Category: NEWS

Putin’s Speech at the Eastern Economic Forum

Vladimir Putin predicted the demise of the West and the continued global power shift towards Asia. When asked about Ukraine, he said that Russia has “not lost anything and will not lose anything.”

Swedish Police in Decline

Despite promises made in 2017 to expand the police force, anecdotal evidence suggests that the quality of new police officers has declined.

EU Commission Issues Energy Proposals

EU member states were blindsided by von der Leyen’s statements, issued a day before they were all scheduled to meet to discuss block-wide proposals to lower energy prices.

Masses Of Migrants Reach England’s Shores

Masses Of Migrants Reach England’s Shores

Some 1,000 migrants crossed the English Channel on Monday alone. This is the highest daily figure on record.

September 7, 2021
Germany’s Social Democrats Would Govern With The Greens

Germany’s Social Democrats Would Govern With The Greens

“I would like to govern together with the Greens,” Social Democrat chancellor candidate Olaf Scholz said.

September 6, 2021
France Would Build A European Superpower

France Would Build A European Superpower

“Europe has to become the number three super-power,” according to the French defense minister.

September 6, 2021
Google Appeals €500m French Fine

Google Appeals €500m French Fine

The French said Google failed to negotiate “in good faith” with media companies.

September 3, 2021
Italian Prime Minister Considers Mandatory Vaccination

Italian Prime Minister Considers Mandatory Vaccination

Mario Draghi would consider forcing people to be vaccinated by law.

September 3, 2021
Gun Violence Rises In Sweden

Gun Violence Rises In Sweden

Four separate shootings in Stockholm left one person dead and another seriously wounded.

September 3, 2021
New Political Crisis Emerges In Romania

New Political Crisis Emerges In Romania

Junior governing party USR PLUS asks the National Liberal Party to name a new Prime Minister.

September 2, 2021
EU Will Not Rush Into Recognising The Taliban

EU Will Not Rush Into Recognising The Taliban

Official relations with the Taliban would only come about if the group meets specific conditions.

September 2, 2021
Poland Declares State Of Emergency

Poland Declares State Of Emergency

A state of emergency was declared along the border of Poland with Belarus.

September 1, 2021
Taliban Would Take Back Afghan Deportees

Taliban Would Take Back Afghan Deportees

The Taliban government has offered to accept any Afghan migrants whose applications for asylum have been rejected in Europe.

August 31, 2021
Biden Welcomes Ukrainian President

Biden Welcomes Ukrainian President

The visit will “affirm the United States’ unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty”, according to the White House.

August 31, 2021
France, Germany, UK to Establish Kabul Safe Zone

France, Germany, UK to Establish Kabul Safe Zone

The European powers are working on a UN proposal.

August 30, 2021