Day: April 9, 2026

Germany: Thousands of Syrians Granted Citizenship—Despite Falling Asylum Success Rate

Germany: Thousands of Syrians Granted Citizenship—Despite Falling Asylum Success Rate

In 2024, 83,150 Syrians were granted German citizenship, bringing the ten-year total to over 245,000.

April 9, 2026
Courage, Hungarians! Europe Counts on You To Beat the Eurocrats Once More

Courage, Hungarians! Europe Counts on You To Beat the Eurocrats Once More

On April 12, Hungarians will be called to choose between adherence to the national interest in governance and the same sort of Brusselian occupation that has led so many other European nations to decay.

April 9, 2026
Trump Turns Pressure on NATO Over Iran as U.S. Eyes Troop Shift

Trump Turns Pressure on NATO Over Iran as U.S. Eyes Troop Shift

The U.S. president says NATO allies “failed” during the Iran conflict, as reports suggest Washington may move troops to countries seen as more supportive.

April 9, 2026
Police Stop Migrants Near Belgian Coast as Smugglers Shift Routes

Police Stop Migrants Near Belgian Coast as Smugglers Shift Routes

Authorities say smugglers are using the Belgian coastline increasingly—as tighter French controls push them toward alternative routes.

April 9, 2026
EU Left Fails To Silence MEP After ‘Deportations’ Row

EU Left Fails To Silence MEP After ‘Deportations’ Row

Controversy over a Swedish MEP’s comments has amplified calls for tougher migration policies across the bloc.

April 9, 2026
Iryna Zarutska’s Accused Killer: ‘Incompetent to Stand Trial’

Iryna Zarutska’s Accused Killer: ‘Incompetent to Stand Trial’

Decarlos Brown Jr., 35, faces federal charges for violence against a railroad carrier and a mass transportation system resulting in death, as well as first-degree murder.

April 9, 2026
Trump: ‘U.S. Forces Will Remain in Iran Until “Real Agreement” Is Reached’

Trump: ‘U.S. Forces Will Remain in Iran Until “Real Agreement” Is Reached’

Tehran’s parliamentary speaker said the “workable basis on which to negotiate” had been violated, calling further talks “unreasonable.”

April 9, 2026
France to Boost Explosive Drone Stocks by 400% by 2030

France to Boost Explosive Drone Stocks by 400% by 2030

France unveils a major defence expansion plan as military chiefs warn of looming high-intensity conflict.

April 9, 2026
Greece Cracks Down on Illegal Mosques but Skepticism Persists

Greece Cracks Down on Illegal Mosques but Skepticism Persists

With two-thirds of Greek voters favoring stricter immigration policies and arrivals still exceeding deportations, the ruling New Democracy party faces an uphill battle to rebuild trust before next year’s elections.

April 9, 2026