Category: NEWS

EU Commission Unveils Annual Rule of Law Report

Although the overall progress is palpable, only 25% of last year’s recommendations have been fully implemented, the Commission’s report noted, while 35% wasn’t even started.

Biden Denies Grooming von der Leyen for NATO Secretary in 2024

Despite denials from the White House, von der Leyen ticks all the boxes for Washington, and, for different reasons, is the preferred candidate for Germany and France in a career change that could alter the post-2024 political calculus of the EPP.

Turkey Cancels Swedish Defense Minister’s Visit Over Protests

Turkey Cancels Swedish Defense Minister’s Visit Over Protests

Ankara’s cancelation of the meeting comes as Sweden is looking to open a dialogue regarding Turkey’s objections to its bid to join NATO.

January 22, 2023
World’s Largest Journalist Organization Criticizes Ukrainian Law

World’s Largest Journalist Organization Criticizes Ukrainian Law

Kyiv’s new Media Law threatens press freedom in the country, “without which there can be no democracy,” the International Federation of Journalists warns.

January 22, 2023
Ukraine Warns WEF That Russia Won’t Stop

Ukraine Warns WEF That Russia Won’t Stop

Zelenska stressed the necessity of preventing a “full-scale, full-on global crisis” and cautioned that Russia has no intentions of stopping its military march in Ukraine.

January 22, 2023
Opposition Mounts Against Rishi Sunak’s Planned Ban on Trans Conversion Therapy

Opposition Mounts Against Rishi Sunak’s Planned Ban on Trans Conversion Therapy

The UK’s Tory government is facing criticism from conservatives over an upcoming law that will ban trans conversion therapy.

January 22, 2023
Finland Triples Aid to Ukraine

Finland Triples Aid to Ukraine

Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto pointed out that every aid package depletes the military resources of the giving country.

January 22, 2023
Germany Recognizes IS Crimes Against Yazidis As Genocide

Germany Recognizes IS Crimes Against Yazidis As Genocide

AfD MP Martin Sichert said that the Bundestag’s recognition of the genocide was long overdue, and called for the “nice words” to be followed by concrete actions.

January 21, 2023
Back To Dictation: Traditional Methods Favoured by French Minister of Education

Back To Dictation: Traditional Methods Favoured by French Minister of Education

Pap Ndiaye advocated the return of dictation, as well as the daily practice of writing and mental arithmetic. He hopes to improve the spelling and grammar skills of French pupils in CM1 and CM2—the last two classes of the French primary cycle.

January 21, 2023
Greta Thunberg Caught on the Site of Lützerath Lignite Mine

Greta Thunberg Caught on the Site of Lützerath Lignite Mine

The Aachen police denied any staging, but also any arrest: Greta Thunberg was only subjected to an identity check before being transported by bus out of the danger zone.

January 21, 2023
Suspected Islamic State Security Chief Arrested in Holland

Suspected Islamic State Security Chief Arrested in Holland

The suspect, whose identity remains unknown, faces two charges: membership in a terrorist organization and membership in a criminal organization with the aim of committing war crimes.

January 21, 2023
New Zealand Prime Minister Steps Down

New Zealand Prime Minister Steps Down

Jacinda Ardern’s relative youth and gender, coupled with her ‘progressive’ beliefs, had made her a media darling and feted figure within Western establishment circles.

January 21, 2023
British Government Overrules Scottish Gender Bill

British Government Overrules Scottish Gender Bill

The socially progressive Scottish government will bring its grievances before Edinburgh’s Court of Session.

January 20, 2023
Greek Opposition Objects to U.S. Jet Sales to Turkey

Greek Opposition Objects to U.S. Jet Sales to Turkey

The proposed deal to sell Turkey $20 billion worth of F-16 fighter jets is facing strong opposition from Greek politicians as U.S. lawmakers veto the sale.

January 20, 2023