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All this talk of the fall of "democracy" in the US and the UK reminds me of David Graeber's article, "There never was a West".

These countries never were democracies. The current systems of government in these countries were specifically designed to make sure that "the people" do not have power. It's taken years of propaganda to usurp the meaning of the word, and persuade people that being ruled by a clique of politians is democracy.

It's just becoming very obvious now that this political clique never cared much for what the people want.

If they can't persuade or distract us, if our voices of dissent get too loud, then the police and the prisons have always been there waiting for us.

#USpol #UKpol #Democracy

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#Iran demands accountability for #Israel and #US after ‘war of aggression’

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#imperialism #colonialism #proxywar #IsraelWarCrimes #israelproxy


Iran demands accountability for Israel and US after ‘war of aggression’

Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran’s military, nuclear and civilian sites, killing at least 935 people.
Al Jazeera

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Battling for Dominance: Board Games and Bottlenecks - Antiwar.com

In a recent interview with the Financial Times, Steve Bannon declared China to be Donald Trump’s “real threat,” invoking what he called the “Edwardian view of geopolitics as a ‘world island,’ in which the power that dominates Eurasia controls the glo…
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Ceramic vs. Porcelain: The Right Italian Tiles for You


 A reputable tile shop with Italian tiles can offer expert advice. If samples are available, test them in your space to see what clicks.

Stepping into a tile shop, you're greeted by a stunning array of Italian tiles, but the choice between ceramic and porcelain can feel daunting. Both are crafted from clay and boast impressive designs, but they're built for different purposes. Italian tiles are renowned for their quality and style, so understanding the differences is crucial for your project. Here's a clear guide to help you choose.

Material Matters


Both ceramic and porcelain tiles start with clay, but porcelain uses a finer, denser variety, fired at higher temperatures. This results in a tougher, less porous tile that's ideal for challenging environments.

Ceramic tiles are softer, more absorbent, and easier to cut, making them great for indoor walls or floors with minimal traffic.

If you're picking Italian tiles for a high-moisture area like a bathroom or a busy kitchen, porcelain's durability is key. For a decorative wall or a quiet space, ceramic often works well.

Style and Design


A well-stocked tile shop with Italian tiles offers a range of aesthetics—sleek marble, rustic wood, bold patterns, or minimalist textures. Porcelain often delivers sharper, more precise finishes, especially with rectified tiles that allow for tight grout lines and a modern look.

Ceramic shines in artistic, hand-painted designs, perfect for striking backsplashes or accent walls. It's less suited for heavy-use or outdoor spaces.

For a polished, seamless floor, porcelain's the choice. For a creative, custom look, ceramic takes the lead.

Durability Over Time


Porcelain is the sturdier option, resisting water, stains, and heavy wear. It's perfect for patios, commercial spaces, or high-traffic kitchens.

Ceramic holds up in gentler settings but is more prone to chipping or moisture absorption, making it better for low-traffic areas like a bedroom or bathroom wall.

Italian tiles, whether ceramic or porcelain, are built to last, but their longevity depends on where they're used.

Cost and Installation


Porcelain typically carries a higher price tag due to its density and the specialized tools needed for cutting, which can also increase installation costs.

Ceramic is lighter and easier to work with, making it a budget-friendly option for DIY projects or smaller installations like walls.

Your tile shop can provide a cost breakdown to help you balance price with performance for your space.

Maintenance Made Easy


Both Italian tiles are simple to clean—sweep or mop, and you're done. Porcelain's low porosity makes it more stain-resistant, ideal for spill-prone areas like kitchens.

Ceramic requires a bit more care with grout lines in wet spaces and is more likely to chip if something heavy drops.

Finding Your Fit


Consider your needs: Where are the tiles going? How much wear will they take? Are you prioritizing style or strength?

A reputable tile shop with Italian tiles can offer expert advice. If samples are available, test them in your space to see what clicks.

Ceramic and porcelain both deliver beauty, but only one's right for your project. Choose wisely, and your tiles will shine for years.

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They Called Him an Antisemite. He Kept Talking. Natali Morris interviews Ben Cohen antiwar.com/blog/2025/07/06/th…

They Called Him an Antisemite. He Kept Talking. Natali Morris interviews Ben Cohen - Antiwar.com Blog

Ben Cohen is one of the founding members of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream. He was arrested just last month for interrupting a Senate hearing on U.S. aid to Israel – calling out what he says is the genocide of children in Gaza.
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Greg Mitchell: James Cameron Going Nuclear for Next Movie? antiwar.com/blog/2025/07/06/ja…

James Cameron Going Nuclear for Next Movie? - Antiwar.com Blog

Reprinted with permission from Greg Mitchell’s newsletter Oppenheimer: From Hiroshima to Hollywood. Last week, in exploring major new pieces at The Atlantic and The New Yorker, I observed that coverage related to the 80th anniversary of the dawn of t…
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Very early #OnThisDay, 7 Jul 1944 Krystyna Skarbek parachutes into France to work as a Special Operations Executive (SOE) agent. The British SOE worked with resistance fighters across German-occupied Europe.

Skarbek had been the first woman to be an SOE agent when she'd previously been sent to Hungary and Poland in 1939-41.

#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory #EuropeanHistory #WorldWar2 #Histodons

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Krystyna Skarbek, second from right, with a group of male maquis fighters. The maquis are wearing combat gear and berets.
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Dag Hjermann

@prolrage I don't understand your reply. Poland doesn't "have to" present agents as an example of resistance to nazi Germany, they have lots of examples of civilian and military resistance against the Nazis. And: SOE agents from the occupied countries (Poland, France, Norway) were certainly examples of exceptionally brave people who on their own initiative risked torture and death to inflict sometimes large damage to the nazi regimes. 1/2
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Proletarian Rage

@dagh So, just a short trip in history.
You can see multiple female names in Poland. Participating in popular guerrilla units. They didn't need to be agents of this dirty cooperation with the bastards of SOE. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_Arm…

So, what was SOE? Maybe in Europe, after a lot of brainwash we can say, you believe that SOE was a unit to help defeat nazis. But taking a conservative approach: "British intervention in Greece was neither a heroic act to defend freedom nor a dark conspiracy to suppress it; it was a reflection of underlying British priorities without consideration of the consequences." ekathimerini.com/culture/12495…

Taking on account the same country we can see this tool of british imperialism to push for a civil war - "to stop the communist expansion". During the Resistance occupation the popular guerrilla of EAM-ELAS was waiting for arms from SOE... still waits.
December 44 for Athens: "Winston Churchill soon directed British units to resist: “Do not hesitate to act as if you were in a conquered city where a local rebellion is in progress.”" Then it fueled the civil war and finally gave the occupation to US. claremontreviewofbooks.com/dig…

When you present agent, I will present these wonderful women of the countryside who had their own units... alt.gr/afieroma-stis-antartiss…


UK in WWII Greece: Hero or schemer?

The history of the secret services is, by its very nature, a fascinating subject. In the “civilized” world, their archives are declassified and turned over to researchers, offering crucial missing historical puzzle pieces.
Newsroom (ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΕΣ ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ ΜΟΝΟΠΡΟΣΩΠΗ Α.Ε. Εθν.Μακαρίου & Φαληρέως 2)
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Dag Hjermann

@prolrage Late answer, sorry. I understand your perspective now. My perspective is Norwegian. My impression is that people that were frustrated with the lack of organised resistance during and after the german invasion went to the allied country that was easiest to get to and got whatever training they could get there. For people in Finnmark that was Soviet, for the rest of Norway it was UK. Ideology was less important as long as they could get training and go back and fight. 1/2
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Dag Hjermann

@prolrage The SOE agents usually cooperated closely with civilians. Thousands of civilians risked their lives to support the work of the SOE agents and many of their actions directly benefitted the civilian population, e.g. blowing up German administrative centers used to force civilians into German labour. However the SOE's choice of targets was often criticised by the local resistance, especially when the Germans burned down entire villages for collaboration with SOE. 2/2

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Οι Ευρωπαίοι έχουν αντιστασιακούς και (ιδιαίτερα γυναίκες) αντιστασιακές μετρημένες. Φάγανε το ναζισμό και την κατοχή άκαπνα και κυρίως χωρίς τον ρατσισμό που αντιμετώπιζαν οι Βαλκάνιοι/ες. Ανεβάζουν κάτι ποστ σαν αυτό και με ξύνει το χέρι να βάλω καμιά 100 link με τις γυναικάρες του ΕΑΜ-ΕΛΑΣ που ούτε πρακτόρισσες ήταν, ούτε αστές. mstdn.social/@CarveHerName/114…

Γυναίκες του μόχθου που έφτιαξαν ένοπλα αυτόνομα σώματα και στον ΕΛΑΣ και στο ΔΣΕ. Ξέχωρα από τη δουλειά που έκαναν στα μετόπισθεν γιατί ήταν και αντάρτισσες και μανάδες, σύζυγοι, αδερφές, αγρότισσες, εργάτριες, τα πάντα όλα. Ό, τι πιο θαρραλέο πέρασε από αυτό τον πλανήτη και το πάτησαν οι Εγγλέζοι με τις ευλογίες της καπιταλιστικής Ευρώπης και των ΗΠΑ και της "σοσιαλιστικής" ΕΣΣΔ.


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Attached: 1 image Very early #OnThisDay, 7 Jul 1944 Krystyna Skarbek parachutes into France to work as a Special Operations Executive (SOE) agent. The British SOE worked with resistance fighters across German-occupied Europe.
Mastodon 🐘

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Budget 2026 : on vous explique en quoi consiste l'année blanche envisagée par le gouvernement pour réduire le déficit


#politique #foutagedegueule

Moins d'argent pour les pauvres, les chômeurs, les malades et les retraités.

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Budget 2026 : on vous explique en quoi consiste l'année blanche envisagée par le gouvernement pour réduire le

Alors que François Bayrou doit présenter ses pistes pour réaliser 40 milliards d'euros d'économies le 15 juillet, la désindexation des prestations sociales de l'inflation est régulièrement citée comme l'un des moyens pour limiter les dépenses.
Eloïse Bartoli (Franceinfo)

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Un Américain nous fait un doigt d'honneur. Et ce n'est pas Trump


#gépolitique #impérialisme #climat #environnement #guerre

Les démocrates sont de gros fils de pute tout comme les trumpistes. Le problème de fond est la mentalité étatsunienne elle-même.

Les Etats-Unis sont le premier producteur de pétrole et de gaz (roi des fossiles), représentent un tiers des dépenses de consommation mondiale (roi du consumérisme) et sont parmi les nations plus émettrices par personne (roi des émissions). Mais quand on demande aux Américains s’ils sont satisfaits de leur vie, ils répondent de la même manière que les Européens (où l’on émet deux fois moins par personne). Herman Daly le disait très simplement : soit nous cherchons à « garantir une vie bonne pour tous » soit nous continuons à « maximiser le niveau de consommation de ressources pour une petite minorité de la génération actuelle, et laisser les coûts se répercuter sur les pauvres, le futur et les autres espèces ». Varun Sivaram a choisi son chemin.


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Un Américain nous fait un doigt d'honneur. Et ce n'est pas Trump

Cette semaine, les franges libérales des élites américaines nous avertissent : elles vont continuer à lancer des excréments sur le reste du monde
Rémi Noyon (420ppm)

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We’re calling for a Florida boycott over the inhumane “Alligator Alcatraz” detention site. Cancel your family vacation and choose a different destination.

Florida brings in over $127 billion a year from tourism, nearly 8% of its economy and it relies on your vacation dollars. Just like the Tesla boycott, withhold your money. Don’t fund cruelty.

If we stick together as a resistance, you’d be surprised how much power we hold. Remember: One thing we can control is where our money goes and who benefits from it.

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#averybritishgenocide mentioned in this piece from #georgegalloway about #keirstarmer and more

governments own figures admit to freezing (“3000”) old people to death, and kier’s own admission, gave the money taken from them, to #zelensky …?

Fight on to the last drop of ukranian blood? Not just ukranian blood.

“Normal people save everybody.” – Paige to Walter O’Brian.

He can bring Labour to a shuddering defeat

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Et si on vivait sous des bulles ? - by Rémi Noyon - 420ppm


#environnement #climat #climatisation

Brique essentielle de la Grande accélération, incarnation du paradoxe du développement, la clim n’est pas une simple conséquence du problème, elle en est le point nodal, le distillat. Mais cette histoire n’est pas que matérielle. La climatisation irrigue aussi les raisonnements que nous tenons sur le monde.


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Et si on vivait sous des bulles ?

Comment la climatisation a modifié nos manières de penser et nous mène vers la géo-ingénierie solaire.
Rémi Noyon (420ppm)

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Ongoing settlement expansion in occupied #Jerusalem is an attempt to forcefully Judaize the city. Israel approves the construction of 493 new settlement units in Jerusalem, as part of a vertical expansion project that includes skyscrapers.

278 units will be built in the Armon Hanatziv settlement, and 215 in Kiryat Menachem, within a plan aimed at transforming the urban and demographic landscape of Jerusalem, gradually turning it into a version of "Tel Aviv".
t.me/QudsNen/173934

#Jordan which "controls" Jerusalem stays speechless in front of #zionazis' illegal expansion.


Quds News Network

Ongoing settlement expansion in occupied Jerusalem is an attempt to forcefully Judaize the city. Israel approves the construction of 493 new settlement units in Jerusalem, as part of a vertical expansion project that includes skyscrapers.
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Manifestations au Panama : La Via Campesina exprime sa solidarité avec les mouvements sociaux et dénonce la répression menée par l’État


La Via Campesina exprime sa solidarité avec l’Unión Indígena Campesina (UIC) et l’Unión Campesina Panameña (UCP), qui se mobilisent actuellement aux côtés d’autres secteurs populaires du Panama pour défendre la souveraineté nationale. Ensemble, ces mouvements dénoncent les violations des droits humains, le non-respect de la Constitution politique de la République, ainsi que la loi controversée 462, qui introduit des réformes majeures du Fonds de sécurité sociale du Panama (CSS). Selon ces mouvements, les réformes condamneraient les travailleur·euse·s à ne jamais pouvoir partir à la retraite et à percevoir des pensions de misère ne dépassant pas 300 dollars. Iels protestent également contre l’implication d’intermédiaires financiers, ce qui entraînerait une privatisation du CSS et une baisse des pensions pour les travailleur·euse·s.

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#international #panama


Les travailleuses en lutte au Panama : pour la retraite et la souveraineté

Isabel Guzmán de la CSA parle des revendications des femmes dans la grève syndicale qui dure depuis plus d’un mois Le Panama continue d’être le théâtre d’intenses conflits et de mobilisations…
Entre les lignes entre les mots

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Merci à Vigie Laïcité de m'avoir indiqué cette très intéressante interview de Franck Fregosi suite à la publication de ce rapport sur les "Frères Musulmans et islamisme politique en France" trop médiatisé et orienté dans le sens des idées de Retailleau
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Franck Frégosi, politiste : « En France, l’Etat est en quête du “musulman idéal” et mène une politique de domestication de l’islam »

Alors que la visibilité d’une partie des musulmans choque une société française profondément sécularisée, les pouvoirs publics se montrent plus intrusifs vis-à-vis de l’islam qu’à l’égard des autres cultes.
Cyprien Mycinski (Le Monde)

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#Chargen - #Lotto - oder Russisch - Roulette


Häufigkeit der Schadensmeldungen vom #PEI versehen.

Dann noch einmal die Hitliste vom PEI vom 28.11.2024:

Charge. Anzahl der Schadensmeldungen
EX8679 10579
FD7958 9760
FC3095 9388
EX3510 8866
FE6975 7820
EW8904 7817
ER9480 7801
ET3045 7251
FD9234 7170
EX3599 6765
EX8680 5826
EM0477 4864
FC1440 4754
FF0900 4474
EX7823 4450
FE7011 4270
1F1024A 4181
FA5833 4164
ER7812 4090
1F1023A 4036
1F1027A 3902
EK9788 3733
FE8405 3576
1F1021A 3567
1D020A 3316
EY2172 3172
ET3674 2886
EJ6796 2799
1F1010A 2759
ACB9148 2759
FC8889 2672
1E021A 2658
1C008A 2588
EL8723 2570
1D015A 2511
1C009A 2458
ACB8967 2424
FC1436 2334
SCWF3 2316
1G040A 2307
1F1022A 2281
FE9174 2169
1D014A 2116
30025TB 2111
SDEJ8 2077
SCVT5 2062
SCTJ2 2056
1D016A 2054
SCVK4 2043
EP9598 2012
SCTN4 1979
EJ6789 1975
SDEW9 1975
1C007A 1965
ACB4694 1951
SCVW7 1937
1C006A 1922
ER2659 1915
1E028A 1899
31043TB 1896
ACC1336. 1896
SCKX7 1896
FD5996 1856
ACB4447 1835
1E026A 1833
ACB3738 1795
EP2163 1794
ACB5317 1785
1D013A 1781
EJ6788 1775
SCRW2. 1770
1D018A 1769
EJ6797 1769
31101TB 1721
SCVY8 1716
SCPT7 1699
1F036A 1684
SCRP9 1677
ACC0681 1674
1E029A 1668
SCUL2 1646
ACB4692 1635
33233TB 1634
GH9715 1624
SCUE1 1621
1H048A 1603
1D012A 1592
1H049A 1587
30891TB 1584
1C011A 1571
SCVC6 1561
EL1491 1525
30011TB 1480
ACB5318 1465
SDEH4 1465
1D017A 1433
1F030A 1394
SCJU6 1313
SCRM8. 1287
FF3318 1277
ACB50381247
FP1972 1224
SCTD6 1198
1E024A 1163
FH9678 1084
1F1042A 1013
1F1052A 835
FE8236 827
PCA0002655
SDCN1 625
34397TB 619
ACB9929 578
ACB7737 549
1F034A 496
1F1004A 494
1C010A 491
SCKT8 486
1F1007A 403
FF7481 374
EJ6795. 357
SDHP9 332
1F1050A. 329
34396TB 329
ACB9471 314
PCA0004306
FE2625 296
1F1014A 281
ACC0306 269
34523TB 192
FP1980 189
FC1526 185
ER9470 167
34524TB 147
30966TB 128
1F1049A 114

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Monopoly Round-Up: Ohio, Kentucky Go FULL COMMUNISM on Pharma Prices


#politics #health

Actually this is statism, not communism. However it proves (once again) that markets are not magical devices that solve all problems.

What I want to focus on today is a different trend, which is how states, led by Ohio and Kentucky, are actually nationalizing a key mechanism to organize pharmaceutical prices. Yes, nationalizing, aka having the state take over a private business and run it. And it’s working fantastically well.


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Monopoly Round-Up: Ohio, Kentucky Go FULL COMMUNISM on Pharma Prices

Replacing private pharma middlemen with state agencies cut costs and saved pharmacists. Wheee! Plus, Trump's tax bill passed, DOJ beat Apple on antitrust, and South Park creators got mad at a merger.
Matt Stoller (BIG by Matt Stoller)

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@IAmSpartacus

Αυτό είναι, ΤΕΛΕΙΩΝΟΥΝ ΟΙ ΜΕΡΕΣ ΣΑΣ 😛
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Europe Will Freeze Over In The Next 50 Years: Scientists Sound The Alarm

Deep in the Atlantic Ocean flows an invisible river, more powerful than all the great terrestrial rivers combined. It's the so-called Atlantic Meridional Ove...
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Noise protest greets Netanyahu's White House visit.

On July 7th, the Butcher of Tel Aviv, Benjamin Netanyahu, visited Washington DC. He was there to meet with Donald Trump, who fancies himself King of Turtle Island.

Outside, protesters brought the noise and street theater, complete with "Netanyahu: in mid-20th Century prison stripes and chains.

Note that there are valid arrest warrants from the International Criminal Court out for Netanyahu.

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The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation: Accessory to Atrocities and a Subversion of Israel’s Obligations as an Occupying Power

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#Palestine #Gaza

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation: Accessory to Atrocities and a Subversion of Israel’s Obligations as an Occupying Power

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El Estado Islámico multiplica su actividad en Siria y un atentado contra cristianos pone en entredicho la transición

ElDiario.es: El Estado Islámico multiplica su actividad en Siria y un atentado contra cristianos pone en entredicho la transición (Francesca Cicardi)

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Mientras el Estado Islámico aumentó más del doble sus ataques en mayo respecto al mes anterior, otro grupo radical suní ha reivindicado este mes el último y mayor atentado suicida contra cristianos desde el fin del régimen de Al Asad

Mientras el Estado Islámico aumentó más del doble sus ataques en mayo respecto al mes anterior, otro grupo radical suní ha reivindicado este mes el último y mayor atentado suicida contra cristianos desde el fin del régimen de Al Asad ¿Qué esperar de los islamistas de Hayat Tahrir al Sham en la nueva Siria?

Después del colapso del régimen de Bashar Al Asad en diciembre de 2024, se vaticinó que el Estado Islámico (EI) podría renacer de sus cenizas en medio del vacío de poder en Siria –donde el grupo controló amplios territorios durante varios años–. Aunque las nuevas autoridades han querido mandar un mensaje de tranquilidad al mundo —y en concreto a Occidente— sobre la presencia y actividad de grupos radicales en suelo sirio, el EI ha incrementado notablemente sus ataques y otros grupos terroristas están muy activos en el país.

El pasado mes de mayo, cuando el presidente Donald Trump se reunió por sorpresa con su homólogo sirio, Ahmad al Sharaa, en Arabia Saudí, le pidió precisamente expulsar a todos los “terroristas extranjeros” de Siria y ayudar a Estados Unidos a evitar que el Estado Islámico resurja en el país árabe, según informó la Casa Blanca en ese momento. Esta semana, el presidente de EEUU ha firmado una orden ejecutiva levantando las sanciones al país.

No sólo el llamado Daesh representa una preocupación, sino otros combatientes radicales que durante años lucharon en Siria contra el régimen, incluso en las filas del grupo islamista que lideraba Al Sharaa, Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS). Muchos de los milicianos de HTS han sido integrados en las nuevas fuerzas de seguridad sirias después de que la agrupación armada liderara la toma de Damasco el pasado diciembre, pero varios meses después sigue siendo un reto para el nuevo Gobierno la presencia de miles de combatientes extranjeros radicales que fueron a Siria para luchar contra Al Asad –en los pasados más de diez años, esos hombres se han casado, han tenido hijos y se han afincado en el país–.

Aumento de los ataques terroristas


El 22 de junio se produjo el mayor atentado suicida desde la caída del régimen hasta la fecha. Un atacante accedió a la iglesia de Mar Elías en Damasco y abrió fuego contra los feligreses; posteriormente hizo detonar su chaleco explosivo, matando a 25 personas e hiriendo a otras 63, de acuerdo con el recuento oficial. Las autoridades sirias responsabilizaron al grupo yihadista Estado Islámico (EI), aunque otra agrupación radical de reciente creación fue la que asumió la autoría del atentado: Saraya Ansar al Suna.


Un hombre en la iglesia de Mar Elías, en Damasco, tras el atentado suicida del 22 de junio de 2025.


Un hombre en la iglesia de Mar Elías, en Damasco, tras el atentado suicida del 22 de junio de 2025.

El Ministerio del Interior sirio anunció pocos días después que todos los miembros de la célula que planificó el ataque fueron arrestados y que también se incautaron armas y explosivos. Según la versión del Ministerio de Interior, la célula estaba liderada por un ciudadano sirio, quien facilitó la llegada del atacante suicida (de nacionalidad no siria) a Damasco desde el infame campamento de Al Hol, que alberga a miles de familiares de miembros del Estado Islámico en el noreste del país.

La organización ACLED (Armed Conflict Location & Event Data), que recoge y analiza datos de los conflictos en todo el mundo, ha contabilizado al menos 13 ataques contra ciudadanos cristianos y sus propiedades. Los ataques han sido perpetrados por varios actores, incluidas las nuevas autoridades sirias.

Por otra parte, ACLED ha registrado unos 50 ataques del Estado Islámico entre el 1 de mayo y el 23 de junio de 2025. En el mes de mayo, aumentaron más del doble respecto a abril, llegando casi a 40, la cifra mensual más alta desde la caída del régimen de Al Asad cinco meses antes. Además, el EI asumió en mayo sus primeros ataques contra las nuevas autoridades.

El investigador jefe para Oriente Medio de ACLED, Muaz Al Abdullah, destaca que hay “un riesgo continuado de violencia sectaria en la transición siria, que se extiende más allá de la comunidad cristiana”. La comunidad alauí (una rama del islam a la que pertenecía Al Asad) ha sido la más golpeada con diferencia desde la caída del régimen.

Respecto al ataque contra la iglesia de Mar Elías, reivindicado por Saraya Ansar al Sunna, Al Abdullah cree que “si bien iba dirigido contra un grupo específico de la sociedad siria y una religión en particular, tuvo como blanco al mismo tiempo el nuevo Gobierno sirio. El experto explica a elDiario.es que el objetivo es el de ”socavar los esfuerzos para construir un nuevo Estado tras la caída del régimen de Al Asad y presentar al nuevo Gobierno como una entidad frágil y débil, incapaz de lograr la estabilidad civil y social. Por lo tanto, su objetivo principal es el Estado sirio emergente“.

Al Abdullah destaca que, además, el ataque pone el foco en “un tema de especial importancia en Occidente: la cuestión de las minorías”. Precisamente, Saraya Ansar al Sunna ha declarado que sus principales objetivos en Siria son las minorías. El experto agrega que esa agrupación suní radical no ha declarado abiertamente su lealtad al Estado Islámico, pero no se puede descartar una conexión entre ambos grupos. “Hemos visto escenarios similares con organizaciones que operaban principalmente bajo el Estado Islámico sin [haber declarado] una lealtad explícita” a este grupo.

Los últimos movimientos del EI, con el aumento de sus acciones en Siria desde mayo, “reflejan una respuesta adaptativa frente a una vigilancia más estricta y a la mayor presión de las fuerzas sirias e internacionales”, dice Al Abdullah en referencia tanto a las autoridades sirias como a los kurdosirios, que luchan contra el EI con el apoyo de EEUU. El analista afirma que el grupo sigue siendo mucho más débil que durante su auge entre 2014 y 2017, cuando estableció su califato en Siria y en Irak, pero no hay que olvidar “su constante ambición de recuperar su relevancia y perturbar la frágil transición política [ante] los riesgos que enfrenta el orden político emergente de Siria”.


El presidente interino de Siria, Ahmed al Sharaa, en París el 7 de mayo de 2025.


El presidente interino de Siria, Ahmed al Sharaa, en París el 7 de mayo de 2025.


Combatientes yihadistas extranjeros


Ese orden político también está amenazado por la presencia de otros actores armados. Un reciente informe del centro de análisis e investigación Soufan (con sede en EEUU) sobre los combatientes extranjeros en Siria advierte de que los desarrollos de la transición en el país árabe tendrán implicaciones a largo plazo, no sólo a nivel local, sino para “el panorama de la amenaza terrorista en general”.

Los combatientes extranjeros (entre los que hay uigures, albaneses, uzbekos, tayikos, rusos, turcos, etc.) adquirieron una gran experiencia en la guerra civil Siria y enseñaron a sus compañeros locales a luchar frente a las fuerzas del régimen, explica el informe. Ahora pueden ser fundamentales en la formación del nuevo Ejército sirio, pero también “deben ser vigilados” porque podrían tener “objetivos futuros fuera de Siria”, alerta el centro Soufan.

Esos grupos de combate –de los que el informe excluye el Estado Islámico y Al Qaeda– “no sólo están altamente entrenados, sino que también están fuertemente motivados ideológica y religiosamente”. Además de cooperar entre sí, también han colaborado estrechamente con HTS y otros grupos sirios, y participaron directamente en la ofensiva que los rebeldes lanzaron en noviembre del año pasado en el noroeste de Siria y que acabó derrocando al régimen en Damasco.

“Muchos de los combatientes extranjeros en las filas de HTS llevan muchos años en Siria; algunos se han casado con mujeres sirias y han tenido hijos durante su estancia en el país. Si estas personas no se incorporan a las fuerzas armadas sirias, podrían unirse a Al Qaeda o al Estado Islámico”, señala el informe. “También existe la posibilidad muy real de que, si son abandonados, esos combatientes extranjeros podrían volverse contra el propio Gobierno interino sirio, desestabilizando al país en un momento crucial”.

“Para los grupos yihadistas y sus aliados extranjeros, el teatro de operaciones sirio ha sido un escenario donde entrenarse y adquirir experiencia, un paso crucial para expandir la lucha yihadista a otros teatros de operaciones”, destaca el centro Soufan. Ahora que la guerra en Siria ha terminado –aunque el informe recoge que los grupos siguen publicando fotos y vídeos de su entrenamiento militar en el país–, el objetivo que tienen es el de “regresar a sus países de origen y luchar para liberar sus tierras de aquellos a quienes consideran opresores”, al igual que antes lucharon contra Al Asad.

Recientemente, EEUU dio luz verde a la integración de algunos combatientes extranjeros en el Ejército sirio, en una división creada específicamente para ellos, junto a soldados sirios, después de que Trump pidiera a Al Sharaa su expulsión del país. La expulsión de miles de combatientes, yihadistas en su mayoría, no es factible para el Gobierno sirio y generaría inestabilidad tanto en Oriente Medio como en sus países de origen.

EEUU y las Fuerzas de Siria Democrática


Washington ha desempeñado un papel destacado en la lucha contra el EI en Siria desde hace una década y ha contado con un aliado sobre el terreno: las milicias mayoritariamente kurdas llamadas Fuerzas Democráticas de Siria (FSD). Las FSD operan en el noreste del país, donde los kurdosirios establecieron su autogobierno durante la guerra civil. Desde la caída del régimen siguen actuando contra el EI y gestionando los centros de dentención de excombatientes y sus familiares, como el campamento de Al Hol.


Combatientes de las Fuerzas de Siria Democrática en Alepo (Siria), en abril de 2025.


Combatientes de las Fuerzas de Siria Democrática en Alepo (Siria), en abril de 2025.

Las tropas de EEUU desplegadas en el noreste de Siria han empezado a retirarse desde que Trump volvió a la Casa Blanca el pasado enero. La Administración de Trump dijo en junio que reduciría su presencia militar de ocho a una sola base en Siria (todas ellas en la región controlada por las FSD).

El comandante de las FSD, Mazloum Abdi, declaró a la agencia de noticias Reuters que “la amenaza del Estado Islámico ha aumentado significativamente recientemente” y que unos pocos centenares de soldados estadounidenses no van a ser suficientes para hacer frente a dicha amenaza. “Este es el plan del Ejército estadounidense. Lo sabemos desde hace mucho tiempo... y estamos trabajando con ellos para asegurarnos de que no haya brechas [de seguridad] y de que podemos mantener la presión sobre el Estado Islámico”, afirmó.

Abdi aseguró que células del EI se han reactivado en varias ciudades sirias, incluida Damasco, y que un grupo de yihadistas extranjeros que en su día combatieron al régimen sirio se han unido a sus filas. También señaló que en medio del caos tras la caída del régimen los extremistas se hicieron con armas y municiones de las fuerzas armadas de Al Asad.

El analista Muaz Al Abdullah asegura que hay “muchas células durmientes” del EI en Siria que pueden actuar en distintos puntos del país, pero el grupo “actualmente no puede lanzar una gran campaña de reclutamiento ni atraer nuevos combatientes a sus filas”.

Trump se reúne con el líder sirio y le pide que normalice las relaciones con Israel a pesar de que ocupa zonas de Siria

En una reunión histórica, la primera en 25 años entre los presidentes de EEUU y Siria, el mandatario estadounidense ha pedido a su homólogo sirio firmar la paz con Israel y cooperar en la lucha contra el terrorismo
Francesca Cicardi (ElDiario.es)

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The experience of intense solitude is also the healing of solitude.

notesandsilence.com/2025/04/27…
#zen #silence #meditation #prière #spirituality #solitude


Healing Solitude

The experience of intense solitude is also the healing of solitude,From the depths of the sitting practice,Feeling that one can do nothing by oneself.©FJ Feb. 2025Recueils / Participation/ Horaires…
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#FreedomFlotilla:

"We are setting sail again. On July 13, 2025 our boat #Handala will depart from Siracusa, Italy to break Israel’s illegal blockade. This mission is for the children of Gaza.

Just weeks ago, Israeli forces illegally seized our boat #Madleen and abducted 12 unarmed civilians aboard her in international waters.

Since March, more than 6,572 Palestinians have been killed, over 23,000 injured, and hundreds shot while waiting for food. The children of Gaza now face famine, disease, and trauma few of us can imagine.

We are not governments. We are people taking action where institutions have failed. We are not backing down."

#WeWillSail #AllEyesonDeck #BreakTheSiege #Handala

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All documented in the US in 2025:

1. Dehumanizing rhetoric
2. First Gov searchable citizen list
3. Plan to mass revoke citizenships
4. Threats to mass deport citizens
5. Building more concentration camps
6. Explicit calls for mass killing
7. Disappearing to a torture complex
8. Shooting starving civilians seeking aid
9. Threat to revoke rival's citizenship
10. Police & military subordinated to ICE
11. US Gov Office of Ethnic Cleansing
12. Seizing property of persecuted groups

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Αβι Μόγκραμπι, ισραηλινός σκηνοθέτης: «Η γενοκτονία των Παλαιστινίων διαρκεί εδώ και 77 χρόνια – Το Ισραήλ δεν υπήρξε ποτέ δημοκρατία»
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Αβι Μόγκραμπι, ισραηλινός σκηνοθέτης: «Η γενοκτονία των Παλαιστινίων διαρκεί εδώ και 77 χρόνια – Το Ισραήλ δεν υπήρξε ποτέ δημοκρατία»Ενας συνεπής αντισιωνιστής μιλάει έξω από τα δόντια

6 Ιούλ 2025, 05:55 - ΠΗΓΗ: l'Humanité Συνέντευξη στην Marie-José Sirach Ο ισραηλινός σκηνοθέτης Αβι Μόγκραμπι γεννήθηκε στο Τελ Αβίβ το 1956. Από πολύ νωρίς στράφηκε κατά των πολιτικών κατοχής της χώρας του.
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#refugeesgr #GreeceFascistState

442 refugees arrived on #Crete, #Greece.
Authorities transported the asylum seekers to #Rethimno harbour.
Conditions dire - 40 degees Celsius, no shadow, no infrastructure to accomodate them.
Greek authorities could do better, but they are not willing to "ruin tourist experience" by transporting the people in a proper, livable place.

Fuck racist borders, fuck tourism.

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amazon adventure movie with a lot of topless women. (they probably did not put them in to attract box office)

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All societies are hellholes at some level, given the incentive structures that underpin all of them

But West despite its unique & grand barbarity, has portrayed itself as the most moral society in the world, lecturing everyone about it & privileged segments (gated communities other privileged segments) from our societies migrating there telling both those inside West & outside, what a great society west is never stops being funny to me.

@palestine @lebanon @iran @israel @anarchy @anarchism

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[Flawed] Anarchist ⚑

anything about it

Given rest of the incentives everyone in society gives i.e threat of violence from State & systematic greed that forms the foundation of every society, we live in shitty societies, yet perform the mental gymnastics to convince oneself that its not a shitty society (to avoid cognitive dissonance)

So much of people's life is spent in worrying about how to get STUFF & most are judged based on how much stuff they grabbed for

@palestine @lebanon @iran @israel @anarchy @anarchism

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[Flawed] Anarchist ⚑

themselves. Everyone encouraged & rewarded for being a mini-Scrooge McDucks across society, who exist, live, grab little more oneself — whether it affects others adversely or not, thinking whatever one has grabbed for oneself & one's offspring is what matters in life.

Thats what each of our societies have been reduced to. Too many mini-Scrooge McDucks, being robbed by bigger Scrooge McDucks, while mini-Scrooge McDucks thinking their own

@palestine @lebanon @iran @israel @anarchy @anarchism

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From Timothy Snyder:

“In the simplest version…detained people will be offered back to the companies for which they were just working.

The government is putting before us the temptation to cooperate in fascist dehumanization on a grand scale.

The first action is simple. CEOs should now, this summer, this month, next week, sign a pledge not to use labor from concentration camps.”

DO NOT COMPLY. ✊🏻

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#DetentionCenters #Immigration #ConcentrationCamps #ICE #Resist


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Cannot Become Normal
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highly principled invertebrate

There are still enough homes with tvs on sizably that apple feels the need to continue to do this to those few remaining people????

I do have a tv, that's not a "smart" one, and it's not been used in over 5 years... When I get the living room setup decently, it'll be connected to our multizone DVD player only, because I'm not seeing enough decent things on tv for it to be sensible to subscribe to any of it.

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In Field Tests In Mining Areas, How Effective Are Mobile Stone Crusher Technologies?


As mining operations evolve, so too does the need for more agile, efficient, and sustainable solutions for on-site aggregate processing. The introduction of mobile crushing units has been a game changer for many mining operations around the world. In particular, mobile stone crusher plant technologies have demonstrated strong potential in reducing logistical burdens, lowering operational costs, and improving adaptability in the field. But how effective are these machines in real-world mining scenarios? This article explores the performance of mobile crushers through the lens of field tests and site reports.

Advantages Of Mobile Stone Crusher Plants In Mining Areas


Field tests in various mining regions—from hard rock quarries to alluvial stone sites—consistently show that mobile stone crusher plants(planta de trituracion movil) outperform stationary units in terms of flexibility and efficiency. Their ability to relocate and operate directly at the mining site eliminates the need for hauling raw materials long distances to fixed crushers, thereby cutting fuel costs and labor time.

These mobile units are particularly effective in remote mining areas where infrastructure is limited. By reducing the dependency on external transport and batching facilities, operators can streamline workflow and improve productivity even in the most challenging conditions.

Crushing Different Materials: From Hard Rock To River Pebbles

Performance As A Gravel Crusher


One of the most common tasks in mining operations is the production of high-quality gravel for construction and road building. In field tests, mobile crushers equipped with jaw and cone modules consistently perform well as gravel crushers(trituradora de piedra para grava), processing materials such as granite, basalt, and limestone with high efficiency.

Thanks to their adjustable crushing ratios and real-time control systems, these units produce uniform grain sizes that meet strict grading requirements. This precision makes them ideal not only for large-scale road base production but also for concrete-grade aggregates.

Effectiveness As A Pebble Crusher


In some mining environments—especially in riverbed or coastal areas—the primary material is not rock but river stones or pebbles. Here, the machine’s ability to serve as a pebble crusher becomes crucial. Tests show that mobile impact or cone crushers with fine chamber designs can crush pebbles into usable aggregate sizes without generating excessive fines or dust.

This application is particularly important in mining areas where natural pebbles are abundant and need to be repurposed for infrastructure development or concrete batching. A well-configured mobile plant can handle these tasks without the need for additional secondary crushers.

Real-World Efficiency And Energy Savings


One of the most praised features of the mobile stone crusher plant is its energy efficiency during field operations. Field studies indicate a reduction of up to 30% in fuel consumption when compared to traditional hauling and fixed crushing models. This is largely due to the elimination of intermediate material handling and the integration of multiple crushing stages within one mobile unit.

Additionally, mobile systems equipped with hybrid or electric drives contribute to lower carbon emissions, a factor increasingly important in environmentally regulated mining zones.

Operator Feedback From Field Tests


Operators and site managers across various regions report that mobile crusher technologies significantly reduce downtime and simplify maintenance. Because the systems are designed with modular components, replacing wear parts or reconfiguring the setup for different material types can be done more quickly than with stationary systems.

Another critical advantage noted in field tests is automation. Advanced mobile plants come with intelligent control systems and remote monitoring, allowing operators to make real-time adjustments to crusher settings. This ensures consistent output quality and helps detect equipment stress before breakdowns occur.

Challenges And Considerations


While mobile crushers offer significant benefits, field testing has also revealed some challenges. For example, in areas with uneven terrain or extremely hard stone types, mobility and wear rates can become issues. Proper ground preparation and regular maintenance are essential to ensure long-term performance.

Furthermore, operators must be trained to manage the more sophisticated control systems often found in modern mobile plants. However, with short learning curves and built-in user interfaces, most teams adapt quickly.

Conclusion


Field tests confirm that mobile stone crusher plant technologies offer highly effective solutions for on-site aggregate production in mining areas. Whether functioning as a gravel crusher or a pebble crusher(trituradora de piedra de río), these machines deliver consistent results in terms of output quality, energy savings, and operational flexibility.

Their performance in real-world mining environments has solidified their role as an essential part of modern quarry and aggregate workflows. As the industry continues to prioritize sustainability and efficiency, mobile crushers are set to become the preferred choice for mining operators around the globe.


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Do any #Linux/#KDE users have an idea why an app, on a #KDEPlasma desktop, might start fine on the terminal, and application launcher, but not on #KRunner?

This has been happening for a long time now for me with #virt-manager - tho that wasn't the case in the past for just as long. That being said, IIRC it's happened with the application launcher too, tho that works for me atm, but KRunner almost always fails to launch it - only the app icon appears to be loading on the dock/panel, then it disappears.

When it does happen, journalctl would report this error:

ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'libvirt'
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#PressFreedom / Police raids journalist’s house in Brussels without showing warrant

What are the chances that this is connected to #Israel’s ongoing genocide in #Gaza?

[…] The 82-old journalist, who also is a historian who has written books about human rights and the roots of the EU, has been advised to avail himself of an experienced lawyer to find out why his belongings were seized and to protect his legal rights.

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#HumanRights #EU #policestate #belgium


Police raids journalist’s house in Brussels without showing warrant

“They came, they burglarized, they left without a trace.”
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