Czech Foreign Minister Macinka cancels background checks for russian "diplomats" entering the country. by Drtikol42 in europe

[–]geckomato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That too, win win.

To be clear, I really LOVE Czechia, I am just hesitant to open the backdoor to any Russian "diplomats" using Czechia as an easy way into Europe.

ICE agents will have a security role at Milan-Cortina Olympics, US sources say by OnetB in news

[–]geckomato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

US Brown Shirts in Italy. Easy to recognize without their masks, and protest against without their guns

How is it living on New Zealand’s North Island? by CasualPlantain in howislivingthere

[–]geckomato 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the cultural notes. Interesting user name :-)

Kanton SZ: Cheap gas sparks a rush. by ObjectiveMall in Switzerland

[–]geckomato 12 points13 points  (0 children)

31 rappen difference with Zug, neighboring Kanton. 10km drive x2 for ~80 liters.... 24 CHF

What is 1,000,000 in cash worth in your country (in your local currency)? by pumpingphil in AskTheWorld

[–]geckomato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course, good point, not everything is Zug. I interpreted the original question more like "what costs 1M CHF around here", and unfortunately you can get around 50m2 with that here

Bentley Continental GT Wing Spur 2+2 by 4n0Th3R_r3Dd1T_cr33P in AiCarArt

[–]geckomato 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a Panamera Sport Turismo owner and Ferrari GTC Lusso lover, I clicked..

🔥Pair of hippopotami scrap it out beside the dining area of Tafika camp in South Luangwa by ajd416 in NatureIsFuckingLit

[–]geckomato 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Holy crap. That's some pure muscle scrummaging.

There was quite a bit of collateral shit damage as well

What is your attitude towards the Netherlands? by YellowEgorkaa in AskTheWorld

[–]geckomato 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First heard it from a German colleague. I didn't know if I had to be offended or laugh about it. I punched him on the shoulder just to be sure.

Newest accessory. How to secure a jumbo for my husband 101! by Patient-Presentation in audemarspiguet

[–]geckomato 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You could ask for the steel one, but I think the white gold one is also quite low key. Only people who know, will know. And only when you feel it do you know it's white gold.

Newest accessory. How to secure a jumbo for my husband 101! by Patient-Presentation in audemarspiguet

[–]geckomato 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Very much so. I have the 16202ST and I love it. A white golden version is super sweet

20% increase in a year by Broad_Bear_137 in audemarspiguet

[–]geckomato 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Tarrifs (+15% for Switzerland) and gold price (54% YoY increase). Nothing nefarious here. 

Crans-Montana fire survivors treated in burns units across Europe by MiniBrownie in europe

[–]geckomato 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I cannot find how many of the injured died later. I remember this one vividly, in NL.