January 2021 – Page 23 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

EU

German right-wing AfD party goes to court ahead of reported designation as ‘suspected’ extremist group

Posted on January 24, 2021January 24, 2021By Editor

Germany’s right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has filed two lawsuits against the nation’s domestic security service that is reportedly about to designate it a “suspected” extremist group ahead of national elections. … Read More >German right-wing AfD party goes to court ahead of reported designation as ‘suspected’ extremist group

Russia

Wife of jailed opposition activist Alexey Navalny arrested while protesting for his release in Moscow (VIDEO)

Posted on January 23, 2021January 23, 2021By Editor

Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of anti-corruption campaigner Alexey Navalny, was arrested at a demonstration in Moscow, as his supporters organized similar events across the country. … Read More >Wife of jailed opposition activist Alexey Navalny arrested while protesting for his release in Moscow (VIDEO)

Russia

WATCH man knocking police officer to the ground amid Navalny protests in St. Petersburg

Posted on January 23, 2021January 23, 2021By Editor

An unidentified man was filmed striking a police officer in St. Petersburg, Russia, where protesters were reportedly detained at an unsanctioned rally in support of jailed anti-corruption activist Alexey Navalny. … Read More >WATCH man knocking police officer to the ground amid Navalny protests in St. Petersburg

Russian gas supplies to Europe via Nord Stream pipeline hit record highs

Posted on January 23, 2021January 23, 2021By Editor

Russia pumped 59.2 billion cubic meters of natural gas through the Nord Stream pipeline in 2020, bringing exports via the offshore gas link between Russia and Europe to the highest level ever. … Read More >Russian gas supplies to Europe via Nord Stream pipeline hit record highs

US stock market bubble may pop soon after Wall Street’s coronavirus bonanza, Bank of America warns

Posted on January 23, 2021January 23, 2021By Editor

The second-largest US lender, Bank of America, has warned that the “extreme rally” seen after the market crash triggered by the pandemic formed a bubble in asset prices, and it could be about to burst. … Read More >US stock market bubble may pop soon after Wall Street’s coronavirus bonanza, Bank of America warns

USA

Don Jr. joins Telegram, says Big Tech can deplatform him ‘just like that’ at any time

Posted on January 23, 2021January 23, 2021By Editor

Donald Trump Jr. has switched to Telegram as his primary social media, as he expects it to protect him from being silenced by the US tech giants in the same way they treated his father, former President Trump. … Read More >Don Jr. joins Telegram, says Big Tech can deplatform him ‘just like that’ at any time

Russia

Protesters detained at rallies in support of jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny in Russia’s Far East & Siberia (VIDEOS)

Posted on January 23, 2021January 23, 2021By Editor

Supporters of the prominent Russia anti-corruption campaigner, and Moscow protest leader, Alexey Navalny have staged unsanctioned rallies in the eastern part of Russia. Further gatherings are expected in Moscow and other cities. … Read More >Protesters detained at rallies in support of jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny in Russia’s Far East & Siberia (VIDEOS)

Russia

Moscow police detain Navalny supporters staging unsanctioned rally to demand release of jailed opposition figure

Posted on January 23, 2021January 23, 2021By Editor

Protestors who have taken to the streets of Moscow on Saturday to demand the release of prominent activist Alexey Navalny have been confronted by law enforcement officers, apparently determined to break up the unsanctioned rally. … Read More >Moscow police detain Navalny supporters staging unsanctioned rally to demand release of jailed opposition figure

EU

Eurozone business activity slows as stricter lockdowns take heavy toll on service sector

Posted on January 23, 2021By Editor

Business activity in the eurozone fell to a two-month low in January, preliminary data revealed on Friday shows, as tougher coronavirus-related lockdowns come into effect to stop the spread of new Covid-19 strains. … Read More >Eurozone business activity slows as stricter lockdowns take heavy toll on service sector

Russia slashes its foreign debt by $21.3 billion in 2020

Posted on January 23, 2021January 23, 2021By Editor

Russia’s foreign debt dropped $21.3 billion and totaled $470.1 billion as of January 1, according to the latest data revealed by the central bank. … Read More >Russia slashes its foreign debt by $21.3 billion in 2020