Month: August 2023

Multi-National Sex Trafficking Network Busted

Spanish police working with French, Italian, and Dominican Republic authorities have dismantled a multi-national sex trafficking network and released 41 victims of sexual exploitation.

Azerbaijan Tourism? Next Stop, the Lachin Pass

Amid accusations of an Azeri-based genocide, the Commission’s top foreign policy mandarin for the region, Lawrence Meredith, provoked a backlash by promoting Azerbaijani tourism.

The Anti-Trump Third Party

This third party promotes ‘Unity’ and promises to solve problems. In reality, they are walking backwards into the future, focusing their political energy on one thing, and one thing only.

Stolen Works of Art Returned to Italy

The estimated cumulative value of the 42 works of art returned, some of which date back more than 2,500 years, is estimated at $3.5 million.

Happy Birthday, Renaud Camus

Happy Birthday, Renaud Camus

Camus rejects the idea that le grand remplacement is a conspiracy. It’s not a conspiracy; it’s an observation.

August 10, 2023
Boxing Lessons for AfD As Members Face Far-Left Violence

Boxing Lessons for AfD As Members Face Far-Left Violence

“It is important to provide [members] with techniques to protect themselves and their companions in an emergency,” AfD youth said.

August 10, 2023
China, Philippines Harden Stance in Grounded Warship Spat

China, Philippines Harden Stance in Grounded Warship Spat

Why is a rusty old warship in the South China Sea a flashpoint for conflict?

August 10, 2023
Lesbian Film Director Attacked by Muslim Cab Driver in Stockholm

Lesbian Film Director Attacked by Muslim Cab Driver in Stockholm

After denouncing Andersson as ‘haram’ and shouting expletives at her, the taxi driver dragged her out of the car and threw her onto the street.

August 10, 2023
Polish PM Challenges Meddling EPP Chief to Debate

Polish PM Challenges Meddling EPP Chief to Debate

Morawiecki blasted Manfred Weber for subverting Polish democracy over recent EU rule of law debates.

August 10, 2023
They Just Keep Coming: German Asylum Applications Up 80%

They Just Keep Coming: German Asylum Applications Up 80%

Lawmakers from AfD and CDU said the government “has lost all control” and Nancy Faeser “isn’t lifting a finger” to protect the borders.

August 9, 2023
U.S. Downgrade: Expect More to Come

U.S. Downgrade: Expect More to Come

The U.S. government has suffered its second credit downgrade. Given the reaction from the Biden administration, we can safely predict: this is only the beginning.

August 9, 2023
Hollowing Out in Slow Motion: Germany’s Middle Class Contracts

Hollowing Out in Slow Motion: Germany’s Middle Class Contracts

With a marginal burden of around 50% of gross income under Germany’s taxation and transfer system, people with middle incomes effectively end up with only half of every euro they earn, a study shows.

August 9, 2023
UK Civil Servants Wangle Their Way to Six Figures

UK Civil Servants Wangle Their Way to Six Figures

British bureaucracy has added more workers in the past seven years than the entire regular British Army.

August 9, 2023
Germany: Momentum Builds for Left-Wing Anti-Immigration Party

Germany: Momentum Builds for Left-Wing Anti-Immigration Party

A hotly anticipated left-wing, anti-immigration party seems set to emerge as multiple MPs pledged support to Sahra Wagenknecht the past week and Die Linke entered crisis talks to avoid a schism.

August 9, 2023
Poland Bracing for Wave of Weaponised Migration

Poland Bracing for Wave of Weaponised Migration

Warsaw accused Minsk and Moscow of trying to destabilise the Eastern flank of the EU and NATO.

August 9, 2023
Polish President Calls Election in Shadow of War

Polish President Calls Election in Shadow of War

Polls suggest the ruling PiS will struggle to stitch together a parliamentary majority without the rightist, Ukraine-critical Confederation (Konfederacja).

August 9, 2023