Footballer comes under fire after inviting Turkey's president to his wedding Independent.ie Footballer Mesut Özil has become embroiled in a new political row in Germany over reports he asked Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Turkey's president, to be guest of honour at his wedding. https://www.independent.ie/world-news/europe/footballer-comes-under-fire-after-inviting-turkeys-president-to-his-wedding-37928752.html https://www.independent.ie/world-news/article37928751.ece/8657f/AUTOCROP/h342/2019-03-19_wor_48869468_I1.JPG Email Footballer Mesut Özil has become embroiled in a new political row in Germany over reports he asked Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Turkey's president, to be guest of honour at his wedding. The Arsenal midfielder, who is of Turkish descent, resigned from the German national team when he claimed he was a victim of racism after being criticised for his public support of Mr Erdoğan. German politicians spoke out after he was pictured with Amine Gulse, … [Read more...] about Footballer comes under fire after inviting Turkey’s president to his wedding
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Damage to Insured Property During Yellow Vest Protests Soared to Over $220Mln
On Monday, the French Insurance Federation (FFA) reported 170 million euros of loss, however, this figure did not include losses caused by protests that took place on March 16 and accompanied by serious disorder. © Sputnik / French Unions Call For Strike in Solidarity With Yellow Vests (VIDEO)The Figaro newspaper reported that on Tuesday, Le Maire announced during hearings in the country's parliament that overall losses, including from Saturday's unrest, reached 200 million euros. READ MORE: France's New Bid to Suppress Yellow Vest Protests Likely to ‘Help the Movement' The wave of the yellow vest rallies — named after the obligatory attribute of French drivers — started in France in mid-November. The protests have been marked by violence and public disorder. While the French government ultimately abandoned plans to raise fuel taxes, which triggered the rallies, and … [Read more...] about Damage to Insured Property During Yellow Vest Protests Soared to Over $220Mln
Arrest warrants issued in doping probe
Europe 19 March 2019 Share this with Facebook Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share this with Email Share this with Facebook Share this with WhatsApp Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share Share this with These are external links and will open in a new window Email Share this with Email Facebook Share this with Facebook Messenger Share this with Messenger Messenger Share this with Messenger Twitter Share this with Twitter Pinterest Share this with Pinterest WhatsApp Share this with WhatsApp LinkedIn Share this with LinkedIn Copy this link https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-47631020 Read more about sharing. These are external links and will open in a new window Close share panel France has issued arrest warrants for two former Russian athletics officials as part of an investigation into a doping cover-up. Valentin … [Read more...] about Arrest warrants issued in doping probe
Bavarian constitutional court upholds headscarf ban for judges, defends crosses in courtrooms
The constitutional court in the southern German state of Bavaria ruled on Monday that a ban in place on the wearing of headscarves by judges and state prosecutors was "permissible", rejecting an appeal by an Islamic religious community to overturn it for violating religious freedom and equality. The court, which sits in the state capital of Munich, found that the ban on the wearing of symbols of a religious or ideological nature by judges, prosecutors or state attorneys during proceedings was in line with the law, dismissing legal action brought by the Islamic community. The group brought the action on the basis that it infringed freedoms of religion and conscience and went against equality provisions. It noted that, whereas headscarves were banned, crucifixes continued to hang in the courtrooms. Passing a law aimed at a particular religious group was against the Bavarian constitution, the community argued. In its ruling, the court rejected this argument. "The furnishings of rooms for … [Read more...] about Bavarian constitutional court upholds headscarf ban for judges, defends crosses in courtrooms
Italy’s Famed La Scala to Return €3m in Saudi Investments Amid Khashoggi Scandal
Italy's famed La Scala opera house has returned over £2.5m (€3m) in Saudi investments after a promising partnership with the Kingdom sparked public outcry. Citing Saudi Arabia's human rights record, including the murder of Washington Post writer Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul last October, the opera house returned the money, which was received as part of a five-year, €15m partnership between Italy and Saudi Arabia. CC0Chinese Belt and Road Plan Shouldn't Become Political Tool - Italy's Lega"We'll go back to scratch today," Mr. Sala said. "We'll see if there are other opportunities for collaboration." Northern League (Lega Nord) leader and deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini was a vocal critic of the deal, and urged the opera house to cancel the deal. Lombardy governor Attilio Fontana also demanded officials to fire La Scala artistic … [Read more...] about Italy’s Famed La Scala to Return €3m in Saudi Investments Amid Khashoggi Scandal