Category: NEWS

Syrian Bishops Plea for an End to EU Sanctions

There is no end in sight for Western sanctions against Damascus as Syrian Catholic bishops warned that the current restrictions were hampering aid efforts and endangering Syrian Christians.

‘Safe Spaces:’ Wokery Recruitment at NHS

Critics note that the NHS, struggling enough with a lack of funding, critical staff shortages, and long waiting lists for patients, has bigger fish to fry.

Germany’s Migration Reforms Designed To Attract African Workers

Germany’s Migration Reforms Designed To Attract African Workers

A more encouraging family policy would be a better alternative to solving the demographic crisis, a German MEP told The European Conservative.

February 25, 2023
Queen Consort Shames Publisher Into Keeping Vintage Dahl in Print

Queen Consort Shames Publisher Into Keeping Vintage Dahl in Print

In her impassioned speech, Camilla had called on writers to remain “unimpeded by those who may wish to curb the freedom of your expression or impose limits on your imagination.”

February 25, 2023
Russia-China Relations Reaching “New Frontiers,” Putin Says

Russia-China Relations Reaching “New Frontiers,” Putin Says

Putin’s interlocutor and China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, said that both countries had withstood the pressure exerted by the international community.

February 25, 2023
Greek Border Security To Be Increased Amid Feared Migration Surge

Greek Border Security To Be Increased Amid Feared Migration Surge

Amid fears of a fresh migration surge, a series of events in Greece this week indicate that Europe’s tough turn on border control will continue.

February 25, 2023
Cycle of Violence Escalates Following Israeli Raids in Nablus

Cycle of Violence Escalates Following Israeli Raids in Nablus

In the immediate fallout of the raid, six rockets were fired at Israeli territory from the Gaza Strip.

February 25, 2023
Rishi Sunak Looking To Change “Presentation” of Brexit Deal Rather Than “Give In” to UK Unionists

Rishi Sunak Looking To Change “Presentation” of Brexit Deal Rather Than “Give In” to UK Unionists

Reports suggest that the government is hoping to shut up opponents of its possible Northern Ireland Protocol deal rather than work to change its contentious substance.

February 25, 2023
Nearly Half of Flanders Supports National Right Parties, Poll Reveals

Nearly Half of Flanders Supports National Right Parties, Poll Reveals

The fact that Vlaams Belang is the largest party in successive polls offers unprecedented opportunities, including the formation of a right-wing government in Belgium, like in Italy, MP Filip De Winter told The European Conservative.

February 25, 2023
Belarus To Form 100,000 Man Paramilitary Force

Belarus To Form 100,000 Man Paramilitary Force

Does the creation of a new paramilitary force indicate that Belarus is getting drawn further into the Ukraine war?

February 24, 2023
Chinese COVID Restrictions Helped EU Gas Imports

Chinese COVID Restrictions Helped EU Gas Imports

Commentators warn that Beijing may use the new energy relationship for political leverage.

February 24, 2023
Meloni Reaffirms Italy’s Support With Visit to Kyiv

Meloni Reaffirms Italy’s Support With Visit to Kyiv

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attributed Ukraine’s strength in resistance to nationalism, comparing it to Italy’s reunification in the 19th century.

February 24, 2023
European Commission Bans Staff From Using TikTok Amid Security Fears

European Commission Bans Staff From Using TikTok Amid Security Fears

The social media giant described the decision as being based on “fundamental misconceptions” about security.

February 24, 2023
With NATO Cohesion in Mind, Blinken Urges Calming of Greek-Turkish Relations

With NATO Cohesion in Mind, Blinken Urges Calming of Greek-Turkish Relations

The U.S. secretary of state urged Greece and Turkey “to not take any unilateral actions or use any charged rhetoric that would only make things more difficult and more challenging.”

February 24, 2023