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Did you know? Brazil was once a monarchy! It became a republic in 1889, ending the rule of Emperor Pedro II Enjoyed these insights? What other Facts do you know about Brazil? Let's discuss. #brazil #doyouknow #facts #funfactfriday #funfacts

1: The Maastricht Treaty became effective on November 1, 1993. On February 7, 1992, the Maastricht Treaty (Treaty on European Union) was signed in Maastricht, The Netherlands. It formally created the European Union (EU), and granted EU citizenship to every citizen of a EU country. The EU now has 27 members, it’s headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, and its president is Madam Ursula von der Leyen. She’s the first lady and first German to hold the post. The EU replaced the European Economic Community, which was established by the Rome Treaty on March 25, 1957. 2: Happy 42nd Independence Day to Antigua and Barbuda, which declared its independence from Britain on November 1, 1981. Located in the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean Sea, its capital is St. John's, its current prime minister and head of government is Gaston Browne, its head of state is King Charles III of Britain, who's represented by Governor-General Rodney Williams. It practises constitutional monarchy, with a senate and a house of representatives. Finally, its currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar. #history #worldhistory #europe #europeanunion #europeancommission #maastricht #antiguaandbarbuda #globalaffairs

Today Portugal celebrates the Implantation of the Portuguese Republic… The Implantation of the Portuguese Republic was the result of a revolution organized by the Portuguese Republican Party, initiated on October 2nd and victorious in the dawn of October 5th, 1910, which overthrew the constitutional monarchy and established a republican regime in Portugal. On this day, October 5th 1910, Several military forces rise in the night of October 3rd to 4th 1910 against the monarchy. After fierce fighting, it was overthrown and two days later the Republic was proclaimed. Several military forces rise in the night of October 3rd to 4th 1910 against the monarchy. After fierce fighting, it was overthrown and two days later the Republic was proclaimed. The proclamation of the Republic is made from the balconies of Lisbon City Hall on the morning of October 5, 1910. It is the result of a long process, started in the 19th century, which was created in the population, especially in some elites, the willingness to change the regime. The clashes involving civilians and military, from one side and the other, from October 2nd, give victory to the republican party. On the 5th, the king and his family left Portugal, embarking in Ericeira on their way to exile. #AntonioBarbosa #winerealtor #realtor #TradeMissionPortugal #TonyTime #TheManInTheMinho #BomDiaAlegria #realestate #PORTUGAL #D7Visa #infinitesolutionsbyab #cincodeoutubro #5deoutubro #fifthofoctober #implantacaodarepublica #implentationofportugueserepublic #portugueserepublic #infinitesolutionsbyab

Liechtenstein has such a remarkable history and Royal Family. It showcases how economic and personal liberty (and small government) leads to prosperity. https://lnkd.in/dFKsQdCe

The current Foreign Minister of UK - Lord David Cameron - made an impressive statement in front of the Israel Parliament in March 2014. On that occasion, His Excellency offered his “FULL support for Peace efforts between Israelis and Palestinians, hoping for a two-state solution.”   It is well known that the Idea for the "Two State Solution" - living side by side in PEACE - is a hundred years Old! The respective decision was taken by the League of Nations on July 24, 1922, and the meeting was held at St James' Palace, London, at 3 p.m. For confirmation, you have here the respective Document:   Mandate for Palestine – League of Nations C. 529.  M. 314. 1922.  VI. https://lnkd.in/dbTkjK8y   *** In the Preamble there is also this clarification: “…Whereas recognition has thereby been given to the historical connection of the Jewish people with Palestine and to the grounds for reconstituting their national home…”   *** Also, for a better understanding of the 'situation on the ground', please see the Maps established then and which would have led to the avoidance of many wars, of course, even the one started after October 7, 2023   https://lnkd.in/b2tvmRw   *** - After ALL this, we have a very simple question: - ‘WHO do you think does NOT want this wonderful project which could bring Stability and Peace?’ - ***   In conclusion, here is a more recent claim that may still explain, even if only partially, the current situation in the respective area:    “All of Israel is a ‎‎“occupation” Dec. 14, 2015 ‎https://lnkd.in/dU2j37s   NOTE: To frame in TIME the events related to the agreement regarding the 'Mandate for Palestine', here are only two personalities who represented the UK at the beginning of the 20th Century:   1 - King Gorge V– REIGN: 6 May 1910 – 20 January 1936. https://lnkd.in/d7AJ-zdh 2 - P.M. Lloyd George: In office: 6 December 1916 – 19 October 1922 https://lnkd.in/dt52289D

Liechtenstein is one of the last remaining ‘absolute’ monarchies in the world, a fact that becomes even more evident as it stands in stark contrast with the general tendency of monarchies to move towards a parliamentarian prevalence. Instead, this tiny principality, nestled between Switzerland and Austria, has granted its Sovereign Prince increasing powers as late as 2003, with another referendum being called in 2012 that vehemently rejected the possibility of cutting back or limiting the powers of the Sovereign Prince.   As a result, the Prince of Liechtenstein has political powers that modern-day monarchs can only have read about in their ancestors’ biographies. Prince Hans-Adam, the current ruler of Liechtenstein, can take political decisions and weigh in on current events in the country.

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The Republic of Kosovo is a partially recognized country. It was recognized by 114 countries of the world, including most of the countries of the European Union. It is a candidate for membership of the European Union. The Republic of Kosovo joined the sanctions against the Russian Federation because of the aggression against Ukraine, but Ukraine still follows a wait-and-see policy and does not officially recognize Kosovo. The main reason for this non-recognition is the fact that Ukraine does not want to give Russia a reason to draw analogies and speculate on the fact that, as they say, the so-called quasi-republics of the DPR and LPR should also be recognized. But there can be no comparison here. A more accurate comparison can be with the collapse of the Soviet Union, when Ukraine seceded, and Russia with its imperial ambitions does not want to let go and recognize its independence. It is the same with Kosovo, Serbia does not want to let go. Historically, the lands of Kosovo have been inhabited by the Dardans, the ancestors of the present-day Kosovars, since the 14th century, but the quasi-republics of the DPR and LPR are inhabited by the descendants of Russians who were settled by Stalin in exchange for deported and executed Ukrainians. Those were always Ukrainian lands and they were inhabited by Ukrainians. Therefore, the separation of Kosovo from Serbia cannot be compared to the separation of quasi-republics from Ukraine. Ukraine and Kosovo are in the same situation - the former part of Yugoslavia and the former part of the USSR want to be free and independent, and the phantom pains of monster states create wars and problems for free nations. In vain, Ukraine does not recognize the Republic of Kosovo, which was recognized by the United States, France, Great Britain and many other countries, because we are brothers in misfortune and should help each other. Therefore, Kosovo undoubtedly belongs to our friendly countries, and the anthem of this country will take pride of place in my project ANTHEMS OF FRIENDLY COUNTRIES. The Anthem of the Republic of Kosovo (Albanian: Himni i Republikes se Kosoves) was composed by Mendi Mengjiqi. As with the national anthems of Bosnia and Herzegovina, San Marino, and Spain, it has no official lyrics, but de facto lyrics are in use. It was adopted on 11 June 2008. It was chosen because it contained no references to any specific ethnic group. It was selected by the Assembly of Kosovo, with 72 MPs voting in favor, while 15 voted against, and five abstained. #MendiMengjiqi #AndreyShilov #classicalguitar #guitar #UkrainianGuitarists #GuitarVirtuosos #rare #HymnsOfBrotherlyCountries #Kosovo #BestGuitarArrangements #ASGuitarEdition #NationalAnthemOfKosovo #HimniIKosovёs https://lnkd.in/diz4Ch9n

A PICTURE PAINTS A THOUSAND WORDS, BUT HISTORY CAN TEACH ONLY THOSE WILLING TO LEARN! The cross marks the spot where on Christmas Day 1914 in Belgium German and British soldiers laid down their arms, emerged from their respective trenches and decided to kick a football instead for the day. The sculpture on the right stands in the grounds of St. Luke’s Church, Liverpool to commemorate this event. I find it moving. My maternal grandfather hailed from near Liverpool and went to Belgium in August 1914 as a member of the British Expeditionary Force. He survived the First Battle of Ypres in October 1914, and given that the spot marked by the cross is a mere 14 kilometres south of Ypres, it is tempting to wonder whether he may have been part of that kick-about on Christmas Day! I never got to ask him about it. But these pictures also provide a great metaphor for mediation. Putting down your weapons of legal warfare for one day offers disputing parties a safe secure space where things more positive than fighting over past wrongs can be discussed in the hope of a brighter future for all concerned. Those expensive and destructive weapons can be deployed once more on the following day if no prospect for a lasting peace emerges at mediation. But in my experience and that of most other mediators that search for a peaceful future is successful. In the words of John (coincidentally also a Liverpudlian!) and Yoko in their 1969 anti-war anthem: “All We Are Saying Is Give Peace a Chance”. #History #ChristmasTruce1914 #WorldWarI #Mediation #ConflictResolution #GivePeaceAChance #Ypres1914

On 23rd July 1914, after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by Gavrilo Princip (Гаврило Принцип) in Sarajevo, the ruling Austro-Hungarian empire issued an ultimatum of ten demands for Serbia to adopt. On accepting all but one of the measures, the empire then waged war on Serbia.   According to Kaiser Wilhelm 'the reply [from Serbia] amounted to a capitulation in the humblest style, and with it there disappeared all reason for war'. Princip is often portrayed in the west as the catalyst of the First World War. Yet, this perspective overlooks the stringency of the demands issued to Serbia by Austria-Hungary and any preexisting enmity there was between them. A different perspective is that declaring war was a choice to collectively punish Serbia for one man's actions that tilted the world towards war.