Category: NEWS

Explosion In the Centre of Paris: Concerns About Gas Network

Explosion In the Centre of Paris: Concerns About Gas Network

Despite the dramatic and impressive nature of these explosions, resulting in human casualties and major risks to Parisian housing, the renovation of the gas network does not appear to be a priority for the Paris City Council.

June 24, 2023
Hungary and Ukraine Tensions Heightened Over POW Exchange With Russia

Hungary and Ukraine Tensions Heightened Over POW Exchange With Russia

Eleven Ukrainian prisoners of war were transferred from Russia to Hungary inflaming existing tensions between Ukraine and the Orbán government as the European Union is also seeking answers from Hungary over the affair.

June 24, 2023
Agricultural Reforms: Dutch Cabinet Goes It Alone After Talks Founder

Agricultural Reforms: Dutch Cabinet Goes It Alone After Talks Founder

With the farmers’ voice seemingly no longer present in future negotiations, the sight of tractors amassing in protest is poised to once again become common in the Netherlands.

Islamic Extremism: Germany Sees Reasons for “Greatest Vigilance”

Islamic Extremism: Germany Sees Reasons for “Greatest Vigilance”

The Federal Ministry of the Interior said that authorities have already prevented two Islamist attacks this year.

June 24, 2023
Commission to Ukraine: No Minority Rights, No EU Membership

Commission to Ukraine: No Minority Rights, No EU Membership

Only two out of seven criteria have been fulfilled for accession talks to begin. Corruption and the lack of fundamental minority rights remain among the biggest concerns of Brussels.

June 24, 2023
AfD Leaders Call for the Orderly Dissolution of the EU

AfD Leaders Call for the Orderly Dissolution of the EU

The leading motion put forward by the Federal Program Commission will be voted on at the AfD’s federal party conference in Magdeburg at the end of July.

June 24, 2023
Anti-NATO Protesters Shout Down Irish Foreign Minister

Anti-NATO Protesters Shout Down Irish Foreign Minister

A group of demonstrators said NATO was responsible for “millions dead” and criticised a new consultation over Ireland’s alleged pro-NATO leanings.

June 23, 2023
Zelensky Tells Ukrainians: “Don’t Panic” About Nuclear Threat

Zelensky Tells Ukrainians: “Don’t Panic” About Nuclear Threat

Reports suggest that Ukrainian pharmacies have seen a sky rocketing of demand for iodine tablets, which help to block the absorption of radioactive iodine.

June 23, 2023
ECJ: Hungary Flouts EU Migration Law on Asylum

ECJ: Hungary Flouts EU Migration Law on Asylum

The European Commission must now decide whether it will attempt to sway Hungary to amend the legislation, do away with it entirely, or call on the Luxembourg-based court to level fines.

June 23, 2023
Silicon Valley Sheriff: EU Regulator Tackles Musk and Zuckerberg on Hate Speech 

Silicon Valley Sheriff: EU Regulator Tackles Musk and Zuckerberg on Hate Speech 

The EU has sent its top gun in the form of Commission official Thierry Breton to prepare Twitter and Facebook for new hate speech regulations.

June 23, 2023
Greek Right’s Election Prospects Are Excellent, Despite Migrant Shipwreck

Greek Right’s Election Prospects Are Excellent, Despite Migrant Shipwreck

Despite accusations of negligence on the part of the Greek authorities, the conservative New Democracy is likely to secure one of the strongest right-wing majorities in the nation’s history.

June 23, 2023
Poland Reforms Visa Process for Non-EU Migrants

Poland Reforms Visa Process for Non-EU Migrants

The change comes just as the Belarussian government loosened restrictions on non-European migrations coming into the country who could cross into Poland.

June 23, 2023