Month: August 2026

Homer in an Age of Revisionism

Homer’s epics are foundational to Western civilization. Their reinterpretation should enrich our understanding of the classical tradition, not distort its historical and cultural legacy.

Sweden Democrats Call for Tougher Crackdown on Islamism

Sweden Democrats Call for Tougher Crackdown on Islamism

The party says Islamism is one of the biggest threats to Swedish democracy and is pushing for mosque closures, funding cuts, and tougher deportation measures.

August 4, 2026
Situation Still Tense in Ceuta with Thousands of Migrants Hiding From Security Forces

Situation Still Tense in Ceuta with Thousands of Migrants Hiding From Security Forces

The local government of the enclave town accused PM Sánchez of being detached from reality as Madrid downplays the level of the migrant crisis.

August 4, 2026
Athens Suitcase Murder Suspect Ran Refugee Charity

Athens Suitcase Murder Suspect Ran Refugee Charity

The suspect met his wife at a migrant camp before converting to Christianity and establishing an Athens charity for refugees.

August 4, 2026
Romania Blows Up Rock in Danube in Bid To Keep Nuclear Power Plant Running

Romania Blows Up Rock in Danube in Bid To Keep Nuclear Power Plant Running

Explosives were used by the Romanian military to direct more water towards the Cernavodă nuclear power plant amid critically low Danube levels.

August 4, 2026
“Not Diplomacy, but Interference”: Ukraine Ambassador’s Remarks Ignite German Row

“Not Diplomacy, but Interference”: Ukraine Ambassador’s Remarks Ignite German Row

Oleksii Makeiev has sparked a political storm, accusing the AfD of submitting to Russian demands ahead of key regional elections in Germany.

August 4, 2026
Poland: New Political Party Timelines Announced

Poland: New Political Party Timelines Announced

Former Polish prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki said he will launch a new political party by mid-October after a deepening split with Law and Justice effectively ended his membership.

August 4, 2026
Dutch Council of State Approves New Migrant Complex

Dutch Council of State Approves New Migrant Complex

The Netherlands’ Dorshout hamlet will see overseas temporary workers increase the size of its population fivefold, as worried residents finally concede defeat to the plans.

August 4, 2026
Von der Leyen Rewards Morocco After Ceuta Invasion

Von der Leyen Rewards Morocco After Ceuta Invasion

The Commission president has proposed more EU funding for Rabat as furious member states demand tougher borders and verified migrant returns from Spain.

August 4, 2026
Sánchez Continues Holiday Amid Ceuta Migrant Crisis

Sánchez Continues Holiday Amid Ceuta Migrant Crisis

The Spanish PM has remained on vacation in Lanzarote despite the deadly migrant crisis in Ceuta—with more leisure activities ahead.

August 4, 2026
Ceuta Reveals the Naked Truth About Europe’s Migration Crisis

Ceuta Reveals the Naked Truth About Europe’s Migration Crisis

Europe may choose an extensive welfare state. It may choose extremely open immigration. But it cannot indefinitely maintain both without producing fiscal strain, political conflict, and declining public trust.

Civilians Killed as Ukrainian Military Drone Crashes on Southern Russian Beach

Civilians Killed as Ukrainian Military Drone Crashes on Southern Russian Beach

The latest incident suggests an intensification of regional drone warfare, including increasingly disruptive attacks on a popular online retailer.

August 3, 2026
Non-Muslim Cops in England Asked To Observe Ramadan

Non-Muslim Cops in England Asked To Observe Ramadan

According to the West Midlands Police, Islamic fasting would help officers understand the “significance” of Ramadan for their Muslim colleagues and neighbours.

August 3, 2026