Robert Semonsen is a political journalist . His work has been featured in various English-language news outlets in Europe and the Americas. He has an educational background in biological and medical science. His Twitter handle is @Robert_Semonsen.
Electricity Prices Soar to Record Highs in France, Germany, Nordic Countries 

Electricity Prices Soar to Record Highs in France, Germany, Nordic Countries 

In the past year, alone, energy prices in France and Germany have increased by more than 1000%.

August 28, 2022
Nearly One Million Ukrainians Have Fled to Germany

Nearly One Million Ukrainians Have Fled to Germany

The proportion of Ukrainian refugees who are women and children stands in stark contrast with the high percentage of young adult men received across Europe during the migrant crisis of 2015 and 2016.

August 28, 2022
Car Bombing Kills Russia-Installed Official in Town of Mykhailovka

Car Bombing Kills Russia-Installed Official in Town of Mykhailovka

The attack comes less than a week after the murder of Darya Dugina, and amid an uptick of car bombings targeting Russian administrative officials in southeast Ukraine.

August 26, 2022
Finger-Pointing Begins Over Murder of Darya Dugin

Finger-Pointing Begins Over Murder of Darya Dugin

Moscow and Kyiv have accused each other of orchestrating the murder, while a previously unknown group has taken credit for the attack.

August 24, 2022
Latvia Begins Removal of Soviet WWII Monument

Latvia Begins Removal of Soviet WWII Monument

The removal of the monument has inevitably angered a portion of the country’s ethnic Russian minority, which comprises more than a quarter (25.6%) of country’s 1.9 million inhabitants.

August 24, 2022
Austria: FPÖ Chief Calls for Referendum Vote on Russia Sanctions

Austria: FPÖ Chief Calls for Referendum Vote on Russia Sanctions

Kickl’s calls come as the latest opinion surveys indicate a majority of Austrians are calling for an end to the sanctions against Russia.

August 22, 2022
Daughter of Russian Philosopher Aleksandr Dugin Killed in Car Blast 

Daughter of Russian Philosopher Aleksandr Dugin Killed in Car Blast 

Investigators are reportedly viewing the deadly blast as a targeted hit that likely was intended for Dugin himself. 

August 21, 2022
PM Orbán: Very Possible Ukraine War Will End Western Supremacy  

PM Orbán: Very Possible Ukraine War Will End Western Supremacy  

“It is quite possible that this war will demonstratively bring Western superiority to an end,” Orbán said.

August 20, 2022
Ukrainian Oligarchs Come Under Increased Scrutiny as Europeans Suffer

Ukrainian Oligarchs Come Under Increased Scrutiny as Europeans Suffer

Zelensky’s oligarch-friendly tax structure—along with wealthy Ukrainians receiving social welfare benefits abroad—have come under increased scrutiny across Europe.

August 19, 2022
Birth Rate in Spain Sinks to Historic Low, Again 

Birth Rate in Spain Sinks to Historic Low, Again 

In the first six months of 2022, Spain saw its birth rate sink to new historic lows, while its mortality

August 18, 2022
France: Masked Men Threaten Catholic Priest at Gunpoint During Baptism Ceremony 

France: Masked Men Threaten Catholic Priest at Gunpoint During Baptism Ceremony 

The attack took place one day before French Catholics celebrated Assumption Day under the protection of armed guards.

August 18, 2022
Germany: NRW Interior Minister Warns of “New Enemies of the State”  

Germany: NRW Interior Minister Warns of “New Enemies of the State”  

The minister’s ominous statements come after several high level officials in government and business sectors have warned of severe social unrest this winter.

August 17, 2022