Emily Miller, Author at Riverdale Standard

Emily Miller

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili Wishes Merry Christmas to Orthodox Christians

President’s Message of Peace and Unity On December 25, the Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili addressed the nation and wished Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates the birth of the Savior. She said that Christmas is a time of joy, hope, and love, and that it reminds us of the values that unite us as a nation. She also expressed her gratitude to the Georgian Orthodox Church and its leader, Patriarch…

Ukraine Celebrates Christmas on December 25 Amid Tensions with Russia

A Historic Shift from January 7 For the first time since 1917, Ukraine has decided to celebrate Christmas on December 25th, instead of January 7th as it used to do under the influence of the Russian Orthodox Church. The corresponding bill was signed by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday, December 22, 2023. The purpose of the new law was to “abandon the Russian heritage of imposing Christmas celebrations on January…

Bad Weather Causes Delays and Damage on Georgian Railways

Heavy snowfall and strong winds disrupt train services in western Georgia The Georgian Railways company has issued a statement about the delays and problems caused by the bad weather in western Georgia. According to the statement, heavy snowfall and strong winds have affected the railway infrastructure and the movement of trains in the region. The company said that it has mobilized all its resources and personnel to deal with the…

Georgian Lari Hits New Low Against US Dollar

The Georgian national currency, the lari, has reached a new record low against the US dollar, as the official exchange rate announced by the National Bank of Georgia (NBG) today is 2.6878 GEL per 1 USD. This is the lowest value of the lari since its introduction in 1995. Causes of Lari Depreciation The depreciation of the lari has been attributed to various factors, such as the impact of the…

Violence Against Media in Georgia: A Year of Attacks and Impunity

Georgia, a country in the South Caucasus region, has witnessed a surge of violence against media representatives in 2023, with about 45 cases of various types of attacks, harassment and intimidation recorded by Transparency International (TI) Georgia. The incidents ranged from physical assaults, threats, vandalism, cyberattacks, and legal pressure, and targeted journalists, cameramen, editors, and media owners. The perpetrators included radical groups, public officials, law enforcement officers, and unidentified individuals.…

Pandos: A New Cryptocurrency Under $0.01 That Is Making Waves In The Market

Cryptocurrencies are constantly evolving and innovating, offering new opportunities for investors and enthusiasts alike. One of the latest trends in the crypto space is the emergence of penny cryptocurrencies, which are coins that trade at a price of $0.01 or below. These coins often have a large circulating supply and a low market capitalization, but they also have the potential to deliver massive returns if they gain traction and popularity.…

UK and Switzerland to sign landmark financial services agreement

The UK and Switzerland are set to sign a historic agreement on financial services cooperation, which will boost trade and investment between the two countries after Brexit. The deal, which will be announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and his Swiss counterpart Ueli Maurer on Thursday, will cover areas such as banking, insurance, asset management, and capital markets. A new chapter in UK-Swiss relations The agreement, which has been negotiated over…

EY launches new green initiatives to support China’s carbon neutrality goal

EY, a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, transaction and consulting services, has announced a series of new green initiatives to support China’s ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. The initiatives include expanding its green product portfolio, enhancing its green project assessment capabilities, and strengthening its information disclosure standards. EY’s green product portfolio EY has been developing and offering a range of green products to help its clients…

Business feud behind Pasir Ris mall slashing incident

A violent attack at a shopping mall in Pasir Ris on Tuesday (Dec 19) was allegedly motivated by a business rivalry between the victims and the suspect, according to the police. Suspect arrested within hours of attack The police said they received a call for assistance at White Sands Shopping Centre at about 1.15pm on Tuesday. Upon arrival, they found two men, aged 35 and 36, with slash wounds. They…

NHS data deal sparks outrage and protests against Palantir

What is Palantir and why is it controversial? Palantir is a US-based tech company that specializes in data analysis and software engineering. It was co-founded by Peter Thiel, a billionaire entrepreneur and investor who supported Donald Trump in his 2016 presidential campaign. Palantir has been involved in several controversial projects, such as providing technology to the US immigration enforcement agency (ICE) to track and deport migrants and asylum seekers, and…