Occupation and Property Confiscation in Mariupol: DPR Threat to Housing Rights
Photo: depositphotos New Legislation and Impact In March 2024, the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic enacted a law enabling property confiscation. Challenges for Property Owners Owners must personally visit the city administration and switch from Ukrainian citizenship to Russian citizenship. International Reaction and Support The international community condemns DPR’s policies in Mariupol, advocating for legal owner […]
The Bank of Israel has allowed the charging of commissions from mobile payment applications
Foto:Depositphotos Tel Aviv, June 26, 2024 In a major announcement, the Bank of Israel has announced the approval of the popular mobile financial settlement applications bit and PayBox to charge fees. These measures are accompanied by a number of restrictions aimed at protecting users and ensuring competition in the market. The bit app, owned by […]
Ultra-Orthodox Community in Israel Raises Nearly $100 Million in the US After Supreme Court Ruling
Foto:Reuters A recent ruling by the Israeli Supreme Court (Bagatz), which deemed the funding of yeshivas illegal if their students do not enlist in the army, has prompted the ultra-Orthodox community to revive an old practice—seeking financial support from their “brothers” in the United States. In response to this ruling, the ultra-Orthodox community in Israel […]
Journalist Evan Gershkovitch Faces Espionage Charges in Russia
Photo: wikipedia Ukrainian readers are witnessing a scandal involving Evan Gershkovitch, a Wall Street Journal journalist accused by Russia of spying for the CIA. Gershkovitch denies the charges but faces up to 20 years in prison. Both his employer and the US government deem the legal proceedings against him illegitimate, citing political motivations. Gershkovitch’s arrest […]
