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TAIPEI/PRAGUE, June 8 (Reuters) - Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu will make a previously unannounced visit to Europe next week, four sources briefed on the matter said, and is expected to appear with the Czech president at one event in a diplomatic breakthrough. Taiwan, which is claimed by China, has no formal diplomatic ties with any European country except the Vatican. Taiwan's foreign ministry declined to comment on Wu's Europe travel plans. In January, then-Czech President-elect Pavel and Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen spoke by telephone shortly after his election, in a diplomatic coup for Taiwan that infuriated China. Beijing views Taiwan as being part of "one China" and demands other countries recognise its sovereignty claims, which Taiwan's democratically-elected government rejects.

Persons: Joseph Wu, Wu, Petr Pavel, Zdenek Hrib, Pavel, Tsai Ing, Ben Blanchard, Robert Muller, Ryan Woo, Andrew Gray, Angus MacSwan Organizations: Taiwan Foreign, European Union, Service, Prague, Copenhagen Democracy Summit, Thomson Locations: TAIPEI, PRAGUE, Europe, Czech, Taiwan, China, Vatican, Beijing, Central, Eastern, Ukraine, Brussels, Prague, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bratislava, Copenhagen, Denmark, Vilnius, Lithuania

☆ Belarus opposition told to 'be ready' for democracy push as rumours of leader's ill health swirl
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-15 | by ( Andrew Osborn | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

[1/2] Exiled Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya speaks at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit, in Copenhagen, Denmark May 15, 2023. State TV later broadcast a clip of Lukashenko at what it said was a central air force command base. Dressed in a military uniform, Lukashenko appeared to have a bandage on his left hand and to be short of breath at times. "There are many rumours about the dictator Lukashenko's health," Tsikhanouskaya she tweeted to supporters. Andriy Yusov, a spokesman for the Ukrainian military intelligence agency, said in televised comments that Kyiv had information about Lukashenko's health, but said he would not comment for various reasons.

Last week Britain became the first country to start supplying Ukraine with long-range cruise missiles, which will allow its forces to hit Russian troops and supply dumps deep behind the front lines. Zelenskiy visited Berlin, Rome and Paris over the weekend to meet with European leaders as he seeks to drum up further military and financial support for Ukraine. The British government said Zelenskiy had arrived in Britain and would meet Sunak at his Chequers country residence. After the United States, Britain has been one of the largest suppliers of military aid to Ukraine, contributing 2.3 billion pounds ($2.9 billion) worth of support last year and pledging a similar amount for 2023. In January, Britain said it would send 14 of its battle tanks to Ukraine, a pledge that was followed by other nations including the United States and Germany.

☆ Former NATO boss slams Macron for "disastrous" diplomacy on Ukraine
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

However, Rasmussen's broadside comes at a time Macron is recalibrating his message and striking a firmer tone against Moscow. Macron stated that peace talks can only work if Ukraine's "sovereignty is respected, its territory liberated and its security protected." "Russia must now understand that it cannot impose its will by military means", said Macron. "He has weakened international cohesion, and I think he is now regretting this and trying to regain the initiative", he said in the interview. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Tassilo Hummel and Michel Rose; Editing by Toby ChopraOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Что общего между экс-премьер-министром Дании и стартапом из Молдовы?
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-18 | by ( ) newsmaker.md time to read: +3 min

xНа открытии второго дня конференции выступил Андерс Фог Расмуссен, бывший премьер- министр Дании и генеральный секретарь НАТО. Он рассказал, что демократию нужно продвигать снизу вверх, а примером может быть поддержка инноваций, предпринимательства и новых идей из стран Восточной Европы. Именно в этом и заключается главная идея образовательной инициативы Democracy Tech Fellowship, которая продолжалась последние три месяца, в течении которых шесть участников из Украины, Грузии и Молдовы проходили обучение, получали консультации менторов и перенимали опыт датских стартапов. Выступление на саммите стало для участников инициативы заключительным этапом программы и своего рода выпускным экзаменом. Артур Гурэу, один из участников инициативы Democracy Tech Fellowship, рассказал о новом мобильном приложении Voteme.аpp, которое разработали в Молдове.

Persons: Андерс Фог Расмуссен, Артур Гурэу Organizations: Copenhagen Democracy Summit, Democracy Tech Fellowship, Democracy Tech, Moldova IT, Google, Android, НАТО Locations: Copenhagen, Moldova, Дания, Восточная Европа, Украина, Грузия, Молдова, ЕС, США

☆ (podcast) Ce înseamnă susținerea Maiei Sandu pentru organizatorii Rockit?! Artur Gurău: „Mesajele ei sunt importante pentru cei din IT și industriile creative”
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-15 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +2 min

Conferința Rockit, care a avut loc la sfârșitul săptămânii trecute, a fost marcată de o prezență importantă. Artur Gurău, unul dintre organizatori, susține că este pentru prima dată când cea mai importantă persoană din stat vine cu astfel de mesaje la Rockit. Sunt foarte recunoscător doamnei președintă pentru că și-a făcut timp, dar și pentru ce a spus în mesajul ei. Rezumatul ultimei ediții din primul sezon al podcastului „Mai Departe” cu Artur Gurău îl puteți asculta mai jos. Întreaga discuție dintre Artur Gurău și Vadim Zgherea în cadrul podcastului „Mai Departe” o găsiți mai jos.

Persons: Maia Sandu, Artur Gurău, Artur, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Vadim Zgherea Organizations: IT, Summit, Alianței, NATO, Apple Locations: Republicii Moldova, Moldova, Copenhaga, Copenhagen, Danemarcei, Spotify

Programul va avea loc online și fizic pe durata a patru luni și va oferi celor șase antreprenori selectați la DemTech Fellowship mai multe oportunități pentru a extinde soluțiile pe care le dezvoltă la un nivel global. Colaborarea și participarea în program se bazează pe trei elemente cheie: învățarea colectivă, mentorat de la egal la egal și construirea unor rețele puternice. În prima fază a programului, participanții vor participa la lecții săptămânale, unde, în cadrul cursurilor, vor învăța modalități de a integrare a principiilor și proceselor democratice în proiectele lor. Acolo se vor întâlni cu mentorii lor, vor prezenta proiectele investitorilor și vor vizita câteva hub-uri și companii partenere selectate. VoteMeApp este o aplicație mobilă cu ajutorul căreia poți organiza orice tip de alegeri online.

Persons: Artur Gurău, Anders Fogh Rasmussen Organizations: Alliance, NATO, Open Locations: Danemarca, Copenhaga, Copenhagen, Danemarcei

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