Effrosyni Pavlakoudi
@froufrouni.bsky.social
Journalist. Summer/Winter/Tequila addict, concert goer, film buff, in love with Athens & street art.
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Mike Johnson has sworn in Adelita Grijalva, ending the 50 day standoff that left her unable to represent 800K Arizonans in DC amid the shutdown.
Standing ovations from Dems, empty GOP seats - what it was like in the chamber & what it means for Epstein files:
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Standing ovations from Dems, empty GOP seats - what it was like in the chamber & what it means for Epstein files:
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Rep. Adelita Grijalva sworn in, setting up vote on release of Epstein files
The ceremony ended a seven-week standoff with House Speaker Mike Johnson that left Grijalva unable to fully represent Arizona’s 7th Congressional District in Washington.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Mike Johnson has sworn in Adelita Grijalva, ending the 50 day standoff that left her unable to represent 800K Arizonans in DC amid the shutdown.
Standing ovations from Dems, empty GOP seats - what it was like in the chamber & what it means for Epstein files:
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Standing ovations from Dems, empty GOP seats - what it was like in the chamber & what it means for Epstein files:
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Planned Parenthood has closed 20 clinics since the Trump administration barred it from billing Medicaid for non-abortion care. Its leaders say weathering funding cut on its own will soon become untenable.
Planned Parenthood closes 20 clinics after Medicaid cuts, warns of grim future
In a new report, Planned Parenthood said it covered the cost of $45 million in health care services in September, the first month when it could not bill Medicaid.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Planned Parenthood has closed 20 clinics since the Trump administration barred it from billing Medicaid for non-abortion care. Its leaders say weathering funding cut on its own will soon become untenable.
Trump fires the BLS Commissioner, then doesn't release the numbers & now is claiming Democrats did the damage? Really now? Casting doubt on government statistics because you don't like the numbers they report, is five-alarm intentional harm to the integrity of US economic data.
November 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Trump fires the BLS Commissioner, then doesn't release the numbers & now is claiming Democrats did the damage? Really now? Casting doubt on government statistics because you don't like the numbers they report, is five-alarm intentional harm to the integrity of US economic data.
Suppressing economic data doesn’t change reality - it just erodes trust. Economic transparency is non-negotiable in democracies- withholding data about jobs and inflation could shake market confidence and credibility overnight.
White House says key economic reports may not be released
Economists had already expected that the October consumer price index report would not be released.
www.nbcnews.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Suppressing economic data doesn’t change reality - it just erodes trust. Economic transparency is non-negotiable in democracies- withholding data about jobs and inflation could shake market confidence and credibility overnight.
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Trump officials are planning to propose oil drilling off the California coast for the first time in decades, according to a draft map reviewed by The Post.
The move is sure to antagonize Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats in California.
The move is sure to antagonize Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats in California.
Trump administration plan would open California to offshore oil drilling
A draft five-year plan for offshore oil development proposes selling leases on the West Coast, Gulf of Mexico and Alaska.
wapo.st
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Trump officials are planning to propose oil drilling off the California coast for the first time in decades, according to a draft map reviewed by The Post.
The move is sure to antagonize Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats in California.
The move is sure to antagonize Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats in California.
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A shocking illustration of the extent to which UK universities’ dependency on China for students paying overseas fees exposes them to Chinese state pressure to restrict academic freedom.
This is a remarkable case of Chinese authorities threatening a UK university into halting research on human rights violations, and the university acquiescing.
China intimidated UK university to ditch human rights research, documents show
Sheffield Hallam University apologises to Professor Laura Murphy for restricting her academic freedom.
www.bbc.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:09 AM
A shocking illustration of the extent to which UK universities’ dependency on China for students paying overseas fees exposes them to Chinese state pressure to restrict academic freedom.
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Short @economist.com piece on what Orbán is trying to do vis-a-vis Ukraine through the Visegrad countries, with comments from me.
Orbán's trip to DC needs to be seen through the lens of the 2026 Hungarian elections, and him trying to regain support domestically.
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
Orbán's trip to DC needs to be seen through the lens of the 2026 Hungarian elections, and him trying to regain support domestically.
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
A Czech shift to the right is worrying news for Ukraine
But the new prime minister will probably not join Viktor Orban’s efforts to block aid
www.economist.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Short @economist.com piece on what Orbán is trying to do vis-a-vis Ukraine through the Visegrad countries, with comments from me.
Orbán's trip to DC needs to be seen through the lens of the 2026 Hungarian elections, and him trying to regain support domestically.
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
Orbán's trip to DC needs to be seen through the lens of the 2026 Hungarian elections, and him trying to regain support domestically.
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
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the russia-ukraine war is nearly four years old.
incremental gains for russia.
increasing strain for ukraine.
europe stays committed.
putin digs in.
@gzeromedia.com
incremental gains for russia.
increasing strain for ukraine.
europe stays committed.
putin digs in.
@gzeromedia.com
Trump escalates sanctions against Russia | Ian Bremmer’s Quick Take
YouTube video by GZERO Media
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:27 PM
the russia-ukraine war is nearly four years old.
incremental gains for russia.
increasing strain for ukraine.
europe stays committed.
putin digs in.
@gzeromedia.com
incremental gains for russia.
increasing strain for ukraine.
europe stays committed.
putin digs in.
@gzeromedia.com
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In honor of Viktor Orban's visit to Washington, here's a reminder that Orban has made his country corrupt, stagnant, and impoverished:
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
America’s Future Is Hungary
MAGA conservatives love Viktor Orbán. But he’s left his country corrupt, stagnant, and impoverished.
www.theatlantic.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
In honor of Viktor Orban's visit to Washington, here's a reminder that Orban has made his country corrupt, stagnant, and impoverished:
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
No wonder why
November 12, 2025 at 7:29 PM
No wonder why
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meanwhile, even more people will lose healthcare
New at Can We Still Govern? New Medicaid work requirements will see an estimated 5 million lose coverage.
Small investments in in-house tech capacity could allow states to start preparing now to expand automatic renewal of clients. Here is the evidence 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/how-a-van-...
Small investments in in-house tech capacity could allow states to start preparing now to expand automatic renewal of clients. Here is the evidence 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/how-a-van-...
Lessons from Pandemic Era Medicaid Automation for Work Requirements
Small tech capacity investments offer big returns
donmoynihan.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
meanwhile, even more people will lose healthcare
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As predicted, they’re going after the entire childhood vaccination schedule (second slide, from WaPo).
November 12, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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This is what losing the trade war looks like
November 12, 2025 at 11:59 AM
This is what losing the trade war looks like
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A revealing piece on the somehow-still-secretary of Commerce:
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
The President’s Most Annoying Buddy
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick remains in his position, despite a series of blunders.
www.theatlantic.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:46 PM
A revealing piece on the somehow-still-secretary of Commerce:
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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Jeffrey Epstein in 2018: "i know how dirty donald is."
November 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Jeffrey Epstein in 2018: "i know how dirty donald is."
Για να εξηγούμαστε, όταν με ρωτούν αν οι ξανθιες ή οι μελαχρινές είναι πιο έξυπνες, απαντώ πάντα: "όσο πιο ευφυείς είναι οι άντρες με κοιλιά, έναντι αυτων με φαλάκρα". Ε, μα! Πόση βλακεία/κακοήθεια να αντέξει κανείς;
November 11, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Για να εξηγούμαστε, όταν με ρωτούν αν οι ξανθιες ή οι μελαχρινές είναι πιο έξυπνες, απαντώ πάντα: "όσο πιο ευφυείς είναι οι άντρες με κοιλιά, έναντι αυτων με φαλάκρα". Ε, μα! Πόση βλακεία/κακοήθεια να αντέξει κανείς;
The great Homayoun Ershadi, most known for his sublime performance in Abbas Kiarostami’s Taste of Cherry, which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes, has passed away. An immeasurable loss for Iranian cinema.
November 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The great Homayoun Ershadi, most known for his sublime performance in Abbas Kiarostami’s Taste of Cherry, which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes, has passed away. An immeasurable loss for Iranian cinema.
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Quite a story: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/w...
F.B.I. Director Is Said to Have Made a Pledge to Head of MI5, Then Broken It
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Quite a story: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/w...
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Οι τιμές χονδρικής του ναρκωτικού είναι σε χαμηλά επίπεδα στην Ευρώπη, κάτι που αναγκάζει τους λαθρέμπορους να προσπαθούν να χειραγωγήσουν την αγορά. Το OCCRP εξηγεί τους παράγοντες που επηρεάζουν την προσφορά κοκαΐνης στην Ευρώπη το 2025.
#insidestory_gr
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#insidestory_gr
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Γιατί κάποιες συμμορίες στην Ευρώπη θάβουν την κοκαΐνη αντί να την πουλάνε;
Οι τιμές χονδρικής του ναρκωτικού είναι σε πολύ χαμηλά επίπεδα σε μεγάλο μέρος της Ευρώπης, κάτι που αναγκάζει τους λαθρέμπορους να προσπαθούν να χειραγωγήσουν την αγορά. Το OCCRP εξηγεί τους παράγοντ...
insidestory.gr
November 11, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Οι τιμές χονδρικής του ναρκωτικού είναι σε χαμηλά επίπεδα στην Ευρώπη, κάτι που αναγκάζει τους λαθρέμπορους να προσπαθούν να χειραγωγήσουν την αγορά. Το OCCRP εξηγεί τους παράγοντες που επηρεάζουν την προσφορά κοκαΐνης στην Ευρώπη το 2025.
#insidestory_gr
insidestory.gr/article/giat...
#insidestory_gr
insidestory.gr/article/giat...
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Democracy, Turkish style.
Turkish prosecutors on Tuesday charged Istanbul's jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu with 142 offences that could carry a penalty of hundreds of year in prison, court documents showed ➡️ u.afp.com/SncF
November 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Democracy, Turkish style.
#Tatsuya_Nakadai (1932-2025), one of Japan’s most celebrated actors who led Masaki Kobayashi's "Harakiri" and starred in Akira Kurosawa's “Ran,” "Yojimbo" and “High and Low,” has died.
November 11, 2025 at 12:04 PM
#Tatsuya_Nakadai (1932-2025), one of Japan’s most celebrated actors who led Masaki Kobayashi's "Harakiri" and starred in Akira Kurosawa's “Ran,” "Yojimbo" and “High and Low,” has died.
87 years ago, Jewish communities across Germany and Austria experienced the terror of Kristallnacht, the night of broken glass. During that night of November 9-10, 1938, synagogues were burned, and Jewish homes and businesses were smashed and destroyed. www.facebook.com/reel/1327878...
5.5K views · 647 reactions | 87 years ago, Jewish communities across Germany and Austria experienced the terror of Kristallnacht, the night of broken glass. During that night of November 9-10, 1938, s...
87 years ago, Jewish communities across Germany and Austria experienced the terror of Kristallnacht, the night of broken glass. During that night of November 9-10, 1938, synagogues were burned, and...
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November 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
87 years ago, Jewish communities across Germany and Austria experienced the terror of Kristallnacht, the night of broken glass. During that night of November 9-10, 1938, synagogues were burned, and Jewish homes and businesses were smashed and destroyed. www.facebook.com/reel/1327878...
Eξαιρετικά σημαντική είδηση. Η επαναχάραξη των εκλογικών περιφερειών (redistricting) στην Καλιφόρνια, που αποτελεί απάντηση σε ανάλογες κινήσεις των Ρεπουμπλικανών, δίνει στους Δημοκρατικούς τη δυνατότητα να διεκδικήσουν πέντε επιπλέον έδρες στο Κογκρέσο του χρόνου.
California voted overwhelmingly to redraw its electoral districts, in a poll Democrats called to counter efforts by President Donald Trump to gerrymander in Republican states
u.afp.com/SebV
u.afp.com/SebV
November 6, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Eξαιρετικά σημαντική είδηση. Η επαναχάραξη των εκλογικών περιφερειών (redistricting) στην Καλιφόρνια, που αποτελεί απάντηση σε ανάλογες κινήσεις των Ρεπουμπλικανών, δίνει στους Δημοκρατικούς τη δυνατότητα να διεκδικήσουν πέντε επιπλέον έδρες στο Κογκρέσο του χρόνου.
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🇺🇸 The US Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether a wide swath of Donald Trump's tariffs are lawful, in a landmark case that could uphold -- or upend -- the president's economic agenda.
➡️ u.afp.com/SeED
➡️ u.afp.com/SeED
November 5, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🇺🇸 The US Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether a wide swath of Donald Trump's tariffs are lawful, in a landmark case that could uphold -- or upend -- the president's economic agenda.
➡️ u.afp.com/SeED
➡️ u.afp.com/SeED
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🇪🇺 Infographic showing G20 countries' historical and projected greenhouse gas emissions
November 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🇪🇺 Infographic showing G20 countries' historical and projected greenhouse gas emissions