Fotis Saltaferis
@fsalt.bsky.social
HIV+ Long-Term Survivor & huge embarrassment to members of my blood family - #ProgressiveAlliance #LoveNHS - proudly awoken - citizen of the world
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"A protester detained, her bra removed and wedding ring cut off, and some of her clothes never returned..."
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/u...
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In Minneapolis, a Pattern of Misconduct Toward Protesters
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January 19, 2026 at 2:29 AM
"A protester detained, her bra removed and wedding ring cut off, and some of her clothes never returned..."
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/u...
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BRENNAN: What percentage of those you have in custody have committed crimes?
NOEM: 70% of them
B: It's not 70%
N: Yes it is. You guys pick and choose numbers
B: Your agency says 47% have criminal convictions
N: Wrong again. We'll get you the correct numbers
B: Well, that's from your agency
NOEM: 70% of them
B: It's not 70%
N: Yes it is. You guys pick and choose numbers
B: Your agency says 47% have criminal convictions
N: Wrong again. We'll get you the correct numbers
B: Well, that's from your agency
January 18, 2026 at 3:42 PM
BRENNAN: What percentage of those you have in custody have committed crimes?
NOEM: 70% of them
B: It's not 70%
N: Yes it is. You guys pick and choose numbers
B: Your agency says 47% have criminal convictions
N: Wrong again. We'll get you the correct numbers
B: Well, that's from your agency
NOEM: 70% of them
B: It's not 70%
N: Yes it is. You guys pick and choose numbers
B: Your agency says 47% have criminal convictions
N: Wrong again. We'll get you the correct numbers
B: Well, that's from your agency
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🚨BREAKING: Minneapolis protesters shut down a hate march led by right-wing agitator Jake Lang. "How do you spell Nazi?!?" anti-ICE protesters chant. LIVE NOW⬇️
January 17, 2026 at 7:28 PM
🚨BREAKING: Minneapolis protesters shut down a hate march led by right-wing agitator Jake Lang. "How do you spell Nazi?!?" anti-ICE protesters chant. LIVE NOW⬇️
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🚨BREAKING: A right-wing agitator who was confronted by Minneapolis ICE protesters just hit someone with his car—and continued to drive off—from parking garage. It's unclear if it was an ICE protester he hit or their condition. "They just ran into somebody as they drove away." ⬇️
January 17, 2026 at 8:59 PM
🚨BREAKING: A right-wing agitator who was confronted by Minneapolis ICE protesters just hit someone with his car—and continued to drive off—from parking garage. It's unclear if it was an ICE protester he hit or their condition. "They just ran into somebody as they drove away." ⬇️
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The Nobel Foundation makes yet another statement:
January 18, 2026 at 1:44 PM
The Nobel Foundation makes yet another statement:
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Oops: Eric Trump and other right-wingers accidentally gush over the fact that fentanyl deaths in the U.S. plummeted under Biden’s presidency after spiking during Trump’s first term—because they don’t know how to read a chart.
January 18, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Oops: Eric Trump and other right-wingers accidentally gush over the fact that fentanyl deaths in the U.S. plummeted under Biden’s presidency after spiking during Trump’s first term—because they don’t know how to read a chart.
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Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom release a joint statement:
January 18, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom release a joint statement:
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Epstein files release delayed by unnecessary redactions
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/e...
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/e...
Epstein Files Release Delayed By Redactions, Department of Justice Says
One month after the mandated deadline to publish the Justice Department's files on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, less than 1 percent of the documents have been released.
www.vanityfair.com
January 18, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Epstein files release delayed by unnecessary redactions
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/e...
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/e...
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Electricity demand is surging in the Middle East & North Africa.
It tripled from 2000 to 2024, the 3rd largest growth after China & India.
And it’s set to rise another 50% by 2035, driven by increasing use of air conditioning & water desalination 👉 iea.li/3VUclbj
It tripled from 2000 to 2024, the 3rd largest growth after China & India.
And it’s set to rise another 50% by 2035, driven by increasing use of air conditioning & water desalination 👉 iea.li/3VUclbj
January 16, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Electricity demand is surging in the Middle East & North Africa.
It tripled from 2000 to 2024, the 3rd largest growth after China & India.
And it’s set to rise another 50% by 2035, driven by increasing use of air conditioning & water desalination 👉 iea.li/3VUclbj
It tripled from 2000 to 2024, the 3rd largest growth after China & India.
And it’s set to rise another 50% by 2035, driven by increasing use of air conditioning & water desalination 👉 iea.li/3VUclbj
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Launch date announced by Arianespace for flight of #Ariane6 VA267: 12 February. 🚀
This marks the first flight of Ariane 6 in its most powerful configuration, Ariane 64, capable of delivering more than 20 tonnes to orbit.
🔗 newsroom.arianespace.com/arianespace-...
@transport.esa.int
This marks the first flight of Ariane 6 in its most powerful configuration, Ariane 64, capable of delivering more than 20 tonnes to orbit.
🔗 newsroom.arianespace.com/arianespace-...
@transport.esa.int
January 16, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Launch date announced by Arianespace for flight of #Ariane6 VA267: 12 February. 🚀
This marks the first flight of Ariane 6 in its most powerful configuration, Ariane 64, capable of delivering more than 20 tonnes to orbit.
🔗 newsroom.arianespace.com/arianespace-...
@transport.esa.int
This marks the first flight of Ariane 6 in its most powerful configuration, Ariane 64, capable of delivering more than 20 tonnes to orbit.
🔗 newsroom.arianespace.com/arianespace-...
@transport.esa.int
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Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen made it clear: Greenland doesn't want to be a part of the United States, but Europe.
Our message: Their state sovereignty is not for sale and is not negotiable.
Our message: Their state sovereignty is not for sale and is not negotiable.
January 16, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen made it clear: Greenland doesn't want to be a part of the United States, but Europe.
Our message: Their state sovereignty is not for sale and is not negotiable.
Our message: Their state sovereignty is not for sale and is not negotiable.
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Global renewable capacity is on track to more than double over the next five years – led by solar PV
But as renewables' role in power systems grows, the sector is facing growing headwinds, from supply chain pressures to grid integration challenges
More: iea.li/3NhASGs
But as renewables' role in power systems grows, the sector is facing growing headwinds, from supply chain pressures to grid integration challenges
More: iea.li/3NhASGs
January 16, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Global renewable capacity is on track to more than double over the next five years – led by solar PV
But as renewables' role in power systems grows, the sector is facing growing headwinds, from supply chain pressures to grid integration challenges
More: iea.li/3NhASGs
But as renewables' role in power systems grows, the sector is facing growing headwinds, from supply chain pressures to grid integration challenges
More: iea.li/3NhASGs
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👁Human trafficking can happen right in front of our eyes, especially at the borders.
Some cases might go unnoticed not because they’re hidden, but because we will fail to recognize them!
In support of @europol.europa.eu, we invite you to LOOK BEYOND the stereotypes.
Some cases might go unnoticed not because they’re hidden, but because we will fail to recognize them!
In support of @europol.europa.eu, we invite you to LOOK BEYOND the stereotypes.
January 16, 2026 at 2:36 PM
👁Human trafficking can happen right in front of our eyes, especially at the borders.
Some cases might go unnoticed not because they’re hidden, but because we will fail to recognize them!
In support of @europol.europa.eu, we invite you to LOOK BEYOND the stereotypes.
Some cases might go unnoticed not because they’re hidden, but because we will fail to recognize them!
In support of @europol.europa.eu, we invite you to LOOK BEYOND the stereotypes.
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We are launching our first-ever intermediated financing in Greece dedicated to security & defence with €100 million via Piraeus Bank.
This operation will support SMEs and mid-caps and strengthening Europe’s industrial base and strategic autonomy.
➡️ go.eib.org/Greece_PiraeusBank
This operation will support SMEs and mid-caps and strengthening Europe’s industrial base and strategic autonomy.
➡️ go.eib.org/Greece_PiraeusBank
January 16, 2026 at 3:35 PM
We are launching our first-ever intermediated financing in Greece dedicated to security & defence with €100 million via Piraeus Bank.
This operation will support SMEs and mid-caps and strengthening Europe’s industrial base and strategic autonomy.
➡️ go.eib.org/Greece_PiraeusBank
This operation will support SMEs and mid-caps and strengthening Europe’s industrial base and strategic autonomy.
➡️ go.eib.org/Greece_PiraeusBank
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Welcome to the world’s biggest market.
January 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Welcome to the world’s biggest market.
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We are seeking feedback to help shape the European Ocean Act.
Share your views by 9 February 2026.
More info: link.europa.eu/fbRF83
Share your views by 9 February 2026.
More info: link.europa.eu/fbRF83
January 17, 2026 at 8:33 AM
We are seeking feedback to help shape the European Ocean Act.
Share your views by 9 February 2026.
More info: link.europa.eu/fbRF83
Share your views by 9 February 2026.
More info: link.europa.eu/fbRF83
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What is the true cost of sanctions for Russia? Plummeting oil and gas revenues, punishingly expensive borrowing, and the loss of key markets.
It is becoming increasingly difficult for the Kremlin to finance the war against Ukraine. Sanctions work.
Read more: link.europa.eu/7CGHGV
It is becoming increasingly difficult for the Kremlin to finance the war against Ukraine. Sanctions work.
Read more: link.europa.eu/7CGHGV
January 17, 2026 at 9:12 AM
What is the true cost of sanctions for Russia? Plummeting oil and gas revenues, punishingly expensive borrowing, and the loss of key markets.
It is becoming increasingly difficult for the Kremlin to finance the war against Ukraine. Sanctions work.
Read more: link.europa.eu/7CGHGV
It is becoming increasingly difficult for the Kremlin to finance the war against Ukraine. Sanctions work.
Read more: link.europa.eu/7CGHGV
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The relevance of the EU–Mercosur trade agreement goes well beyond its economic impact. It sends a clear and powerful message to the world in defence of free trade, multilateralism, and the rules-based international order.
January 18, 2026 at 8:34 AM
The relevance of the EU–Mercosur trade agreement goes well beyond its economic impact. It sends a clear and powerful message to the world in defence of free trade, multilateralism, and the rules-based international order.
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Bhagwant Sandhu: Carney deserves credit for recognizing that the biggest prize—and one requiring consistent, hands-on diplomacy—is China.
www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...
www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...
On China, Carney practices statecraft
The question in foreign affairs is not if diplomatic risk exists, but how it is managed. As the government balances that reality, the Conservative response appears rooted to domestic constituencies…
www.hilltimes.com
January 17, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Bhagwant Sandhu: Carney deserves credit for recognizing that the biggest prize—and one requiring consistent, hands-on diplomacy—is China.
www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...
www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...
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Maga science is crazy
January 16, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Maga science is crazy
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Trump: "Our country is very close to, you know, we originally, we were gonna 'Keep America Great.' We're gonna have to switch to 'Keep America Great.' But I don't know, there's something about MAGA we should never change. We like MAGA. Everybody likes MAGA."
January 16, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Trump: "Our country is very close to, you know, we originally, we were gonna 'Keep America Great.' We're gonna have to switch to 'Keep America Great.' But I don't know, there's something about MAGA we should never change. We like MAGA. Everybody likes MAGA."
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Thousands of people protesting throughout Denmark showing solidarity with Greenland and standing against the fascist MAGA regime. Couldn’t be prouder seeing this.
January 18, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Thousands of people protesting throughout Denmark showing solidarity with Greenland and standing against the fascist MAGA regime. Couldn’t be prouder seeing this.
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