Thailand allows holiday without isolation from November 1st. It is not yet clear whether this applies to Switzerland as well.
Good news for long-distance travelers: From November 1, Thailand will open its borders to at least a dozen countries — including Germany — for an uninterrupted holiday for fully vaccinated people. Not sure if Switzerland will be there either. Thailand plans to release the relevant list by the end of October.
This was announced by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-sa in a televised address on Tuesday. Singapore, China and the United States are the other countries on the Corona impact list. Freud said vacationers should only do one PCR test before leaving home and another when coming to Thailand. After that, they can travel freely to all parts of the country.
– The transgender soldier wins the trial – she loses her life
Peon Hee-soo was expelled from the army and prosecuted for his gender reassignment. Now a major court has ruled in this case. It was too late for the soldier.
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Peon Hee-soo during a press conference on January 22, 2020. In March 2021, he died in his apartment.
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It’s hard to talk about a happy ending to the trial of Peon Hee-soo, a soldier who fought all his life to stay in the South Korean military after a gender reassignment operation. Because the winner is dead. However, last Thursday’s judgment of the Digion Regional Court took a step forward in the fight against discrimination against transgender people in Tiger State.
It says the release of Peon Hee-soo in January 2020 is illegal. The military should have treated her as a woman, not a distorted man. Your followers are happy. On Friday, the Ministry of Defense in Seoul said it would begin examining whether the rules for transgender people in the military should be changed. The belated verdict could be a turning point – from the perspective of human rights activists, South Korea needs it too.
Discrimination is everywhere
These days South Korea has once again attracted its creative energy. Director Hwang Dong-hook’s Netflix series “Squid Game” is a global success. The powerful combination of violence, tension, criticism of capitalism and references to Korea will not leave anyone indifferent. Again, the small, rich peninsula turns out to be a giant in some areas.
But success is a little distracting from the fact that South Korea is not only a competitive business and entertainment destination, but also a conservative society. The right to freedom is a community that does not grow as fast as the high speed internet or the expansion of next generation smartphones.
The LGBTQ + community in the country can tell you about this. Over the past few decades it has in no way failed to recognize sexual minorities, have created an vibrant club life, organized demonstrations and established its own clubs and festivals. Nevertheless, classic gender patterns still apply to the majority in South Korea. Coming out is dangerous. Until mid-September, human rights watchdog Human Rights Watch criticized the South Korean government in a comprehensive report on “ubiquitous” discrimination.
The case of Peon Hee-soo is an example of this. Her story tells the truth that you cannot choose who you are.
Genital mutilation leads to disability under martial law.
On the one hand, he is a staunch member of the South Korean military. Sergeant Major, with a tank license, is stationed in Gyeonggi Province. On the other hand, she could not bear the feeling of being in the wrong body.
In 2019, she underwent sexual reconstruction surgery in Thailand. South Korean officials accepted the move. Peon Hee-soo officially became a woman. Your personal documents have been rewritten. Nevertheless, the military responded to the dismissal in January 2020. Reason: Genital mutilation leads to disability under martial law. Peon Hee-soo is no longer suitable for the military.
Peon Hee-soo gave a press conference a few days after his release. She was wearing a uniform and a beret. She stood upright as if she deserved a soldier. With tears she told of her change. “It was a very difficult decision to make my identity known to my site, but when I did, I felt very good,” she said. “She made it clear that she could not give up her service to the motherland. I want to show everyone what it can be. “
The army rejected their objection. She complained. LGTBQ + companies supported them. But the psychological pressure must have been strong. “People knew her face, so she couldn’t get a job. It’s bad for her,” Tsinghua Lee Jong-jiol, general director of the Seoul Gay Club, told the newspaper shortly after his death. 22 years old.
According to a new study on side effects, many countries are discontinuing vaccines against the corona virus with Moderna. Switzerland has no such plans.
The modern vaccine is no longer used in Sweden for those under 30 years of age.
The reason is the high risk symptoms of side effects.
While Denmark and Finland follow suit, Switzerland wants to continue to “monitor” the situation.
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Sweden uses the modernna vaccine Against corona virus in people under 30 years of age. The reason for this is new Study From the United States. There are signs of an increased risk of side effects – in particular, inflammation of the heart muscle and pericardium.
Shortly after the news came from Stockholm, Dance followed suit: Moderns are no longer offered to those under 18 years of age. Finland followed suit on Thursday – but the vaccine ban only affects men.
What does Switzerland do? As of the latest (Thursday) there are 3,412,113 people in this country Fully vaccinated with Moderna, With 1,755,308 Pfizer.
Switzerland “closely monitors”
Christopher Berger, Swiss vaccine boss, explains that so far only knowledge from the media has been reported Study Now you are looking for contact with foreign authorities to get. There is currently no plan to control Moderna based on the Scandinavian model.
Berger Su Nach: “We are closely monitoring the data situation and trying to do more. Information Get this from northern European countries. “
Also: “So far, cases of heart attack and pericarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle / pericardium) have been reported after vaccination with MRNA vaccines.” In practically all cases, it is certainly harmless with a quick recovery.
Which vaccine did you get?
Specifically, it means: Heilmittelinstid registered until September 21st Swissmetic 151 suspected cases of heart attack and pericarditis. 26 of which are related Pfizer-Pix, with 124 Moderna. Most are 38-year-old middle-aged men.
The corona virus also causes inflammation
Berger points out that infection caused by the corona virus can cause inflammation.
Therefore: “The risk-benefit balance is in favor of the vaccine. Eye Understand and implement. “
Despite overstaffing: Police forces are under attack due to Korana
There have been regular protests against corona operations in Switzerland – and in Bern in recent weeks. The Bern police were always with a large group. This affects the workload of police officers. “With such a large number, people have fewer days off, which means they have to take action for colleagues,” explains Adrian Vodrich, president of the Bern Canton Police Union.
The result is a lot of extra time. And Bern is not an isolated case. Police feel the pressure in other large regions such as Arkaw or Zurich. This also applies to the Lucerne region.
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Vietnam launches domestic flights for the first time in three months
For months, life remained the same as the most contagious delta variation spread in Vietnam. As the number of coronaes dwindled, domestic flights resumed operations for the first time – three months after air traffic in the country was completely shut down in Mekong.
However, only passengers who have been fully vaccinated, cured or have a negative corona test are allowed to board the machines. In addition, strict rules still apply: anyone traveling in the country must be isolated at home for seven days and be subjected to health checks during this time.
It is not yet clear when international tourists will be able to visit the holiday country again. However, Phú Quốc, the largest island in the Gulf of Thailand, has plans to receive foreign guests back on a pilot program from November. From December the Halong Bay and the coastal city of Hai An, once the largest port in Southeast Asia, can be accessed directly on the Silk Road.
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Vietnam Airlines flight VN213 flew from the capital Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) on Sunday, and several more connections will continue, state newspaper VnExpress reported.
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The task force leader expects the vaccine for children to be approved soon
The corona vaccine for children under 12 is expected to hit the market soon. Vaccine maker Pfizer / Biotech has provided preliminary data for people between the ages of five and eleven, said Thanja Stotler, head of the scientific task force, to Flick.
Data should be submitted for approval as soon as possible. The virus is much less dangerous for children than for the elderly. Nevertheless, there are rigorous courses and long covit in children. Therefore, children, like parents, must choose whether or not to be vaccinated.
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As a mother of two, Thanja Stadler should vaccinate her children as soon as the Drug Commission approves Swissmetic and recommends it. The authorities and the Vaccine Commission each carefully examined whether the vaccines were safe, effective and recommended. She is relying on this verdict.
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Sydney is coming out of lockdown after four months
Today, four months later, the severe lockdown in the Australian metropolis of Sydney is coming to an end. Relaxation is taking place across the state of New South Wales. Since June, shops, schools and institutions have been closed for “non-essential” activities. You are allowed to move a maximum of five kilometers from where you live. So often could not see relatives or play sports.
Restrictions will be lifted after 106 days as the number of infections declines – 477 cases were reported Sunday in the state of New South Wales – now more than 70 percent of people over the age of 16 have been vaccinated.
In the first months of the epidemic, Australia was largely thankful for the “zero cow” strategy, closing its borders and extensive testing. However, as a result of the spread of the delta variation, Australia was hit by a winter wave that forced the country’s two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, to close for several months.
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The most important thing about the corona crisis from the night
Welcome to our Corona Ticker. We would like to inform you about the latest developments regarding the Corona crisis.
These are the most important news of the night:
Corona tests are charged today, October 11: The federal government will continue to cover costs for those under 16 and those with a vaccine dose. Repeat tests will be free at schools and institutions.
The first zones request: No certificate Further With quick nasal tests: However, the BAG prefers compliance with rapid nasal tests. Further EU guidelines for Covid certification allow this.
Are in Italy More than 80 percent Those over 12 years of age Vaccinated: The government has achieved one of its main objectives in the fight against the epidemic. Nonetheless, it is not enough, Guido Rasi, who is an adviser to the government’s Corona Special Commission, insists.
In Poland, tens of thousands of people protested against the controversial ruling of the Constitutional Court and for their country to stay in the EU on Sunday evening.
Large protests took place in Warsaw, Gdansk, Poznan, Szczecin, Krakow and many other cities.
Protests by right-wing national groups also took place in Warsaw.
In the capital, Warsaw, protesters gathered in Palace Square. They waved Polish and European flags and shouted “We are staying” and “We are Europe”. The Polish media is talking about 100,000 protesters in Warsaw alone.
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“We are Europe” protesters chanted in Palace Square in Warsaw.
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Thousands of protesters gathered in Warsaw in Palace Square.
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Opposition leader Donald Tusk speaks in Warsaw.
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The Polish court recently ruled that certain elements of EU law violate the Polish constitution. It gave priority to national law over EU law. This decision provokes conflict between the EU Commission and Warsaw over the reform of the Polish judiciary.
Czech President Milos Zeman has been admitted to hospital after the Czech Republic’s parliamentary election.
CDK quoted a spokesman for the Central Military Hospital in Prague as saying.
The 77-year-old received the famous Prime Minister Andrzej Bobby for a 45-minute conversation at his home in Fort Lani near Prague.
Ziman is being treated in the intensive care unit, said Miroslav Zhavoral, director of the Central Military Hospital, at the CT station in the afternoon. The reason is complications related to chronic diseases of Germany. “We know the diagnosis so we can specifically target treatment,” the doctor said.
Has become nonsense. Two men from the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific have been stranded at sea for weeks facing severe weather.
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They left an island in the Solomon Islands – they were rescued from Papua New Guinea 29 days later.
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Traditional boat of the Solomon Islands (symbolic image). The two men thanked him with coconuts, oranges and lots of prayers.
With the help of orange, coconut and prayer, two men from the Solomon Islands survived 29 days in the South Pacific Ocean before being rescued 400 kilometers off the coast of Papua New Guinea. Three hours after the voyage began on September 3, when they encountered harsh weather, Liva Nanjikana and Jr. Colony set sail in the Solomon Sea, known for its unpredictability.
They told the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation on Friday that their GPS battery had also failed while they were struggling against rain, strong winds and poor visibility on the seven-meter-long boat. They turned off the engine to save fuel, but in the meantime their boat went further and further into the sea.
Former President Donald Trump wants to prevent the release of White House documents during his tenure.
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A fight is brewing between the US president over the January 6 investigation into the Capitol attack Joe Biden And its predecessor Donald Trump In the distance. The White House announced Friday that Biden will not block the submission of certain documents from the National Archives to the Congressional Committee. “These documents are White House records of the Trump era,” spokeswoman Jen Zaki said. Trump wants to prevent this – and insists on so-called executive privilege. It is the right of the President to withhold certain information from Congress or the courts.
Trump supporters attacked the US Congress seat in Washington on January 6. Five people were killed, including a police officer. Trump provoked his supporters in a speech and had to face indictment because of the attack. However, at the end of the trial, the Republicans were acquitted. The panel in the US House of Representatives is examining the background to the attack on Capitol. The establishment of the intelligence system has already been the subject of intense discriminatory conflicts between Democrats and Republicans.
Spokesman Zaki said the government of Democrat Biden was cooperating with the group. The group had requested documents from the National Archives to investigate the Capitol attack. Saki said the former president has a deadline to use the executive offer. The current president has a deadline to consider this application. For the first set of documents, Biden concluded that confidentiality could not be used. “We believe it is not political to see the events of January 6 not happen again,” Zaki said. Each time you make new decisions you need to ask for documents.
Trump responded angrily and accused Democrats of using Congress to harass political opponents. These wanted to calm his movement. He will not be afraid. There have been earlier reports that the former Trump is trying to prevent a congressional committee investigating the U.S. Capitol storm from testifying. In a letter to the Politico portal and the Washington Post, Trump asked the men not to cooperate with the prosecution.
The group was convened in mid-October by former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, Trump’s social media chief Don Scovino and a former defense official. In addition, some documents were requested from four persons. Trump’s attorney’s letter also stated that the documents fall under administrative privilege. Trump is ready to defend this right in court.
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The congressional committee announced Friday that Bannon, a former Trump strategist, has indicated he wants to cover up “vague hints about the former president’s offers.” The “New York Times” previously reported, citing Bannon’s lawyer’s letter, that he would not send any documents or make any statement until the obvious questions were clarified. In the letter, attorney Trump also demanded an administrative privilege.
Bunnan is one of the most influential voices in the radical conservative camp of American politics. Trump joined the team before the 2016 election campaign phase and later accepted the leadership of the election campaign. After Trump went to the White House, Bonan became Trump’s main strategist, described as having the greatest influence. In Summer In 2017, Bonan had to take off his hat under pressure from Trump.
Former Chief of Staff Lawn and former Defense Officer Kash Patel will work with the team, Chairman Benny G said. Thompson said. At the same time, he threatened anyone who opposed a sapona with criminal charges for ignoring Congress. The group recently summoned the organizers of several rallies on January 6. “The Commission of Inquiry expects all of these witnesses to comply with our requests for documents and testimony,” it said. He will not be deterred by those who tried to obstruct the investigation. (sda / dpa)
Archive – With relaxations, the Greek government wants to encourage those who are not vaccinated. Photo: Tanasis Stavrokis / AB / DPA
Bars, restaurants and cafes, but also other closed rooms such as fitness studios and cinemas, will be allowed to accommodate maximum guests in the future.
The prerequisite is that visitors have been vaccinated or have recovered from a corona infection in the last six months. Distance rules and mask requirements no longer apply in these areas. The Greek media reported Saturday that the easing should initially apply for 15 days, after which the action will be re-evaluated.
The Texas Abortion Act is coming into force again.
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A large number of people protested against it.
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A judge in Texas suspended the law until Wednesday.
It was only on Wednesday that a judge in Texas suspended the law, thereby confirming the case brought by the government of US President Joe Biden (78) – Texas immediately appealed the decision.
The Heartbeat Act, which bans most abortions in Texas, has been in effect since early September. Once the fetal heartbeat is detected it prohibits abortion. It may be as early as the sixth week of pregnancy. Many women are not yet aware that they are pregnant at this time.
