GLOBAL DIARY
CHILDREN “My impression is that taking a child into care is an extremely serious decision which is really taken as a last resort, when the situation warrants it, for the well-being of the children.” ~ JONAS GAHR STORE, NORWAY’S PRIME MINISTER
DAVOS: WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM ANNUAL MEETING 2022
Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum
Under the title “Working Together, Restoring Trust”, more than 50 heads of government attended the World Economic Forum’s (WEB) annual meeting in the Swiss ski resort town of Davos from May 22 to May 26. In its 50-year history, the WEF has never been confronted with such unprecedented global issues as it was in 2022, as the world recovers from a global pandemic, grapples to contain the devastating impact of the climate crisis, and navigates a geopolitical storm following the invasion of Ukraine. Russia’s absence at one of the most important and exclusive meetings of the global elite has left a noticeable vacuum that is being filled in unexpected ways. The programme had six thematic pillars: fostering global and regional cooperation; how to restore stability amid a new era of geopolitical conflict and tension as well as advancing trade, prosperity and partnerships; and securing the economic recovery and shaping a new era of growth.
ANADOLU EFES WIN 2ND CONSECUTIVE EUROLEAGUE TITLE
sive rebounds. Coming back from the locker room, although Real Madrid expanded the advantage to 9 points thanks to a 3-pointer of Adam Hanga (40-31), the opponents managed to fill the deficit ahead of the final quarter. Anadolu Efes took over the lead at 43-42 after Vasilije Micic’s 3-pointer and sealed the triumph over Real Madrid in the finish of the match. Micic once again pocketed the MVP with 23 points, Barcelona defeated Olympiacos 84-74 in a battle for third place.
Anadolu Efes won their second consecutive Euroleague title in final match against Real Madrid at the Belgrade Arena. Both teams delivered impressive defenses right after tip-off, and the Spanish team gained a 5-point lead over Anadolu Efes in the slow-paced first half thanks to their effective offen-
EUROVISION: SIX COUNTRIES REMOVED AFTER ‘VOTING IRREGULARITIES’ Voting irregularities were identified in six countries taking part in Eurovision 2022, according to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). In a short statement, EBU said that certain “irregular voting patterns” were spotted following the second dress rehearsal and second semi-final of the competition. The irregularities were related to national jury votes, not the public votes. While it did not name the countries in its statement, the teams which saw their jury votes removed were: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania and San Marino.
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