Month: June 2023

Explosion In the Centre of Paris: Concerns About Gas Network

Despite the dramatic and impressive nature of these explosions, resulting in human casualties and major risks to Parisian housing, the renovation of the gas network does not appear to be a priority for the Paris City Council.

The Left: Capitalism’s Enzyme

If one’s intention is to dominate the other, it is inconvenient for him to come to the negotiation table with a definite position and personality. Better to convince him that he has no definite identity.

AfD Leaders Call for the Orderly Dissolution of the EU

AfD Leaders Call for the Orderly Dissolution of the EU

The leading motion put forward by the Federal Program Commission will be voted on at the AfD’s federal party conference in Magdeburg at the end of July.

June 24, 2023
Degrowth Is Growing, From Top and Bottom

Degrowth Is Growing, From Top and Bottom

Degrowthers want to slow down the global social and economic ‘metabolism’ by prioritising human need as the purpose for production instead of growing GDP.

June 24, 2023
St. John’s Day: Midsummer and the Baptism of Magic

St. John’s Day: Midsummer and the Baptism of Magic

St. John’s Day, June 24th, is a high point of medicinal magic; the assembling and sealing of diverse ointments and oils, gels and gums, to be used throughout the year.

Anti-NATO Protesters Shout Down Irish Foreign Minister

Anti-NATO Protesters Shout Down Irish Foreign Minister

A group of demonstrators said NATO was responsible for “millions dead” and criticised a new consultation over Ireland’s alleged pro-NATO leanings.

June 23, 2023
Zelensky Tells Ukrainians: “Don’t Panic” About Nuclear Threat

Zelensky Tells Ukrainians: “Don’t Panic” About Nuclear Threat

Reports suggest that Ukrainian pharmacies have seen a sky rocketing of demand for iodine tablets, which help to block the absorption of radioactive iodine.

June 23, 2023
ECJ: Hungary Flouts EU Migration Law on Asylum

ECJ: Hungary Flouts EU Migration Law on Asylum

The European Commission must now decide whether it will attempt to sway Hungary to amend the legislation, do away with it entirely, or call on the Luxembourg-based court to level fines.

June 23, 2023
Silicon Valley Sheriff: EU Regulator Tackles Musk and Zuckerberg on Hate Speech 

Silicon Valley Sheriff: EU Regulator Tackles Musk and Zuckerberg on Hate Speech 

The EU has sent its top gun in the form of Commission official Thierry Breton to prepare Twitter and Facebook for new hate speech regulations.

June 23, 2023
Greek Right’s Election Prospects Are Excellent, Despite Migrant Shipwreck

Greek Right’s Election Prospects Are Excellent, Despite Migrant Shipwreck

Despite accusations of negligence on the part of the Greek authorities, the conservative New Democracy is likely to secure one of the strongest right-wing majorities in the nation’s history.

June 23, 2023
The Finns Party Faustian Pact? An Interview with MP <strong>Wille Rydman</strong>

The Finns Party Faustian Pact? An Interview with MP <strong>Wille Rydman</strong>

The Finns Party are hoping that the second time will be the charm as they enter a new coalition deal with the centre-right this week after promising electoral results.

June 23, 2023
Poland Reforms Visa Process for Non-EU Migrants

Poland Reforms Visa Process for Non-EU Migrants

The change comes just as the Belarussian government loosened restrictions on non-European migrations coming into the country who could cross into Poland.

June 23, 2023
Consumer Advocacy Groups Sue ‘Greenwashing’ European Airlines

Consumer Advocacy Groups Sue ‘Greenwashing’ European Airlines

“Technological solutions to decarbonise aviation won’t become a massive-scale reality any time soon, so depicting flying as a sustainable mode of transport is pure greenwashing,” the deputy director general of umbrella group BUEC said.

Spain Records 370 Euthanasia Deaths Since Law Enacted

Spain Records 370 Euthanasia Deaths Since Law Enacted

The association Right to Die with Dignity lamented the “lack of commitment” to assisted suicide by private health providers.

June 23, 2023