Authored by Stephen Karganovic via The Strategic Culture Foundation, As relations between major geopolitical players steadily deteriorate the Balkans are acquiring increasing importance for NATO powers for exactly the same reasons that they were essential to Nazi Germany in the early forties… As elections approach, the political atmosphere in the Republika Srpska, Russia’s tiny Balkan… Continue reading Another Tempestuous Balkan Pot Is Boiling
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German Wind Turbine Mysteriously Collapses One Day Before It Was Supposed To Officially Be Inaugurated
A massive wind turbine in the town of Haltern, Germany, collapsed just hours before it was set to be inaugurated this week. The huge alternative energy device sported rotor blades at a height of 784 feet, according to a report by AP. It fell over, without warning, late on Wednesday this week. The turbine was… Continue reading German Wind Turbine Mysteriously Collapses One Day Before It Was Supposed To Officially Be Inaugurated
Why Is Germany – The 4th Largest Economy In The World
Authored by Mike Shedlock via MishTalk.com, Let’s discuss Germany, NATO, defense spending, the EU, and a return to historical allies highlighted by Aukus. America’s New Strategy Excellent video podcast by George Friedman on Aukus, NATO, the EU, and America’s New Strategy. For background on the following video, please see The Aukus Submarine Crisis Take II, Triumph… Continue reading Why Is Germany – The 4th Largest Economy In The World
Dutch Greenhouses Go Dark As Energy Crisis Worsens; Food Inflation Fears Mount For Europe
Soaring European gas and electricity prices are getting worse by the day, forcing a vast network of Dutch glasshouses, the largest on the continent, to limit output or go entirely dark, according to Bloomberg. This could have a devastating impact on food supplies and boost prices ahead of the holiday season. The Netherlands has become… Continue reading Dutch Greenhouses Go Dark As Energy Crisis Worsens; Food Inflation Fears Mount For Europe
EU Postpones Trade Talks With Australia Following Submarine Row
Authored by Daniel Yeng via The Epoch Times, Trade deal discussions between the European Union and Australia have been suspended as the Australian trade minister flies to the continent. The move comes after French displeasure at Canberra’s decision to cancel a $90 billion (US$64 billion) submarine project, following the signing of the AUKUS deal with the United States (U.S.)… Continue reading EU Postpones Trade Talks With Australia Following Submarine Row
France Begins “Price Protection” Measures To Shield Consumers From Soaring Energy Prices
French Prime Minister Jean Castex announced several “price protection” measures to counter rising natural gas and electricity prices to thwart discontent ahead of the presidential election, according to FT. “We’re going to introduce what I would call a tariff shield for gas and electricity,” Castex said during a televised speech on Thursday evening. “We are going… Continue reading France Begins “Price Protection” Measures To Shield Consumers From Soaring Energy Prices
UK Military Wants To Spy On Social Media To Detect “Change In Population Sentiment”
Authored by Paul Joseph Watson via Summit News, The UK Ministry of Defence has inadvertently revealed its plan to spy on social media platforms in order to detect “change(s) in population sentiment.” Despite ostensibly being about “better use of existing silos,” the MoD’s Data Strategy for Defence document explains how the military should move towards… Continue reading UK Military Wants To Spy On Social Media To Detect “Change In Population Sentiment”
“Biggest Tragedy Ahead Of Us”
The Canary Islands’ Cumbre Vieja volcano increased its eruptive force on Friday as a new fissure opened up. Spanish Geological and Mining Institute (IGME) said two new lava flows had emerged from a third fissure approximately 400 meters from the main crater. At least three vents have opened since the volcano erupted on Sept. 19,… Continue reading “Biggest Tragedy Ahead Of Us”
“We’ve Been Locked Up For Almost 50 Days”
As Australia finally begins to scale back some of its least-popular lockdown rules in the face of growth opposition by the public and the business community, anti-lockdown demonstrations in New Zealand are ramping up once again. A large group of demonstrators gathered at a large park in Auckland on Saturday to protest ongoing COVID lockdown… Continue reading “We’ve Been Locked Up For Almost 50 Days”
While Everyone Cheers Soaring “Wealth”, America’s Social Order Is Unraveling
Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via OfTwoMinds blog, So by all means, focus on the inexorable rise of stocks, cryptos and housing as “proof” of America’s soaring “wealth” while the social order unravels beneath our feet. It is a supremely tragic irony that while the corporate media ceaselessly touts America’s soaring financial “wealth,” the nation’s… Continue reading While Everyone Cheers Soaring “Wealth”, America’s Social Order Is Unraveling