Angelika Regossi's Blog, page 3
February 24, 2025
Actual now, I like it:
"It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." ― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
February 21, 2025
February 20, 2025
Cession vs Secession
DID YOU KNOW THAT:
Cession and Secession are two different things.
“Cession” is when one country transfers its territory, property, or rights to another. It can happen because of a sale agreement: like the Russian Empire did with Alaska, when Russians sold Alaska to the USA for $7,2 million in 1867. Or it can happen when the country loses the war and the winner gets part of the loser’s territory: like it was with Germany and Hungary after two World Wars and can happen now with Ukraine.
And “Secession” is when part of the country decides to split from the rest and create its state or become a part of another country. This decision can be made during the referendum by the people’s vote. “Secession” is like a divorce, when one party decides to split and stay independent or re-marry.
Some analysts question: will Transcarpathia secede from Ukraine and marry Hungary, using the current situation? Transcarpathia or in Hungarian - Kárpátalja, is a Hungarian historical territory located in the western part of Ukraine.
About Alaska cession read my post from January 02, 2025.
Copyright © 2025 by Angelika Regossi (for republishing contact: angelikaregossi@yahoo.com or via LinkedIn messenger)
Cession and Secession are two different things.
“Cession” is when one country transfers its territory, property, or rights to another. It can happen because of a sale agreement: like the Russian Empire did with Alaska, when Russians sold Alaska to the USA for $7,2 million in 1867. Or it can happen when the country loses the war and the winner gets part of the loser’s territory: like it was with Germany and Hungary after two World Wars and can happen now with Ukraine.
And “Secession” is when part of the country decides to split from the rest and create its state or become a part of another country. This decision can be made during the referendum by the people’s vote. “Secession” is like a divorce, when one party decides to split and stay independent or re-marry.
Some analysts question: will Transcarpathia secede from Ukraine and marry Hungary, using the current situation? Transcarpathia or in Hungarian - Kárpátalja, is a Hungarian historical territory located in the western part of Ukraine.
About Alaska cession read my post from January 02, 2025.
Copyright © 2025 by Angelika Regossi (for republishing contact: angelikaregossi@yahoo.com or via LinkedIn messenger)
February 18, 2025
Cherries from the garden
Look at this girl duet! No, better listen to how they sing! Do you also like it?
They are cherries from the garden: red, fresh, and beautiful. And the bell voices are clear.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Let me introduce you to an art project "… and the garden bloomed …" from Lviv (west of Ukraine). The names of the girls are: Marina Mazur and Yulia Oliyar. They are singing a shchedrivka "Hospodarsky Dvir", which means in Ukrainian “Farmyard”.
You don’t know what is “shchedrivka”(“щедрівкa”)? It is an ancient Ukrainian folk song(s) of good wishes. It is so old, that it has pagan roots when Ukrainians were not yet Christians. The name “shchedrivka” comes from east Slavik “shchedro” which means “generously”.
The girls determined the purpose of their project: to “research, study Ukrainian folk songs and popularize them on social networks” and the “goal is to preserve as many songs as possible”.
Duet "… and the garden bloomed …" has a YouTube channel @isadzatsviv where you can enjoy them singing many shchedrivkas.
https://fb.watch/xQdJFGGbRu/
https://youtu.be/3Mi6ZD1iwg0?si=sP5h6...
They are cherries from the garden: red, fresh, and beautiful. And the bell voices are clear.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Let me introduce you to an art project "… and the garden bloomed …" from Lviv (west of Ukraine). The names of the girls are: Marina Mazur and Yulia Oliyar. They are singing a shchedrivka "Hospodarsky Dvir", which means in Ukrainian “Farmyard”.
You don’t know what is “shchedrivka”(“щедрівкa”)? It is an ancient Ukrainian folk song(s) of good wishes. It is so old, that it has pagan roots when Ukrainians were not yet Christians. The name “shchedrivka” comes from east Slavik “shchedro” which means “generously”.
The girls determined the purpose of their project: to “research, study Ukrainian folk songs and popularize them on social networks” and the “goal is to preserve as many songs as possible”.
Duet "… and the garden bloomed …" has a YouTube channel @isadzatsviv where you can enjoy them singing many shchedrivkas.
https://fb.watch/xQdJFGGbRu/
https://youtu.be/3Mi6ZD1iwg0?si=sP5h6...
February 16, 2025
Annexation vs Occupation
DID YOU KNOW THAT:
Annexation and occupation are two different things.
“Annexation” is when one country by force takes another country’s territory and integrates it into its state like Russia did with Crimea in February-March 2014 and later, with almost 20% of Ukraine since it launched SMO, the so-called Special Military Operation in February 2022.
And “Occupation” is when one country gains temporary control of the other country’s territory, without integrating it into its state. Like Ukraine did with Kursk Oblast - a region in western Russia, in August 2024. Ukraine is ready to exchange the occupied Kursk Oblast to some of the territories, which Russia annexed from Ukraine.
Copyright © 2025 by Angelika Regossi (for republishing contact: angelikaregossi@yahoo.com or via LinkedIn messenger)
Annexation and occupation are two different things.
“Annexation” is when one country by force takes another country’s territory and integrates it into its state like Russia did with Crimea in February-March 2014 and later, with almost 20% of Ukraine since it launched SMO, the so-called Special Military Operation in February 2022.
And “Occupation” is when one country gains temporary control of the other country’s territory, without integrating it into its state. Like Ukraine did with Kursk Oblast - a region in western Russia, in August 2024. Ukraine is ready to exchange the occupied Kursk Oblast to some of the territories, which Russia annexed from Ukraine.
Copyright © 2025 by Angelika Regossi (for republishing contact: angelikaregossi@yahoo.com or via LinkedIn messenger)
Annexation vs Occupation
DID YOU KNOW THAT:
Annexation and occupation are two different things.
“Annexation” is when one country by force takes another country’s territory and integrates it into its state like Russia did with Crimea in February-March 2014 and later, with almost 20% of Ukraine since it launched SMO, the so-called Special Military Operation in February 2022.
And “Occupation” is when one country gains temporary control of the other country’s territory, without integrating it into its state. Like Ukraine did with Kursk Oblast - a region in western Russia, in August 2024. Ukraine is ready to exchange the occupied Kursk Oblast to some of the territories, which Russia annexed from Ukraine.
Copyright © 2025 by Angelika Regossi (for republishing contact: angelikaregossi@yahoo.com or via LinkedIn messenger)
Annexation and occupation are two different things.
“Annexation” is when one country by force takes another country’s territory and integrates it into its state like Russia did with Crimea in February-March 2014 and later, with almost 20% of Ukraine since it launched SMO, the so-called Special Military Operation in February 2022.
And “Occupation” is when one country gains temporary control of the other country’s territory, without integrating it into its state. Like Ukraine did with Kursk Oblast - a region in western Russia, in August 2024. Ukraine is ready to exchange the occupied Kursk Oblast to some of the territories, which Russia annexed from Ukraine.
Copyright © 2025 by Angelika Regossi (for republishing contact: angelikaregossi@yahoo.com or via LinkedIn messenger)
February 15, 2025
I miss you: my youngish years, friends and colleagues!
Portrait with the founder of ProbusClub Bloemendaal Charles van de Rest. The photo was taken by my husband during the Club’s Christmas dinner in 2019 in Haarlem (The Netherlands).
Charles van de Rest was a car dealer of the British luxury Jaguar car in the Netherlands. Besides, he had a passion for his friends, for whom in 2008 he set up the ProbusClub in Bloemendaal - the wealthiest part of the Netherlands. The club is still alive, growing from year to year, and has many exciting programs.
Charles van de Rest was also a brother of TV personality and director John van de Rest, who got his fame for the series Mata Hari and Herenstraat 10.
Both brothers: Charles and John passed away shortly after each other a few years ago.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/angeli...
Charles van de Rest was a car dealer of the British luxury Jaguar car in the Netherlands. Besides, he had a passion for his friends, for whom in 2008 he set up the ProbusClub in Bloemendaal - the wealthiest part of the Netherlands. The club is still alive, growing from year to year, and has many exciting programs.
Charles van de Rest was also a brother of TV personality and director John van de Rest, who got his fame for the series Mata Hari and Herenstraat 10.
Both brothers: Charles and John passed away shortly after each other a few years ago.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/angeli...
February 11, 2025
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February 10, 2025
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February 7, 2025
Jimmy Carter 40 days after death
Today is the 40th day since the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. In many cultures this day prayers and memorial ceremonies are held. The 40th day after the death is significant especially for Catholic and Orthodox Christians, because they believe that the soul of the deceased person finished wandering on earth and finally the ascension occurred.
In Hungary, a Christian country, people also commemorate the 40th day after the death.
President Jimmy Carter left a serious legacy worldwide, including Hungary.
I met him in 1996 while covering how Jimmy Carter arrived in Hungary to help impoverished families get homes. At that time, life in Hungary was very difficult because of the transition from communism to capitalism, which started just a few years before Jimmy Carter arrived. So, he, together with many volunteers build ten homes for poor Hungarians. President Carter personally, with the hammer in his own hands (yes, I saw it), built the small but very cozy houses in Vác, which is about 30 km north of the capital Budapest. It was a "Habitat for Humanity" project, the houses were built fast, one week for ten houses.
I still remember Jimmy Carter's voice and soft smile, and the incredible happiness of people who finally got their own roof above their heads.
Thank you President Jimmy Carter for all the good things you did for people. We remember you in Hungary.
In Hungary, a Christian country, people also commemorate the 40th day after the death.
President Jimmy Carter left a serious legacy worldwide, including Hungary.
I met him in 1996 while covering how Jimmy Carter arrived in Hungary to help impoverished families get homes. At that time, life in Hungary was very difficult because of the transition from communism to capitalism, which started just a few years before Jimmy Carter arrived. So, he, together with many volunteers build ten homes for poor Hungarians. President Carter personally, with the hammer in his own hands (yes, I saw it), built the small but very cozy houses in Vác, which is about 30 km north of the capital Budapest. It was a "Habitat for Humanity" project, the houses were built fast, one week for ten houses.
I still remember Jimmy Carter's voice and soft smile, and the incredible happiness of people who finally got their own roof above their heads.
Thank you President Jimmy Carter for all the good things you did for people. We remember you in Hungary.
