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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Bojan Miovski tees up SPFL return chance as Aberdeen hero 'up for sale' after Girona nightmare
The striker's debut season for the Catalan club in La Liga hasn't quite gone to plan Girona are reportedly willing to listen to offers for Bojan Miovski this summer – less than 12 months on from his big money move from Aberdeen. The North Macedonia international's 44 goals in two seasons at Pittodrie saw the La Liga side fork out £6.8million to bring him to Catalonia, with the Dons receiving a club record fee for the frontman. However, Miovski has endured something of a nightmare season in Spain. The 25-year-old managed just four foals in 25 appearances in all competitions, with two of those coming against sixth division minnows CD Extremadura in the Copa del Rey. The ex MTK Budapest attacker played just 20 minutes in his team's final 10 league games of the season after falling down the pecking order under head coach Michel. Girona had shocked Europe by qualifying for the Champions League with a third place finish in the 2023/24 campaign, with Ukrainian star Artem Dovbyk's 24 league strikes winning him a £32milion switch to Roma in Serie A. But their disappointing season saw them slump to 16th in the league standings, just a single point ahead of relegated Leganes - who include Miovski's former Aberdeen teammate Luis Duk Lopes amongst their ranks. And according to AS, Miovski's tough stint in Spain could soon be brought to an end. Miovski is under contract with the Catalan club until June 2028 but they add that that the Pittodrie hero's future is completely up in the air. The report also states that boss Michel and Girona Quique Carcel plan to hold crunch talks with Miovski and other players on the fringes of the squad ahead of the new season. Prior to his move to Girona, Miovski had tentatively been linked with several clubs around Europe including Celtic and had previously seen a bid from English Championship side Southampton knocked back by Aberdeen. Despite his lack of minutes at club level, the striker reminded everyone of what he can do in front of goal by scoring in both games of his country's World Cup qualifying double header against Liechtenstein and Wales back in March. Follow Record Sport on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all of the up-to-the minute breaking news, video and audio on the SPFL, the Scotland national team and beyond. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also on WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
Cision Canada
3 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Convenience Store Group Urge Health Minister to Reverse Flawed Nicotine Pouch Ban to Help More Smokers Quit
TORONTO, May 31, 2025 /CNW/ - On this World No Tobacco Day, the United Korean Convenience Industry Alliance (UKCIA) is calling on newly appointed Health Minister Marjorie Michel to act decisively in correcting a harmful policy introduced by her predecessor, Mark Holland: the ban on nicotine pouches in convenience stores. Canada's corner store operators have a long, proud history of responsibly retailing age-restricted products. They are uniquely positioned to support public health objectives by helping adult smokers transition to lower-risk alternatives. Yet, under Minister Holland's tenure, the federal government banned the sale of regulated nicotine pouches in convenience stores—resulting in consumers turning instead to the black market to purchase these popular products. "Minister Michel has an opportunity to reset Canada's approach to helping smokers quit," said Kenny Shim President of UKCIA. "That starts by reversing Minister Holland's ministerial order and allow responsible retailers to offer adult consumers regulated, safer nicotine alternatives." The UKCIA urges Minister Michel and Prime Minister Mark Carney to address two urgent priorities: Reverse the Ban on Nicotine Pouches in C-Stores This prohibition prevents adult smokers from accessing products that are widely recognized as part of a harm-reduction strategy. Regulated and approved nicotine pouches—already sold in pharmacies—should be equally available in convenience stores that operate under strict ID protocols and retail standards. Increase Penalties on Canada's Growing Illicit Market of Tobacco Products Illegal tobacco and nicotine products are increasingly available to consumers. These products are often sold without age checks, without health warnings, and without regulation—routinely out of the trunks of cars, online, or at unlicensed outlets. This thriving black market undermines both public health and law-abiding businesses. "Our members are on the front lines," said Shim "We see firsthand how the illegal market continues to expand while government enforcement lags behind. Meanwhile, responsible retailers are being punished for doing the right thing." Smoking rates in Canada continue to decline, thanks in part to innovation and new and less harmful alternatives. But restricting access to those very tools—while ignoring the unregulated alternatives flooding the streets—is a backwards approach. The UKCIA, which represents 2000 small businesses across the country, calls on Minister Michel to listen to their concerns and act accordingly.
India Today
5 days ago
- India Today
If Tihar is your address, stay there: Supreme Court dismisses Christian Michel's plea
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a plea by Christian Michel James, an accused in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam, seeking further modification of his bail who has spent over six years in Tihar Jail, had approached the apex court stating that he is unable to provide a residential address where he would stay post-release, as required under the conditions of his displeasure, the bench remarked, 'If you have a permanent address inside Tihar Jail, then stay there. What can we do? We granted you bail, and you don't even want to fulfil the conditions?' During the hearing, the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) counsel submitted that the Delhi High Court had already granted Michel relief by waiving the requirement of a local surety, allowing him to deposit cash in lieu of lawyer, Advocate Aljo Joseph, reiterated that his client has no local address in Delhi and no family available to comply with the bail conditions. He emphasised the logistical difficulty of meeting the address requirement after years of this, the bench retorted, 'You don't have family? No one to help? Someone must be giving instructions to your lawyers. Whoever is coordinating outside can help arrange an address. If they can direct your legal case, they can manage this too.'Finding no merit in the request, the court dismissed the plea, reinforcing that bail conditions must be met and the onus is on Michel and his team to Watch
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
SC rejects Michel's Plea challenging local address proof as HC bail condition
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a plea filed by Christian Michel James , alleged middleman in the ₹3,600 crore VVIP chopper scandal , challenging a bail condition imposed by the Delhi High Court to provide a local address to be released on bail.A division bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and PV Sanjay Kumar said that the Court granted bail to Michel subject to conditions and the same have to be fulfilled."If you have to stay in this country, you must make some arrangements. If you have a permanent address in Tihar, then stay there only. We gave you bail, you don't want to fulfil the condition of providing a local address," the Bench verbally told Michel's top court also rejected Michel's plea against the Delhi High Court's direction to the British High Commission to submit Michel's new passport to the trial court instead of handing it over to charge-sheeted both by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the VVIP chopper scandal, was granted bail by the Delhi High Court in March this year. However, Michel remained in custody due to non-compliance with the bail conditions.
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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
AgustaWestland Case: SC dismisses Christian Michel's Plea on bail condition
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by British national Christian Michel James, the accused middleman in the ₹3,600-crore AgustaWestland money laundering case. Michel had challenged a bail condition that required him to furnish a local residential address. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sanjay Kumar upheld the Delhi High Court's May 22 order, which directed Michel to provide an address for his residence post-release. Michel has been in Tihar Jail since his extradition from the United Arab Emirates in December 2018. The bench expressed disapproval of Michel's refusal to meet this basic requirement, stating, 'You have a permanent address inside Tihar jail. You stay there only. What to do?' The Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is probing the money laundering aspect of the case, supported the high court's revised conditions and questioned Michel's reluctance. The bench also asked Michel's legal team why the accused, who had actively pursued legal remedies, could not provide an address through family or other contacts. 'We granted you bail and you don't even want to fulfil a condition of providing a local address,' Justice Nath remarked. When Michel's counsel argued that he had no residence in India after over six years of imprisonment, the court noted that his family was involved in his legal representation and could assist with this requirement. The court dismissed the petition outright, calling it 'all an excuse' and reiterating that the bail condition was neither unreasonable nor impractical. Michel, a British citizen, had been granted bail earlier by the Supreme Court and the Delhi High Court in related cases filed by the CBI and ED. Due to his foreign nationality, the high court relaxed some bail conditions, allowing him to submit a personal bond of ₹5 lakh along with a cash surety of ₹10 lakh instead of a local surety. The high court also directed that any new travel documents issued to Michel be deposited directly with the trial court by the British High Commission. The FRRO was instructed to ensure Michel does not leave India. What is the AgustaWestland case? The AgustaWestland case involves allegations of kickbacks in the 2010 deal to procure 12 VVIP helicopters from the Italian firm, leading to an estimated loss of €398.21 million (around ₹2,666 crore) to India. Michel is alleged to have received €30 million (about ₹225 crore) as part of the deal. He is one of three foreign intermediaries named, alongside Guido Haschke and Carlo Gerosa. With the Supreme Court's decision, Michel remains in custody unless he complies with the revised bail conditions.
