MIL-OSI Russian Federation: Monument to Alexander Solzhenitsyn opened in Moscow
MIL OSI Translation. Region: Russian Federation – Photo: Press Service of the Mayor and the Government of Moscow. Denis Grishkin The sculptor, People’s Artist of Russia Andrey Kovalchuk became the author of the monument. A monument to Alexander Solzhenitsyn appeared in the capital. The solemn ceremony, which took place on the street named after the […]
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Source: Sinn Féin 11 December, 2018 – by Eoin Ó Broin TD Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin TD has commented on reports on the content of the new Residential Tenancies amendment Bill. The Bill grants some much needed additional powers to the Residential Tenancies Board, extends notice to quit periods for tenants, provides […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Misappropriation of green energy schemes cost all of us
Source: The Green Party in Northern Ireland Tuesday 11 December 2018 Steven Agnew MLA reflects on the damaging effects of another green energy scheme scandal – this time a scheme involving the conversion of animal waste to energy. “Another controversy, another blow to public confidence in green energy schemes. However, it is important to distinguish […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Over 200 Labour councillors call on Corbyn to support a ‘people’s vote’
Source: Labour List UK Over 200 elected Labour officials have written an open letter to Jeremy Corbyn calling on him to support a ‘people’s vote’. Organised by the pressure group Labour for a People’s Vote, hundreds of Labour representatives – including councillors and assembly members – have told the Labour leader that a fresh EU […]
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Source: Labour List UK Leaders of the Lib Dems, Greens, Plaid Cymru and the SNP have called on Jeremy Corbyn to table a motion of no confidence in the government “at the earliest possible opportunity”. The letter to Corbyn challenges him to then “work with other parties in Westminster to fulfil the demands – shared […]
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Source: City of Winchester The festive season is full of fantastic opportunities to think about the waste we generate and how we can make small changes to reduce waste and increase recycling. We may find that we are suddenly overwhelmed by wrapping paper, plastic, bottles, food waste and unwanted textiles. Making a few changes to […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: News story: Minister praises work of organisations helping veterans into new careers
Source: UK Government Minister for Defence People and Veterans Tobias Ellwood has praised businesses and charities that support service leavers taking the next step in their career, following an event hosted by Deloitte UK. Yesterday’s Officers’ Association Careers Forum provided the chance for personnel preparing to leave the military to hear more about the career […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Pearse Doherty TD calls Mc Menamin fine ‘a joke’, says reckless lending must be a crime
Source: Sinn Féin 11 December, 2018 – by Pearse Doherty TD Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty TD has said the €23,000 fine received by Tom Mc Menamin for his role in Irish Nationwide is a “joke”.Teachta Doherty contrasted the cost to the Irish people of the collapse of Irish Nationwide with the minimal fine […]
Read More →MIL-OSI EU-Baltics: Monument to Alexander Solzhenitsyn unveiled in Moscow
Source: President of Russia – The Kremlin – English The bronze monument sitting on a granite pedestal was designed by National Artist of Russia Andrei Kovalchuk. His project won the architecture and sculpture tender held in 2017 by the Union of Moscow Architects at the initiative of the Alexander Solzhenitsyn House of Russian Expatriate Community, with the support of the Ministry of Culture. * * * Speeches at the unveiling ceremony for the monument to Alexander Solzhenitsyn Head of the Federal Agency […]
Read More →MIL-OSI UK Cities: Views sought on budget proposals
Source: Aisle of Wight 11 Dec 2018 Last updated at 12:00 Ideas and suggestions to help the Isle of Wight Council save £5.5 million in the next budget are being welcomed. An online survey is now live, enabling people to comment on the current proposals or suggest alternative ideas to help balance the books. […]
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