Parishioners of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church-Moscow Patriarchate took over the largest Orthodox church in Cherkasy, the Mikhailovsky Cathedral, after transferring a part of it to the Orthodox Church of Ukraine. Around 18 thousand supporters of the Moscow church stormed the cathedral, using tear gas and causing a confrontation. Law enforcement arrived to maintain public order and document violations, while plans were made to turn the cathedral into a garrison temple and center for national-patriotic education.
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Spain’s antitrust watchdog approves BBVA’s €11bn hostile bid for Sabadell
Spain’s competition watchdog, the CNMC, has approved BBVA’s €11bn hostile bid for Sabadell, allowing the government to have the final say on the merger. The CNMC authorized the acquisition with conditions, including maintaining certain branches to mitigate competition concerns, while BBVA aims to enhance its lending capacity and market presence. However, Sabadell's board and the government oppose the deal, citing risks to competition and financial stability, and the government has 15 days to decide on...
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