Effrosyni Pavlakoudi
@froufrouni.bsky.social
Journalist. Summer/Winter/Tequila addict, concert goer, film buff, in love with Athens & street art.
So, retirees own 12 homes. Really, in what universe does Bessent live?
January 20, 2026 at 11:34 PM
So, retirees own 12 homes. Really, in what universe does Bessent live?
Οι σημαντικότερες, για 'μενα, επισημάνσεις από τον Πρωθυπουργό του Καναδά, Μαρκ Κάρνεϊ στο #Παγκόσμιο_Οικονομικό_Φόρουμ, στο #Νταβός, χθες, έχουν ως ακολούθως:
January 20, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Οι σημαντικότερες, για 'μενα, επισημάνσεις από τον Πρωθυπουργό του Καναδά, Μαρκ Κάρνεϊ στο #Παγκόσμιο_Οικονομικό_Φόρουμ, στο #Νταβός, χθες, έχουν ως ακολούθως:
Ίσως η πιο ουσιαστική ομιλία την πρώτη μέρα του Παγκόσμιου Οικονομικού Φόρουμ στο Νταβός να είναι αυτή του Καναδού Πρωθυπουργού, #Μαρκ_Κάρνεϊ.
www.weforum.org/stories/2026...
www.weforum.org/stories/2026...
Davos 2026: Special address by Mark Carney, PM of Canada
Canadian PM Mark Carney stressed the end of the rules-based international order and urged middle powers to act together to counter the great power rivalry.
www.weforum.org
January 20, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Ίσως η πιο ουσιαστική ομιλία την πρώτη μέρα του Παγκόσμιου Οικονομικού Φόρουμ στο Νταβός να είναι αυτή του Καναδού Πρωθυπουργού, #Μαρκ_Κάρνεϊ.
www.weforum.org/stories/2026...
www.weforum.org/stories/2026...
Οι σημαντικότερες, για 'μενα, επισημάνσεις από την Πρόεδρο της Ευρωπαϊκής Επιτροπής, #Ούρσουλα_φον_ντερ_Λάιεν στο #Παγκόσμιο_Οικονομικό_Φόρουμ, στο #Νταβός, χθες:
January 20, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Οι σημαντικότερες, για 'μενα, επισημάνσεις από την Πρόεδρο της Ευρωπαϊκής Επιτροπής, #Ούρσουλα_φον_ντερ_Λάιεν στο #Παγκόσμιο_Οικονομικό_Φόρουμ, στο #Νταβός, χθες:
Eντωμεταξύ, ο #Τραμπ κάνει τρελές αναρτήσεις στο Truth Social, τύπου ''κανένα άτομο, ή Πρόεδρος, δεν έχει κάνει περισσότερα για το ΝΑΤΟ από τον Ντόναλντ Τραμπ'', ενώ νωρίτερα αναπαρήγαγε ανάρτηση που λέει ότι το ΝΑΤΟ - όχι η Κίνα ή η Ρωσία - αποτελεί μέρος της «πραγματικής απειλής» για την Αμερική.
January 20, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Eντωμεταξύ, ο #Τραμπ κάνει τρελές αναρτήσεις στο Truth Social, τύπου ''κανένα άτομο, ή Πρόεδρος, δεν έχει κάνει περισσότερα για το ΝΑΤΟ από τον Ντόναλντ Τραμπ'', ενώ νωρίτερα αναπαρήγαγε ανάρτηση που λέει ότι το ΝΑΤΟ - όχι η Κίνα ή η Ρωσία - αποτελεί μέρος της «πραγματικής απειλής» για την Αμερική.
Οι σημαντικότερες, για 'μενα, επισημάνσεις από τον Πρόεδρο της Γαλλίας, #Εμανουέλ_Μακρόν στο #Παγκόσμιο_Οικονομικό_Φόρουμ, στο #Νταβός, χθες, έχουν ως ακολούθως:
January 20, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Οι σημαντικότερες, για 'μενα, επισημάνσεις από τον Πρόεδρο της Γαλλίας, #Εμανουέλ_Μακρόν στο #Παγκόσμιο_Οικονομικό_Φόρουμ, στο #Νταβός, χθες, έχουν ως ακολούθως:
For the vast majority of the world's population, a visible military presence in towns and cities is not a symbol of civic health but of potential danger, instability, or oppression. That statement is unsettling.
January 20, 2026 at 9:43 PM
For the vast majority of the world's population, a visible military presence in towns and cities is not a symbol of civic health but of potential danger, instability, or oppression. That statement is unsettling.
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Regarding the possible use of the ACI against Trump's 10% tariff threat, Macron said: "Can you imagine that? This is crazy. I do regret that, but this is a consequence of just unpredictability and useless aggressivity."
"We have to remain very calm."
"We have to remain very calm."
January 20, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Regarding the possible use of the ACI against Trump's 10% tariff threat, Macron said: "Can you imagine that? This is crazy. I do regret that, but this is a consequence of just unpredictability and useless aggressivity."
"We have to remain very calm."
"We have to remain very calm."
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EU officials and diplomats worry the Board of Peace will vastly exceed its original Gaza-focused mandate and create a new structure under Trump's tight grip that will challenge the United Nations as the prime seat to address global conflicts.
January 20, 2026 at 3:18 PM
EU officials and diplomats worry the Board of Peace will vastly exceed its original Gaza-focused mandate and create a new structure under Trump's tight grip that will challenge the United Nations as the prime seat to address global conflicts.
Με αυτή τη διάθεση θα πάει στο Νταβός ο Πρόεδρος των #ΗΠΑ. Στις εικόνες, προϊόντα ΤΝ, ο Καναδάς & η Γροιλανδία παρουσιάζονται ως μέρος της επικράτειας των ΗΠΑ. Για άλλη μια φορά, ο #Τραμπ εμφανίζεται εμπρηστικός, εμμονικός & διχαστικός.
#mind_boggling_US_politics
#America_what_have_you_done
#mind_boggling_US_politics
#America_what_have_you_done
January 20, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Με αυτή τη διάθεση θα πάει στο Νταβός ο Πρόεδρος των #ΗΠΑ. Στις εικόνες, προϊόντα ΤΝ, ο Καναδάς & η Γροιλανδία παρουσιάζονται ως μέρος της επικράτειας των ΗΠΑ. Για άλλη μια φορά, ο #Τραμπ εμφανίζεται εμπρηστικός, εμμονικός & διχαστικός.
#mind_boggling_US_politics
#America_what_have_you_done
#mind_boggling_US_politics
#America_what_have_you_done
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Von der Leyen then promises a new Arctic package that will trigger a "massive" surge of investment in Greenland to support "the local economy and infrastructure".
"At the heart of this will be the fundamental principle: It is for sovereign people to decide their own future."
"At the heart of this will be the fundamental principle: It is for sovereign people to decide their own future."
January 20, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Von der Leyen then promises a new Arctic package that will trigger a "massive" surge of investment in Greenland to support "the local economy and infrastructure".
"At the heart of this will be the fundamental principle: It is for sovereign people to decide their own future."
"At the heart of this will be the fundamental principle: It is for sovereign people to decide their own future."
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Von der Leyen reminds Trump of the EU-US trade deal that the two concluded last year in Scotland, implicitly warning the 10% tariff would blow it up.
"In politics as in business: a deal is a deal. And when friends shake hands, it must mean something."
"In politics as in business: a deal is a deal. And when friends shake hands, it must mean something."
January 20, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Von der Leyen reminds Trump of the EU-US trade deal that the two concluded last year in Scotland, implicitly warning the 10% tariff would blow it up.
"In politics as in business: a deal is a deal. And when friends shake hands, it must mean something."
"In politics as in business: a deal is a deal. And when friends shake hands, it must mean something."
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In Davos, Ursula von der Leyen pitches an independent Europe open to the world as a response to Donald Trump's expanionist foreign policy.
"Geopolitical shocks can – and must – serve as an opportunity for Europe," she said.
I recap her speech.
"Geopolitical shocks can – and must – serve as an opportunity for Europe," she said.
I recap her speech.
Von der Leyen pitches 'European independence' versus Trump's worldview
As Donald Trump promotes his expansionist foreign policy, upending the transatlantic alliance along the way, Ursula von der Leyen called on Europe to seize the moment and achieve greater independence....
www.euronews.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:02 PM
In Davos, Ursula von der Leyen pitches an independent Europe open to the world as a response to Donald Trump's expanionist foreign policy.
"Geopolitical shocks can – and must – serve as an opportunity for Europe," she said.
I recap her speech.
"Geopolitical shocks can – and must – serve as an opportunity for Europe," she said.
I recap her speech.
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Kaja Kallas: "Let me be abundantly clear: tariff threats will not pressure Denmark into handing over Greenland. They only risk making both Europe and the United States poorer and undermining our shared prosperity. We have no interest in picking a fight, but we will hold our ground."
January 20, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Kaja Kallas: "Let me be abundantly clear: tariff threats will not pressure Denmark into handing over Greenland. They only risk making both Europe and the United States poorer and undermining our shared prosperity. We have no interest in picking a fight, but we will hold our ground."
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Emmanuel Macron in Davos: "We do believe that we need more growth and more stability in this world. But we do prefer respect to bullies. We do respect science to plotism. We do prefer the rule of law to brutality. You're welcome in Europe, and you're more than welcome in France."
January 20, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Emmanuel Macron in Davos: "We do believe that we need more growth and more stability in this world. But we do prefer respect to bullies. We do respect science to plotism. We do prefer the rule of law to brutality. You're welcome in Europe, and you're more than welcome in France."
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President Trump has recently called for a cap on credit card interest rates, without a clear plan on how he would do it.
Experts and analysts say that a cap on rates is not as straightforward as it seems.
Experts and analysts say that a cap on rates is not as straightforward as it seems.
What Trump’s proposed 10 percent cap on card rates could mean for you
President Donald Trump’s proposal for a 10 percent cap on credit card interest rates could save consumers billions, but may also reduce access to credit for those with lower credit scores
www.washingtonpost.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM
President Trump has recently called for a cap on credit card interest rates, without a clear plan on how he would do it.
Experts and analysts say that a cap on rates is not as straightforward as it seems.
Experts and analysts say that a cap on rates is not as straightforward as it seems.
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Αυτό μας έλειπε.
➡️ "L'AIEA suit activement l'évolution de la situation afin d'évaluer l'impact sur la sûreté nucléaire", a ajouté son directeur général Rafael Grossi.
January 20, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Αυτό μας έλειπε.
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“As America prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary, the republic is flirting with its own funeral.” My column. www.ft.com/content/dede...
America’s barbarian turn
No ideological code can fully capture Trump’s actions
www.ft.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:25 PM
“As America prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary, the republic is flirting with its own funeral.” My column. www.ft.com/content/dede...
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Meanwhile, the encouraging trend of sliding Russian oil exports is continuing:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Russian Oil Exports Plunge to 4-Month Low as India Shuns Cargoes
December imports of Moscow’s crude into India were the lowest in more than three years
www.bloomberg.com
January 20, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Meanwhile, the encouraging trend of sliding Russian oil exports is continuing:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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U.S. 10-YEAR TREASURY FUTURES DOWN 4 TICKS; 30-YEAR FUTURES FALL 19 TICKS
January 19, 2026 at 11:04 PM
U.S. 10-YEAR TREASURY FUTURES DOWN 4 TICKS; 30-YEAR FUTURES FALL 19 TICKS
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German Jews were citizens of Germany at the start of 1933. By the end of 1933, the Nazis had
removed citizenship from naturalized citizen Jews.
In 1935, all German Jews were fully stripped of their German citizenship.
Citizenship under dictatorships is contingent for targeted minorities.
removed citizenship from naturalized citizen Jews.
In 1935, all German Jews were fully stripped of their German citizenship.
Citizenship under dictatorships is contingent for targeted minorities.
January 19, 2026 at 10:22 PM
German Jews were citizens of Germany at the start of 1933. By the end of 1933, the Nazis had
removed citizenship from naturalized citizen Jews.
In 1935, all German Jews were fully stripped of their German citizenship.
Citizenship under dictatorships is contingent for targeted minorities.
removed citizenship from naturalized citizen Jews.
In 1935, all German Jews were fully stripped of their German citizenship.
Citizenship under dictatorships is contingent for targeted minorities.
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Canadian dollar notches six-day high after mixed inflation data reut.rs/3LIFGnM
Canadian dollar notches six-day high after mixed inflation data
The Canadian dollar strengthened to a near one-week high against its U.S. counterpart on Monday as the greenback posted broad-based declines and domestic data showed inflation accelerating in December.
reut.rs
January 19, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Canadian dollar notches six-day high after mixed inflation data reut.rs/3LIFGnM
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The Norwegian government is staying fairly quiet for now, but as a sign of the shifting vibe here the former head of Norway’s armed forces has come out and called the US a “neo-fascist banana republic” and a “hostile great power without norms”. www.dn.no/politikk/tid...
Tidligere forsvarssjef om Trumps USA: – Neo-fascistisk bananrepublikk (+)
Tidligere forsvarssjef Sverre Diesen mener USA er blitt «en normløs og fiendtlig innstilt stormakt», og advarer samtidig mot å feste vår lit til Europa. Harald Sunde mener det haster med en plan B.
www.dn.no
January 19, 2026 at 8:56 PM
The Norwegian government is staying fairly quiet for now, but as a sign of the shifting vibe here the former head of Norway’s armed forces has come out and called the US a “neo-fascist banana republic” and a “hostile great power without norms”. www.dn.no/politikk/tid...
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Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Chinese-run restaurant in Afghanistan reut.rs/3NrtMiB
Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Chinese-run restaurant in Afghanistan
Islamic State claimed responsibility on Monday for an attack on a Chinese-run restaurant in a hotel in Kabul.
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January 20, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Chinese-run restaurant in Afghanistan reut.rs/3NrtMiB