Day: April 16, 2025

Every Fourth Asylum Seeker Wants To Go to Germany

Every Fourth Asylum Seeker Wants To Go to Germany

As a reflection of its strict immigration policies, Hungary saw fewer asylum seekers than even Liechtenstein.

April 16, 2025
Kallas Threatens Georgia Over Law Curbing Foreign Grants to Local NGOs

Kallas Threatens Georgia Over Law Curbing Foreign Grants to Local NGOs

The Commission VP said the move “undermines” the country’s EU candidate status.

April 16, 2025
German Doctor Accused of Murdering 15 Patients in Palliative Care

German Doctor Accused of Murdering 15 Patients in Palliative Care

On five occasions, the accused allegedly also set fire to the homes of the victims.

April 16, 2025
Homeward Bound: Syrians Return After Regime Shift

Homeward Bound: Syrians Return After Regime Shift

More than 170,000 Syrian refugees have left Turkey and returned to their home country.

April 16, 2025
Lithuania Aims To Mend Ties with China After Fallout

Lithuania Aims To Mend Ties with China After Fallout

The Baltic country is the only EU member state without diplomatic relations with the Asian giant.

April 16, 2025
Dublin Elite Worries Voters Might Pick ‘Wrong’ Mayor

Dublin Elite Worries Voters Might Pick ‘Wrong’ Mayor

Backers of direct election are bailing, fearing a fighter—literally—could land the job.

April 16, 2025
Danish Soldiers To Train in Drone Warfare in Ukraine

Danish Soldiers To Train in Drone Warfare in Ukraine

Details are still being finalized, but both instructors and soldiers are expected to begin training sessions as early as this summer.

April 16, 2025
Rubio-Szijjártó Phone Call Reaffirms Close U.S.-Hungary Ties

Rubio-Szijjártó Phone Call Reaffirms Close U.S.-Hungary Ties

The U.S. Secretary of State informed his Hungarian colleague that the entry ban on senior Hungarian government official Antal Rogán has been removed.

April 16, 2025
Musk’s DOGE Cancels Another $215 million in International Grants

Musk’s DOGE Cancels Another $215 million in International Grants

“Independent media” in Europe will have to “support peace and democracy” without $1.7 million from U.S. taxpayers.

April 16, 2025
Meloni Hails EU Additions to ‘Safe Countries’ List

Meloni Hails EU Additions to ‘Safe Countries’ List

The move is expected to make deportations easier and cut the number of asylum applications.

April 16, 2025
Starmer’s Migration Plan Dodges Real Reform

Starmer’s Migration Plan Dodges Real Reform

Britain’s willingness to tie itself to an EU-wide migration scheme shows the Labour government knows “smashing the gangs” won’t work.

April 16, 2025
Turkey Challenges Greece’s New Maritime Plan

Turkey Challenges Greece’s New Maritime Plan

Ankara signals it’s ready for talks—but won’t back down on its claims

April 16, 2025