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Izvestia: prices for smartphones in 2022 may grow by 17% Prices for smartphones in Russia in 2022 may rise by 15-17 percent. Izvestia writes about this. This forecast was given to the publication by Mikhail Dogadin, Vice President for Procurement and Development of Svyaznoy. At the same time, analysts from Mobile Research Group added, in the first quarter of next year, growth may amount to 10 percent. Experts associate the rise in prices for electronics with a shortage of components, as well as with global logistics problems. On November 25, it was reported that car prices would rise in 2022. At the same time, according to Maxim Kadakov, editor-in-chief of Za Rulem magazine, the situation will not change at least until the middle, and maybe until the end of 2022 due to a shortage of microchips and collapsed logistics. He noted that if next year prices remain at the level

The Israeli authorities are evaluating the possibility of stopping flights to South Africa .1.1.529 previously discovered. This is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the office of Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. It is noted that Bennett held urgent consultations on this matter with the heads of the Ministry of Health and Civil Defense Services, after which he included the countries of this region on the list of banned for visiting by the Israelis, and also instructed to evaluate the possibility of ending flights with them. Earlier, the United Kingdom canceled flights with six African countries due to a new strain of coronavirus. From November 26, London will stop flights to Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Namibia, Eswatini and South Africa. On November 24, it became known that ten people were infected with the B.1.1.529 strain in South Africa, Botswana and Hong Kong. British scientists have suggested that the new strain

Poland: the situation with the outbreak of a riot in the center of migrants was stabilized by the police According to the agency, the outbreak of a riot of illegal migrants was able to calm down thanks to the police. More than 500 officers took part in the actions to support the border guard, the police of the Lubusz province of the country said. Earlier it was reported that migrants, most of whom are men from Iraq and Afghanistan, revolted in a guarded center for foreigners. According to Polish media reports, hundreds of illegal immigrants in Wenjin came to the site in front of the center building, began to damage equipment and break glass. At the same time, they shouted “Freedom” and shouted that the purpose of their arrival in Europe is Germany.

The Guardian: Shortage of Truck Drivers Threatens Alcohol Shortage in Britain Alcohol shortages may arise in Britain due to a shortage of truck drivers. A letter with such a warning from members of the Wine and Spirits Trade Association (WSTA) was sent to British Transport Minister Grant Shapps, reports The Guardian. Members of the association, notably Pernod Ricard and Moët Hennessy, said the growing costs of the companies and problems in logistics in the UK have delayed the supply of alcoholic beverages. This, in turn, creates a threat that stores will face a shortage of goods. Alcohol producers also predict that the shortage of truck drivers could be exacerbated by the coming holidays. At this point, imports have already begun to take five times longer than a year ago. WSTA notes that transportation costs for UK alcohol producers have risen by about seven percent due to forced wage increases for

Britain canceled flights to South Africa and five other countries due to a new strain of COVID-19 Britain cancels flights to six African countries from – for a new strain of coronavirus. The head of the British Ministry of Health, Sajid Javid, said on his Twitter account. According to him, from November 26, London will stop flights to Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Namibia, Eswatini and South Africa. He noted that this decision was made due to a new strain of coronavirus B.1.1.529 identified in the African region, which may be more infectious than others. The Minister also stressed that the Security Agency in the area UK Healthcare is currently investigating this COVID-19 variant, but it is necessary to await more detailed data on it. In addition, he added that Britons returning from these countries will be required to comply with quarantine upon arrival. Earlier it was reported that the World Health