U.K. Supreme Court rules that Scotland can’t hold an independence referendum
The U.K. Supreme Court ruled that the Scottish government cannot hold a referendum for independence without the U.K. government’s approval. Source link
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Swiss activists seek neutrality referendum — RT World News
Bern is losing its integrity by succumbing to foreign pressure and joining anti-Russian sanctions, an initiative group warns Switzerland should return to its policy of “complete neutrality” lest it lose its international clout and the right to act as a mediator, an initiative group called Pro Schweiz (For Switzerland) has warned. The group has called … Read more
Erdogan proposes headscarf referendum — RT World News
Türkiye’s secular constitution prohibits certain Islamic dress in public institutions Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has proposed a referendum on the right of women to wear headscarves in the civil service, schools and universities. Erdogan, who courts a devout Muslim base, has previously reversed some of Türkiye’s secular laws. “If you have the courage, come, … Read more
Ukraine ‘sham’ referendum results point to Russia annexation
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: Reuters Guy Faulconbridge and Jonathan Landay Article content LONDON/ZAPORIZHZHIA — R ussian-installed officials in four occupied regions of Ukraine reported huge majorities of votes in favor of joining Russia as the United States planned a U.N. resolution condemning the referendums as shams and Moscow remained defiant. … Read more
Vote on so-called referendum likely to pave way for Russia to annex Ukrainian land
Voting is done for the so-called referendums in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. Preliminary results show a landslide victory for Moscow. Ukraine and its allies have dismissed the voting as a sham. Source link
Catalonia seeks Spain’s agreement for new independence referendum
Catalonia will push the Spanish government for a new agreement on holding a binding referendum on the region’s potential independence that would be recognised both by Spain and the international community, its separatist leader said on Tuesday. The Spanish government, however, rejected the proposal. “They have those maximalist aspirations, which are absolutely not shared by … Read more
Cuba approves same-sex marriage in a referendum : NPR
Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel speaks to the press on Sunday after casting his vote at a polling station in Havana during the new family law referendum. Ramon Espinosa/AP hide caption toggle caption Ramon Espinosa/AP Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel speaks to the press on Sunday after casting his vote at a polling station in Havana during … Read more
Cuba approves same-sex marriage in unusual referendum
Cubans have approved a sweeping “family law” code that will allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt as well as redefining rights for children and grandparents, officials said on Monday, though opposition in the national referendum was unusually strong on the Communist Party-governed island. The measure — which contains more than 400 articles — was … Read more
Cuba legalizes same-sex marriage in historic referendum
Havana CNN — Cuba has legalized same-sex marriage after Cubans voted in favor of a family code that increased protections for minorities on the island, the country’s National Electoral Council announced on Monday. The Electoral Council said 74.1% of those eligible to vote in Sunday’s national referendum had turned out to cast their ballot. With … Read more
World leaders lash Russia over Ukraine invasion, referendum plans
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: Reuters Pavel Polityuk and Michelle Nichols Article content KYIV/UNITED NATIONS — World leaders meeting at the United Nations in New York denounced Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as Moscow-installed leaders in occupied areas of four Ukrainian regions announced plans to hold referendums on joining Russia in coming … Read more