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Two teenagers arrested in spying case linked to Russia
Two 17-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of “state interference” in the Netherlands, prosecutors say, in a case with reported links to Russian spying. The pair were allegedly contacted by pro-Russian hackers on the messaging app Telegram, Dutch media reported. One of the boys allegedly walked past the offices of Europol, Eurojust and the […]
Namibians warned against holding parties at cemeteries after ‘disgraceful’ event
Namibia’s authorities have warned people not to hold parties at cemeteries after a social gathering at a gravesite in the capital, Windhoek, sparked outrage last weekend. According to City of Windhoek officials, the event at Gammams cemetery “showed seating arrangements, cooler boxes and alcohol” on full display. One Windhoek resident who witnessed the party said […]
Turkey abandons food fight to force doner kebab rules on Europe
A Turkish attempt to force kebab shops in the EU to adhere to strict rules on how to make a doner kebab has been withdrawn. If the bid for a “Traditional Speciality Guaranteed” label had succeeded, restrictions would have been imposed on the types of ingredients that could be used. Germany’s kebab industry would have […]
