Hungary declares energy emergency

 "The Hungarian government declared a state of emergency over tightening energy supplies on
Wednesday. 

 With the EU cutting itself off from Russian energy imports, Gulyas told reporters that the bloc will likely not have enough gas from Autumn onwards. In response to the supply crunch, he announced a seven-point plan, effective from August." RT

Russian state TV warns war will expand to Poland if US continues to arm Ukraine

"A Russian state TV host warned Tuesday that President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine
could expand to Poland if the US continued to arm Kyiv’s forces.

On a broadcast of Russia Channel 1’s “60 minutes,” TV host Olga Skabeyeva made the veiled warning saying that if the West continued to send aid to Ukraine the conflict could intensify, Newsweek reported.

“If God forbid, Americans deliver missiles that can travel 186 miles. Then we simply can’t stop,” the TV host said.

“We’ll go all the way to Warsaw.” Sun

Dutch Farmers Rise Up Against Food System ‘Reset’

"The Netherlands intends to halve its nitrogen and ammonia pollution by 2030. To reach that
goal, the Finance and Agriculture Ministry now wants to reduce the number of livestock by 30%. As a result, many farmers will be driven out of business. As with current energy shortages, the resulting reductions in farming are said to be an “unavoidable” part of the Green Agenda to improve air, soil and water quality.

In a public statement about the new emissions targets, the Dutch government admitted that “The honest message … is that not all farmers can continue their business.” Those who do continue will have to come up with creative solutions to meet the new emissions restrictions.

In response to the new nitrogen and ammonia restrictions, an estimated 40,000 Dutch farmers have gathered in protest, arguing the attack on farming is irrational and unfair, as other industries responsible for far greater amounts of pollution — such as transport, construction and aviation — aren’t facing the same restrictions. They’ve blocked a number of highways with tractors and even sprayed manure on the town hall in Lochem. Local police have reportedly responded by shooting at some of the farmers." NW

Rich Russians fleeing sanctions are pumping up Dubai’s property sector

"The influx of buyers from Russia has pumped up the UAE’s property sector in the wake of
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and subsequent Western sanctions. ....DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The team at Dubai property firm Mira Estate have reason to celebrate. 

The luxury real estate company just clocked a 100% year-on-year increase in sales to buyers from Russia and other former Soviet states in the first half of 2022." CNBC