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14 April 2022, Ukraine, Mykolaiv: A Ukrainian soldier stands in front of the destroyed building of the government administration. Photo: Vincenzo Circosta/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

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WAR IN UKRAINE

Medvedev warns Europe of economic disaster if Russia defaults

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/17/22

Russia's former president also said the vast number of Ukrainian refugees in the West could result in a "wave of violent crime"

HANDOUT - 01 March 2022, Russia, Moscow: Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov (not pictured) at the Kremlin (Best possible quality). Photo: -/The Kremlin/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full.

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WAR IN UKRAINE

Putin warns neighbouring countries against escalating conflict

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/4/22

"We have no bad intentions towards our neighbours," the Kremlin chief said

FILED - Alexander Fomin (L), Russian Deputy Minister of Defence, and Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoygu, hold a meeting with Khalid bin Salman Al Saud (L), Deputy Defence Minister of Saudi Arabia (not pictured) on the sidelines of the International Military Technical Forum Army-2021. Photo: -/Saudi Press Agency/dpa.

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TENSIONS

Russia warns NATO of the dangers of an armed conflict between the two

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/28/21

In 2020 alone, the number of military flights near Russia's borders had risen from 436 to 710

FILED - An electric car charges up at a BMW site in Leipzig, Germany. BMW chairperson Oliver Zipse on Wednesday warned that setting a date for the end of petrol and diesel cars could in fact harm the climate. Photo: Hendrik Schmidt/dpa-Zentralbild/ZB

Economy & Business

ENERGY

BMW boss: Petrol and diesel ban could be 'harmful for the climate'

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/10/21

He pointed out that there are not enough charging stations for electric cars in Europe

Volcanic landscape in La Palma, Canary Islands. Photo: Pixabay.

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ALERT

Volcano eruption warning issued on Canary Island of La Palma

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/18/21

People in the south of the small island with around 83,000 residents were told to prepare light luggage along with their mobile phones, important documents and any medication they may need should…

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AFGHANISTAN

US, Britain, Australia warn citizens to stay away from Kabul airport

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/26/21

The advisory went on to say that citizens already at the airport's gates "should leave immediately"

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RUSSIA

Putin warns West of "asymmetric, swift, harsh" response if red lines are crossed

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/21/21

"Organizers of any provocations that threaten the core interests of our security will regret their actions like they have regretted nothing for a long time," the Russian President said.

HANDOUT - 24 March 2021, Belgium, Brussels: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg holds a press conference following the NATO Foreign Affairs Ministers' meetings. Photo: F.Garrido-Ramirez/NATO/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

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INCREASED TENSION

NATO chief sounds alarm over Russian activity in eastern Ukraine

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/6/21

"NATO firmly supports Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity," the military alliance chief tweeted on Tuesday after the conversation, in a warning to Moscow .

Tourism

Sweden lifts travel warning for four European countries

The Nomad Today 7/29/20

The Swedish Public Health Agency earlier on Wednesday said it had recorded 5,730 coronavirus-related deaths and about 79,700 infections.

Finland

Avalanche warnings in Lapland

The Nomad Today 2/23/20

People from Central Finland will enjoy their winter vacation this week. Authorities listed six mountainous areas where human-triggered avalanches are probable.