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As the Sun sets on 2024 we take a quick look at the 10 most written about global events of the year... #EUToday #2024 #NewYear2025

As Tatler Kazakhstan embarks on its journey, the publication is set to redefine the cultural and social landscape of Central Asia. From its glittering launch in December, Tatler Kazakhstan is now looking to expand its reach, strengthen Kazakhstan’s role as a centre of cultural influence and prepare for new editions in Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan in 2025. The Tatler project marks another milestone in the entrepreneurial career of Freedom Holding Corp.’s founder and CEO, Timur Turlov. “I am delighted that Tatler has entered the Turkic region and Kazakhstan has become a new dot on the map of one of the most famous and authoritative media brands. "This is an important event and recognition of the professionalism of our team, which is ready to develop lifestyle journalism on a regional scale,” says Turlov. #EUToday #Tatler #Kazakhstan

“The problem with wokeness is that it doesn’t inspire action; it freezes it. To be woke is first and foremost to put yourself on display. “To make a problem seem massively intractable is to inspire separation — building a wall between you and the problem — not a solution.” - David Brooks, Opinion Columnist at the New York Times (June 7th, 2018) #EUToday #Wokeism #Wokeness

“The problem with wokeness is that it doesn’t inspire action; it freezes it. To be woke is first and foremost to put yourself on display. “To make a problem seem massively intractable is to inspire separation — building a wall between you and the problem — not a solution.” - David Brooks, Opinion Columnist at the New York Times (June 7th, 2018) #EUToday #Wokeism #Wokeness

Magnus Carlsen, the reigning blitz chess world champion and one of the sport’s most celebrated players, has decided to return to the World Blitz Chess Championship in New York following a public clash with the International Chess Federation (FIDE) over dress code rules. The decision comes after FIDE made concessions to its regulations, allowing Carlsen to compete in jeans, which had been at the centre of the controversy. #EUToday #Chess

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a symbol of integrity and humanitarian service, has died at the age of 100 in Plains, Georgia, the town where he was born. Carter, the longest-living president in U.S. history, passed away on December 29th, 2024, following nearly two years in hospice care. His wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter, predeceased him in November 2023. #EUToday #USAToday #JimmyCarter

“We will stand with you in war, we will stand with you in peace, and we will stand with you as you fight for your security and that of all of Europe," - David Lammy.

As the crisis in Ukraine enters another year, the United Kingdom has solidified its position as a global leader in supporting Ukraine. With billions of pounds pledged in military, economic, and humanitarian aid, the UK has taken decisive steps to stand by Ukraine in the face of Russia’s illegal full-scale invasion. In 2025, this commitment shows no signs of abating, with new initiatives and substantial funding announcements designed to bolster Ukraine’s resilience and pursuit of justice. #EUToday #StandWithUkraine #DefenceMatters

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan has accused Russia of culpability in the downing of an Azerbaijani Airlines aircraft, which crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on 25th December 2024. The incident claimed 38 lives, sparking diplomatic tensions between Baku and Moscow. #EUToday #Azerbaijan

On the day of Mikheil Kavelashvili‘s inauguration as Georgia’s new president, Salome Zourabichvili, the country’s fifth president, announced her departure from the Orbeliani Palace. Speaking outside the presidential residence, she declared her solidarity with the Georgian people, asserting that the legitimacy of leadership stems solely from public trust. #EUToday #Georgia