Handwritten Mozart letter sold at auction for 440,000 euros
madrid December 5, 2024 23:30A handwritten letter by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was auctioned off for 440,000 euros in Madrid by International Autograph Auctions Europa.
A handwritten letter by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was auctioned off for 440,000 euros in Madrid by International Autograph Auctions Europa.
French President Emmanuel Macron announces that he will not step down and will soon reveal the name of a new prime minister to lead a government that may involve other parties. Macron's top priority is to create a new budget following the fall of the government under Michel Barnier. Macron addresses the situation in a television speech.
Police in South Korea are conducting an investigation into President Yoon based on complaints filed by an opposition party and activists. The investigation also extends to other key figures in the government.
South Korea's military chief has offered his resignation following the military state of emergency earlier this week, according to the South Korean news agency Yonhap.
The main opposition party in South Korea, the Democratic Party, is set to vote on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol on Saturday. The impeachment procedure follows President Yoon's unexpected decision to declare a military state of emergency.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has accepted the resignation of Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun and appointed Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Choi Byung-hyuk, as the new Defense Minister, according to Yonhap news agency.
Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans states that increasing defense spending norm is not necessary to prevent war, despite NATO's call for more investment in defense.
France is once again in a state of political chaos following the fall of the Barnier cabinet after a vote of no confidence. The left-wing coalition Nouveau Front Populaire (NFP) and the far-right party Rassemblement National (RN) disagreed with the billions of euros in budget cuts deemed necessary by Barnier to reduce the budget deficit and national debt.
Opposition leader Nika Gvaramia from the Akhali party in Georgia has been beaten and detained by police. Tensions have been high in the country since the elections on October 26, which were won by the ruling party, Georgian Dream. The European Union does not recognize the election results.
Germany is considering sending troops to Ukraine in case of a possible ceasefire with the Russian aggressor. Paris and London are also contemplating similar actions.
Eleven babies in Navarra, northern Spain, have recently been affected by hypertrichosis, also known as Werewolf Syndrome, due to the use of the drug minoxidil by one of the parents.
Following an unexpected military coup attempt by President Yoon Suk-yeol, South Korea is in a state of political turmoil as opposition parties initiate impeachment proceedings.
Six South Korean opposition parties have initiated an impeachment process against President Yoon Suk-yeol. The parliament is likely to vote on Yoon's political future on Friday or Saturday.
South Korean ministers express their intention to collectively offer their resignation to the premier following the emergency declared by President Yoon Suk-yeol.
Georgian police deployed a water cannon and tear gas at new pro-European protests in the capital Tbilisi. Demonstrators carrying Georgian and European flags threw fireworks.
South Korean troops are attempting to enter the country's parliament as live footage shows. Parliamentary staff are trying to keep the forces at bay. The parliament is trying to convene a meeting to discuss the martial law that has been imposed, a gathering which is prohibited under the martial law.
Dutch companies from the wind sector are stepping in to help Ukraine by building a series of windmills amidst the ongoing energy crisis in the war-torn country.
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier invoked a constitutional article to push through a budget proposal without a vote in parliament, risking a motion of no confidence that could topple the government.
The Irish government coalition of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael is preparing for a new term despite opposition attacks. Current partner the Greens suffered major losses in the recent election.
Belgium becomes the first country in the world to implement a special labor law for sex workers, granting specific rights to prostitutes in employment.
Australian Prime Minister, Albanese, expressed his willingness to engage in dialogue with Elon Musk regarding the proposed ban on social media for individuals under 16. Some digital experts question the technical feasibility of the ban.
A police report holds former Brazil president responsible for thwarted coup, accusing Bolsonaro of actively participating in the plot.
The Australian parliament has approved a ban on young people using social media, with the Senate joining the House of Representatives in backing the proposal. The measure is being hailed as a global first.
Analysis of the current situation in Gaza between Hamas and Israel, and the differences between the conflicts involving Hamas and Hezbollah.
Italian police, in collaboration with European agencies, conduct large-scale raids on suspects involved in the illegal streaming of TV programs across Europe.
An old debt repayment deal between Ukraine and Russia turns sour as Russian military uses bombers sold by Ukraine against them.
An uncovered secret memo from 2016 reveals that US intelligence agencies believe Vladimir Putin will persist in carrying out assassinations abroad.
The Antwerp police will monitor the Jewish neighborhood with smart cameras equipped with artificial intelligence to detect violent incidents in advance.
The recent crash of a DHL cargo plane in Vilnius, which resulted in the death of the pilot and injuries to crew members, has led to speculation regarding possible sabotage or technical failure.
European countries express concern over potential decline in US support for Kiev due to escalating conflict in Ukraine.