Huginn and Muninn Intelligence

Weekend wrap up 30 & 31 March

LGBT club owner arrested in Russia extremism

The owner of a popular gay bar was arrested and will face trial with two of his employees amid the latest crackdown on LGBT rights in Russia.

Putin orders 150,000 conscripts into military service

The conscripts had previously been assured they would not be ordered to the frontlines in Ukraine. This despite mounting losses in the war.

Pope Francis urges peace on Easter Sunday

Pope Francis led Easter Sunday celebrations, amid renewed focus on his health. He called for peace in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages, and for prisoner swaps between Russia and Ukraine.

Romania and Bulgaria join Schengen area by air and sea

The Schengen zone, which allows visa-free travel in Europe, has welcomed the two new countries. But the welcome is limited to air and sea routes only.

Germany shuts 7 coal power stations after winter ends

The power plants were either restarted or had their shutdowns delayed to cope with a shortfall of gas supplies during winter. Germany has weened itself of Russian natural gas since Mosocw’s invasion of Ukraine.

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