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Around the world 2022: the year of uprisings, deaths and surprises in the shadow of war

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After two years in the shadow of the Covid-19 pandemic, 2022 went down in human history as a year when the Russia-Ukraine war, which was another disaster this time, changed the balances all over the world.

While the effect of the pandemic continued to weaken in 2022, the world had a very active year when the events erupted one after the other, as the global effects of the war that returned to Europe years later, riots in different places, deaths and crises.

The new war in Europe that changed the world balance

2021 was the year of the Covid-19 pandemic, but the event that marked the world in 2022 was undoubtedly the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Gradually growing tension in the region reached its peak in early 2022, with Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering a “special military operation” on Ukraine on February 24.

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Although the missiles that started to rain down on Ukraine shocked the world, this tension was the continuation of a crisis that had been going on for many years. After the pro-Western Maidan demonstrations that lasted for months in Ukraine in 2014, after President Viktor Yanukovych, who is close to Moscow, fled to Russia, pro-Western supporters came to power in the country, Russian forces annexed Crimea, and pro-Russian rebellions broke out in Donbas in the east. The Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republic decided to unilaterally declare independence.

More than 14,000 people have died in clashes between the Ukrainian army and separatists in Donbas since 2014. Although Russia claimed that it launched a military operation to solve this crisis, increasing civilian deaths and destruction, allegations of massacres and the tragedy experienced by those who fled the country caused a great reaction, and many countries targeted Moscow with sanctions one after another.

Although the exact figures are not given, thousands of people from both sides lost their lives in the war, and the conflicts continue with all its violence.

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This war, which is the biggest security crisis in Europe since World War II, shook the whole world, leaving Europe with an energy crisis and rapidly increasing inflation. Since the beginning of the occupation, the world has been discussing the fear of a major war and nuclear conflict between NATO and the USA and Russia, and even the 3rd World War scenarios.

While Ukraine, which received great military support from the West, surprised Russia, which had to take a step back with its resistance, the world is pregnant with new war-related crises in 2023, as the war is unlikely to end any time soon.

Meanwhile, Turkey became one of the countries that made the most mention of the process due to its mediation efforts, its failure to support sanctions against Russia despite being a NATO member, and Sweden and Finland’s objections to NATO membership.

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The hijab revolt in Iran that shook the Islamic Republic

Iran, where anti-government protests have erupted from time to time in recent years, witnessed unprecedented mass protests led by women in 2022. The event that ignited the demonstrations was 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died after being detained on the grounds that she did not comply with the headscarf ban. The death of the young woman led to the rapid growth of reaction to the headscarf requirement and religious practices in the country. Women demonstrators led the revolt by removing their headscarves and burning them, and high schools and universities became the center of the protests.

It is estimated that nearly 500 people, including security guards, died in the events that lasted for more than 100 days. Thousands of people were detained, two people linked to the demonstrations have been executed so far.

These demonstrations, which are described as the biggest revolt against Iranian religious leaders since the Islamic Revolution in 1979, brought with them discussions about the headscarf requirement, which is one of the symbols of the Islamic regime, and the morality police. Tehran, on the other hand, blames the West, especially the “mortal enemies” USA and Israel, for the escalation of events.

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People’s uprising surprise in calm Central Asia

In the first days of 2022, the eyes of the international press suddenly turned to Central Asia, which is generally calm. In Kazakhstan, the largest landlocked country in Central Asia, where public protests are rare and opposition is weak, the government’s increase in liquefied petroleum gas prices on January 2 ignited unprecedented mass actions in the region.

Increasing discontent with former President Nursultan Nazarbayev, who resigned in 2019 after ruling the country for nearly 30 years, but continued his influence on the administration, was also effective in the demonstrations. Thousands of demonstrators targeted government buildings in the events that spread rapidly across the country, and the government declared a state of emergency as the conflicts escalated. 225 people lost their lives in 10 days, nearly 10 thousand people were detained.

Upon the escalation of the events, the Collective Security Treaty Organization, led by Russia, consisting of former USSR states, sent peacekeepers to Kazakhstan. Soldiers were ordered to use force, demonstrations were brutally suppressed.

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The removal of the founding President Nazarbayev from his post as the head of the Security Council, the removal of the lifetime presidential powers in the Kazakhstan People’s Assembly by a parliamentary decision, and the resignation of his son-in-laws, which were the targets of the demonstrators, also revealed the dimensions of the rivalry in the country’s administration.

Taiwan-China crisis brings Washington and Beijing face to face

Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the number 3 name in US politics, with her visit to China’s “red line” Taiwan in August, caused a major crisis in the region and between the USA and China.
China, which did not accept Taiwan’s independence, considered this visit an “arrogant challenge” and besieged the island with warplanes and ships. While China’s exercises with long-range missiles, which brought the possibility of war to the agenda by saying “We will not sit and watch”, caused the tension to rise rapidly, the USA sent warships to the region.

The tension, which lasted for days, became one of the biggest crises of recent years in the already tense Beijing-Washington line. The increasing competition between the two countries is expected to continue next year as the Joe Biden administration in the USA gives priority to the Asia-Pacific region in foreign policy.

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Meanwhile, US President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met face-to-face in Indonesia, where they went to the G20 Summit in November. The meeting marked the two leaders’ first face-to-face meeting since Biden took office in 2021.

Queen of England dies, anti-monarchy voices rise

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in England, died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, at the age of 96. The Queen, who ruled the country in stormy times during her 70-year adventure on the throne, was among the most well-known names around the world.
The death of Elizabeth II, whose glorious life was the subject of movies, TV series and songs, was a turning point in the history of England.

He was succeeded by his eldest son and assumed the title of King Charles III. The anti-monarchy voices that rose during the Queen’s funeral ceremonies, which lasted for days, also signaled that republican debates could begin in the country in the new period. In addition, pro-independence statements in the member states of the British Commonwealth drew attention.

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Endless crisis in England, the cradle of democracy

2022 has been an unforgettable year for Britain, the cradle of democracy. Alongside the death of Queen Elizabeth, the country had a year of successive political crises.

First, the colorful Prime Minister of the country, Boris Johnson, resigned in July, unable to withstand the pressure as a result of the series of scandals that broke out with the parties he gave in his office. She was replaced by Foreign Minister Liz Truss with votes within the Conservative Party, but the crisis did not end.

Truss, whose efforts to stay in power were in vain, became the British prime minister who remained in office for the shortest time with 45 days. The British press put a belly of lettuce with a photo of Truss on a table and asked, “Which will last longer?” he asked, and in the end, the winner of the race was the lettuce. Truss left the chair with a tragic end in his political career, and he was replaced by former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak. Although Sunak, the richest and first Hindu Prime Minister of the country, promised stability, the economic crisis and the strikes that broke out one after another show that the problems will not leave the country in the new year.

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Assassination revealing cult ties in Japan

Japan, where political violence is rare, was shaken by the assassination of the former prime minister in July. Shinzo Abe, the country’s longest-serving prime minister, was shot in the chest while speaking at an election rally in the city of Nara on 8 July. After the death of Abe, who died in the hospital where he was taken with serious injuries, the killer’s statement created a great controversy.
Murder suspect Yamagami Tetsuya said he held a grudge against Abe for supporting the Unification Church, which destroyed his family. While the sect-politics relations in the country were examined, it was revealed that 179 deputies of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party had relations with the aforementioned sect and close organizations. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida dismissed some ministers.

Protesters stormed the palace in Sri Lanka, which was dragged into bankruptcy

In Sri Lanka, which suffered the worst economic crisis in its history and defaulted, months of protests spiraled out of control in the summer, as angry demonstrators stormed President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s palace and government buildings in the capital, Colombo, in July.
Videos showing demonstrators chanting slogans in the corridors of the palace and swimming in the president’s pool went viral on social media. Many people lost their lives or were injured in the clashes that broke out with the involvement of supporters of the government and lasted for months. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled the country, resigned, his successor Ranil Wickremesinghe declared a state of emergency.

Finnish Prime Minister’s crazy dances became an event

In Finland, one of Europe’s quietest countries, the “crazy” nightlife of young Babakan Sanna Marin made a splash in the world agenda in 2022.

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While the 37-year-old married prime minister’s style and clothes, which are far from the traditional politician profile, were talked about a lot, Marin’s crazy dances at a house party suddenly fell into the agenda like a bomb.
While the candid dance videos of the Finnish leader with different men were talked about a lot, the tears of Marin, who appeared before the press to apologize but argued that he had done nothing wrong, were also reflected in the cameras. Saying that he never used drugs and only drank alcohol at the party whose footage was leaked, Marin’s negative drug test helped reduce the criticism to a certain extent, but the young leader is still on the radar of traditional politicians.

Halloween turns into disaster in Seoul

A horrific incident in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, on October 30 was one of the biggest disasters of this year. 158 people, mostly young people and children, were killed and more than 180 injured in a stampede during the Halloween celebration held in one of the city’s popular areas.
The images of the young people piled up in the narrow street and tried to be brought back to life with CPR went down as a black mark in the history of the country. It was reported that most of those who lost their lives died as a result of sudden cardiac arrest in the stampede.

Other disasters

In March, a passenger plane belonging to China Eastern Airlines, carrying 132 people, crashed in a mountainous region in Guangxi province. There were no survivors in the accident.

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On 22 June, 1150 people lost their lives in the 5.9 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Afghanistan’s Paktika province.

133 people were killed and more than 300 injured in a stampede after police used tear gas to stop the brawl during a football match in Indonesia on October 1.
232 people died as a result of floods caused by heavy rains in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro.

Europe scorched by extreme heat

This summer, temperature records were broken in many European countries. The temperature in England exceeded 40 degrees, reaching the highest level in the country’s history. It is reported that Europe has experienced the driest period of the last 500 years.

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So is Covid over?

The corona virus epidemic, which marked 2020 and 2021 and changed the world, took many lives in 2022, although it was not as effective as in the early days. The increase in the number of cases in many countries, especially after the summer, showed that Covid-19 will not be on the agenda any time soon.

The loss of life has reached 6.7 million worldwide and the number of cases has approached 660 million. The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided to continue to qualify the Covid-19 outbreak as a “global emergency”.

Meanwhile, the world faced the threat of a new epidemic in the spring months. Monkey pox virus, an endemic disease in Africa, spread rapidly to Europe and the whole world, with the number of cases exceeding 80 thousand. WHO declared a state of emergency regarding the disease.

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World population exceeds 8 billion

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) reported that the world population reached 8 billion people as of November 15. According to the report published by UNFPA, it is estimated that the world population will reach 8.5 billion in 2030, 9.7 billion in 2050 and 10.4 billion in 2100.

Coup plot revealed in Germany

In the last month of the year, a far-right group was raided in Germany that wanted to stage a coup and change the constitutional system. 3000 special police participated in the operation, dozens of centers were raided in Germany and Austria.

It turned out that the group called “Reichsbürger”, which also includes judges and soldiers, dreaming of a German empire, plans to establish principalities and monarchy if the coup is successful, and creates a “military wing ready to shed blood if necessary”. The fact that such a detailed coup plan found many supporters in a country like Germany alarmed the authorities.

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Protests grow after police kill 17-year-old in France: At least 150 people were detained

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The demonstrations that started on Tuesday after a 17-year-old teenager was killed in Paris, the capital of France, after he did not comply with the stop warning of the traffic police, continued yesterday.

Clashes broke out between the police and the demonstrators in Paris, at least 150 people were detained. The demonstrations spread to other cities as well.

The most intense clashes took place in Nanterre, a suburb to the west of Paris, where the teenager, identified as Nahel M, was killed.

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Demonstrators threw Molotov cocktails at the police in Nanterre and burned down an electrical installation. The newspaper Le Monde reported that the police had to partially withdraw from Nanterre.

In the videos circulating on social media, it is seen that vehicles are burned and shops are looted.

Molotov cocktails were thrown at many police stations in Paris.

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Luxembourgers will soon be able to legally keep and smoke weed

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Luxembourgers will soon be able to legally keep and smoke weed

Luxembourgers of age will soon be allowed to keep a maximum of four cannabis plants at home for their own use. They may also smoke the ‘harvest’ thereof. Weed is prohibited in public.

It took the Luxembourg parliament five years to reach this agreement. It is a watered-down version of a plan to fully legalize marijuana.

The partial legalization is part of a package of measures. With this, the Luxembourg government wants to reduce drug crime in the country.

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Among other things, the government wants to develop state-controlled supply chains and control cannabis sales.

Justice Secretary Sam Tanson said the drug policy of the past fifty years was a “failure”. Although weed was banned, it was widely used.

Public use and possession remain prohibited

The use and possession of marijuana in public remains prohibited. However, the fine will be reduced to 25 to 500 euros for possession of less than 3 grams. Anyone who carries more weed on the street risks six months in prison or a fine of 2,500 euros.

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The government hopes that the new rules will prevent drug trafficking and protect Luxembourgers from contaminated weed. According to opponents, the illegal trade will continue and will not limit consumption.

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UBS to lay off thousands of Credit Suisse employees

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Switzerland’s largest bank, UBS, is preparing to fire thousands of employees of the bank it bought after completing its state-aided takeover of rival Credit Suisse.

Swiss banking giant UBS is preparing for layoffs after taking over Credit Suisse. The giant bank will dismiss more than half of the employees at Credit Suisse, which has 45,000 personnel, next month.

The segments that will be most affected by the wave of layoffs will be bankers, processors and support personnel. Employees of Credit Suisse branches in London, New York and some Asian regions will be the ones most affected by this wave.

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THERE WILL BE 3 SEPARATE WAVE OF WORK

There will be three separate waves of layoffs this year, according to sources who asked for anonymity as the plans have not yet been made public. It is stated that the first wave is expected to take place by the end of July, while the other two tours are planned in September and October.

Three months after UBS bought Credit Suisse in a government-brokered bailout, the full extent of the layoffs began to become clear.

When the deal was completed, UBS’ total headcount rose to nearly 120,000, and the company said it aims to save about $6 billion in personnel costs in the coming years.

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IT WILL FIND 35 THOUSAND PEOPLE

It is thought that UBS plans to eventually cut its total headcount by around 35,000 people. UBS spokespersons are refusing to comment on the layoffs for now.

After the Wall Street investment banks, including Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, announced that they would lay off thousands of their staff, UBS also started to lay off their staff, showing that things are getting worse for the global financial sector.

WHAT HAPPENED?

After the banking crisis that started in the USA in March, there was a Credit Suisse panic in Europe. The developments after the Saudi National Bank, the biggest partner of Credit Suisse bank, announced that it would not increase its capital, dragged the bank to the brink of bankruptcy.

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Switzerland’s largest bank, UBS, bought 167-year-old Credit Suisse for 3 billion francs, with the government’s liquidity support of 200 billion francs.

While the total number of employees of UBS and Credit Suisse reached 120,000 worldwide, UBS announced that it would make layoffs to reduce costs.

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Streets in flames in France

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France is confused the streets are on fire

After the death of a 17-year-old teenager by police fire in France, many vehicles were set on fire, and many people were detained in the incidents.

In the city of Nanterre, France, 13 people were detained in the events that started with the death of the 17-year-old driver yesterday as a result of the fire opened by the police.

Those who reacted to the incident took to the streets in different cities such as Nanterre, Suresnes and Mantes-la-Jolie and set garbage bins and vehicles on fire. While the firefighters were responding to the fires, a brawl broke out between the youth and the police in different neighborhoods of the city.
A fire broke out in the town hall and a school, and a total of 13 people were detained.

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REACTION FROM POLITICIANS

Police opened fire on a vehicle in Nanterre, which had 3 people and did not comply with the “stop” warning, and the 17-year-old driver died. While one child in the vehicle was taken into custody, the other child fled the scene and an investigation was launched into the incident.

While the French politicians were reacting to the incident, in the images reflected on social media, it is seen that the police who opened fire were not in front of the vehicle, but at the level of the front left seat.

In the footage, it is evaluated that the vehicle hit the pole after the police fired the gun pointed at the driver.

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2 people died in Spain due to hot weather

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The first extreme heatwave of summer in Spain killed two people.

A 47-year-old farmer in Seville on 24 June and a 46-year-old farmer in Ciudad Real on 26 June died from extreme heat while working in the field, according to information from the civil aid organization and local governments.

Stating that the heat especially affects the farmers and construction workers working in the open field, the authorities demanded that measures such as drinking plenty of water, using a hat and not staying in the open area during the peak hours of the sun.

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ALARM IS GIVEN

Due to the first extreme heat wave of summer, which started last weekend and is expected to leave the country from tomorrow, 8 of 17 autonomous administrations in Spain were given a 1st or 2nd degree alarm.

According to the meteorological forecasts, the air temperatures in the Andalusia region in the south of the country will decrease to 30-38 degrees from tomorrow.

On the other hand, the Public Health Agency in Spain announced that a total of 10 extreme heat waves were seen in the summer of 2022 and the hottest summer of the last 30 years was detected. In the data, it was shared that 10 people died from extreme heat in 2022 and that heat had an indirect effect on 337 deaths.

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Coup attempt in Russia

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Coup attempt in Russia: Wagner, the mercenary group condoned by Putin, rebelled against the Russian army!

The Federal Security Agency asked the Wagner fighters to arrest their leader, Prigojin.

Yevgeni Prigojin, the founder and leader of the Russian mercenary group Wagner, claimed that he ordered the leaders of the Russian army to strike the group’s camps and killed a large number of Wagner warriors.
Wagner’s leader, who has been making statements against the Russian Ministry of Defense for months, made an unorthodox statement against the leaders of the Russian army, saying he would “stop” them and asked Russian citizens to remain calm.

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“Putin is aware of developments”
Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitri Peskov said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is “aware of the developments” and emphasized that “all necessary measures will be taken”.

According to Russia’s public broadcaster RIA Novosti, the Federal Security Agency has launched a criminal investigation for starting an armed uprising. Agency asks Wagner fighters to arrest their leader Prigojin

“The evil brought by the army of this country must be stopped”
“We were ready to make concessions to the Ministry of Defense, we were going to lay down our weapons. Today we see that the promises made have been broken. They launched missile attacks on our camps,” Prigojin said in the audio recording released by his spokespersons.

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Prigojin said, “Wagner’s council of commanders has made a decision. The evil brought by the army of this country must be stopped” and called on the Russians “not to resist them”. “We’re 25,000 people, and we’re going to take a look at why there is total lawlessness in this country,” said the Wagner leader.

“Prigojin’s statements do not match reality”
“We are not carrying out a coup,” said Prigojin. “We are marching for justice. Our moves do not endanger ordinary Russian soldiers.”

“Prigojin’s statements do not match reality,” said the Russian Defense Ministry.
According to Vyorsyka’s report, Wagner members called their relatives on Friday and said goodbye to them before Prigojin’s statements.

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“Coup Attempt in Russia”
T24 writer Hakan Aksay evaluated the developments with his social media account. Describing the tension as a “coup attempt in Russia”, Aksay announced that an investigation was launched. Aksay included the following statements in his message:

“The coup attempt in Russia. Prigojin, the owner of the mercenary Wagner units, which Putin allowed to develop and gain strength with dubious methods, announced that he took action with 25 thousand armed youth not only against the Minister of Defense Shoigu, but also “against the turmoil in the country.”

Kremlin spokesman Peskov said that President Putin is aware of everything and that necessary measures will be taken. The Russian intelligence agency FSB launched an investigation into Prigojin’s statement on the allegation of “coup attempt.”

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Netflix opens its own restaurant

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Streaming service Netflix is now opening a restaurant, too.

Netflix is opening a restaurant. The chefs in the cooking shows will cook.
Netflix is also stepping into the food industry after digital broadcasting and mobile gaming.
The company announced two days ago, Netflix Bites, to open its restaurant in Los Angeles, USA. At the restaurant, the Chef’s Table on the platform, Nailed It! and Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend (Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend), will present their dishes to customers.

Chefs include Curtis Stone, Dominique Crenn, Ming Tsai, Andrew Zimmern, Rodney Scott, Ann Kim and Jacques Tortres. Mixologists such as Frankie Solarik and Julie Reiner on the Cocktails are Our Business (Drink Masters) program will also showcase their drinks at the restaurant.

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This temporary restaurant, which will open on June 30, will host its guests for two weeks.

Netflix’s statement said it would provide “fans and gourmets with a restaurant experience like no other.” Josh Simon, Vice President of Consumer Products at Netflix, said:

“With Netflix Bites, we’re creating a face-to-face experience where fans can immerse themselves in their favorite cooking shows. We’re excited to collaborate with these exceptional chefs who will bring that vision to life and showcase their delicious menus.”

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Reservations for the restaurant can be made online.

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There will be a fee to enter the New York city center by car

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There will be a fee to enter the New York city center by car.

There will be a fee to enter the New York city center by car. In order to reduce traffic congestion in New York City, USA, it was decided to charge a vehicle entry fee to the Lower Manhattan area.

It is on the agenda to collect money from those who enter the busy Manhattan area of New York with their vehicles.

According to the news reported by CNN, the administration of US President Joe Biden has approved the program that will charge vehicles entering the Lower Manhattan area of New York City.
If the app goes live, it will work like any road toll. However, it will be a first in the United States, as there will be a special charge for driving in the high-traffic area below 60th Street in Manhattan.

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WHO WANTS TO ENTER THE REGION WILL PAY 9-23 DOLLARS
According to the proposals, charges will be made from $ 9 to $ 23 during peak hours. The application will go into effect next spring.

Although the plan was discussed for years, it was delayed each time. But last month, the Federal Highway Administration took the first step by approving the publication of the environmental assessment on the subject. “This program is critical to the long-term success of New York City,” New York Governor Kathy Hochul said last month.

ONE OF THE WORLD’S WORST TRAFFIC

Every day, 700,000 cars, taxis and trucks flock to Lower Manhattan, one of the busiest areas in the world. Lower Manhattan is known as one of the most congested traffic areas in the United States.

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Since the traffic is very crowded, cars can only travel at a speed of 12.1 km per hour here. Bus speeds have dropped 28 percent since 2010, while New Yorkers lose an average of 117 hours each year in traffic.
It is planned to reduce the number of vehicles entering the congested area by at least 10 percent, if a toll is charged. It is thought that the application will increase public transportation.

Similar systems are currently being implemented in 7 cities in Europe. This system has already been implemented in London and Durham (England), Stockholm and Gothenburg (Sweden), Milan (Italy), Znaym (Czech) and Valletta (Malta).

CRITICAL APPLICATION

On the other hand, there are also criticisms of the system. Commuters from New York City’s outer boroughs and New Jersey say the program will hurt drivers who have no viable means of getting to Manhattan other than by car, and it will disproportionately affect low-income drivers.

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In addition, opponents of the application are of the opinion that traffic in Manhattan could be diverted to low-income areas of the city such as the Bronx.

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Berlusconi, former prime minister of Italy, passed away

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Famous businessman Silvio Berlusconi, who was the prime minister of Italy for many years, passed away.

Silvio Berlusconi, one of the former prime ministers of Italy, who has been struggling with health problems for a while and entered politics after building one of the country’s largest media empires, has passed away.

It has been announced that the billionaire businessman who steered Italian politics and led four governments from 1994 to 2011 died in San Raffaele Hospital in Milan.

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Berlusconi, who allegedly had sexual intercourse with young women in a villa in 2010 and made orgies known as “bunga bunga”, had a very difficult time. It was claimed that Berlusconi had an affair with Moroccan Karima al-Mahroug.

Berlusconi, who continued his political life despite the corruption and sex scandals about him, was 86 years old.

HE WAS INVOLVED IN THE COALITION GOVERNMENT

Berlusconi, who was diagnosed with cancer, was hospitalized in April due to a lung infection and was treated in the hospital for a long time.

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Berlusconi, who is the head of the centre-right party Forza Italia, of which he is the founder, found himself in the coalition government of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in the elections held in September. Berlusconi was also in the Italian Senate.
Berlusconi, the owner of the Italian football club AC Milan, had a hard time with sex scandals, also known as “Bunga bunga”, in the early 2010s.

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Explosion sound heard in the USA!

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F-16 warplanes caused panic in Washington, the capital of the USA. The sound of a huge explosion heard in Washington caused panic.

In the social media posts, it was stated that around 15:30 local time, a big noise similar to the sound of a sonic explosion was heard. While it was recorded that shaking was felt in the houses due to the explosion, some social media users commented that the explosion may be related to a possible military exercise.
It was recorded that the police asked the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) about the incident after citizens called the emergency lines, and the US Department of Homeland Security tweeted, “We are aware of the explosion sound heard in the capital, there is no threat at the moment.” expression was used.

Later, on the social media account of the Annapolis Emergency Management Office, it was shared that the explosion was caused by an “authorized flight under the Ministry of Defense” and that the military plane exceeding the sound limit caused the sonic boom.
In a written statement from the Federal Aviation Administration, it was reported that the Cessna-type plane, which took off from Tennessee to Long Island, entered the no-fly zone over the capital, then crashed into a mountainous terrain in the southwest region of Virginia.

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A few hours after the plane crashed, the local police announced that the rescue team had reached the wreckage of the plane. In the statement, which stated that there were no survivors in the accident, according to the first determinations, it was noted that the investigations at the accident site were continuing.

In the US press, there was information that the plane in question did not respond to the radio warnings, and thereupon, the F-16s took off with the emergency response authority at supersonic speed, which caused the explosion of sound.

It was also stated that during the incident, military jets used flares that could be seen by the public in order to attract the attention of the pilot, and that the flares did not pose a danger to the people on the ground due to their rapid and completely extinguishing feature.
No information was shared about why the plane did not answer the calls, how many people were in it, and why it crashed.

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White House officials announced that US President Joe Biden, who was playing golf at the Maryland military base, was informed during the incident.

It was noted that the FAA is continuing its investigation into the incident and will relay the details later.

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Fossil fuel protest in the Netherlands on the second day: 500 activists detained

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Eredivisie1 year ago

Ajax-Feyenoord derby canceled due to incidents

Bicycles in Amsterdam The Art of Commuting
Shopping & Lifestyle1 year ago

Bicycles in Amsterdam: The Art of Commuting

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Shopping & Lifestyle1 year ago

Amsterdam’s Cycling Culture: A Lifestyle to Embrace

Amsterdams Bike Friendly Neighborhoods
Shopping & Lifestyle1 year ago

Amsterdam’s Bike-Friendly Neighborhoods

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The Wheel Revolution: How Amsterdam’s Bicycles Reshaped the Cityscape

How to eat cheap food in Amsterdam
Shopping & Lifestyle1 year ago

How to eat cheap food in Amsterdam?

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Arts and Entertainment: Amsterdam Guide 2023

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Shopping & Lifestyle1 year ago

Heartbeat of Amsterdam: Exploring the Iconic Bicycles

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Shopping & Lifestyle1 year ago

How to Rent a Bike in Amsterdam

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Billboards of OnlyFans model spark controversy in UK

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Dutch Supreme Court: Israeli soldiers cannot be tried in our country

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Amsterdam fine for loud car engines and exhausts

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Sports1 year ago

Verstappen equals F1 record

Amsterdams Best Laptop Friendly Cafés
Travel1 year ago

Exploring Amsterdam’s Best Laptop-Friendly Cafés for Digital Nomads

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Health & Beauty1 year ago

How Netherlands Emergency system works?

2 Russian warplanes approaching Dutch airspace intercepted
News1 year ago

2 Russian warplanes approaching Dutch airspace intercepted

In another city in the Netherlands a bacteria warning was issued in drinking water
News1 year ago

In another city in the Netherlands, a bacteria warning was issued in drinking water

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News1 year ago

Warning from TK Maxx in the Netherlands: Electric leakage in the adapters!

Rising rents in the Netherlands led citizens to Belgium
Economy1 year ago

Rising rents in the Netherlands led citizens to Belgium

Childrens bicycle helmets are recalled for safety reasons in the Netherlands 1 1
News1 year ago

Children’s bicycle helmets are recalled for safety reasons in the Netherlands

Train tickets increase by 6.6 percent in the Netherlands
News1 year ago

Train tickets increase by 6.6 percent in the Netherlands

Mother and son missing for 2 months in the Netherlands still not found
News1 year ago

Mother and son missing for 2 months in the Netherlands still not found

The sweltering heat is coming in the Netherlands
News1 year ago

The sweltering heat is coming in the Netherlands

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Art & Culture1 year ago

‘Netherlands’ Stonehenge’ Discovered: 4000-Year-Old Graveyard and Glass Beads From Mesopotamia Found

Large cruise ships banned in Amsterdam seeking to reduce tourist numbers
News1 year ago

Large cruise ships banned in Amsterdam seeking to reduce tourist numbers

Ship loaded with vehicles burning off the Dutch coast for 2 days raises environmental disaster concerns
News1 year ago

Ship loaded with vehicles burning off the Dutch coast for 2 days raises environmental disaster concerns