Sweden renounced NATO membership

Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson: Sweden will not apply for NATO membership Swedish Prime Minister and Social Democratic Party member Magdalena Andersson announced that her country is refusing NATO membership. TASS writes about this. “Freedom from military alliances serves our country well and contributes to stability and security in Northern Europe. Sweden will not apply for NATO membership, ”said the current head of the Swedish government. However, she noted that Stockholm will not stand aside in case of an attack on Europe and counts on the help of European countries in case of aggression in their direction. “The EU is the most important arena of Sweden's foreign policy and security. Our current chairmanship of the OSCE gives Sweden the opportunity to protect the European security order, ”added Andersson. She also praised the return of the United States to a “constructive partnership” on climate, pandemic and democracy. Earlier it became known that

Lavrov praised Brazil's membership in the UN Security Council

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: Brazilian membership in the UN Security Council opens up new opportunities Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Brazil UN security opens up new opportunities for Russian-Brazilian dialogue. He spoke at the opening of a meeting with Brazilian Foreign Minister Carlus Alberto Franco França, TASS reports. “New opportunities are opening up due to the fact that from January 1, Brazil will be a member of the UN Security Council, and I am sure that this will add new directions to our close partnership, ”the Russian minister assessed Brazil's entry into the Security Council. He also stressed that cooperation between Russia and Brazil is of strategic importance. In May 2021, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro spoke about his similarity with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. He noted that Russia is extremely interesting for Brazil as a country.

First transgender minister appointed in Sweden

Transgender woman Lina Axelsson Kilblom has been appointed Minister of Education of Sweden This is the first transperson to hold a post in the government of the country. This is reported by the Swedish portal Expressen. 51-year-old Kilblom was previously a member of the school commission and has extensive experience in the educational field. In 2015, she admitted to having made a trans-geder transition. She also published an autobiography, “Will You Like Me Now?” Identity Story “. In it, she reveals the theme of fear of rejection, ridicule and rejection. The first woman prime minister in Sweden's history, a member of the Social Democratic Party Magdalena Andersson, was appointed to the post of Kilblom. Earlier it became known that in the Altai Territory the branch of the regional party “Civil Initiative” was headed by a transgender woman Yulia Aleshina. This decision was made by the politician after she learned about

The manufacturer of the famous sweets is on the verge of bankruptcy

The manufacturer of Mozart sweets Salzburg Schokolade has filed for bankruptcy The Austrian company Salzburg Schokolade, one of the filed for bankruptcy. The APA agency writes about this. Salzburg Schokolade was on the verge of bankruptcy due to the coronavirus pandemic. The demand for the manufacturer's confectionery has collapsed due to a decrease in the number of tourists, weddings and other holidays. Sweet shops in Vienna and Salzburg were closed for several weeks due to lack of tourists. Lockdown and a significant increase in raw materials, electricity, salaries, logistics costs and costs of packaging materials also became the reasons for bankruptcy, the director of the company noted. Christian Schuegerl. The decrease in sales compared to the previous year was only partially compensated for in the new financial year. The company was unable to pay its employees the November salary and the Christmas bonus. According to the newspaper, 140 employees were

Dagestani starred in Game of Thrones and hid it for three years

A resident of Dagestan spoke about the work of an understudy in the TV series “Game of Thrones” understudy for actor Keith Harington, who played Jon Snow. This was reported by the TV channel “Zvezda”. According to him, Harington has two official understudies, but they were engaged in other filming, so the participation of one more understudy was required. The Dagestani saw an advertisement for the search for an actor on the official HBO website. “They sent me an answer, asked for a video where I turn my head and show my facial expressions. And they began to negotiate the rest of the terms of payment, fee, “- Yusupov shared. The young man was worried that what was happening could be a drawing, but he was convinced that everything was for real when he received tickets to Scotland. Due to the terms of the contract, Yusupov could not talk about

Dagestani starred in Game of Thrones and hid it for three years

A resident of Dagestan spoke about the work of an understudy in the TV series “Game of Thrones” understudy for actor Keith Harington, who played Jon Snow. This was reported by the TV channel “Zvezda”. According to him, Harington has two official understudies, but they were engaged in other filming, so the participation of one more understudy was required. The Dagestani saw an advertisement for the search for an actor on the official HBO website. “They sent me an answer, asked for a video where I turn my head and show my facial expressions. And they began to negotiate the rest of the terms of payment, fee, “- Yusupov shared. The young man was worried that what was happening could be a drawing, but he was convinced that everything was for real when he received tickets to Scotland. Due to the terms of the contract, Yusupov could not talk about

A new social network has been launched in Russia

Gazprom-Media Holding has launched the domestic TikTok application Yappy launched a new social network Yappy in Russia, which has become a domestic analogue of the world's popular TikTok application. This was announced in a press release from the company, published on its official website. Starting November 29, the application can be downloaded on iOS and Android. The Yappy service allows you to shoot and edit videos up to one minute in length, create collaborative videos, and supplement and share already published viral videos. It is noted that the video editor is suitable for both content creation professionals and beginners. The service plans to replenish and modernize the sets of filters and effects. At the end of September, representatives of Gazprom-Media said that Yappy will target both content creators and those who just want to watch videos. The holding's press service noted that the main target audience of the platform will

A new social network has been launched in Russia

Gazprom-Media Holding has launched the domestic TikTok application Yappy launched a new social network Yappy in Russia, which has become a domestic analogue of the world's popular TikTok application. This was announced in a press release from the company, published on its official website. Starting November 29, the application can be downloaded on iOS and Android. The Yappy service allows you to shoot and edit videos up to one minute in length, create collaborative videos, and supplement and share already published viral videos. It is noted that the video editor is suitable for both content creation professionals and beginners. The service plans to replenish and modernize the sets of filters and effects. At the end of September, representatives of Gazprom-Media said that Yappy will target both content creators and those who just want to watch videos. The holding's press service noted that the main target audience of the platform will

Sberbank raised deposit rates and launched a new promotional deposit

Sberbank improves conditions for deposits: rates on SberVklad and SberVklada Prime have been increased Sberb raised rates on “SberVklad” and “SberVklad Prime”. Thus, the maximum effective rate on SberVklad, taking into account the capitalization of interest, was increased to 7.01 percent, and for holders of the annual SberPrime + subscription – to 8 percent. This was reported to “Lente.ru” in the press service of Sberbank. Both deposits are opened for a period from one month to one year inclusive (you can choose up to a day). The minimum amount is 100 thousand rubles, the maximum amount is not limited. Replenishment in “SberBank Online” is carried out without restrictions, withdrawal of funds is possible only in the amount of accrued interest. It is most convenient to open deposits online – in the web version or in the SberBank Online mobile application. The service is also available at the bank branches. More

Sberbank raised deposit rates and launched a new promotional deposit

Sberbank improves conditions for deposits: the rates on SberVklad and SberVklada Prime have been increased Since November 30, 2021 Sberbank has increased rates on “SberVklad” and “SberVklad Prime”. Thus, the maximum effective rate on SberVklad, taking into account the capitalization of interest, was increased to 7.01 percent, and for holders of the annual SberPrime + subscription – to 8 percent. This was reported to “Lente.ru” in the press service of Sberbank. Both deposits are opened for a period from one month to one year inclusive (you can choose up to a day). The minimum amount is 100 thousand rubles, the maximum amount is not limited. Replenishment in “SberBank Online” is carried out without restrictions, withdrawal of funds is possible only in the amount of accrued interest. It is most convenient to open deposits online – in the web version or in the SberBank Online mobile application. The service is also