Activities of public relations

After Russia invaded Ukraine, the Slovak parliament passed a law to shut down media spreading disinformation. Then, in just a few days, the National Security Authority (NBÚ) blocked the Hlavné správy and Armádny magazín websites. A week later, Hlavný denník and Infovojna followed suit. Skryť Remove ad Article continues after video advertisement Skryť Remove ad Article continues after video advertisement Their blocking was supposed to last until the end of June, but the parliament has since approved that it can be extended until the end of September. However, the NBÚ did not act this time. More than a month has passed since the websites have become available again and will most likely remain so. Actually, the NBÚ could find reasons for their blocking again. The Sme daily analysed whether the content of these websites changed in any way after unblocking, focusing on how they report on the war in Ukraine, as it was the … [Read more...] about Disiformation outlets are back, prompting no response from state

The raid on Donald Trump's Florida estate has stunned his supporters, enemies and observers around the world. While Mr Trump described it as a "dark times for our nation" , White House officials admitted that they knew nothing of the FBI's plans to storm his Mar-a-Lago home. It comes amid three separate ongoing investigations into the former president - one in Atlanta for conspiracy to commit electoral fraud during the 2020 election, another in New York into the financial affairs of his real estate company, and a third by a US House select committee into the US Capitol insurrection. What were the FBI looking for in Florida? After Donald Trump's presidency ended in January last year, officials found he had taken 15 boxes from the White House to his home in Mar-a-Lago, Florida. Advertisement This investigation was launched by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the independent US government body charged with preserving … [Read more...] about Why the FBI has raided Donald Trump’s estate – and what it is investigating

Published 29 September 2015 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Four high-profile UK jihadists fighting or recruiting for Islamic State militants in Syria are to be subjected to UN sanctions, at the UK's request. The UN's updated sanctions list named the four as Omar Hussain from High Wycombe, Nasser Muthana from Cardiff, Aqsa Mahmood from Glasgow and Sally-Anne Jones from Chatham in Kent. They will face a travel ban and a freeze of their assets. The move is a new tactic to stem the flow of recruits to the IS group. At least 700 Britons have travelled to support or fight for jihadist groups in Syria and Iraq, according to British police. About half have since returned to the UK. 'Grandstanding' It is the first time since 2006 that Britain has submitted names to the UN sanctions regime, which was set up to tackle suspected al-Qaeda terrorism and extended to IS. … [Read more...] about Four British jihadists face UN sanctions

The director of mental health did not have confidence in the Canterbury health authority’s ability to ensure a “timely review” following an alleged murder by a mental health patient. Laisa Waka, 52, was just metres from her home in Christchurch, when she was attacked by a man wielding a knife about 4.20pm on June 25. She died at the scene. A 37-year-old man, who has name suppression, was arrested a short time later, about 500 metres away in Epsom Rd, and charged with murder. The man was a patient in a secure unit at Hillmorton Hospital. He was on community leave at the time of Waka’s death. READ MORE: Man who allegedly murdered woman walking home from work keeps name secret Wider inspection of mental health service follows alleged fatal stabbing Fiji police pay respects to constable who lost mum in Christchurch stabbing Correspondence released to Stuff under the Official Information Act reveals Health Minister Andrew Little wrote to the director of mental … [Read more...] about Health leader had ‘no confidence’ in local DHB’s ability for ‘timely’ review into alleged murder

Published 1 hour ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Furious allies of former President Donald Trump are demanding an explanation for the FBI's raid on his Florida home, Mar-a-Lago. The FBI and Department of Justice have yet to comment on the search, which Mr Trump disclosed on Monday evening. It is reportedly linked to an investigation into his handling of classified and sensitive material. It was the first time a former US president's home has ever been searched by law enforcement. Reports suggest the FBI activity is connected to an investigation into whether Mr Trump, a Republican, removed classified records from the White House and took them to Mar-a-Lago. The search was approved at the highest levels of the Department of Justice (DoJ), an unnamed US official told CBS News, the BBC's US partner. Republicans have depicted the investigation as politically … [Read more...] about Mar-a-Lago: Republican uproar over FBI raid on Trump home

A private memorial service has been held to mark 10 years since three people died in the Paritutu tragedy in New Plymouth. The service, organised by Spotswood College, was attended by family members of those who had died, and present and former staff and students of the school. On August 8, 2012, during a school camp climbing activity, Spotswood College students Stephen Kahukaka-Gedye and Felipe Melo, a Brazilian exchange student, drowned in high seas, along with instructor Bryce Jourdain, who had jumped into the sea to try and save them. Nine students and one instructor survived the tragedy. READ MORE: New Year Honours: Taranaki's surfing principal recognised for decade-spanning contribution to education Andy Cronin steps down from his role as general manager with the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter 'Sad joy' for Spotswood College principal moving on after eight years The body of Melo was recovered near Paritutu rock more than a week after the incident. Despite … [Read more...] about Private memorial service held 10 years on from New Plymouth’s Paritutu tragedy