Libre News of The World Express Edition. Friday the 7th of February 2025

On this edition of Libre News of the World Express, we covered key global stories. In Iceland, authorities issued red weather warnings due to an incoming storm with extreme winds and heavy rainfall, prompting travel restrictions and emergency measures (RÚV, www.ruv.is). Poland's astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski will carry cultural items, including traditional pierogi and Chopin's music, aboard the International Space Station during the Axiom Mission 4 (Polsat News, www.polsatnews.pl). Switzerland’s National Council approved a ban on Nazi and extremist symbols to combat hate speech and extremism (Swissinfo, www.swissinfo.ch). Uzbekistan’s Central Bank projected 6% GDP growth in 2025, citing strong investment activity and economic reforms (The Tashkent Times, www.tashkenttimes.uz). In the Baltics, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are preparing to disconnect from the Russian electricity grid, a landmark move toward energy independence (ERR News, www.err.ee). Ukraine launched a campaign to attract global investors for its $400 billion postwar reconstruction, focusing on mining, energy, and infrastructure development (Kyiv Independent, www.kyivindependent.com). Finally, in India, opposition lawmakers demanded a government response to reports of mistreatment of Indian deportees from the U.S., calling for diplomatic action and accountability (The Times of India, www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com). Stay tuned for more updates on Libre News of the World Express.