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I'm going to be in Paris next week and staying there for 4 days before taking a train to Lyon, where I'll be staying for 3 days before going back home. I saw that there's a free day in our itinerary on June 1. Is it worth it to take the Eurostar to London in the morning, watch the 2:30PM show, then just go back to Paris at night?
Visa-wise, I have both UK and Schengen visa since I visited London last month. I watched Operation Mincemeat (which was amazing!), Witness for the Prosecution (it was a cool experience. Having it set in County Hall really set the mood), and Guys & Dolls (standing & seated - I found it okay haha). However, I wasn't able to watch Hadestown. Since I'll be going to Paris this month, I thought maybe it's possible to take a day trip to London just for Hadestown. Am I crazy for considering this? It would cost me ~$600 for the trip.

I really want to visit and I can (female -libyan father) but my adult kid can’t (dad isn’t Libyan). How can I get a tourist visa or some other way to get her in with me? We are in the USA.

I'm going to be in Paris next week and staying there for 4 days before taking a train to Lyon, where I'll be staying for 3 days before going back home. I saw that there's a free day in our itinerary on June 1. Is it worth it to take the Eurostar to London in the morning, watch the 2:30PM show, then just go back to Paris at night?
Visa-wise, I have both UK and Schengen visa since I visited London last month. However, I wasn't able to watch Hadestown. Since I'll be going to Paris this month, I thought maybe it's possible to take a day trip to London just for Hadestown. Am I crazy for considering this? It would cost me ~$600 for the trip.

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pro-West party leader says they met PM Pashinyan and discussed a referendum to solidify Armenia's shift to EU

KHZMALYAN (European Party of Armenia): The referendum is our suggestion and demand. We presented it to Pashinyan and expect a response within a reasonable timeframe. We advised making a public statement soon. A referendum would also make Pashinyan's job easier by allowing the people's will to decide Armenia's direction.
REPORTER: How did Pashinyan respond?
KHZMALYAN: He suggested the meeting be held in a closed format so I can't reveal all details. We hope that our voice, our offer, our demand, was heard. If we do not receive a positive response, we will take measures by employing the same methods currently used by anti-European forces [the ongoing protests led by pro-Russian ex-regime]. We will take to the streets and demand a referendum for Eurointegration if necessary.
REPORTER: How long are you ready to wait before taking action?
KHZMALYAN: A few months. Georgia will hold parliamentary elections in October, and Moldova will hold a similar Eurointegration referendum - also in October. The U.S. will hold presidential elections in November which will be important for Armenia's future. Even if the worst scenario unfolds in all three countries, Armenia must stand firm and not take a step back. Armenia could become the leader in democracy in all of Eastern Europe if you consider the situation in Georgia, Hungary, and Slovakia [pro-Russia populist leader]. Armenia could receive an unprecedented level of assistance from Europe under those circumstances.
REPORTER: Did Pashinyan say he plans to leave CSTO?
KHZMALYAN: We did not demand specific dates but we urged him to complete all these processes this year, preferably by November.
REPORTER: Did Pashinyan agree?
KHZMALYAN: The participants of the meeting are under the impression that we were able to present convincing arguments but time will show what actions he takes. The government functions very poorly but nevertheless, they are doing something, they are taking steps.
REPORTER: On May 9, Bagrat Galstanyan gave Pashinyan 1 hour to resign but it's May 21 and he is still here. Why wasn't the opposition able to remove him?
KHZMALYAN: The 3 former presidents and their surrogate forces, backed by 30 years of power, were unable to bring forward a figurehead, a single ideology, that could win the hearts of the people. They used various political technologies, they switched between black and white robes, and they extended the 1 hour to 7 days, but none of that helped because the Armenian people hate them more than they hate Nikol Pashinyan.
REPORTER: You used to be a lot harsher on Pashinyan but something appears to have changed in your tone after your recent meeting with him. What is the reason?
KHZMALYAN: We were able to present our demands and the timelines to accomplish them. Unlike the archbishop and the former regimes surrounding him, we did not give "one hour" for Pashinyan to accept our demands; we did not make ultimatums. We believe the current government is carrying out and will carry out the will of the people to overcome the status of a Russian colony and join the ranks of free nations. We did and do see steps [taken by the government] towards this; we cannot ignore this. We saw the Strassbourg, but also Moscow. We saw the [April 5 meeting in] Brussels, but also [the recent meeting between FMs in] Almaty. We are told this is an attempt to "balance" and we understand where they are coming from, but our factions speak on behalf of over 60% of Armenians who view Russia's policies as deadly for Armenia. We expect concrete actions and we have formed a platform to continue this work; there will be petitions and other actions from us. We are ready to assist Pashinyan, who may be constrained due to ongoing negotiations, by being the public voice and saying the things he cannot say. We will continue to work, to pressure, to influence, to demand. Our meetings also continue abroad. We will press on until we reach our goal - the Eurointegration of Armenia. //
Several prominent Western-oriented political parties recently formed an alliance to promote Armenia's Eurointegration.
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Pashinyan appoints a ruling party member as a deputy head of the newly formed Foreign Intelligence Service - the Armenian "CIA"

After the 2020 war, Pashinyan said Armenia will need a modern intel agency to gather information and analyze foreign threats, while the NSS -- described as historically a "pro-Russian" agency by many -- will focus on internal matters.
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Pashinyan met the deputy head of the United States CIA to discuss bilateral, international, and regional issues

A delegation led by David Cohen is in Yerevan. Cohen also met NatSec Armen Grigoryan.
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Armenia's Investigative Committee chief hosted U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs

Qyaramyan and Yoder discussed bilateral cooperation, the recent retraining for Armenian agents and technical assistance, cooperation between law enforcement agencies of Armenia and the United States, anti-narcotrafficking, and the fight against gender-based violence.
Yoder also met Armenia's Interior Minister Ghazaryan to discuss the ongoing police reforms and formation of new divisions, the fight against narco-trafficking, technical assistance for rescuers, and retraining courses. Yoder emphasized effective cooperation, noting that the achievements within the framework of sectorial reforms are exceptional. The US wants to expand the agenda of cooperation.
source, source,

Armenian army officers continue to take part in NATO exercises titled Regex 2024 held in Moldova

GOOGLE TRANSLATE: The exercise is organized with the support of the NATO Joint Forces Command in Naples, Italy, and aims to train the military according to Western standards for planning and conducting exercises, crisis management, strengthening and assessing the level of interoperability of forces in a multinational environment.
We remind you that the exercise "Regex 2024" consists of several workshops during the current year. The first workshop took place between February 16 and March 1, and the second between 22 − April 26, 2024. //
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NATO and Armenia strengthen cooperation in defense education

Armenia's defense ministry representatives recently visited NATO headquarters to discuss NATO’s Defence Education Enhancement Programme (DEEP) for Armenia.
NATO: The DEEP programme is an excellent tool to support Armenian military education system reforms and strengthen the country’s cooperation with NATO.
ARMENIA: With the support of DEEP experts we implemented major changes in all levels of our educational curriculum at Military Academy, starting from cadets up to the most senior levels. It helped us to establish cooperation with many international partner institutions.
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Armenia is an emerging destination for UK and global investors: Armenia's Ambassador to London Business Matters

👔 Armenia is committed to building a knowledge-based, export-oriented, and inclusive economy.
👔 Armenia is diversifying its growing economy with pioneering sectors, creating ample investment opportunities.
👔 Armenia’s investment legislation grants equal treatment to foreign investors
👔 There are no restrictions on remittances and repatriation of profits, free exchange of foreign currencies and no limitations on staff recruitment
👔 The country’s favorable business climate and ‘open-door’ policy is also reflected in international reputable rankings where Armenia is ranked one of the highest in the region.
👔 Although Armenia has a relatively modest internal market, it offers different models of economic cooperation and serves as a gateway to major world markets
👔 Armenia has maintained a high level of cooperation with the EU through CEPA
👔 Armenia and UK will soon have a CEPA-like agreement
full article, source,

Turkey modernizes an Azerbaijani Su-25ML jet with guided bombs and Teber missiles

It uses KGK laser guidance for missiles and increases the reach to 110 km.
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Pashinyan's Chief of Staff hosted the French Ambassador to discuss defense, economy, infrastructure, and humanitarian topics

... also the upcoming events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Charles Aznavour.
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Parliament Speakers of Armenia and Ukraine discuss the situation in the South Caucasus and Ukraine

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Q&A with ruling party MP Vahagn Alexanyan about the ongoing protests led by pro-Russian opposition

REPORTER: You continue to criticize the "holy movement"...
ALEXANYAN: The what now?
REPORTER: ... the "holy movement", by calling it a "pagan" movement. What is the ruling party's stance and do you discuss this internally?
ALEXANYAN: Of course we do, although I don't think Kocharyan's decision to name this movement "holy" is helping them. It's comical.
REPORTER: Do you have proof that Bagrat srbazan is [tied with Kocharyan]?
ALEXANYAN: Bagrat Galstanyan is surrounded by the entire political team of Robert Koharyan, he was a member of Kocharyan's 2022 protests and gave similar speeches he gives today, he received a praise from Russian propagandists, and he was named by a Russian propagandist Aram Gabrielyanov as a potential candidate for a new protest movement just a few months prior to these events, so it's beyond reasonable doubt that Bagrat Galstanyan is part of Kocharyan's team.
REPORTER: You were earlier accusing Galstanyan of being a Russian agent, and now Kocharyan's agent?
ALEXANYAN: Same thing.
REPORTER: The opposition gathered many thousands of supporters on May 9. What does the size of the crowd indicate?
ALEXANYAN: It was similar to Kocharyan's final rally before the 2021 elections. And?
REPORTER: The opposition created a video of "Pashinyan's lies" and broken promises. Will you respond?
ALEXANYAN: The clip itself is a lie and manipulation. For example, one of the supposed lies was Pashinyan's promise of an amnesty for overdue fines and penalties. You are a journalist, you tell me, was there an amnesty or not?
REPORTER: Pashinyan had also said that POWs could wait "just a few more months" and that he wouldn't "sacrifice Armenia's sovereignty" in exchange for bringing them back sooner. Why aren't they back?
ALEXANYAN: Dozens of POWs returned home in December, and efforts continue to bring back the rest. Literally 1-2 days before the POWs' return, the opposition claimed that the POWs were "forgotten" by the government. "Ոչ մի բան չեք անում:"
REPORTER: What about the Nagorno-Karabakh leadership?
ALEXANYAN: There are efforts to return them as well.
REPORTER: Why did the police form a wall to block entry to village Kirants [for nonresidents]?
ALEXANYAN: I think the NSS said they had to take action to prevent interference with the border work. From what I can tell, the protest leader himself went there yesterday and returned only 15 minutes later so there wasn't a big desire to stay there apparently.
REPORTER: They plan to hold a big rally on May 26 where they might nominate Bagrat srbazan as the PM's candidate to replace Pashinyan.
ALEXANYAN: Why not go straight for [alleged narco baron] Mihran Poghosyan [who publicly praised the protests]?
REPORTER: There appears to be a consensus around Bagrat srbazan after a meeting between several forces.
ALEXANYAN: Consensus minus one, where "minus one" is the people. Or to be more precise, "minus two", because the Constitution also prohibits Bagrat from serving as a prime minister. Congratulations on an initiative that's dead on arrival. It's absurd. They suggested replacing the Constitution to allow a dual citizen to serve as PM. Okay... To get Canadian citizenship you have to take an oath to serve the best interests of Canada. To allow dual citizens to serve as PM in Armenia we have to accept for the PM to have loyalty towards another state. The alternative is for the candidate [Bagrat] to admit that his word [oath to Canada] wasn't worth a dime. Երևի մատերը խաչ արած ա երդվել։
REPORTER: But don't you think you are manipulating because Galstanyan received Canadian citizenship just to be able to serve in the church in Canada? He didn't go there to live or conduct business.
ALEXANYAN: It doesn't matter why he went to Canada. He is a citizen of Canada and took an oath. Even religious leaders with dual citizenship cannot become prime ministers. I don't have an issue with him being a dual citizen, but it limits his office options. He still hasn't renounced his Canadian citizenship even after all these talks about a possible nomination.
REPORTER: Galstanyan said he is ready to renounce it as soon as there is a need for it.
ALEXANYAN: In other words, he seeks "guarantees" that he will be the candidate in order to renounce it?
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opposition churchman Bagrat Galstanyan demands the Armenian government compensate the damage done to the church during USSR and "return" the properties "legally belonging" to the church

This was said as a response to the critics of the church leadership who accused the church of turning into a political party and suggested taxing the church like a business.
BAGRAT: We have 19th-century churches that were forcefully confiscated and turned into ruins. The properties of the Armenian church must be returned to the church. The area of Moscow Cinema belongs to the church, half of the Katoghike Church was demolished and belongs to the church, and part of the items in Matenadaran were taken away from the church. Instead of threatening us with taxes, they must think about how they plan to return our properties, fully renovated and ready for service.
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the church is actually paying taxes but they do have some exemptions

The church paid $1 million in income taxes last year.
There are tax exemptions to import certain goods deemed for charity. They also don't pay property tax, and taxes on income generated from the sales of ceremonial accessories. The latter two are the frequent targets of church critics.
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Armenia's Constitutional Court has a vacant seat. Pro-Russian opposition criticizes Pashinyan's ruling party for favoring a "George Soros-linked" judge who worked for U.S. State Department.

A Serj-era judge is leaving the Constitutional Court after receiving a job offer elsewhere so one seat is vacant. It is the judiciary's turn to nominate a CC judge, so hundreds of judges recently held a meeting and voted for Judge Balayan as their candidate. Balayan's father was a CC judge during Kocharyan's tenure. He was accused in the Wikileaks report of having inappropriate deals with President Kocharyan. Pashinyan's ruling party did not vote to approve Balayan. This led to a second gathering of hundreds of judges where they voted to nominate Judge Khachaturyan as their candidate. The parliament summoned him for Q&A on Tuesday.
SPEAKER: We invite the representative of the judiciary to present their nominee for CC.
JUDICIARY REP: 267 judges voted. Judge Davit Khachaturyan, a member of the Criminal Chamber of the Court of Cassation, won the majority votes.
2000-2005: [blah blah blah]
2003-2006: Legislative Assistance Project Manager at Southern Caucasus Anti-Drug (SCAD) Program, sponsored by European Union and implemented by United Nations Development Program
2006: Program Assistant at U.S. Embassy in Armenia, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL)
2007-2013: U.S. Embassy in Armenia, U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Legal Specialist
2014: Academy of Justice of the Republic of Armenian-Russian, Vice-Rector and Lecturer
2015-2016: Council of Europe Office in Yerevan, Program “Strengthening Health Care and Human Rights Protection in Prisons in Armenia”, Legal Expert
2016: EU project “Development and Strategic Studies”, Expert on Judiciary and Human Rights field reforms
2015-2017: EU project “ENP Progress Reports and Assessment Reports on Armenia´s Compliance with GSP+ obligations”. Expert on Rule of Law/Justice.
2013–2020: Law Faculty of Yerevan State University. Lecturer. Development and teaching of courses for the Master Program: “European Standards for the human rights protection in criminal proceedings”, and “Professional Skills of a Lawyer”
etc.
OPPOSITION MP: The ruling faction earlier chose not to confirm the appointment of Judge Davit Balayan; they obviously prefer Davit Khachaturyan. Can you explain why you didn't mention that Khachaturyan served on the board of directors and later as the president of the board at George Soros's Armenia-based Open Society Foundations? How will this record impact his work at CC?
JUDICIARY REP: I presented parts of his professional activities available on the court's public platforms. You can ask the candidate directly.
OPPOSITION MP: The Soros Foundation publicly listed him as a member so I don't understand why it's being hidden now. In your opinion, how will his work at the Soros Foundation affect his impartiality?
JUDICIARY REP: The majority of judges chose him and it's up to Parliament whether to confirm or reject.
RULING MP: Was the voting held in a closed session or can you see how each judge voted?
JUDICIARY REP: It's a closed format. My duty here is to present the candidate. [basically, leave me alone I'm just doing my job]
RULING MP: Why not make the court voting and internal discussions more transparent for the public to see so we will have fewer conspiracy theories on why one judge was preferred over the other?
JUDICIARY REP: I share the view that it needs to be as public as possible but the majority of judges voted to keep the session closed to the press.
RULING MP: Just because the discussions and the vote were behind closed doors that doesn't mean it was anti-democratic, but still, it's better to publicize the process. We hope to see a change in this approach.
JUDICIARY REP: The ballot casting will always be secret and I think that's the right approach in order to allow judges to express themselves without constraints, but I agree that the discussions and speeches should be public. Either way whatever we discuss behind closed doors always reaches the press so in practice there isn't really a major transparency issue there.
CANDIDATE KHACHATURYAN: First, every part of my biography has always been public and part of public discussions. Second, I have always voted in favor of making internal discussions open to the press; it's the best way to avoid incorrect assumptions. Full speech here.
OPPOSITION MP: Congratulations. The ruling party intends to approve your candidacy just as they voted for you in the past for other positions. In all of those instances, you didn't mention your work at the Сорос Foundation. Now, a very interesting coincidence [drumroll... are you guys ready for this bombshell?], during the same time while you worked at Сорос foundation, in 2006-2013, you were also a U.S. Embassy employee [got 'em]. //
Nikol Pashinyan has resigned.
Tavush stretches all the way to Russia.
Bagrat srbazan becomes the Supreme Leader of Historical Soil & Water and the Generalissimos of Slow-Melting Candles... and of course removes the speed cameras from highways.
OPPOSITION MP (continues): With this biography, how do we know you are not an agent of foreign influence?
CANDIDATE KHACHATURYAN: I was not an "employee" at the Soros Foundations. Other famous figures have served on the Board [mentions a famous doctor]. Everyone who was part of the Board had duties but it was not really an "employment". As for my simultaneous work with the U.S. Justice Department, there was no conflict with my membership or presidency at the Board because the latter was fully a public activity and we were only given a symbolic sum to compensate for our expenses; we are talking about less than $100/mo. I will let you be the judge regarding an agent of influence. There is a lot that's missing from my biography that was read here [lists some boring constitutional research work, etc.].
OPPOSITION MP: You keep being "promoted" by the ruling party without having the chance to finish your terms. The longest job you've ever held was at the Сорос Foundation - 8 years. The brother of the head of the Anti-Corruption Committee, who is about to join the CC, cannot be impartial. Again, what guarantees can you present that you are not a [Western] agent?
CANDIDATE KHACHATURYAN: Your expectation for guarantees stems from the assumption that the [Open Society Foundations] were engaged in activities other than the ones they were actually engaged in. I won't present any "guarantees" because there is no "threat" to begin with. As I've said, that part of my biography has always been discussed publicly and the activities were public and covered by the press.
RULING MP: In your speech you spoke about the judiciary in the U.S. and brought examples. The U.S. doesn't have a Constitutional Court. Don't you think we should also merge the Constitutional and [Cassations Court] with the upcoming referendum to have one Supreme Court with corresponding chambers?
CANDIDATE KHACHATURYAN: I support having one unified body like in the U.S., or clarifying the duties to prevent each body from interfering with the other. Lengthy answer.
OPPOSITION MP: A person [in Kirants] received permission [from USSR] to build a house and live in it. Then the [Armenian] government told him there was a mistake [after the clarification of borders]. Some 50 years after this incident, what would your verdict be in this case?
CANDIDATE KHACHATURYAN: I understand the context. This issue is the task of the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and we cannot interfere in each other's institutions. I assume there will be a peace agreement eventually that will be sent to the Constitutional Court for examination, therefore I will refrain from making prejudgments now in order to be allowed to take part in future processes.
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anti-corruption: Armenian authorities conclude that luxury Dubai property belonging to former regime MP's relative was not obtained illegally by him therefore will not be seized as part of an asset forfeiture case

Mher Sedrakyan (Tokhmakhi Mher) is a Serj-era MP whose family is going through an asset forfeiture case worth ֏7.5 billion ($19.3 million) that includes 22 real estate properties, cars, and company shares registered under his name and the names of immediate family members.
Additionally, investigative journalists recently found a luxury property in Dubai registered under the ex-MP's relative. Authorities have concluded that he is not the true ownebeneficiary of this Dubai apartment, therefore it won't be seized.
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the army concludes exercises for commanders

Context in May 14 news digest. The defense ministry says they have noted improvements and deficiencies and will take steps to correct them.
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Defense Minister Papikyan visited the frontlines and the newly built fortifications: PHOTO

The army continues to dig, asphalt, and build.
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Armenia's Foreign Minister met the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency during an international forum

ROSSI: Effective cooperation has been established between Armenia and the IAEA. We discussed several issues on the bilateral agenda, oncology and radiation medicine, safety, and reliable operation of the Armenian NPP.
MIRZOYAN: We plan to extend the lifespan of Metsamor NPP until 2036 while exploring new opportunities.
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Armenian lawyers went on strike on Tuesday to protest a bill that would move them from a turnover tax-based system to a VAT-based taxation

Context on the gray economy and why the government wants to gradually abolish the turnover tax system in May 2 news digest.
A group of lawyers said on Tuesday that their 5% turnover tax [for annual turnover under ֏119M] will become 10% this year, and in 2025 they will be required to switch to a 20% VAT/18% profit tax. The cost of legal services for many clients could increase by over 38%, they warned.
The Ombudsman and the Justice Ministry reportedly oppose this bill by the Finance Ministry.
source, source, source, source,

video shows the new payment terminals in Yerevan subway station

They plan to replace all gates next month. The Soviet-era tokens (zheton) are being replaced with QR codes, an app, and later - bank cards.
All stations will have payment terminals to purchase QR tickets. It prints out a paper with QR. Telcell's app lets you buy a ticket and instantly get a QR on the phone's screen.
Seniors who can't use "high-tech" can approach the token sellers and get a QR paper instead of a token.
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Yerevan will host an exhibition on Charles Aznavour’s 100th anniversary

Hundreds of rare artifacts will present the life and legacy of the legendary artist.
Location: National Museum-Institute of Architecture
Date: May 22-July 22
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Germany wants to purchase an Armenian man

Dortmund Borussia is interested in the services of Armenian national Edward Spertsyan as a replacement for departing Marco Reus.
During this season, midfielder Spertsyan has played 32 matches, scored 11 goals, and made 7 assists. His ass is worth €18 million.
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I'm a chartered accountant with nearly 6 years of audit experience in a big 4 firm in the UK, the last 3 years have been at an Assistant Manager level. Moving to Brisbane on a spouse visa in a couple of months.
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My question is is there any possibility I will get invited or receive EOI from OINP? Should I create an OINP profile even though I still don't have EOI?
What are my other options to get PR
Any thoughts would be appreciated
Thanks

Could somebody clear this up for me please? I am from the UK and looking for work in the care sector and have around twenty years of experience in roles including homeless outreach, sheltered housing management, home care, residential care and live in care. I'm good at what I do. Every job advertisement in my field says at the bottom that I must already have a visa to apply. I CAN'T GET A VISA WITHOUT OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT. How does this even work? How am I supposed to get a foot in the door, or a "fair go", if everyone says "oh yeah, with that CV somebody should be able to help you. *We* won't, but somebody should be able to..."

***TW: Domestic Abuse, feathreat to life, light mention of child abuse***
Someone asked in another comment for me to explain the system in the UK with regards to harassment/stalking, as I have personal experience with it. So, here’s my attempt. 😄
Ok, so, for context, my situation was a few years ago now. But certain aspects of the system I know for a fact are still the same and others may be slightly different now, but not so much as to make DD’s story even close to plausibly true.
The most clear description from DD about what happened was in this latest YT video introducing ‘Soren’. They claimed that someone ‘showed up at their door’.
So, to start, if this person came from out of country, it’s not stalking. It might be harassment if they have been bothering DD a lot prior to showing up at their property. BUT a VERY quick internet search will tell you just how hard it is to get a harassment case tried in the UK.
In my case, it took a YEAR of numerous police reports, threats from him, fear for my life, having to move multiple times, him standing outside my house, calling my work place etc. Just straight up trying to ruin my life. And it took a YEAR before they would arrest him. I was sure he would kill me before they did anything. And if you look it up, you will see those same words over and over and over.
So, based on what they’ve said, they don’t have anywhere near enough to get an arrest on harassment or stalking.
If this person turned up at their door at random, I highly doubt they just opened the door for them and they’ve been very careful of their wording. They’ve implied SA, but made no actual claims that could be construed as assault of any kind, even despite the clear embellishing. So, there’s a high likelihood they did not open the door. Instead they just called the police.
Here’s where I think the facts end. I believe this person arrived at their home, DD called the police, the police told him ‘go home’. The end.
There’s a chance he maybe got arrested for attempted breaking and entering, but again, unlikely unless he was blatantly attempting to force his way through their door, which… they would have used!
What could happen next? Nothing. My ex didn’t get remanded and I feared for my life (with legitimate reason, he had multiple arrests previously for violent acts AND domestic violence against his ex before me). One instance of harassment likely wouldn’t even get you arrested, never mind remanded (I speak from experience!).
Crown court… is a joke lol. I don’t know why they felt the need to add that in. Only the most extreme cases make it to crown court. Mine was tried in magistrates. And again, showing up at someone’s door once, is not something the CPS will touch with a barge pole. Even if that person has sent you some mean messages before doing that.
Then there’s their timeline - they claimed that they cant change the ‘kya&co’ name cause it’s ‘part of the case’ and ‘because, evidence’. But that they hope it’ll be sorted ‘by the end of the year’.
1, your social media name is having ZERO impact on any criminal case, unless you are the defendant. As the ‘victim’ they wouldn’t be saying to them ‘don’t change your @ ok?’ 🤣 (I am genuinely laughing at this, this was the dumbest lie ever. Just be honest, it’ll screw up your view count!).
2, Unless the person is pleading guilty, in which case evidence is irrelevant (and the case would be resolved within a couple of months tops), no criminal case in the UK is seen through, start to finish in 18 months LOL. You’re talking YEARS. Even kiddy fiddlers get bailed to have their cases heard 2+ years down the line.
That’s just the system here, especially for minor offences… and a creep turning up at your door, isn’t fun. But it IS a minor offence, that I still don’t believe for a second the police would arrest for. Because the stalking/harassment laws in the UK aren’t fit for purpose and women die EVERY day because they are failed by these laws.
I was told, he had to 'do something' in order to arrest him (meaning hurt me). It was only after the moron provided unquestionable proof, on top of my year’s worth of police reports of his constant stalking and the fear I lived in, that he could be arrested. I literally knew the cops that were handling my case because I was in contact with them like once a week. And they could do NOTHING.
I am sharing this because DD cannot unring this bell. They have made these statements now and they can’t really pull off changing them.
Happy to answer any questions or anything I missed.

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i put ‘ethical’ in quotation marks because im not sure if it is possible for honey to be ethical?
i’ve been vegeterian for 10 years, dairy free for 4 and i made the decision today to cut eggs out of my diet. i want to commit to being vegan, but there are not many honey substitutes that arent full of processed sugar and are really unhealthy (agave syrup for example). honey and bee pollen also help with my allergies during summer, not to mention the health benefits.
i’ve commonly heard that taking honey from bees does not harm the bees in any way so, if this is true, i would classify honey as vegan. because no animals are being harmed or exploited. however i know there is a lot of misinformation spread by the industries that benefit from people buying certain products, in this case, the honey industry.
ive been trying to do research, and the only sources ive been finding say that the bees are not harmed or exploited, aside from one vegan website but there was not a single source linked or referenced.
i know the argument is ‘the bees need the honey to survive’, but if there was a surplus of honey wouldn’t that be okay then? if i was certain i was buying from a company that practised ethically and prioritised the welfare, health and wellbeing of the bees.
theres so much misinformation out there and i want to make an educated decision, if someone has a source to prove that honey is unethical (and im not talking about the places that replace the honey with sugar because that is clearly unethical) i really want to read it since i cant seem to find anything that has proof or is peer reviewed and arent just empty claims with nothing to back it.
here are 2 articles/blogs i found that say bee-keeping can be ethical when practised properly.
https://somewhereinwestcornwall.com/myth-no6-beekeepers-steal-honey-from-bees-and-feed-them-instead-on-white-sugar-which-is-bad-for-their-health/
https://justbeehoney.co.uk/blogs/just-bee-honey-blog/is-beekeeping-cruel

Hi! I got COVID for the first time early February 2024, badly. I was delirious and had severe symptoms. I have had long COVID since: could only eat crisps once a day without being sick- lost around 13 KG, experienced heart palpitations, extreme fatigue and body pain, dehydration, losing my breath, and memory loss so far. It seems like I take on a new symptom every week.
I have ADHD unmedicated already so with this and the brain fog/memory issues, work has noticed. I work a demanding 9-5 in corporate, and I have said that I have long covid but they seem to not be understanding.

• Do you have advice on what exactly they said to their colleagues or how they manage work? I am scared about my job (live in the UK as a US citizen so may lose my visa). I get the feeling I am being perceived as making excuses or lazy as a lot of people don't know about it.
• Do you have advice for managing your symptoms? I use topical pain creams and ankle braces already, so would appreciate recs like that. I know I should be resting a lot more but I think staying in bed would be worse for my mental health. I live in a city so walking around triggers my symptoms but I still do it for mental wellbeing.

I went to the ER in the U.S. a month ago because my symptoms were so bad, they said to use NHS when I got back to the UK and participate in trials/research. I can't find any I can sign up for and the GP here just recommended vitamins which didn't work. Any advice on this too?

I had a job abroad fall through, now my money is not as good as it was. I live with my mother and she rips into me night and day. I went to hospital the other day for chest pains and passing out. I think the two are connected. Anyway I'm looking for a new job but I'm qualified for almost nothing that isn't hard and low pay. The job abroad was easy but low pay. Now I want to study web development, actually I have been studying whilst I don't have a job and its coming along great. Is there something like live in accomodation work where they give you food. I just want to study. If I find a crappy job ill have to take it but ill still be stuck here, I'll also have little energy for study. I worked full time in the UK for minimum wage and it basically pays the rent money to my mother and bus fare, food and drink. I have something wrong with my lower back, I think its sciatica, so for a few days every two months I struggle to walk.

Hi everyone! I would appreciate your advice on switching from a Student Visa to a Skilled Worker Visa for a PhD internship.
I am a Canadian national pursuing a PhD degree at a UK University. I am currently in the second year of my programme. I recently got an internship opportunity which fulfils the eligibility requirements and also provides sponsorship. This internship is rather long (6 months) and not appropriate as a "placement" job (hence I cannot stay on my current Tier 4 student visa during this internship). It is not uncommon for students in my programme to suspend their studies and pursue a relevant job or internship. However, the visa situation seems tricky in my case.
According to the website, to switch from a student visa to a skilled worker visa, one of the following requirements must be met

• you have completed the course you were sponsored to study
• your job start date is after your course has finished
• you have studied for a PhD for at least 24 months

The third situation is the closest applicable to me. The tricky part is: although this condition can be met by the time I start my job, it is not met at the time of visa application. How exactly is the 24-month period defined?
Aside from that,

• Is there any other type of visa that I am eligible for (aside from Youth Mobility Scheme) that can qualify me for the internship?
• Is it possible to leave the UK temporarily and apply for the Skilled Worker Visa from outside of the UK and bypass the 24-month requirement?
• In the worst case scenario where I need to resort to Youth Mobility Scheme visa, is it possible to apply for the Youth Mobility Scheme from within the UK?

Thank you very much! for your help.

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Hi everyone! My name is Michael and I'm a 32-year-old Italian national. I have lived in the UK since July 2015. In September 2020 I applied to EUSS and got my Settled Status with subsequent ILR. I would like to apply for citizenship now, but I'm not 100% sure I've got sufficient documents to prove that I've resided in the Country continuously for 5 years. Before applying and wasting my money, I would like to double check with you. So, for the majority of the time I've worked as an employee and I can prove that through my HMRC personal online account. It lists all the jobs I've done in the last 5 years, detailing start and end dates, taxes paid etc. I'm not providing any payslips or contract, as the HMRC summary should be sufficient proof.
The problem is I've got 2 big gaps. From October 2021 to April 2022 and from November 2022 to October 2023 I haven't worked. I can't use my bank statements to prove I've been in the UK during these periods, but fortunately I've got some other ways to prove it I think.
In December 2021 I had my 3rd dose of the COVID vaccine and I've got a NHS record stating that. In January 2022 I received a letter from a solicitor, because I made an offer to buy a house. It has my name and my address on it. In March 2022 I changed mobile telephone provider and I've got an invoice, because they had to send a new SIM card to my home address. Is it sufficient proof to cover the October 2021 to April 2022 period?
Regarding the latter period, I've got an A&E summary dated 20th December 2023, following a visit to a hospital. from January to May 2023 I've been away from the UK and I've declared that in the absences section. From June to October 2023 I've got a medical summary stating the date when I registered to the clinic (13th June) and the repeat prescriptions I have been issued until 9th October. Then I also got another hospital summary related to a referral appointment I've attended to. Again, is it sufficient proof that I've resided in the UK from June to October 2023?
On the basis of such evidence, is my application likely to be approved or rejected? Thank you very much for your help!