June 30, 2021 – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

EU

‘Horrible massacre’: More than 50 warders targeted in probe over heavy-handed suppression of Covid-19 riot in Italian prison

Posted on June 30, 2021June 30, 2021By Editor

Over 50 warders have been targeted by Italy’s judiciary, with more than 20 in detention or under house arrest, amid a probe into a major prison riot. Warders’ unions branded the measures “disproportionate” and “incomprehensible.” … Read More >‘Horrible massacre’: More than 50 warders targeted in probe over heavy-handed suppression of Covid-19 riot in Italian prison

EU

EU agri ministers approve major CAP reform farming subsidies deal in bid to better protect small producers and environment

Posted on June 30, 2021June 30, 2021By Editor

After years of talks, the agriculture ministers of EU member states have given their backing to a reformed version of the bloc’s farming subsidy program, which aims to be more environmentally friendly and fairer to small farms. … Read More >EU agri ministers approve major CAP reform farming subsidies deal in bid to better protect small producers and environment

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Sweden poised to lift some Covid restrictions from July 1 as cases fall

Posted on June 30, 2021June 30, 2021By Editor

From July 1, Sweden will relax some of its Covid-19 restrictions, including removing curfews and increasing the number of people allowed into venues, as its infection rates continue to decline and more people opt for vaccination. … Read More >Sweden poised to lift some Covid restrictions from July 1 as cases fall

New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern hammered for pushing hate speech law… that even she doesn’t understand

Posted on June 30, 2021August 4, 2023By Editor

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been accused of “misleading the public” in a disastrous radio interview defending a proposed hate speech law, which could see offenders jailed for three years for offensive words. … Read More >New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern hammered for pushing hate speech law… that even she doesn’t understand

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Young Greeks offered €150 to get one dose of a Covid vaccine, as government tries to boost inoculation drive

Posted on June 30, 2021By Editor

Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has unveiled a ‘freedom pass’ that will give 18-to-25-year-olds who get a Covid jab €150 ($179) to spend on travel and entertainment, an attempt to ramp up the country’s inoculation drive. … Read More >Young Greeks offered €150 to get one dose of a Covid vaccine, as government tries to boost inoculation drive

USA

Blinken says US airstrikes on Iraq & Syria send ‘clear’ message to Iran-backed militias

Posted on June 30, 2021June 30, 2021By Editor

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has defended US airstrikes on Iranian-backed militia targets either side of the Iraq/Syria border, claiming they were “necessary” and “appropriate” to send a “clear” message to these groups. … Read More >Blinken says US airstrikes on Iraq & Syria send ‘clear’ message to Iran-backed militias

Russia

WATCH LIVE: 18th edition of Putin’s televised ‘Direct Line’ – latest Q&A marathon takes place as Russia faces new Covid-19 crisis

Posted on June 30, 2021June 30, 2021By Editor

Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding his traditional live Questions & Answers session on Tuesday afternoon. The event comes as Russia is struggling to cope with a new wave of Covid-19 infection, driven by the Delta Variant. … Read More >WATCH LIVE: 18th edition of Putin’s televised ‘Direct Line’ – latest Q&A marathon takes place as Russia faces new Covid-19 crisis