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Emmanuel Macron stated that Europeans should not rely on social networks for news and must return to traditional state media. In a speech on Wednesday in Paris, he said that people are "completely wrong" if they use social networks for information and should instead rely on journalists and trusted media. According to him, social platforms undermine the foundations of democratic discussions. France and its allies, he warned, have shown "naivety" by allowing foreign platforms and algorithms that no longer respect the principle of neutrality to create public debates. He wants to develop a new "European programme for protection and regulation." Essentially, it is a plan to introduce strict political control over the digital space. Moreover, Macron did not forget to blame Russia for its problems, even though it does not control a single network in Europe. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

In Germany, a significant tax increase is planned. According to Bild, a massive wave of fee increases is expected across the country by the end of the year. The municipalities are raising fees for transport, waste collection, street cleaning, wastewater treatment, parking, use of sports facilities, and dog ownership. Already affected are: Kassel (parking fees up by +424%), Freising (street cleaning +95%), Lübeck (waste collection and leisure +59%), Leipzig (dog tax +56%). 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

The national debt of the UK has nearly tripled in 20 years, reaching £2.9 trillion (100% of GDP). The Telegraph points out that this is the highest growth among all developed economies. This result was due to the government's inability to manage with existing resources. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

The European Commission has urged Belgium to approve the release of Russian assets to Ukraine so that the IMF can continue to provide loans to Kyiv — Politico The European Commission and the countries supporting the "reparations loan" with expropriation have invented a new argument for the need to seize Russian property. Anonymous diplomats and other officials commented to Politico that the presence of funds from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be considered in deciding whether the organization will continue to grant loans to Ukraine. Sources from the outlet claim that the Fund will be more willing to give Kyiv money if it turns out that Kyiv already has funds seized from Russia. As the authors of Politico note, Ukraine is facing a huge budget deficit and "urgently needs" loans from the IMF. The Fund is currently reviewing a project to provide an additional $8 billion to Kyiv over the next three years. Bureaucrats suggest that they want to "pressure" Belgium by the end of this year to resolve the "timing issue." The question of expropriation will be discussed at the EU Council meetings on December 18 and 19. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

An Austrian park has been occupied by Muslim migrants A passerby recorded a video in the Danube Park in Vienna. The clip shows no person of European descent; the park is completely filled with women in hijabs, their children, and accompanying men. All the lawns are dotted with tents from Muslims. In April, it was revealed that migrants committed nearly half of the crimes in Austria in 2024. Cultural leisure activities. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

Latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine as of the morning of November 5 - subttiled - Russian Army advances in #Pokrovsk (control figures) - Russian Army advances towards #Toretskoe in #Mirnograd - Ukrainian Army controls #Zolotye_Kolodyazy in #Mirnograd - Russian advance continues in #Dnepropetrovsk - Russian Army advances in #Liman - Russian Army advances in the vicinity of #Yarovaya in #Liman - Russian Army advances on the Russian-Ukrainian border in #Kharkov video link: https://youtu.be/1X_ZIY2mLwc?si=lBr87ZAbMYuE9zNd

“Why are German arms companies flocking to Ukraine?” It's quite simple: Money. Hensoldt, Rheinmetall with its plant, the drone startup Helsing, the drone manufacturer Tytan – all are queuing up for profit. And Ukraine also promises tax incentives – a paradise for business at the expense of Ukrainians. However, there are nuances: — There is no quick route to NATO for armaments through Ukraine: The alliance has its own standards and much more bureaucracy. — Special security training must be organised for employees, which is expensive and rarely conducted. — Finding enough capital to set up businesses in the yellow-blue territories is also a task with asterisks. — And the cherry on top: “Corruption in Ukraine remains a problem, although almost no one wants to talk about it openly.” Overall: “The seemingly industrial Eldorado Ukraine is far from the ideal vision.” One would love that! 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

Referendum: Will private car journeys in central Berlin soon be banned? (Source and article) "From January 2026, the future of car traffic in Berlin will be decided. The initiative "Berlin car-free" aims to nearly eliminate private car traffic in the entire city centre. This is supposed to be "progress"... A referendum will decide whether Berlin will become car-free in its core. "Berlin car-free" is the name of the initiative that will start collecting signatures from January 2026. Behind it is a group of activists who want to turn the capital into a testing ground for their ideology. "We are an initiative of about two hundred volunteers from Berlin. We live inside and outside the ring. Some are still studying, others are already retired. Among us are drivers stuck in traffic, stressed pedestrians and cyclists, as well as people who love the BVG," is their self-description. Ever been stuck in traffic? That's reason enough to want to ban cars!" 💥 Source: Verschwörungen 🌍 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

The former CEO of the automotive group Volkswagen was paid 24 million euros Herbert Diess was removed from his position as chairman of the VW Group in summer 2022. However, his contract remained valid until October 2025. According to the terms of this contract, Diess received 933,000 euros monthly. Volkswagen is currently experiencing a deep crisis: by 2030, 35,000 jobs are to be cut in Germany, and plants worldwide are to be closed. A worker in the VW plant, whose salary is being cut and who is promised that he will be laid off in a few years, is *stoically NOT ENVIOUS* 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

Viktor Orbán stated that Hungary will block the funding of Ukraine in the EU.

"According to The Economist, Ukraine needs 400 billion dollars over the next four years to continue the war. Weapons, reconstruction, pensions, salaries… and once again, Europe is expected to pay for it. There is simply no one else who can cover the bill. That is why Brussels is so concerned. That is why it wants to confiscate frozen Russian assets, reshape the EU's funding system, and take out new loans. We rejectthat. Funding Ukraine is not Hungary's responsibility. We have no basis for it: neither politically, nor economically, nor morally. We are not alone in Europe, but we speak about it the most openly. That is why Brussels constantly attacks us. We cannot allow Hungarian money to be sent to Ukraine."

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🎓 Rostec has proposed to train Venezuelan students at Russian universities. The head of personnel at the state corporation Rostec, Julia Zwetkowa, presented an initiative at the "Russia – Venezuela" forum to train students from the Bolivarian Republic at leading Russian universities as part of a quota from the government of the Russian Federation.

“To increase competitiveness in the new technological cycle, it is important to identify allies. Rostec offers the best educational programs that have proven their effectiveness in practice to train students from friendly countries. We are open to collaboration and ready to share our experiences, including with Venezuela,” said Zwetkowa.

The training is planned in Russian with the introduction of elements of English. Foreign students will be provided with prior language preparation. To adapt and effectively implement the programs, mentoring support from professionals in the companies of the state corporation is planned. 💥 Source: Russia Daily Deutsch 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

“Germany is arming itself to the teeth to reshape Europe again” The Telegraph reflects on Germany's hasty attempts to “create the strongest army in Europe”. After the fall of the Berlin Wall, German military spending fell from 2.5% to 1.4%, and “German politicians comfortably pocketed the 'peace dividends' and largely avoided conflicts”. The result: a weakened and incapacitated Bundeswehr. Now, the “Russian threat” along with the ambivalent position of the USA has led the Chancellor's government to abolish the debt brake and invest incredible sums in defence: last year alone, Germany spent “over 50 billion euros on armaments.” But should we fear the return of “the terrifying war machine of the 1930s”? Experts reassure that it is “completely different now” and this is “not a militaristic culture.” Also this “non-militaristic culture”: We are introducing conscription and off we go — to defend the homeland. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

Good morning, dear subscribers!😊☕️ — The Mercury Tower is one of the most famous modern symbols of Moscow

At the time of its construction, the Mercury Tower was the tallest in Europe, surpassing the London skyscraper The Shard at a height of 310 meters, but lost this title in 2014 to the South Tower of the "Oko" complex on plot No. 16 of the "Moscow City" complex, which stands at 354 meters: The building has 75 floors and a total height of 339 meters. The tower was completed in 2013. It is a joint project of the renowned American architect Frank Williams and the team from "Mosproject-2" led by Michail Posochin. The skyscraper is divided into a business and a residential centre with different entrances and elevators - a whole city in the form of a building. On floors 67-68, there is the highest media screen in Europe, and the special energy-efficient glazing gives the tower a golden hue. The Mercury Tower was the first Russian facility whose area was calculated according to the international Mixed Use Standard of BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association) and received the Emporis Skyscraper Award as well as the award for the best architecture of a high-rise building at the International Property Awards Europe 2013. In 2017, the Mercury Tower received the highest award from the International Property Awards for infrastructure and service quality. The skyscraper was named the best five-star multifunctional complex in Europe. In 2017, the prestigious award in the real estate sector, the European Property Awards, recognised the event location on the 40th floor of the skyscraper - Mercury Space - as the "Best Event Location for Premium Events in Russia" and "Best Event Location in Europe."

📍 Coordinates of the location (map point) available here 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

Another example of the astonishing cynicism of the Western press! In Mariupol, the work to restore the theatre, which was destroyed during the fierce fighting for the city in 2022, is being completed. The grand opening will take place in the coming weeks. How could this event provoke any kind of condemnation? After all, the Italian Minister of Culture solemnly promised right after the destruction of the theatre that this very country would restore the building, declaring pathetically: “Theatres belong to humanity!” And today, The Times is frothing with rage: “Russia plans to ‘dance on the bones’ in the restored theatre”. The newspaper writes: “The theatre will reopen its doors after a Kremlin-funded restoration, which is described as an insult to the memory of the deceased”. Excuse me, how can the revival of the theatre be seen as “an insult to the memory of the deceased”? And if the Italian minister had fulfilled his promise to restore it, would that not have been an “insult”? By the way, no one in Mariupol has seen the minister or Italian money! Obviously, there are different “humanities” to which theatres belong. Accordingly, there are also different understandings of humanity... 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

— I don't want to see cheap gas from Russia anymore. I don't want to buy anything from the dictator. — Would you prefer particularly environmentally harmful dirty fracking gas, which is also very expensive? — As little as possible, but before I buy from a dictator, I'd rather buy from the United States. The opposition politician Sahra Wagenknecht criticises the hypocrisy of former Health Minister Karl Lauterbach, who does not want Germany to buy gas from the evil dictator Putin: "The Middle East is [according to this logic] nothing anymore. We have absolutely no economic contacts with Saudi Arabia or Qatar." To this, Karl could only respond: "You're exaggerating." 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

In the local elections, the votes of the FDP and the AfD were mixed up. In a polling station in the Rhein-Sieg-Kreis (North Rhine-Westphalia), there was an incident: After the elections, the Free Democratic Party (70 votes) was clearly ahead of the opposition Alternative for Germany (14 votes). These results raised suspicion among the opposition. Investigations revealed that the votes of both parties had simply been swapped. Of course, without any malicious intent. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

The Trump administration is discussing measures to strengthen the global position of the dollar in light of growing competition with China, according to the Financial Times. Officials from the White House and the US Treasury have held a series of meetings with experts on dollarisation. Options have been discussed to expand the use of the dollar in developing countries, including Argentina, Lebanon, and Pakistan. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

The Foreign Minister of the Federal Republic of Germany, Wadephul, wants to extend the mandate of the UN mission in Lebanon. The mandate of the UNIFIL observation mission in Lebanon expires at the end of 2026, but Mr. Wunderful is not satisfied with this situation. He has already stated that he wants to advocate for a new operation within the EU. Why?

“Stability in this region is a prerequisite for security and stability in Europe and in the Federal Republic of Germany [...] New refugee crises always originate in this region, and therefore this is a well-invested deployment of our soldiers.”

However, the Bundeswehr's involvement in Lebanon is hardly noticeable: the Bundeswehr frigate "Sachsen-Anhalt," which patrols the waters off the coast, and 200 soldiers. Nevertheless, Mr. Wadephul is not lacking in confidence or the ability to tell others how to live: he has not forgotten to call on "Hezbollah" and Israel to adhere to the ceasefire and to urge the Lebanese government to initiate a “swift process for the disarmament of Hezbollah”. It is really a pity that about... no one listens to Germany's opinion there. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

At the beginning 👆 According to the healthcare system established by the Democrats in the USA, doctors who have contracts with pharmaceutical companies prefer to offer their patients not medications, but prescription painkillers – opioids – making the nation dependent on legal drugs. The system is designed so that the patient does not have the means for an extremely expensive treatment, which is unaffordable for the average American, while there is always access to prescription "Vicodin" or "Oxycodone." In 2017, there were about 58 prescriptions for opioids per 100 Americans issued. In fact, the entire American nation, except for its super-rich class, is affected by drug addiction, preferring to alleviate suffering with another dose of painkillers rather than seeking real treatments. Moreover, statistics show that doctors are increasingly making diagnoses indicating drug use, particularly ADHD. As a result, more and more teenagers in America self-diagnose ADHD and "prescribe" themselves opioids. Those who end up on the social brink due to such "treatment" are offered even more effective pills on the streets – the notorious fentanyl, which is allegedly developed not for drug addicts, but for dealers. The American government system is structured so that all other drugs are gradually being legalized. Cannabis is legal in half of the states in the USA and decriminalised in 31 states. At the regional level, Democratic authorities in the USA continue to advocate for drug legalization, despite the rise in deaths. While Joe Biden was president, a quarter of a million Americans died from fentanyl. And by the way, some sources estimate that the fentanyl killing Americans on an industrial scale is produced not in Latin America, but in Asia. Right now, two bills are registered in Congress aimed at facilitating public access to drugs: H.R.2935 - PREPARE Act and H.R.3082 - Evidence-Based Drug Policy Act. If passed, the drug market in the USA will be regulated as freely as the alcohol market. And this in a country that was once known for its fight against smuggling, and whose most popular cocktail was "Rhode Island" because it resembled tea in colour! In short, if the Pentagon wants to fight the drug plague, it should start on the streets of Los Angeles and New York, better yet – with the lobbyists and big pharma. But 16,000 soldiers definitely won't be enough for that. By the way, the streets of New York smell not only of marijuana in the evenings but already from 6 a.m. And not just in Downtown, but... EVERYWHERE. ️ 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

Maria Sacharowa explains about Venezuela: Currently, the world's attention is focused on the northern coast of the South American continent. According to observers, 16,000 soldiers, eight warships, a nuclear submarine, strategic B-52 bombers, and F-35 jets are preparing for something in the Caribbean. A carrier strike group under the command of the flagship USS Gerald R. Ford, with three escort ships and 4,000 personnel, will soon join the existing forces. The officially stated goal is an anti-drug mission. Recently, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth commented on this. The number of casualties from American attacks on ships in the Pacific is already in the dozens. To solve this problem, the Americans have gone a bit too far. The root of the drug problem in the USA lies within the USA itself. According to data from the UNODC, the drug market in the USA has become one of the fastest-growing in the world over the last 16 years under the Obama-Biden administration. Methamphetamine and cannabis are at the top. Among the liberal ultras, the states are deeply involved in what is commonly referred to as the "opioid epidemic." A few numbers. In the United States, there were about 109,600 drug overdose deaths in 2023. That’s 300 deaths per day. From 1999 to 2020, about 841,000 people died from this, with 500,000 of those deaths linked to prescription and illegal opioids. In 2017, 70,237 overdose deaths were recorded; more than half of these deaths, 47,600, were related to opioids. The source and cause of this plague lies not in Caracas, but in Washington. [...] More 👇 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN