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arts-and-culture6 days ago•213 min saved

Gilded Nude Trump Statue 'Orange Plague' Unveiled at European Parliament

Danish artist Jens Galschiøt has installed a controversial 8.5-foot gold-leaf statue of President Donald Trump at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Titled 'The Orange Plague,' the sculpture depicts a nude Trump riding on the back of a smaller, frail figure, symbolizing the burden of US power on the world. Sponsored by Danish MEP Per Clausen, the exhibit is a satirical critique of Trump's climate and foreign policies, with over 1,000 3D-printed miniatures distributed as 'protest tokens.'

via CNN|

#arts-and-culture #donald-trump #european-parliament

world6 days ago•17 min saved

Gilded Nude Trump Statue 'Orange Plague' Unveiled at European Parliament

Danish artist Jens Galschiøt unveiled a 8.5-foot, gold-leaf-covered nude statue of Donald Trump at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Titled 'The Orange Plague,' the sculpture depicts the U.S. president riding on the back of a smaller, frail figure, symbolizing the burden of American power on the world. Sponsored by Danish MEP Per Clausen, the exhibit is a satirical critique of Trump's climate and foreign policies, with over 1,000 3D-printed miniatures distributed as 'protest tokens.'

via The Independent|

#donald-trump #european-parliament #jens-galschiot

politics29 days ago•5 min saved

Carney Seeks 'Unique Alliance' with EU as Von der Leyen Skips His Strasbourg Address

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking a 'unique alliance' with the European Union rather than full membership, aiming to deepen ties amid a deteriorating relationship with the United States. Carney is set to address the European Parliament in Strasbourg this week, though Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will not attend his speech due to prior commitments in Brussels. This diplomatic push follows a breakdown in US-Canada trade negotiations and the imposition of significant tariffs by Washington.

via euronews.com|

#canada-us-trade-war #european-union #mark-carney

history11 months ago•3 min saved

The 1518 Dancing Plague: A Bizarre Epidemic

The Dancing Plague of 1518 in Strasbourg was a mysterious event where hundreds of people danced uncontrollably until exhaustion or death, likely caused by mass hysteria driven by social trauma, religious fervor, and psychological stress amid famine and disease, illustrating the power of collective belief and social suggestion.

via The Times of India|

#1518 #dancing-plague #history

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Chelsea's Club World Cup Squad Excludes Petrovic Amidst Player Disputes

Chelsea omitted Djordje Petrovic from their Club World Cup squad and announced that Kendry Paez will join Strasbourg on loan, as part of their broader squad management and transfer plans, with several players including new signings and loaned players not participating in the tournament.

via The New York Times|

#chelsea #club-world-cup #djordje-petrovic

science-and-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Mysterious 'Meteorite' Strikes Car, Leaving Massive Hole

Officials in Strasbourg, France, are investigating a suspected meteorite strike after a parked car was found with a 50-centimeter diameter hole in its roof. The fire department suspects "the fall of a stellar body" as the cause, but no object has been found yet. A small gravel stone, resembling burnt wood, has been handed to the police for further analysis. The police are working to determine if the object came from space.

via Euronews|

#car #france #investigation