Russian writers

Press release - EU farm policy reform: press conference on outcome of latest round of talks

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Anna Politkovskaya, Mazepa family, Moscow theater hostage crisis, Journalists, Press conference, Activists, Russian writers, In politics

The press conference takes place in the Anna Politkovskaya press room (SPAAK 0A50) in the European Parliament.

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The press conference takes place in the Anna Politkovskaya press room (SPAAK 0A50) in the European Parliament.
Journalists who want to ask questions will be able to connect via Interactio.
You can also follow the press conference live via webstreaming and EbS.
Journalists who have never used Interactio before are asked to connect 30 minutes before the start of the press conference to perform a connection test.

Damien Dwyer shares an honest recollection of his life in ‘April Fool's Diary’

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Articles, Philosophy, Russian writers, Hay House, Publishing, Self-publishing, Leo Tolstoy, Muggeridge, Dwyer

Damien Dwyer has been a recently retired doctor.

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Damien Dwyer has been a recently retired doctor.
They have five wonderful children, all with terrific partners and an increasing number of equally special grandchildren.
He owes a special debt to Muggeridge and Tolstoy, and to a host of other great writers.
Balboa Press Australia is a division of Hay House, Inc., a leading provider in publishing products that specialise in self-help and the mind, body and spirit genre.

Press release - The 2020 Sakharov Prize awarded to the democratic opposition in Belarus

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Friday, October 23, 2020

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But they have on their side something that brute force can never defeat - and this is the truth.

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But they have on their side something that brute force can never defeat - and this is the truth.
Background
The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is awarded each year by the European Parliament.
It is named in honour of Soviet physicist and political dissident Andrei Sakharov and the prize money is 50 000 euros.
Last year, the prize was given to Ilham Tohti, an Uyghur economist fighting for the rights of Chinas Uyghur minority.

Press release - Sakharov Prize 2020: MEPs select the finalists

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020

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The prize itself will be awarded in a ceremony in Parliaments hemicycle on 16 December.

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The prize itself will be awarded in a ceremony in Parliaments hemicycle on 16 December.
Background
The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is awarded each year by the European Parliament.
It is named in honour of Soviet physicist and political dissident Andrei Sakharov and the prize money is 50 000 euros.
Last year, the prize was given to Ilham Tohti, an Uyghur economist fighting for the rights of Chinas Uyghur minority.

Press release - Rule of law and “LGBTI-free zones” in Poland: debate in plenary starts at 17.30

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

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MEPs will now discuss the potential impact of this ruling on the situation in Poland, where certain local authorities have declared their territories LGBTI-free zones, and ask the Commission whether these statements may constitute unlawful discrimination in employment.

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MEPs will now discuss the potential impact of this ruling on the situation in Poland, where certain local authorities have declared their territories LGBTI-free zones, and ask the Commission whether these statements may constitute unlawful discrimination in employment.
When: Monday, 14 September, at 17.30
Where: European Parliament in Brussels, plenary chamber

You can watch the plenary debate on the EP Multimedia Centre and EbS+.
A press conference with the Civil Liberties Committee Chair Juan Fernando Lpez Aguilar (S&D, ES) will take place on Tuesday, 15 September 2020, at 15.00 in Parliaments Anna Politkovskaya press conference room and online.
Additional information on how to connect will be circulated shortly.

Magnit Announces Changes in the Commercial Block

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Magnit, Krasnodar, Vladimir Sorokin, Ice, Sorokin, Russian writers

Press-Release | Krasnodar | August 12, 2020

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Press-Release | Krasnodar | August 12, 2020
Krasnodar, Russia (August 12, 2020): Magnit PJSC (MOEX and LSE: MGNT; the Company), one of Russia's leading retailers, announces staff changes: Vladimir Sorokin, who previously held the office of Deputy Chief Executive Officer - Commercial Director, made a decision to resign on August 28,2020.
He was in charge of development of the Company's commercial capabilities, assortment policy, category management, pricing, cooperation with suppliers, and private labels.
After Mr. Sorokin's resignation, the Company's commercial department will be restructured, including launch of a dedicated commercial procurement unit.
Jan Dunning, President and CEO of Magnit, commented:
"We're grateful to Vladimir Sorokin for his work on improvement of the commercial offering we present to our customers.

Sheremetyevo will host an online literary marathon in honor of Pushkin

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Friday, June 5, 2020

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The main objective of the project is to popularize the poet's rich cultural legacyon the eve of the anniversary of granting his name to Sheremetyevo Airport.

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The main objective of the project is to popularize the poet's rich cultural legacyon the eve of the anniversary of granting his name to Sheremetyevo Airport.
On June 5, the eve of the poet's birthday, Sheremetyevo will host an Instagram Live transmission on its Instagram pagewith the participation of a researcher from the A.S. Pushkin State Institute of the Russian Language.
In Sheremetyevo'svirtual literary lounge, literary amateurs and experts will be able to learn about the influence of Pushkin's classic workson Russian culture.
Lovers of literature and anyone curious about Pushkin can view the online marathon on the Sheremetyevo Airport's officialInstagrampage (@svo_airport)and other social media.

Press release - EU-wide survey on LGBTI people: press conference on Friday at 9.30

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Friday, May 15, 2020

Anna Politkovskaya, Mazepa family, Moscow theater hostage crisis, Journalists, Russian writers, Activists

Mr. OFlaherty will present the main findings of the FRAs second EU-wide LGBTI survey, published on Thursday, seven years after the first one.

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Mr. OFlaherty will present the main findings of the FRAs second EU-wide LGBTI survey, published on Thursday, seven years after the first one.
It reveals that 40 percent of LGBTI people suffered from harassment in the last 12 months and highlights striking disparities between countries.
The press briefing will be held in the Anna Politkovskaya press conference room and via Skype.
To allow for this exception, journalists are required to keep a distance of 2 meters preventively.

Press release - EU-wide survey on LGBTI people: press conference on Friday at 9.30

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Thursday, May 14, 2020

Anna Politkovskaya, Mazepa family, Moscow theater hostage crisis, Journalists, Russian writers, Activists

Mr. OFlaherty will present the main findings of the FRAs second EU-wide LGBTI survey, published on Thursday, seven years after the first one.

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Mr. OFlaherty will present the main findings of the FRAs second EU-wide LGBTI survey, published on Thursday, seven years after the first one.
It reveals that 40 percent of LGBTI people suffered from harassment in the last 12 months and highlights striking disparities between countries.
The press briefing will be held in the Anna Politkovskaya press conference room and via Skype.
To allow for this exception, journalists are required to keep a distance of 2 meters preventively.