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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Epstein: Who was he, who protected him, and how did he build the power network that still burns?

The article explores the life and influence of Jeffrey Epstein, examining how he gained wealth and prominence despite lacking formal qualifications, and the ongoing political implications of his legacy.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

2027: Ex-LP presidential aspirant Faduri declares bid on NRM platform

Former Labour Party presidential aspirant Joseph Faduri has announced his intention to run for the presidency in 2027 under the National Rescue Movement, advocating for a youth-led initiative against Nigeria's political elite.

Feb 25 โ€ข 22:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

British publicists: Kaja Kallas has become a symbol of Brussels elite arrogance

British publicist Brendan O'Neill claims that Kaja Kallas has become the voice of the liberal elite in the EU, highlighting a significant divide between the political class and ordinary citizens.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

SANDRA LAUR โŸฉ The cost of the consequences of elite virtue signaling will be borne by the average person

Sandra Laur argues that contemporary political trends like the green transition and multiculturalism, though seemingly noble, are ultimately status games played by cultural elites at the expense of ordinary people.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Putin, women, favours: DOJ files reveal Jeffrey Epsteinโ€™s efforts to build Russian ties

Jeffrey Epstein attempted to forge connections with Russia's political elite and sought a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, according to recent DOJ files.

Feb 17 โ€ข 23:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Epstein disrupts the 'economic elite' again after new leaks and resignations

New revelations about Jeffrey Epstein's extensive network have resurfaced, highlighting the deep intertwining of financial and political influence among global elites.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

In Russia, the need to attack "elite centers" in Europe and deliver nuclear strikes is spoken of

A Russian political analyst discusses the necessity of nuclear deterrence and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, suggesting that a more vigorous response to Western aggression is needed.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Sketches of a Different Economy

The article discusses the recent labor reform passed in Argentina, highlighting the involvement of both the ruling coalition and the traditional political class in the negotiations.

Feb 15 โ€ข 04:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

New Book: Finland's Solution was a 'Shock and Bomb' to Russia

A new book reveals how Finland's decision to seek NATO membership was a significant shock to Russia's political elite.

Feb 14 โ€ข 19:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Conspiracy Theories: The New Mantra to Disqualify Any Critical Opinion... and to Mask Real Conspiracies?

The article discusses how the term 'conspiracy theories' is increasingly used to discredit critical opinions, particularly in the context of the Epstein case, prompting reflections on the implications of this rhetoric in public discourse.

Feb 14 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Is the Norwegian elite corrupt?

The article discusses the potential corruption of the Norwegian elite in the wake of revelations from the Jeffrey Epstein documents, highlighting concerns about political trust and the rise of right-wing populism.

Feb 13 โ€ข 09:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Crisis in Sports Organizations

Ecuador is facing a crisis in its sports organizations, characterized by political, economic, and ethical issues, particularly impacting elite and Olympic sports.

Feb 11 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

New storm at the Norwegian Foreign Ministry - 'a mistake'

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide admits to a mistake regarding his son's internship at the Norwegian embassy in Paris, amid heightened scrutiny of Norway's political elite.

Feb 11 โ€ข 07:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The eccentric Boris Johnson compares the Roman Empire with today's Europe and the Brussels elite

Boris Johnson draws parallels between the Roman Empire and the European Union, suggesting similarities in their attempts to unify diverse territories and create economic and political cohesion.

Feb 10 โ€ข 17:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Moxnes reacted to Juul and Rรธd-Larsen in 2021. Faced strong opposition from H and Ap.

Moxnes' criticism of elite diplomacy sparked strong reactions from political figures in a 2021 debate, which is relevant now as Juul and Rรธd-Larsen face charges from ร˜kokrim.

Feb 9 โ€ข 21:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

Epstein's Files Shake the Elite of Several Countries

The release of Epstein's files by the U.S. Department of Justice has caused significant upheaval among global elites regarding their connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 9 โ€ข 20:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Epstein shakes the upper echelon of Norway from another world

The release of Jeffrey Epstein's emails, photos, and files triggered an investigation involving Norway's political elite, leading to public apologies from key figures.

Feb 9 โ€ข 07:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Is Starmerโ€™s Chair Creaking โ€“ Will He Be the First 'Victim' of Epstein from the Political Elite?

Keir Starmer's premiership faces deep political turmoil following the unexpected resignation of his office head, Morgan McSweeney, amid controversial appointments.

Feb 9 โ€ข 07:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

How Jeffrey Epstein Made Himself Indispensable to the Elite

Jeffrey Epstein's dealings with girls, money, and information significantly attracted powerful figures, including Donald Trump, during a pivotal political period.

Feb 8 โ€ข 10:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Former French Minister Jack Lang, Andrรฉs Mountbatten Windsor, Mette-Marit of Norway... Epstein's tentacles extended all over the world

A trove of over three million documents reveals the extensive connections of Jeffrey Epstein to global political and economic elites, implicating figures like Jack Lang, Andrรฉs Mountbatten Windsor, and Mette-Marit of Norway.

Feb 8 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

Epstein's documents show how much America has declined

Documents related to the late financier and pedophile Jeffrey Epstein reveal the connections of the American elite and the decline of the political system in the United States.

Feb 7 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Generation Z disillusioned before elections in Thailand: 'Do our votes even count'?

Young Thais express their disillusionment about the electoral process as they worry their votes may not translate into political power, given the influence of the political and military elite.

Feb 6 โ€ข 20:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

PHOTOS: Tinubu graces grand wedding of Matawalleโ€™s children in Abuja

President Bola Tinubu attended the wedding ceremony of Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle's children at the National Mosque in Abuja, surrounded by Nigeria's political elite.

Feb 6 โ€ข 19:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
Crime & Justice

Who from France's political and cultural elite are named in the Epstein files?

Recent documents from the US Justice Department's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein list several prominent figures from France's political and cultural elite, prompting significant public scrutiny and concern despite no implication of wrongdoing.

Feb 6 โ€ข 10:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

The Wall Street Journal: This Is How the Elite Sympathized with Jeffrey Epstein

The Wall Street Journal reveals that the late billionaire Jeffrey Epstein received support and strategic advice from prominent political, academic, and financial figures even after his conviction for sexual exploitation and trafficking of minors.

Feb 6 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Publishing Epstein's files โ€“ heads are flying in Europe: a threat to one state's leader has arisen

The publication of 3 million emails and 1,800 photos related to Jeffrey Epstein has raised concerns among Europe's political and business elites about potential connections to a prominent leader.

Feb 6 โ€ข 07:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
World

These are five European scandals that could explode soon: Hereโ€™s why?

An extensive investigation by the Swiss newspaper Blick outlines five major European scandals that may soon shake the political elite in cities like London, Paris, Brussels, Rome, and Oslo, highlighting the deep political connections of Jeffrey Epstein beyond the US.

Feb 6 โ€ข 05:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

New education dominates the elite of power, shows power study

A new report indicates that political science is now the most prevalent educational background among Denmark's power elite, surpassing the previously dominant economics degree.

Feb 6 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

Resignations, denials and excuses: Epstein fallout hits some harder than others

The fallout from the Epstein scandal is prompting varying degrees of scrutiny and consequence among Europe's political and business elites as new evidence emerges.

Feb 5 โ€ข 19:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Political thriller in China: why Xi Jinping got rid of his most loyal and powerful general

Xi Jinping took one of the boldest internal political moves by ousting and arresting top general Zhang Youxia, alongside second-in-command general Liu Zhenli, marking a significant shift in China's military elite.

Feb 4 โ€ข 20:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

The Impact of the 'Epstein' Leaks on the Arab World

The article discusses the global ramifications of leaks related to Jeffrey Epstein and their effects on political and elite circles in the Arab world amid various international crises.

Feb 4 โ€ข 19:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
Crime & Justice

Vance slams โ€˜incestuousโ€™ US elites over Epstein files

US Vice President J.D. Vance criticized the political and business elite in America, calling them 'incestuous' as new documents related to Jeffrey Epstein reveal deeper connections within this circle.

Feb 4 โ€ข 16:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
Crime & Justice

Kojala on the Epstein file scandal in the USA: "This topic is not favorable for Trump"

Linas Kojala discusses the implications of the released Jeffrey Epstein files, which list influential figures from the political elite and highlight the controversial connections Epstein had.

Feb 3 โ€ข 19:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

Former ministers, a former president of the Nobel Committee, and a princess: the ghost of Epstein haunts the elite of Norway

Norwegians are shocked and embarrassed by the release of documents from Jeffrey Epstein's case that name members of their political and economic elite.

Feb 3 โ€ข 16:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
World

Xi Jinping 'takes down' General Zhang, even though he knew him since infancy. Because the war of red princes rages on

The article discusses reports about Xi Jinping's potential actions against General Zhang, amid concerns about political instability within China's elite due to ongoing power struggles.

Feb 3 โ€ข 16:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Princess and former Prime Minister of Norway are involved in Jeffrey Epstein's emails

Key figures from Norway's political elite, including a princess and a former prime minister, are linked to Jeffrey Epstein, who was at the center of a major scandal involving the trafficking of minors.

Feb 2 โ€ข 23:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

The Paradox of the Philippines: Tolerance Towards Trans Individuals in the Only Country in the World Where Divorce is Illegal

In the Philippines, transgender women enjoy high visibility in public life and media, contrasting sharply with the conservative stance of the political elite, highlighting a significant gap between legislative power and everyday people.

Feb 2 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
World

Pradales will be the first lehendakari to participate in the Davos forum, which gathers the world's economic elite

Imanol Pradales is set to become the first lehendakari to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, representing Euskadi from January 21 to 23, marking a historic moment for the region.

Jan 13 โ€ข 16:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
World

Iran on the Brink: Mass Protests, Information Blackout, and Rising International Pressure

Iran is facing its most serious internal crisis in recent decades, with mass anti-government protests occurring for the twelfth night in a row, driven by deep economic woes, rising poverty, and anger towards the political elite.

Jan 9 โ€ข 11:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

"Surely there are pressure instruments, but people must decide how to proceed"

After the arrest of Maduro by the US military, uncertainty prevails in Venezuela as the political and military elite seek guidance, analyzed by security expert Nico Lange.

Jan 4 โ€ข 06:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

Carlos Arenas: "It's time to end the resilience of the elites and for the people to take action"

Carlos Arenas advocates for the end of elite resilience and urges public action in response to political corruption and misuse of public funds.

Jan 2 โ€ข 20:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Efsyn
National & Local

SYRIZA to Mitsotakis: Farmers are different from blue 'Frapedes'

SYRIZA criticizes Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis for confusing the issues facing farmers with those related to the political elite associated with the 'blue' faction.

Dec 29 โ€ข 23:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
World

Activist in Tunisia on trial: The opposite of the hated political elite

Tunisian activist Saadia Mosbah, known for her fight against racism and for migrants' rights, is on trial in Tunis, facing charges of money laundering after being imprisoned for over 18 months.

Dec 25 โ€ข 18:12 UTC

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