Day: January 9, 2026

“God, Protect Bulgaria”: New Bulgarian Euro Coins Send a Message to Brussels

“God, Protect Bulgaria”: New Bulgarian Euro Coins Send a Message to Brussels

As Bulgaria joins the eurozone, it chooses to reaffirm its Christian identity.

January 9, 2026
Georgian Politician: Public Should Follow Church, Not Brussels

Georgian Politician: Public Should Follow Church, Not Brussels

Georgia’s parliamentary speaker urged citizens to ignore EU institutions and instead follow the Orthodox Church, amid deteriorating relations with Brussels.

January 9, 2026
Khamenei Blames Trump for Spreading Protests

Khamenei Blames Trump for Spreading Protests

Security forces signalled a crackdown after demonstrations erupted in multiple cities—protests supported by exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi.

January 9, 2026
EU-Mercosur Accord Sealed: A Decision Hard To Justify

EU-Mercosur Accord Sealed: A Decision Hard To Justify

The Mercosur deal has been concluded against the will of farmers and key member states, in the name of a geopolitical strategy detached from the social reality of rural Europe.

January 9, 2026
Cash-Strapped Stonewall Faces Uncertain Future After Funding Collapse

Cash-Strapped Stonewall Faces Uncertain Future After Funding Collapse

Once closely aligned with government departments and major corporations, the organisation has seen key backers quietly withdraw their support.

January 9, 2026
Mercosur Deal: RN Announces No Confidence Vote in Paris and Brussels

Mercosur Deal: RN Announces No Confidence Vote in Paris and Brussels

The Mercosur affair has turned into a cruel indictment of Macron’s actions.

January 9, 2026
Trump Confirms Plans To Visit Hungary, Praises Orbán Ahead of Elections

Trump Confirms Plans To Visit Hungary, Praises Orbán Ahead of Elections

U.S. president Donald Trump has confirmed his intention to visit Hungary at the invitation of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, ahead

January 9, 2026
U.S. Pressure Worked in Venezuela—Europe’s Didn’t

U.S. Pressure Worked in Venezuela—Europe’s Didn’t

European citizens walked free only after Washington changed the balance of power, raising hard questions about years of EU diplomacy.

January 9, 2026
Mercosur Deal Accepted by EU Ambassadors Despite Protests

Mercosur Deal Accepted by EU Ambassadors Despite Protests

EU ambassadors have given Brussels the green light to sign the controversial Mercosur agreement.

January 9, 2026
Foreigners Make Up Nearly One-Third of Germany’s Long-Term Unemployed

Foreigners Make Up Nearly One-Third of Germany’s Long-Term Unemployed

Official figures show the number of non-German citizens out of work for more than a year has almost doubled since 2014.

January 9, 2026
Begum Back in Business?

Begum Back in Business?

While the ECHR’s founding mission was undoubtedly well-intentioned, it has since morphed into a tool for undermining democracy.

January 9, 2026
Netherlands Moves Toward Nationwide Ban on Fireworks

Netherlands Moves Toward Nationwide Ban on Fireworks

The move comes after more than 1,200 people were injured and two died on New Year’s Eve in Dutch cities.

January 9, 2026