Month: December 2022

Iranian Christian Couple Risking Death Penalty Denied Asylum

Religious grounds are rarely taken into account by the bodies responsible for examining asylum applications. On the other hand, asylum applications based on sexual orientation do not seem to pose a problem for the French authorities.

EU Agrees to $60 Price Cap on Russian Seaborne Oil

The move comes despite Russian President Vladmir Putin’s warning that attempts by the West to cap the price of Russian oil would have “grave consequences” for world markets.

The Spirit of Narcissus and Modern Man

What we see in the world of artifice—on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook—is the substitution of the person with a manufactured icon; a shallow image reflected back in the clear pool.

SAS Airline Bleeding Money

The loss for SAS is severe, but other airlines, among them Lufthansa, Air France, Ryanair, and Norwegian, made a profit in the last quarter.

VOX Meets Kaczyński in Warsaw

Kaczyński gave a speech in which he offered praise for the Spanish party, pointing out how much it has in common with his own platform. 

Macron Under Investigation

For the first time, head of state Emmanuel Macron is directly targeted by an investigation launched by the national financial prosecutor.