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CTV News
3 days ago
- Politics
- CTV News
Israel again intercepts Gaza-bound ship carrying activists and humanitarian aid
Demonstrators carrying Palestinian flags look on as the Ship to Gaza boat 'Handala' arrives at the port of Malmö, Sweden, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.(Johan Nilsson/TT News Agency via AP, File) TEL AVIV, Israel — The Israeli military has intercepted a Gaza-bound aid ship seeking to break the Israeli blockade of the Palestinian territory, detaining 21 international activists and journalists and seizing all cargo, including baby formula, food and medicine, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition said Sunday. The coalition that operates the vessel Handala said the Israeli military 'violently intercepted' the ship in international waters about 40 nautical miles from Gaza, cutting the cameras and communication, just before midnight Saturday. 'All cargo was non-military, civilian and intended for direct distribution to a population facing deliberate starvation and medical collapse under Israel's illegal blockade,'' the group said in a statement. The Israeli military had no immediate comment. Israel's Foreign Ministry posted on X early Sunday that the Navy stopped the vessel and was bringing it to shore. It was the second ship operated by the coalition that Israel has prevented in recent months from delivering aid to Gaza, where food experts have for months warned of the risk of famine. Activist Greta Thunberg was among 12 activists on board the ship Madleen when it was seized by the Israeli military in June. The ship's interception comes as Israel faces mounting international criticism over the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, with concern growing over rising hunger in the territory amid Israeli restrictions on aid. A regional human rights group, Adalah, said the raid on the vessel violated international law. It demanded the immediate release of the 21 activists, including lawmakers and human rights campaigners, from 10 countries. 'The flotilla never entered Israeli territorial waters, nor was it intended to do so; it was headed toward the territorial waters of the State of Palestine, as recognized under international law,' Adalah said in a statement. 'Israel has no legal jurisdiction or authority over the international waters in which the vessel was sailing.' Adalah demanded immediate disclosure of the activists' location and legal status. Lawmaker Nicola Fratoianni, of a left-wing environmentalist party, called on the Italian government to ensure the safety of the two Italians on board. Also on board were seven U.S. citizens, including a human rights attorney, a Jewish U.S. war veteran and a Jewish-American activist, according to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition. The Associated Press
BBC News
15-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Malmö FF v Iberia 1999
Update: Date: 81' Title: Booking Content: Giorgi Tabatadze (Iberia 1999) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Update: Date: 80' Title: Booking Content: Nika Khorkheli (Iberia 1999) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Update: Date: 76' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Malmö. Sead Haksabanovic replaces Gabriel Busanello. Update: Date: 73' Title: Booking Content: Giorgi Makaridze (Iberia 1999) is shown the yellow card. Update: Date: 69' Title: Booking Content: Giorgi Jgerenaia (Iberia 1999) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Update: Date: 67' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Iberia 1999. Amiran Dzagania replaces Bakar Kardava. Update: Date: 65' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Malmö. Isaac Kiese Thelin replaces Daníel Gudjohnsen. Update: Date: 65' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Malmö. Oscar Lewicki replaces Pontus Jansson. Update: Date: 64' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Malmö. Hugo Bolin replaces Lasse Berg Johnsen. Update: Date: 63' Title: Booking Content: Pontus Jansson (Malmö) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Update: Date: 62' Title: Dismissal Content: Gizo Mamageishvili (Iberia 1999) is shown the red card for violent conduct. Update: Date: 62' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Iberia 1999. Nika Khorkheli replaces Anes Rusevic. Update: Date: 61' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Iberia 1999. Matic Vrbanec replaces Luka Silagadze. Update: Date: 60' Title: Goal! Content: Goal! Malmö 2, Iberia 1999 0. Pontus Jansson (Malmö) header. Assisted by Otto Rosengren. Update: Date: 55' Title: Goal! Content: Goal! Malmö 1, Iberia 1999 0. Taha Ali (Malmö) right footed shot. Assisted by Lasse Berg Johnsen. Update: Date: 46' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Malmö. Nils Zätterström replaces Johan Karlsson. Update: Date: 46' Title: Second Half Content: Second Half begins Malmö 0, Iberia 1999 0. Update: Date: 45'+2 Title: Half Time Content: First Half ends, Malmö 0, Iberia 1999 0. Update: Date: 45' Title: Post Content: Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time. Update: Date: 34' Title: Booking Content: Lasse Berg Johnsen (Malmö) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Al-Ahram Weekly
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Barcelona sign young Swedish winger Roony Bardghji from Copenhagen - Egyptian Football
The Catalan club said Monday it reached an agreement with the Danish club for the transfer of Bardghji. It called him 'one of the most in-demand young players in Europe.' The contract will run until 2029. Bardghji joined Copenhagen's youth academy from Malmö in 2020 and moved up to the first team in 2022, going on to play 84 games and score 15 goals. Barcelona said Bardghji's rise was temporarily held back by a knee injury that sidelined him for almost a year. The club said the Kuwait-born player is 'known for his skill, speed, and goal-scoring ability, qualities that make him a great prospect for the future.' It said Bardghji has great 'one-on-one skills' and the 'ability to dribble past opponents.' 'His presence on the right wing can, therefore, make the difference and provide more dynamism,' Barcelona said. Bardghji won three Danish league titles and two Danish Cups with Copenhagen. Barcelona said he made 'decisive contributions' for the team's success. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Barcelona signs young Swedish winger Roony Bardghji from Copenhagen - Egyptian Football
The Catalan club said Monday it reached an agreement with the Danish club for the transfer of Bardghji. It called him 'one of the most in-demand young players in Europe.' The contract will run until 2029. Bardghji joined Copenhagen's youth academy from Malmö in 2020 and moved up to the first team in 2022, going on to play 84 games and score 15 goals. Barcelona said Bardghji's rise was temporarily held back by a knee injury that sidelined him for almost a year. The club said the Kuwait-born player is 'known for his skill, speed, and goal-scoring ability, qualities that make him a great prospect for the future.' It said Bardghji has great 'one-on-one skills' and the 'ability to dribble past opponents.' 'His presence on the right wing can, therefore, make the difference and provide more dynamism,' Barcelona said. Bardghji won three Danish league titles and two Danish Cups with Copenhagen. Barcelona said he made 'decisive contributions' for the team's success. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Forbes
12-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
How The Øresund Bridge Transformed Travel In Scandinavia
The Øresund Bridge links Sweden and Denmark, and has transformed travel in the region. getty It began as a bold engineering gamble and became a symbol of Scandinavian unity. The Øresund Bridge, which links Denmark and Sweden, has reshaped travel and even pop culture across the region. Scandinavia is known for its high quality of life, sleek design and high cost of living. But it also has an unexpected global export: Nordic noir. Among the genre's most iconic titles is the hit TV drama The Bridge . In the opening episode, a body is discovered on the border between Denmark and Sweden, right in the middle of the Øresund Bridge. As the show gripped global audiences, the structure itself gained new fame. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Øresund Bridge's opening, and new data shows just how much it has changed travel, commuting, and tourism across the region. What began as a controversial megaproject is now a vital artery for everyday life and a symbol of Nordic integration in action. An Icon Of Scandinavia The Øresund Bridge is a remarkable feat of engineering: part bridge, part tunnel, stretching nearly five miles from Copenhagen to the man-made island of Peberholm, then continuing through a 2.5-mile tunnel to reach Malmö. When it opened in July 2000, it was the largest infrastructure project in Scandinavia and also one of the most politically controversial. Early concerns about cost, environmental damage, and nationalism were widespread. Sweden's environment minister even resigned in protest. Thousands commute across the Øresund Bridge between Sweden and Denmark every day. Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images Yet today, the bridge is broadly seen as a success story. According to the Øresundsindex Jubilee report, cross-border integration is now at a record high. Quarter-Century Of Travel Growth Since the bridge's first full year of operation in 2001, cross-border integration has accelerated dramatically. The Øresundsindex, which tracks nine key indicators of regional integration, has risen by 134% over that period. In 2024 alone, the Øresund region recorded nearly 38 million journeys across the strait by car, train, or ferry. That includes 17 million car trips over the bridge, which is an all-time high. The 15 million train journeys is also a record. The number of daily commuters reached 21,585, the vast majority of them Swedes traveling to jobs in Denmark's capital region. Meanwhile, 1.3 million overnight stays were logged by travelers staying on the opposite side of the strait from where they live. These figures point to a profound transformation in how people in Denmark and Sweden live, work and explore the region. Danish healthcare worker Camilla Latifi, who moved to Malmö for love but continues to work in Denmark for financial reasons, told researchers that earning Danish wages while spending in Swedish kroner 'just makes sense', even factoring in the 90-minute roundtrip by train. Two Scandinavian Cities Enjoying The Benefits The cities of Malmö in Sweden and Copenhagen in Denmark have been the main beneficiaries of the bridge. As well as serving local commuters, it gives international travelers arriving at Copenhagen Airport, the busiest in the Nordic region, an easy way to include Malmö and other parts of Sweden in their itinerary. From the airport's train station, it takes just 15 minutes to reach central Copenhagen and about 25 minutes to reach Malmö. Thanks to the Schengen Agreement, there is often little sign that you are crossing an international border. For tourists, the appeal of visiting two culturally distinct cities in a single trip is hard to resist. Copenhagen offers world-class dining, cutting-edge design, and boutique hotels, while Malmö charms with its laid-back atmosphere and waterfront parks. Crossing the Øresund Bridge by train or car adds to the experience, offering sweeping views of the strait and a tangible sense of crossing borders with ease. With integration stronger than ever, attention now turns to the next phase of Nordic connectivity. The Fehmarn Belt tunnel linking Denmark and Germany is under construction, promising faster connections to the continent. Meanwhile, infrastructure upgrades on both sides of the Øresund continue. MORE FROM FORBES Forbes Why Denmark Is The Scandinavian American Travel Destination For 2025 By David Nikel Forbes 'CopenPay' To Encourage Greener Travel Choices In Copenhagen, Denmark By David Nikel Forbes Scandinavia Struggling To Cope With 'Coolcation' Motorhome Tourists By David Nikel
