Category: NEWS

Terror Threat Level Raised in Sweden

After the recent Quran burnings, the threat will remain for a while, and society needs to build up its resistance to meet that, the head of the domestic security service announced.

TV Host ‘Faked Racist Tweet by AfD’

RTL presenter Maurice Gajda has been suspended by the German broadcaster for allegedly fabricating a post by former AfD leader Frauke Petry.

Austria: Sinking ÖVP Unveils “Future Plan 2030”

“The ÖVP can write as many papers [as they like] for Nehammer, the Austrians no longer believe this party. It’s over,” said FPÖ general secretary Michael Schnedlitz, who called for new elections.

Raw Minerals: Commission Wants Domestic Mining 

Raw Minerals: Commission Wants Domestic Mining 

The EU is sitting on about a third of the lithium it needs in the next ten years if it is going to reach its goals for using electric cars and wind and solar energy.

March 22, 2023
Zionist Minister Undercuts Israeli-Palestinian Peace Efforts

Zionist Minister Undercuts Israeli-Palestinian Peace Efforts

Jordan and Egypt, which mediated talks with U.S. backing, were quick to condemn Smotrich’s remarks in the strongest of terms.

March 22, 2023
Swedish Quran Burner Banned From the UK

Swedish Quran Burner Banned From the UK

Paludan had intended to burn a Quran in the northern English city of Wakefield in response to the expulsion of local schoolchildren for damaging the Islamic text.

March 22, 2023
Ukrainian Grain Deal Extended, Russia Remains Dissatisfied

Ukrainian Grain Deal Extended, Russia Remains Dissatisfied

Russian dissatisfaction with the deal—which allows Ukraine to ship grain through Russia’s blockade—casts a shadow over its future.

March 22, 2023
UN Accelerating Carbon ‘Net Zero’ Targets

UN Accelerating Carbon ‘Net Zero’ Targets

Secretary-General António Guterres has called on “all governments” and business leaders to ramp up their transitions to carbon neutrality.

March 22, 2023
A Million Rounds: EU Defense Ministers Agree on Arms Supply Deal

A Million Rounds: EU Defense Ministers Agree on Arms Supply Deal

Only 17 member states out of 27 have subscribed to the €1 billion worth of joint procurement, a number which was, nevertheless, described by Borrell as an “extraordinary demonstration of European unity and readiness.”

March 22, 2023
Dutch Government Reconsiders Green Agenda Following Farmer Victory

Dutch Government Reconsiders Green Agenda Following Farmer Victory

The Netherlands’ pro-EU governing coalition must now choose between revising its green policy, as called for by voters, and facing gridlock.

March 22, 2023
Socialist Mayor Hidalgo’s Expenses Revealed to the Public

Socialist Mayor Hidalgo’s Expenses Revealed to the Public

Hidalgo’s obstinacy in not disclosing the requested documents has fostered the animosity of Parisians towards her and reinforced her image as a public figure who believes herself to be above the law.

March 21, 2023
EU Data Act Passes Parliament Despite Innovation Fears

EU Data Act Passes Parliament Despite Innovation Fears

The Data Act aims to create a single regulatory market for data use, hampering innovation, as Brussels seeks to become a global regulatory leader in data management.

March 21, 2023
Serbia Agrees to Normalization of Relations With Kosovo

Serbia Agrees to Normalization of Relations With Kosovo

While verbal assurances towards that end have been made, both parties refrained from actually inking the deal.

March 21, 2023
Ambassador: Poland Will Fight Russia if Ukraine Loses

Ambassador: Poland Will Fight Russia if Ukraine Loses

If Ukraine fails, “we will have no choice but to enter the conflict,” Polish Ambassador Jan Rościszewski told LCI in the latest interview.

March 21, 2023
EU Ramps Up Green Protectionism

EU Ramps Up Green Protectionism

Protectionism from America has sent European manufacturing into crisis mode, seen in the proposal of the Net-Zero Industry Act.

March 21, 2023