Category: NEWS

EU Targets Musk’s X

The ‘illegal content’ probe marks the first use of the controversial Digital Services Act against a large social media company.

Consortium to Support Women in Kosovo

The project, led by the Hungary Helps Agency, aims to provide victims of abuse resources and mentorship to help them rebuild their lives.

Biden and Meloni Avoid Controversy in Latest Meeting

Biden and Meloni Avoid Controversy in Latest Meeting

There was a notable lack of discussion around gay rights and abortion at the latest meeting between the Italian and U.S. leaders in Washington.

July 29, 2023
French Interior Minister Meets Police Unions To Calm Growing Protests

French Interior Minister Meets Police Unions To Calm Growing Protests

The minister of the interior chose to resolutely back the forces of law and order and highlighted the massive support they continue to receive from the French people.

July 28, 2023
Poll: 7 in 10 French Don’t Believe Macron Can Maintain Order

Poll: 7 in 10 French Don’t Believe Macron Can Maintain Order

Since Macron assumed office in 2017, his presidency has been punctuated by bouts of serious unrest and disorder—sometimes days other times weeks, and even months.

July 28, 2023
AfD Division Over European Elections Expected To Be Aired at Magdeburg Conference 

AfD Division Over European Elections Expected To Be Aired at Magdeburg Conference 

Anti-war candidates are expected to win the day as the AfD meets in Magdeburg to decide on its list system for the 2024 European elections.

July 28, 2023
The Big Push: Ukraine To Deploy Thousands of Men in New Advance Attempt

The Big Push: Ukraine To Deploy Thousands of Men in New Advance Attempt

Pentagon officials believe Ukraine has started the main push in its counter-offensive against Russia with the aim of cutting Russian forces off from the Crimean peninsula, with thousands of troops believed to be committed to the battle.

July 28, 2023
Russia Says It Intends To Open Embassies in Almost All African Countries

Russia Says It Intends To Open Embassies in Almost All African Countries

The statement comes as Russia hosts 17 African heads of state at this week’s Russia-Africa Summit in St. Petersburg.

July 28, 2023
Officials Fear Crimewave as School Truancy Grows

Officials Fear Crimewave as School Truancy Grows

Despite constant warnings of the impact of the lockdown on children, the government is said to be only just “beginning an attendance drive over the summer.”

July 28, 2023
Moldova Expels 45 Russian Diplomats and Embassy Staff

Moldova Expels 45 Russian Diplomats and Embassy Staff

Moldova’s decision, which reflects its markedly cooled relations with Moscow, comes on the heels of a recent investigation, which showed that the number of satellite dishes and communication devices on the Russian embassy’s rooftop had been steadily increasing, sparking espionage fears.

Germany: Mass Migration Threatens School System, Teachers’ Association Leader Warns

Germany: Mass Migration Threatens School System, Teachers’ Association Leader Warns

The Honorary President of the German Teachers’ Association warned that antisemitism is being imported into schools, and recommended that those who are responsible for determining course curriculum must boost “education on values and democracy.”

July 28, 2023
Niger Coup Blows Holes in EU and U.S. Sahel Strategy

Niger Coup Blows Holes in EU and U.S. Sahel Strategy

Despite the EU’s top diplomat describing Niger as politically “solid” three weeks ago, the ongoing coup potentially opens the door for Russia and Islamists to gain traction in what was the last pro-Western government in the region and a major European ally.

July 27, 2023
EU and NATO at Odds Over Quran Burnings 

EU and NATO at Odds Over Quran Burnings 

The EU has flatly condemned the desecration of the Islamic holy text in contrast to NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg, who took a softer approach, as protests continue across the Islamic world, allegedly backed by Russia.

July 27, 2023
Over 1,000 People Smugglers and Traffickers Arrested in Interpol Operation

Over 1,000 People Smugglers and Traffickers Arrested in Interpol Operation

Many of the traffickers and smugglers who operate in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia overlap with those smuggling migrants into Europe and while some simply facilitate illegal crossings, many other groups have more sinister motives.

July 27, 2023