all threats to our common security and to prevent and confront aggression,” Biden said in a statement. Biden added that he is working with the U.S. Congress and NATO allies to quickly get Sweden and […]
The United States will work with Finland, Sweden to deter threats while NATO weighs entry bids: Biden
Washington [US]May 18 (ANI / Sputnik): US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that he will work with Finland and Sweden to remain vigilant against any threats to their security as NATO considers their membership applications. “While their applications for NATO membership are being considered, the United States will work with Finland and Sweden to […]
Turkey blocked start of NATO talks on accession to Sweden and Finland – Reports
Moscow [Russia]May 18 (ANI / Sputnik): Turkey has blocked the start of processing the application for accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO, the Financial Times reported, citing an informed source. NATO ambassadors met on Wednesday to begin admission negotiations on the same day as Finland and Sweden submitted their bids, but Ankara’s obstacles stopped […]
Sweden opposes deployment of NATO nuclear weapons, military bases: ruling party
Moscow [Russia]May 16 (ANI / Sputnik): The ruling Swedish Social Democratic Party said on Sunday that it would oppose the deployment of NATO nuclear weapons and military bases on its territory if the country were to join the alliance. “The Social Democrats will work for Sweden to express unilateral reservations against the deployment of nuclear […]
Finland, Sweden to speed up NATO’s decision to join: German Foreign Minister
Berlin [Germany]May 15 (ANI / Sputnik): NATO will accelerate membership applications from Sweden and Finland if they want to join the alliance, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Sunday. “If their parliament, if their societies decide to join NATO, this will make us even stronger defensively, but also with our values as democratic partners. […]
NATO is spending $ 8 billion on military support for Ukraine, and it gives more: Stoltenberg
And we see the importance of further strengthening our support for Ukraine, “Stoltenberg said at a joint press conference in Brussels with the President of the European Parliament. Roberta Metsola. To demonstrate the unity of the European Union and NATO, Mr Stoltenberg was invited for the first time to meet with members of the Conference […]
Russia will expel three Swedish diplomats: Foreign Ministry
Moscow [Russia]April 26 (ANI / Sputnik): Russia has declared three Swedish diplomats personae non-gratae in response to the Swedish authorities’ unfriendly actions, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. According to the ministry, Swedish Ambassador to Russia Malena Mard was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry in connection with the Swedish authorities’ “hostile actions” against […]
EU extends COVID-19 digital certificates: European Commission
Wigand said at the press conference, adding that it is important to prepare and this useful tool to be ready, especially given the emergence of new versions of COVID-19. The certificate has significantly facilitated safe travel within the EU and supported the tourism industry, Wigand added. The EU has had a digital coronavirus certification system […]
Russia warned Sweden and Finland of the consequences of joining NATO
Moscow [Russia]April 20 (ANI / Sputnik): Russia has warned Sweden and Finland of the consequences of joining NATO through bilateral diplomatic channels, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday. “We have issued all our warnings both publicly and through bilateral channels [Sweden and Finland] know about it, they will not have anything to be […]
Putin signed a decree to convert gas tariffs from unfriendly countries into rubles
The regulation only applies to Gazprom’s pipeline supplies, and the Russian State’s Foreign Investment Commission can issue permits for non-ruble gas payments. New rules for selling Russian gas to “unfriendly countries” will take effect on April 1, Putin said. “If such payments [in rubles] is not done, we consider this the default of buyers. With […]
Sweden withdraws most of diplomatic staff from the embassy in Kiev: Foreign Minister
Stockholm [Sweden]February 21 (ANI / Sputnik): Sweden has decided to withdraw most of the diplomatic staff from its embassy in Kiev in the middle of a high risk of full-scale conflict, considering closing the embassy, said Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde on Monday. “Sweden decided to return home most of the staff at its embassy […]
Half of the world’s population has been vaccinated against COVID-19: the European Commissioner for Health
“We are now at a stage where 50% of the world’s population has been fully vaccinated. And Europe has helped with more than 1.7 billion doses, which I think have been exported to 165 countries. But I have said it before and I have said it in my opening speech today. delivery is not enough, […]
More than 50 protesters were arrested during a convoy in Helsinki: Police
Inspired by protesters from Canadian truck drivers who stopped in Ottawa, the Convoy Finland protesters engaged in civil disobedience and harassment of the public. “Police towed dozens of vehicles from Mannerheimintie and arrested 55 people. Two detainees are suspected of violent resistance to police,” police said in a statement. According to police, traffic in Helsinki […]
IEA: Europe will increase coal production in 2021, reduce gas use by 1%
In 2020, the fall in natural gas prices led many regions of the world, including Europe, to reduce the use of coal in energy production, the IEA said. But the trend began to change in the second half of 2020 as gas prices began to rise. “In the second half of 2021, rising prices opposed […]
Sweden does not plan to become a NATO member yet
Stockholm [Sweden]January 24 (ANI / Sputnik): Sweden does not plan to apply for NATO membership right now but will confirm to Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg that it will make security decisions on its own, Foreign Minister Anna Linde said on Monday. “We actually have no intention of applying for membership in NATO this time, neither […]
Thousands take to the streets in Stockholm, Gothenburg to protest against Covid passes
Stockholm [Sweden], January 23 (ANI / Sputnik): Thousands of people took to the streets of Sweden’s Stockholm and Gothenburg to protest against covid-19 passes and pandemic restrictions in the country, Swedish media reported on Saturday. Around 8,000-0,000 people gathered to protest against vaccination, covid-19 passports and other restrictions alone on Sergels torg in Stockholm, according […]
Sweden increases patrolling on Gotland in the midst of tensions between NATO and Russia: reports
Zurich [Switzerland], January 14 (ANI / Sputnik): Sweden has decided to increase patrolling on the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea in the midst of tensions in relations between NATO and Russia, media reported. Tomas Angshammar, head of Gotland’s regiment patrolling the island, told Radio Sweden that the patrols would be more visible to […]
The new President of the European Parliament will be elected on 18 January
David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died Tuesday night at a cancer center in Aviano, Italy, where he was taken to hospital at the end of December for a serious complication of immune system dysfunction. “In accordance with the Rules of Procedure (Rule 20), the first Vice-President of Parliament will hold a provisional presidency […]
The president says Russia’s NATO proposals challenge Europe’s security
“We have to … be careful about what we talk about and with whom. Many Europeans have asked, and not for the first time: are we being discussed without being involved?” he said in a message on New Year’s Day. He argued that Russia’s proposals to the United States and NATO in December to ensure […]
The President of Finland says that Russian proposals to NATO challenge European security
Helsinki [Finland]January 1 (ANI / Sputnik): Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said on Saturday that Europe should not just listen to Russia and NATO discussing a new security architecture for Europe, which he said was in conflict with the current system. “We must … be careful about what is being talked about and with whom. Many […]
30 Russia Beyond Articles You Might Have Missed 2021
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About 2,500 flights canceled, 5,200 late worldwide on Tuesday: Tracker
Data from Flightradar24 showed that the day before, a total of 12,528 flights and 2,959 canceled flights were reported from airlines and airports in the United States, accounting for nearly half of all global delays and cancellations. Similarly, air passengers in the United States experienced flight disruptions when 2,513 flights were canceled on Sunday and […]
EU spokesman Von Der Leyen told Russia of more sanctions after Ukraine’s border tightened
He answered the question of whether Brussels could make Moscow appreciate itself after it passed the EU and opted instead for dialogue with Washington. “European countries are united, they work side by side with the United States and NATO. We want to get along well with Russia,” the commissioner said, adding that Russia must end […]
Russian politicians want the nation’s football flops to be punished
A deputy to the Russian State Duma has proposed fines for football players whose performance is not top notch for the national team. According to the official, it will provide extra incentive for stars to play “with full dedication”. The proposal was made by Sultan Khamzaev from the United Russia party. According to the deputy […]
Elon Musk says he will pay more than $ 11 billion in taxes in 2021
His statement comes after the U.S. senator Elizabeth Warren, which has long advocated tax increases for the wealthy by taxing their total wealth, said on Twitter last week that the tax law needs to be changed so that “A person of the year actually pays taxes and stops everyone else from charging free”. In an […]
The European Central Bank leaves interest rates unchanged at record lows
“The interest rate on the main refinancing operations and the interest rate on the marginal lending facility will remain unchanged at 0.00%, 0.25% and -0.50%,” the ECB said in a statement. The key ECB interest rates are expected to remain at or below current levels until bloc inflation reaches 2% over the forecast horizon. At […]
Israel expands covid-19 red list to include another 7 countries
tel Aviv [Israel]December 16 (ANI / Sputnik): Israel has added Ireland, Spain, Norway, Finland, France, Sweden and the United Arab Emirates to its red list of covid-19 to prevent the spread of the Omicron strain, the country’s foreign ministry said. Wednesday. The decision will take effect on the night between 19 December and 20 December. […]
WHO expects increased number of deaths and hospitalizations for COVID variant Omicron
“As the number of cases of concern increases globally, we expect the number of hospital cases and even deaths to be reported,” the WHO said in a statement. The UN health agency also said more information is needed to fully understand the clinical picture of Omicron-infected people, and the WHO encourages countries to participate in […]
The Facebook leader blames society, not social networks, for COVID-19 misinformation
but democracy must be able to tolerate it because it is one of the fundamental human rights. “Individuals are the ones who choose to believe or not believe in something. They are the ones who choose to share or not share something. I don’t feel at all comfortable saying they don’t have a voice because […]
World Bank donors approve the release of $ 280 million for Afghanistan
“Donors from the Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF) today decided to transfer $ 280 million in ARTF funds to UNICEF and the World Food Program (WFP) by the end of December 2021, the World Bank said in a press release. According to the release, UNICEF will receive $ 100 million to provide essential health services […]
The EU says Minsk sanctions are not transparent, imagining a difficult mechanism
“We have seen a report of retaliation by the Belarusian Foreign Ministry … [Minsk] in response to the latest EU sanctions package. The resolution on trade restrictions (No. 700, 7 December) creates a very complex and non-transparent trade restriction mechanism. We are examining its content while being aware that some barriers to trade have yet […]
Hong Kong scientists develop world’s first anti-COVID steel: Report
The researchers were able to produce antiviral properties by adjusting the chemical composition and microstructure of ordinary stainless steel according to the project leader, the professor. Mingxin Huang. “The project team … has made significant breakthroughs in producing the first anti-COVID-19 stainless steel to kill coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov-2), a severe acute respiratory syndrome. Anti-COVID-19 stainless […]
People infected with Omicron are not allowed to leave South Africa: the embassy
The embassy also said that South Africa respects the rights of other countries to take all necessary measures to protect its citizens. “Our immediate concern is the damage these restrictions are causing to families, the tourism industry and businesses. South Africa has already begun to include countries that have imposed travel bans to reconsider,” the […]
Omicron was detected in 38 countries, but Delta is still the dominant variant of COVID-19, WHO says
“We have reports of Omicron in 38 countries in all 6 WHO regions, and we are seeing a growing trend in Omicron in South Africa. So there is an indication that the infectivity has increased,” Sputnik quoted Van Kerkhove as saying. Kerkhove also stressed that the delta strain of the coronavirus remains dominant. The WHO […]
Omicron threatens to reverse modest October recovery in air transport: trade group
“The traffic performance in October confirms that people are traveling when they are allowed. Unfortunately, the government’s responses to the emergence of the Omicron version are jeopardizing global connections that have taken so long to rebuild,” IATA CEO Willie Walsh said in a press release. International passenger demand was 65.5 percent lower in October than […]
The number of global migrants has more than tripled since 1970, IOM says
“According to the report, the number of international migrants has grown globally from 84 million in 1970 to 281 million in 2020, although when the world’s population grows, the share of international migrants has only risen from 2.3 percent to 3.6 percent,” IOM said on Wednesday, commenting on 2022 their migrant report. IOM added that […]
Internal migration is growing globally despite COVID-19 mobility restrictions: IOM
“We are witnessing a paradox that has never been seen before in human history. Although billions of people have been effectively grounded by COVID-19, tens of millions more have been displaced within their own countries,” IOM CEO Antonio Vitorino said in a press release commenting on the publication of the report. According to the document, […]
The first meeting of the WHO body to discuss a new pandemic agreement will be held on 1 March: Tedros
“I welcome your commitment to hold the first INB meeting [intergovernmental negotiating body] by the first of March 2022 at the latest and to submit its results to the World Health Assembly in 2024. And I promise you that the Secretariat will support this process, “Tedros said at the end of a special session of […]
COVID: South African health minister is dissatisfied with international reaction to Omicron strain
“The action against the countries of South Africa is unfortunate and damaging to our economies. We are confident that the countries will follow science and review their decisions. The Omicron variant is already widespread in many parts of the world,” Phaahla said. The minister added that the government sees South Africa’s travel bans as an […]
The WHO will meet on Friday over the COVID strain found in Botswana, South Africa
Earlier, the Daily Mail reported that British researchers had warned of the appearance of 32 mutant coronavirus strains in Botswana. Many mutations show its high infectivity and resistance to vaccines, with more changes in the strain peak protein than in all other COVID-19 variants. The South African National Institute of Communicable Diseases also later confirmed […]
The Riksdag votes on Andersson again on Monday after a surprising resignation
Zurich [Switzerland], 26 November (ANI / Sputnik): The Riksdag decides on Monday whether the Social Democrats’ party leader Magdalena Andersson will become the country’s first female prime minister after the first vote ended in a flop. Andersson took over as prime minister after Stefan Löfven on Wednesday but had to leave her resignation hours later, […]
The European Commission promises to create tools to combat the use of people for political purposes
“As part of the European Union’s joint response to state-sponsored instrumentalization of people at the EU’s external borders with Belarus, the Commission and the High Representative are today proposing measures to prevent and restrict traffickers who smuggle or trafficking in human beings. to support Member States affected by such hybrid attacks, “the Commission said. “In […]
The International Airline Trade Group is calling for simplified COVID-19 rules to revitalize travel
“In particular, IATA called on governments to focus on three key areas: 1. Simplified health protocols; 2. Digital solutions for processing health data [and] 3. COVID-19 measures the ongoing review process in relation to risk levels, “the trade group said in a press release. The IATA recommendations are outlined in a recently published policy paper […]
Former U.S. President Obama was nominated for a Grammy for his audiobook recollection
“The Best Spoken Word album features poetry, audiobooks, and storytelling: Aftermath, LeVar Burton, Continue: Reflections For A New Generation From John Lewis, Don Cheadle, Catching Dreams: Live At Fort Knox Chicago, J. Ivy, 8:46 AM, Dave Chappelle & Amir Sulaiman“The Promised Land, Barack Obama,” the statement says. This is Obama’s third attempt to receive the […]
The EU Council and Parliament agree on a 2022 budget
“Today we have a balanced agreement, which is good news for citizens. Next year’s EU budget will have sufficient resources for our priorities while ensuring adequate financial resources for unforeseen situations. The funding agreed today will support the ongoing recovery and strongly support our climate and digital goals. with the next generation of EU funds […]
A new variant of the COVID-19 Delta strain has been detected in Norway
The first case of the Norwegian version of the Delta virus was reported by the NIPH in late June, and since then it has reportedly spread across the country. Experts believe it is no more dangerous than the usual Delta virus, and current vaccines will not lose their effectiveness against it, NRK pointed out. “We […]
EU medicines regulator adds stroke warning to AstraZeneca
“Cerebrovascular and sinus thrombosis (CVST) without thrombocytopenia has been reported very rarely after Vaxzevria vaccination,” the update reads. According to the European Medicines Agency, 458 cases in which vaccinated people developed a stroke followed by cerebral haemorrhage were detected by 30 September. The majority of cases occurred during the first four weeks of vaccination. Some […]
Estonian government bans teen tattoos and tanning
“In addition to the ban on tattooing and tanning services for young people under the age of 18, the bill will update the requirements for other cosmetic services,” the statement said. The government notes that, according to the WHO, the link between tanning beds and cancer has been scientifically proven. There are also several health […]
The new draft COP26 declaration dilutes demands for the phasing out of fossil fuels
A text released by the COP26 presidency on Wednesday called on countries to “accelerate the phasing out of subsidies for coal and fossil fuels”, but the wording has now been changed to “unreduced carbon power” and “inefficient”. “support. “Calls on the parties to accelerate the development, deployment and diffusion of technologies and the adoption of […]
The CEO of Pfizer predicts that the effect of COVID-19 will be affected for a year
“If I can take a prediction, it looks like it will take a year, it looks like it’s possible that it’s like an annual vaccination,” Bourla said during a virtual discussion at the Atlantic Council. The CEO of Pfizer pointed out that immunity would weaken after six months with the second dose of the vaccine, […]
Billions of people could face deadly heat stress in a warming climate of 2 degrees: Report
“At the new temperature – according to new figures and a map from the Finnish Meteorological Institute – the number of people living in areas affected by extreme heat stress will rise from the current 68 million to about a billion,” the study found, adding 4.0 degrees. An increase in C could result in nearly […]
UNICEF is setting up a system to fund Afghan teachers directly with no money for the Taliban
Unicef Head of Education in Afghanistan Jeannette Vogelaar said that the registration of public school teachers is starting to put them in the system, Khaama Press told, referring to his interviews with the news agency. This movement is taking place against the backdrop of a blockade of money by the international community’s Taliban-led regime. According […]
Glasgow will see several protests over the weekend as the climate summit continues
Glasgow [UK]November 5 (ANI / Sputnik): The organizers of the UN Climate Conference (COP26) warned participants of several environmental protests planned for Friday and Saturday in Glasgow, which will host the event. Friday, November 5: To coincide with Youth and Public Empowerment Day, an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 people are expected to leave Kelvingrove Park […]
Global CO2 emissions return to near pre-pandemic levels in 2021: Research
The analysis was released when the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP26) was in Fifth Day in Glasgow, Scotland, trying to agree on an action plan to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees. “We estimate globally that global fossil carbon emissions will recover by 4.9% in 2021 … and return close to 2019 emission […]
Greta Thunberg calls for climate protest in Glasgow
Glasgow [Scotland]November 3 (ANI / Sputnik): Swedish eco-activist Greta Thunberg called for a climate protest in Glasgow, where the UN climate conference (COP26) is taking place. “Time is running out. Changes will not come from these conferences like COP26 unless there is a lot of public pressure from outside. Join the climate strike on Friday […]
According to the World Bank, 100 million people will face extreme poverty in 2021
“An estimated 100 million people are living in extreme poverty, about 80 per cent of them in MIC countries [middle-income countries]”, the bulletin stated and added that millions of jobs had been lost. The Committee on Development welcomed the World Bank Group’s (WBG) efforts to respond to the crisis and mitigate its effects. “During fiscal […]
Swedish King calls for caution after the covid-19 limits have been raised
Stockholm [Sweden], October 9 (ANI / Sputnik): The King of Sweden said on Saturday that the government may have acted too quickly to lift curbs at COVID-19, after Sweden scrapped borders for public gatherings. “Slowly but surely, I think, is a good word. We should think about it a little more. Sometimes it went a […]
Facebook publishes mental health resources when criticizing the impact of the platform on children
“On World Mental Health Day, October 10, we will release new mental health resources, tools and programming in all of our applications. We will work with mental health experts and organizations around the world to get the support people need and publish new content and tools to encourage people to start discussions about mental health,” […]
The EU will invest € 1 billion in sustainable energy by 2030: Von Der Leyen
“We are committed to mobilizing at least € 1 trillion for sustainable investment in Europe by 2030,” von der Leyen said at the 2021 EU Sustainable Investment Summit. The President of the European Commission said that the Green Deal policy, which aims to make Europe climate-neutral, and renewable energy sources are the solution to the […]
EU leaders discuss the EU-NATO declaration
Earlier in the day, executives met for an informal working dinner in Slovenia. “PEC (President of the European Council Charles Michel) Member States will have to agree on a new EU – NATO declaration and preparatory discussions leading to a new strategic concept for the Alliance, “the official told the media. Another important issue at […]
More than 20 people hospital after explosion in Sweden
Gothenburg [Sweden], 28 September (ANI / Sputnik): Between 20 and 25 people were hospitalized after the explosion in a residential building in Sweden’s southwestern city of Gothenburg, Swedish media, including Aftonbladet dagstidning, reported on Tuesday. The blast took place around 05:00 (local time) in the city center. In addition, there were also fire outbreaks in […]
NATO fighters escorted Russian bombers across the Baltic Sea
Moscow [Russia], September 21 (ANI / Sputnik): Two Russian strategic bombers Tu-160 flew over the Baltic Sea, at some point they were escorted by NATO fighters, the Russian Ministry of Defense told reporters on Tuesday. “Two strategic Tu-160 missile carriers from Long-Distance Aviation carried out a planned flight in the airspace over the neutral waters […]
At the UN meeting, the Red Cross is proposing to increase the budget for Afghanistan’s humanitarian programs
Geneva hosts UN Permanent Representatives meeting on Afghanistan on Monday to address Afghanistan’s growing humanitarian needs, Sputnik reports “We will certainly present a proposal for an increase in the budget, at least a temporary proposal for an increase in the budget, next Monday when we meet at the UN Conference on Afghanistan, the Humanitarian Conference […]
There is no rush to recognize or establish formal relations with the Taliban: the EU
“We need to communicate with the Taliban, we need to influence the Taliban, we need to leverage existing leverage, but we are in no hurry to recognize this new lineup or establish formal relations,” Sputnik quoted Wiegand. Joint sitting of European Parliament committees with the Delegation for relations with Afghanistan. Earlier, Wiegand said the EU […]
World Bank suspends financial assistance to Afghanistan: spokesman said
As we do so, we will continue to consult closely with the international community and development partners, “a World Bank spokesman told CNBC. The organization also expressed deep concern about “the impact on the country’s development prospects, especially for women”. The World Bank has invested $ 5.3 billion in the country’s development projects, according to […]
EU approves $ 14 million in aid for redundant workers in Finland, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands
The support, which is expected to help fired workers from four countries, was approved to help them improve their skills, self-development and empowerment. According to the release, EUR 6.8 million was approved by 658 votes to assist 1,700 laid-off employees of Royal Dutch Airline (KLM) and Finnair in the Netherlands and Finland. 660 legislators voted […]
USA, S Korea deeply concerned about N Korea
Washington DC [US]May 22 (Sputnik / ANI): The United States and South Korea are deeply concerned about the denuclearization of North Korea and are willing to reduce tensions through diplomatic steps, US President Joe Biden said during a joint news conference with South Korean President Moon Jae-in. “My team consulted closely with President Moon’s team […]
In Switzerland, more than 130 people become ill with COVID-19 after receiving both vaccination images
The lowest number of COVID-19 infections after vaccination was recorded in 20-29 year olds. In this age group, only one man and two women had a positive COVID-19 test. “Because most of the elderly have been vaccinated to date, the number of post-vaccination infections is higher in the elderly. In addition, the effectiveness of the […]
400,000 covid dead in Brazil
Brazil last night registered 400,000 dead in covid-19, 100,000 Brazilians have died with the virus in the last month alone. At the same time, the Brazilian Medicines Agency is stopping the import of the Russian vaccine Sputnik V after finding live viruses in the doses delivered. Sputnik V’s manufacturer, the Russian Gambaleya Institute, is now […]
Finland begins negotiations on Sputnik vaccine
Finland begins negotiations with Russia to buy Sputnik V vaccine This was stated by the Finnish Minister of Health Krista Kiuru in a parliamentary question time on Thursday. Finland’s interpretation is that it does not contravene the EU Joint Procurement Agreements, as the EU does not yet have an agreement with the manufacturer. The vaccine […]
Mette Frederiksen says no to Russian vaccine without approval
The Prime Minister is then asked whether it is not possible to pre-purchase the vaccine doses while waiting for a possible approval. – Why buy a vaccine that is not approved, when we in Denmark have bought a lot of them, she answers. Mette Frederiksen has previously shown interest in obtaining additional vaccines for Denmark. […]
The British BBC is accused of portraying Prince Philip’s death “too much”
After the announcement Queen Elizabeth IIThe man’s husband on Friday canceled his planned program for specialties for the Duke of Edinburgh and the Royal Family. Many viewers also visited social media to express their irritation with a wall-to-wall cover. “On the way to the most comprehensive coverage of Prince Philip’s death. It is not necessary […]
EU countries look at Sputnik V
This week, the German state of Bavaria signed a preliminary agreement to purchase 2.5 million doses of Sputnik V, subject to approval by the European Medicines Agency, EMA. Interest in the Russian vaccine is now increasing within the EU. Several states and regions have signed agreements with Sputnik and several governments are also interested. But […]
Nobel Prize winners announced in Stockholm, Oslo
Stockholm [Sweden]March 24 (ANI / Sputnik): Winners of this year’s Nobel Prize will be announced in early October in Stockholm and Oslo, the Nobel Foundation said on Wednesday. “This year’s announcements of the Nobel Prize will take place October 4-11,” the foundation said in a statement. According to the foundation’s schedule, the prize for medicine […]
Important message to the public in Björklinge, Skuttunge, Läby in Uppsala municipality, Uppsala county.
Several companies in Sweden are interested in producing the Russian covid vaccine Sputnik V in factories in Europe, reports Svenska dagbladet Näringsliv. Ali Mirazimi is a vaccine researcher at Karolinska Institutet and he tells the newspaper, among other things, that if Sputnik V is manufactured in Europe, the process would be better and faster because […]
From Iceland – Fancies: Anthony Hoang Duy Nguyen
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Researcher: Even with Janssen’s one-dose vaccine, re-vaccination will be needed
The Janssen vaccine is profiled as a single-dose vaccine. But people who take this vaccine, like all other vaccines, will most likely need to be revaccinated – as no vaccine seems to give eternal immunity to covid-19, according to Professor Matti Sällberg. The Janssen vaccine, which was approved by the European Medicines Agency on 11 […]
The Russian Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine is equally effective for all age groups: Developer
Made in Russia Sputnik V Whereas a coronavirus vaccine has been shown to be equally effective in all age groups; Alexander Gintsburg, the director of the Gamaleya Research Institute, which developed the vaccine, said on Saturday. “Sputnik V showed the same effectiveness in all age groups.
Sputnik causes government crisis in Slovakia
In Slovakia, a government crisis has threatened since the Prime Minister bought the Russian corona vaccine Sputnik V behind the backs of other parties in the coalition government. The co-operation parties had opposed the purchase because the vaccine is not approved and because it is seen as part of a Russian effort to split the […]
The FTA between India and the EU will be negotiated at an aggregate level, says the Swedish envoy
India Sweden Narendra Modi Stefan Lofven Latest news Klas Molin Swiss company to produce Russian Sputnik vaccine in Italy Burger King UK under shot for “Women belong in the kitchen” tweet US lawmakers call on Biden to help defend Hong Kong autonomy India, Bangladesh hold Trade Secretary level meeting at Dhaka PM Modi to inaugurate […]
Sputnik on his way to Sweden
The Russian corona vaccine Sputnik is now being examined by the European Medicines Agency for possible use in the EU. If approved, it could possibly be combined with other covid 19 vaccines available in Sweden, but it also needs to be investigated. The European Medicines Agency has begun examining the Russian covid vaccine Sputnik for […]
Now the Czech Republic’s restrictions are becoming even stricter
The Czech Republic currently has the highest reported spread of infection in the world. Today, the country faces the strictest restrictions the country has had during the corona crisis. Among other things, the Czechs are not allowed to leave their home districts without a certificate and it is forbidden to spend time with people outside […]
First vaccine doses to Ukraine
Today, the first doses of covid-19 vaccine are expected to reach Ukraine. The country is far behind large parts of Europe when it comes to vaccination at the same time as the spread of infection has picked up speed again in parts of the country. Presidential adviser Mykhailo Radutskyi tells Ekot that the country is […]
EU countries want to buy Russian vaccine Sputnik V.
The Russian vaccine Sputnik V is conquering the world, 29 countries have approved it. But in the EU, the medical authority EMA has not approved it yet, despite the fact that several EU states now want to buy the vaccine. Lithuania and Ukraine have banned the vaccine and warn that Russia is using it to […]
The UK variant of COVID-19, which is rapidly spreading across the United States, could soon become dominant by March: a study
The peer-to-peer preprint report sent to the MedRxiv server on Sunday comes from a collaboration of more than 50 researchers from leading U.S. universities and research centers. which showed that the variant became dominant in the United States by the end of March.“Due to the sudden and rapid rise of B.1.1.7 [UK] transformation around the […]
Germany, Poland, Sweden expel Russian diplomats
Berlin [Germany]February 8 (ANI / Sputnik): Germany, Poland and Sweden expelled a Russian diplomat on Monday in response to last week’s expulsion of diplomats from Russia due to their participation in unauthorized meetings. Last week, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that diplomats from Sweden, Poland and Germany who had attended unauthorized meetings in […]
EU foreign policy chief praises Russian vaccine success
During a visit to Moscow today, EU Foreign Minister Josep Borrell congratulated Russia on the country’s success with its covid-19 vaccine. An article published in The Lancet shows that the vaccine, Sputnik V, has a 92% efficacy against the disease. Russia has previously been criticized for rushing its vaccine, but now there are hopes that […]
Moscow expands list of EU bans on entry
Moscow [Russia]December 22 (ANI / Sputnik): The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that it is extending the EU representatives’ list ban in light of the sanctions imposed on Russian officials due to their alleged involvement in the poisoning of opposition leader Alexey Navalny. The ministry called the EU ‘”illegal restrictions” on Russian officials “categorically […]
The exception that can give Hungary the Russian vaccine
Hungary defies the EU and wants to start vaccinating the population with the Russian covid vaccine Sputnik V. It is not approved by the EU – but Hungary could ask for an exemption from EU medicines rules. Listen to Filip Kotsambouikidis, Ekot’s Eastern Europe correspondent. What does the EU have against Hungary wanting to start […]
Coordinator on the Russian vaccine: “Not fully developed”
Sweden’s vaccine coordinator Richard Bergström sees questions about Sputnik V, the Russian vaccine against covid-19, which will be used on a large scale in the country from Saturday. The vaccination has aroused international criticism because the so-called phase 3 studies are still ongoing, a criticism that Bergström agrees with. “This is not fully developed. There […]
Russia launches large-scale vaccination against covid-19
Vaccination against covid-19 is underway in the Moscow region and next week the operation is expected to be scaled up to other parts of Russia, at the request of President Vladimir Putin. The Russian vaccine Sputnik V was the first in the world to be approved, but critics say that the Russian management prioritizes speed […]
Hungary defies EU – invests in Russian vaccine
While waiting for a corona vaccine to be approved within the EU, Hungary has opened up to start using the Russian vaccine Sputnik. The EU has expressed its disapproval of Hungary’s plans as the vaccine has not been approved by the EU Medicines Agency. But there is a loophole in the legislation.
