Day: July 18, 2023

MEPs Blast Presence of Cuba and Venezuela at CELAC Summit

Anti-communist MEPs fear that the EU is set to normalise relations with Venezuela and Cuba entirely due to the geopolitical need to win over South America, warning that such a move would only strengthen China and Russia’s position in the region.

Russia Strikes Port of Odesa After Grain Deal Exit

While Russia has claimed its pre-dawn strikes were successful and destroyed the desired targets, Ukraine has insisted its air defense systems intercepted all the cruise missiles launched and the vast majority of the kamikaze drones deployed.

A Look at VOX’s Economic Program

VOX’s program contains a battery of tax-cutting measures. In particular, it aims to incentivise family formation and child rearing by removing the tax burden on families.

Qatargate and Western Sahara Complicate New EU-Morocco Fisheries Deal

The European Commission confirmed this week that negotiations for a new fisheries agreement have not yet commenced, but any deal is likely to stir the pot on the question of Western Saharan sovereignty and Morocco’s meddling in Spain and the European Parliament.

MEPs Blast Presence of Cuba and Venezuela at CELAC Summit

MEPs Blast Presence of Cuba and Venezuela at CELAC Summit

Anti-communist MEPs fear that the EU is set to normalise relations with Venezuela and Cuba entirely due to the geopolitical need to win over South America, warning that such a move would only strengthen China and Russia’s position in the region.

July 18, 2023
France: Élisabeth Borne Confirmed as Prime Minister

France: Élisabeth Borne Confirmed as Prime Minister

For the opposition forces, Borne’s retention is above all an admission of impotence from President Macron.

July 18, 2023
Russia Strikes Port of Odesa After Grain Deal Exit

Russia Strikes Port of Odesa After Grain Deal Exit

While Russia has claimed its pre-dawn strikes were successful and destroyed the desired targets, Ukraine has insisted its air defense systems intercepted all the cruise missiles launched and the vast majority of the kamikaze drones deployed.

July 18, 2023
A Look at VOX’s Economic Program

A Look at VOX’s Economic Program

VOX’s program contains a battery of tax-cutting measures. In particular, it aims to incentivise family formation and child rearing by removing the tax burden on families.

The Five Pillars of the EU-Tunisian Agreement 

The Five Pillars of the EU-Tunisian Agreement 

The partnership includes Tunisian commitment to stemming the irregular flow of persons into Europe, and could serve as a model for EU-African relations.

Qatargate and Western Sahara Complicate New EU-Morocco Fisheries Deal

Qatargate and Western Sahara Complicate New EU-Morocco Fisheries Deal

The European Commission confirmed this week that negotiations for a new fisheries agreement have not yet commenced, but any deal is likely to stir the pot on the question of Western Saharan sovereignty and Morocco’s meddling in Spain and the European Parliament.

July 18, 2023
Police Inaction Means UK Criminals Have “Licence to Shoplift”

Police Inaction Means UK Criminals Have “Licence to Shoplift”

The chair of an iconic British retailer said she has “lost count” of the number of times affected branches have been told the police will not respond to thefts.

July 18, 2023
Italy: Supreme Court Sentences Bookshop Bombers to Eight Years

Italy: Supreme Court Sentences Bookshop Bombers to Eight Years

Italy’s Supreme Court has upheld sentences against two far-left anarchist extremists who planted a bomb that severely maimed a police officer who tried to defuse it.

July 18, 2023
Claim: France’s Homicide Rate May Be Even Higher Than Statistics Indicate

Claim: France’s Homicide Rate May Be Even Higher Than Statistics Indicate

France has the highest overall homicide rate in Europe by total number but according to a French academic, the statistics could be even higher due to how they are classified.

July 18, 2023
Norway To Ban Facebook and Instagram’s Data Harvesting Advertisements

Norway To Ban Facebook and Instagram’s Data Harvesting Advertisements

Meta will face daily fines of $100,000 if it continues to show Norwegians personalized ads based on their search history or location.

July 18, 2023
EU-Tunisia Finalizes Meloni-Led Deal To Curtail Illegal Migration

EU-Tunisia Finalizes Meloni-Led Deal To Curtail Illegal Migration

Italian PM Meloni, who spearheaded the agreement, said it should be regarded as a “model” for the EU to present to other North African governments that will be called upon to help to control mass migration out of Africa.

July 18, 2023
Spanish Conservatives Sound Alarm After Irregular Postal Voting Patterns

Spanish Conservatives Sound Alarm After Irregular Postal Voting Patterns

Pegasus, Catalonia, and recent vote rigging scandals have fueled an atmosphere of distrust in the electoral process. Most polls predict a comfortable victory for the Right in this week’s Spanish parliamentary elections.

July 18, 2023