YEREVAN, JULY 19, ARMENPRESS. The Reddit and Initialized Capital co-founder Alexis Ohanian will moderate a panel at the World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT 2019) which will take place in Yerevan, Armenia, on October 6-9. “Great news to brighten up your week! Alexis Ohanian Sr., co-founder of Reddit and Initialized Capital, is going to moderate a panel discussion during WCIT2019. Alexis now helps pave the path for brand new startups with fresh ideas”, the WCIT 2019 said on Facebook. WCIT is the signature event of the World Information Technology & Services Alliance (WITSA), a consortium of ICT associations from 83 countries, representing 90% of the industry. For 40 years, technology leaders—CEOs and investors, policymakers and government officials, academics and technologists—have joined in this annual event to discuss the state of the industry, where it is headed and what it means for our future. … [Read more...] about Alexis Ohanian to moderate panel at WCIT 2019 in Yerevan
Gibraltar extends Iranian tanker detention
Gibraltar's Supreme Court has granted a 30-day extension to allow authorities there to continue to detain the Iranian oil tanker Grace 1 until August 15.The vessel was seized earlier this month by British Royal Marines off the coast of the British Mediterranean territory on suspicion of violating sanctions against Syria. "At a private meeting of the Supreme Court on an application by the Attorney General, the Court has extended the period of detention of the vessel, Grace 1, for a further 30 days and has set a new hearing for 15 August 2019," the Gibraltar government said on Friday. The issue has stoked tension in the Gulf and Britain last week said it had fended off Iranian ships that tried to block a British tanker in the region. However, both sides have said they do not want the situation to escalate. British foreign minister Jeremy Hunt said Britain would facilitate the release of the Grace 1 if Iran gave guarantees that the tanker would not go to Syria, once the issue had followed … [Read more...] about Gibraltar extends Iranian tanker detention
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake rocks Athens
An Associated Press reporter says a strong earthquake has been felt in the Greek capital of Athens, causing people to run out into the streets.The shock was caught live in the studios of state broadcaster ERT. The Athens Institute of Geodynamics gave the earthquake a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 There was no immediate word on injuries or damages. … [Read more...] about Magnitude 5.1 earthquake rocks Athens
Merkel criticises Trump on congresswomen
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has criticised US President Donald Trump's comments about Democratic lawmakers of colour, saying they run counter to what she considers "the strength of America" and expressing solidarity with the women.Merkel was asked at her annual summer news conference whether there she still sees a basis of common values with Trump after he said the congresswomen should "go back" to their own countries if they don't like America. All of the congresswomen are Americans, and three of them were born in the United States. "People of very different nationalities have contributed to the strength of the American people, so these are ... comments that very much run counter to this firm impression that I have," said Merkel. "This is something that contradicts the strength of America." Pressed later on whether she feels solidarity with the congresswomen, she replied: "Yes. I distance myself firmly from this and feel solidarity with the three women who were attacked." Trump … [Read more...] about Merkel criticises Trump on congresswomen
Passengers incensed: Vienna trials perfumed subway trains
The rush-hour subway train glides into the station, the doors snap open and passengers move forward to board. As they enter the crowded carriage, they are met not with a musty mix of human odours, but with the subtle aroma of citrus fruit. A select few trains on Vienna’s U-bahn are trialling perfumed carriages following complaints that the city’s subway system was unpleasant during the summer, despite widespread air conditioning. According to Wiener Linien (Vienna Lines), the city’s public transport operator, feedback has been “mixed”. But the fact that Vienna’s biggest public transport debate this summer is over perfumed carriages is evidence of a broader success story. A dense constellation of trams, buses, trains and subway cars, Vienna’s system is widely regarded as one of the best in the world. And it is remarkably cheap for residents: just a euro a day for those who buy the €365 (£328) annual pass. For comparison, a similar … [Read more...] about Passengers incensed: Vienna trials perfumed subway trains