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Tanya Pia Starrett

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿/🇮🇹 in 🇮🇹 Archaeologist/historian/solicitor/writer/National Ambassador@ScotlandEurope https://t.co/SIW82rKyYS https://bylines.scot/lifestyle/history/but-where-are-you-from-really/ WW2 UK Civilian Internment: Nonno, Govt policy & MSM hysteria.

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Tanya Pia Starrett @tanyapiastarrett.bsky.social · Jan 13

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UK WW2 Civilian Internment: Italians, including my Italian grandfather, German Jews & Others.

Many Internees were NOT Fascist, Many British Upper Class WERE, NOT interned.

'NAZIS of the Soul, NOT Nationality' (to paraphrase Lafitte).

But where are you from really? - Bylines Scotland

The real-life experiences of the internment of “Enemy Alien” civilians in Britain during the Second World War.

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Tobias Jones @tobiasjones.bsky.social · 13h

Huge Palestinian flag at the Teatro Regio's Falstaff this evening.

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Working Class History @workingclasshistory.com · 14h

#OtD 16 Oct 1968 African-American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their gloved fists in a Black power salute as they won medals. Peter Norman showed solidarity by wearing a badge protesting the white Australia policy stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/8831...

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 17h

British.

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Open Art Data @openartdata.bsky.social · 21h

After the defeat of Hitler, Allied officers entrusted Bavaria with about 10,600 works on belief that looted art would be returned to the heirs of those who were robbed by the Nazis.
Sadly, Bavaria gave many to Nazis.
Where are those artworks today?
www.theartnewspaper.com/2019/03/21/g...
#art #WWII

German cathedral returns Nazi-looted Dutch Old Master to heirs

Dutch Square is one of many paintings Bavaria returned to the families of the looters instead of the original Jewish owners after the war

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Lorenzo Piccoli @lorenzopiccoli.bsky.social · 22h

The Pact on Migration and Asylum was set to formally begin its life yesterday with the Commission’s first proposal on “solidarity” distribution.

However, disagreements among countries forced a delay, with no timeline for an agreement.

www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...

EU countries clash over how to share migration load

Many governments want to pay rather than take in more asylum-seekers.

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Dr Emma L Briant 🐸🎃 @emmalbriant.bsky.social · 1d

Russian politicians’ offspring in the UK. How are the “gilded youth” living? (UPDATED) www.molfar.institute/en/dity-rosi...

Children of Russian Politicians in the UK — MII OSINT Investigation

While Ukrainian children endure the horrors of war and study under conditions of danger, the offspring of Russian politicians and oligarchs lead a carefree life abroad, attending prestigious universit...

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Gillian Mackay MSP @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social · 1d

Yes to Scottish Independence!
Abolish the House of Lords!
Abolish the monarchy!

@zackpolanski.bsky.social is right to support independence and bringing power closer to people and communities across Scotland! 💚

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 1d

EXCLUSIVE: Zack Polanski has backed Scottish and Welsh independence, The National can reveal

Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...

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Adam Ramsay @adamramsay.bsky.social · 2d

Exclusive: @zackpolanski.bsky.social backs Scottish and Welsh independence in new interview with me: open.substack.com/pub/abolishw...

Exclusive: Zack Polanski backs Scottish and Welsh independence

The eco-populist Green leader has called for sweeping change to Britain's political system, and spoken about potentially leading an explicitly ‘English’ party for the first time.

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Josiah Mortimer @josiah.writes.news · 2d

Zack Polanski: "If the straight question is, ‘would I abolish the monarchy' - yeah, absolutely.”
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Exclusive: Zack Polanski backs Scottish and Welsh independence

The eco-populist Green leader has called for sweeping change to Britain's political system, and spoken about potentially leading an explicitly ‘English’ party for the first time.

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 2d

LATEST: Zack Polanski will be interviewed by Laura Kuenssberg after the BBC received complaints from the public for the lack of coverage of the Green Party conference

Laura Kuenssberg to interview Zack Polanski after public complaints

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Europe Street News @europestreet.bsky.social · 5d

New EU rules for political advertising took effect on Friday. All political ads will have to clearly disclose who paid for them, how much, and whether they are targeting a specific audience. www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...

Democratic integrity: New EU rules for political advertising take effect today | News | European Parliament

From today, all political ads must clearly disclose who paid for them, how much, and whether they are targeting a specific audience.

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Europe Street News @europestreet.bsky.social · 5d

The new EU digital border system, which will replace the stamping of passports with digital records, starts operating today. See the details about checks at the port of Dover, the Eurotunnel terminal in Folkestone and St. Pancras station in London. europestreet.news/10-things-to...

All you need to know about the new EU border system - Europe Street News

The long-awaited EU Entry/Exit System (EES) will be launched in autumn. How will it work and who will be affected?

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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 9d

🚨 New @fra.europa.eu guidance promotes use of the EU Entry/Exit System for non-EU nationals at borders in full respect for #FundamentalRights.

Authorities must protect personal data, clearly communicate & ensure respect for non-EU nationals.

➡️ link.europa.eu/P33jpW

Shadowed airport floor with illuminated icons of a passport check and luggage conveyor belt under text about EU Entry/Exit System and fundamental rights safeguards.

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il Post @ilpost.it · 5d

Dal 12 ottobre c’è un nuovo sistema di controlli per i cittadini extra-europei che entrano nell’area Schengen

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 8d

And here

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 8d

And see our recommendations for post 12 October 2025 travel. As ever, if you are experiencing problems let us know at [email protected] and safe travels

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 8d

The EC Commission has issued guidance on the roll-out for UK WA beneficiaries. Follow the instructions here to find it

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 8d

The EU entry exit system (EES) starts on 12 October 2025. If you are a UK Withdrawal Agreement beneficiary in the EU you will be exempt from EES registration when leaving or entering the Schengen zone if you have the correct documents. Check out our blog for info bit.ly/48RHfZA

The European Entry Exit (EES) system is starting on 12 October 2025 | British in Europe

Here’s what you need to know as a UK Withdrawal Agreement (WA) beneficiary living in the EU.Note: this blog focuses on the introduction of EES, and does not...

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Wanted in Rome @wantedinrome.bsky.social · 6d

The EU's new digital border system will launch at Italy's two largest airports this weekend.

EES: Italy airports phase in EU's new Entry-Exit System

Italy to launch EES at airports in Rome and Milan on Sunday. The European Union's new digital border system, the Entry/Exit System (EES), will be phased in around Europe from Sunday 12 October, includ...

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Europe Street News @europestreet.bsky.social · 6d

The new EU digital border system will start operating tomorrow, opening a new era for travellers to Schengen countries. Here are all the details. europestreet.news/10-things-to...

All you need to know about the new EU border system - Europe Street News

The long-awaited EU Entry/Exit System (EES) will be launched in autumn. How will it work and who will be affected?

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Festival of Europe Scotland @festivalofeurope.bsky.social · 6d

Commemorating Scotland’s #BlackHistoryMonth

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Europe Street News @europestreet.bsky.social · 11d

NEW: One week to go. The new EU digital border system will start operating on 12 October, after years of delays. Here is all you need to know. europestreet.news/10-things-to...

All you need to know about the new EU border system - Europe Street News

The long-awaited EU Entry/Exit System (EES) will be launched in autumn. How will it work and who will be affected?

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il Post @ilpost.it · 6d

Jasmine Paolini ha battuto Iga Swiatek e si è qualificata per le semifinali del WTA 1000 di Wuhan

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 8d

Half of Scotland's land is owned by less than 1% of the people. We have some of the most unequal land distribution in Europe!

It's time to curb the power of super rich land hoarders and start giving ordinary Scots and communities new opportunities.

Scottish Government urged to prevent super rich from 'hoarding' Scotland's land

THE Scottish Government has been urged to prevent the super wealthy from hoarding Scotland’s land ...

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Tanya Pia Starrett @tanyapiastarrett.bsky.social · 10d

🙏 prego, è un piacere!