Month: July 2023

Vivaldi and Others: Claudio Monteverdi—The First Grand Master of Opera

The message Monteverdi wants to deliver is clear: “I master all techniques and styles, from the most learned ‘stile antico’ to the most modern styles.” Not surprisingly, a contemporary described him as “the greatest composer in Italy.” As far as I am concerned, he could have added: “of all time.”

Belarusian Forces Trained by Wagner Vets: Poland Reinforces Border

For the first time since Yevgeny Prigozhin’s failed march on Moscow, the Wagner boss reappeared. In a new video, the 62-year-old told the mercenary forces they would no longer fight in Ukraine but would “help train the Belarusian army,” which he was certain they could turn into “the second best army in the world,” after, naturally, Wagner itself.

EU Sides With Argentina Over Falklands Name

After first deciding to rub salt into the wound with its endorsement of the Argentine name for the Falklands, EU officials later backed down and clarified their position.

3/4 of Austrians Are Dissatisfied With ÖVP-Green Government 

The Gallup Institute’s survey’s results are not particularly surprising in light of the massive numbers of voters who previously voted for establishment parties, but who have now thrown their support behind the FPÖ, seeing in them a party that offers an alternative vision for the country.

The Counter-Revolution Revisited

We must rediscover the principles that—in as many forms as there are Western nations—founded each of our countries and the West as a whole.

CDU leader, now German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in May 2022

German CDU Shifts Right; Merz Backs Proposal To Abolish Current Asylum Regime

Deputy chairman of CDU/CSU faction in the Bundestag Thorsten Frei criticized the current asylum system for not only punishing the physically weaker would-be asylum seekers but also those living in societies that are forced to live with the consequences of receiving massive numbers of young men from alien cultures.

France: National Rally MP Introduces Bill To Preserve Women’s Athletics

France: National Rally MP Introduces Bill To Preserve Women’s Athletics

RN MP Julien Odoul likened allowing biological males who’ve ‘transitioned’ into transgender ‘women’ to “a form of legalized doping,” and argued it is a “real danger for women’s sport that simply aims to replace sportswomen with sportsmen.”

July 21, 2023
Farage Slams Coutts Bank in Account Dispute

Farage Slams Coutts Bank in Account Dispute

The bank claims that the decision to close the former UKIP leader’s account had nothing to do with his political views, but Farage believes their 40-page report says otherwise.

July 21, 2023
It’s Time To Implement the EU Guidelines on the Promotion of Freedom of Religion or Belief

It’s Time To Implement the EU Guidelines on the Promotion of Freedom of Religion or Belief

On a global scale, it is estimated more than 360 million Christians suffer high levels of persecution; 20% of these oppressed believers are located in Asia. Are these victims of any importance to the European Union?

July 21, 2023
German Climate Extremists Escape Criminal Organisation Classification

German Climate Extremists Escape Criminal Organisation Classification

Despite growing pressure from other parts of the country to classify the far-left eco-extremist “Last Generation” as a criminal organisation, the Berlin Senate has refused to do so following a review into the matter.

July 21, 2023
New Mosque Coming to Famous London Building Near Soho

New Mosque Coming to Famous London Building Near Soho

Critics have questioned the decision to build the prayer centre beside some of London’s most well-known gay bars and strip joints.

July 21, 2023
Swedish Embassy in Iraq Stormed and Fire Set Over Quran Burning Protest

Swedish Embassy in Iraq Stormed and Fire Set Over Quran Burning Protest

Sweden and Iraq are in diplomatic turmoil after supporters of an Iraqi Shiite cleric stormed the Swedish embassy and set fire to it over a demonstration to burn a copy of the Qur’an in Stockholm.

July 21, 2023
Spain: Lies Take Toll on Last Stretch of Sánchez Road to Election

Spain: Lies Take Toll on Last Stretch of Sánchez Road to Election

The EU Commission has confirmed that road tolls were indeed included in the Spanish government’s plan associated with the receipt of EU Next Generation funds, something the Sánchez administration has repeatedly denied.

July 21, 2023
EU ‘Climate Pope’ Timmermans To Run for Dutch PM in November Elections

EU ‘Climate Pope’ Timmermans To Run for Dutch PM in November Elections

EU Commissioner and Green Deal mastermind Frans Timmermans has announced a return to Dutch national politics to be the country’s next prime minister as his green agenda butts heads with the populist party borne of the Dutch farmers’ protests.

July 20, 2023
Despite What the Media Says, Common Sense and Cultural Self-Defense Is Not ‘Fascism’

Despite What the Media Says, Common Sense and Cultural Self-Defense Is Not ‘Fascism’

These populist parties are rising in popularity because the established parties of both left and right have sold out the interests of their peoples.

July 20, 2023
Thousands of Irish Farmers Protest Nitrogen Cuts

Thousands of Irish Farmers Protest Nitrogen Cuts

Comparable in exasperation to recent Dutch protests, Irish farmers gathered to object to the imposition of nitrogen quotas, as the Irish government looks set to commence the mass culling of livestock to meet environmental goals.

July 20, 2023
Fiscal Forecast: Europe’s Big Economic Problem

Fiscal Forecast: Europe’s Big Economic Problem

Europe is stuck in unending economic stagnation. Everything suffers, from family budgets to health care to green policies. But there is a way back to growth and prosperity.

July 20, 2023
French Minister: 742 Individuals Face Firm Prison Sentences After Riot Convictions

French Minister: 742 Individuals Face Firm Prison Sentences After Riot Convictions

Over 1,000 people have been sentenced for taking part in the riots that rocked France earlier this month, with the French Justice Minister noting that 742 had been given firm prison sentences and 600 were already behind bars.

July 20, 2023