Category: NEWS

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.

Consumer Advocacy Groups Sue ‘Greenwashing’ European Airlines

“Technological solutions to decarbonise aviation won’t become a massive-scale reality any time soon, so depicting flying as a sustainable mode of transport is pure greenwashing,” the deputy director general of umbrella group BUEC said.

European Union Anticipates Continued Uptick in Asylum Seekers 

European Union Anticipates Continued Uptick in Asylum Seekers 

“It is quite clear that the increasing number of applications will continue in the foreseeable future,” Gregori suggested, insisting that the instability and threats that cause people to flee their homelands are, unfortunately, “not temporary.”

December 28, 2022
Pope Francis Calls for Prayers for Benedict XVI

Pope Francis Calls for Prayers for Benedict XVI

The 95-year-old Benedict, who has lived secluded in the Vatican gardens since 2013, has been physically frail, but mentally fit for a long time. It appears his health has taken a turn for the worse.

December 28, 2022
Humanitarian Tragedy for Armenian People in Nagorno-Karabakh

Humanitarian Tragedy for Armenian People in Nagorno-Karabakh

This is not the first time that the Lachin corridor has been blocked by the Azeris. But never before has this vital artery been cut off for so long.

December 28, 2022
France: December Sees Several Acts of Vandalism Against Churches 

France: December Sees Several Acts of Vandalism Against Churches 

In 2021 alone, more than 800 anti-Christian incidents were recorded in France, according to a report from the Catholic News Agency. 

December 28, 2022
Sweden: Fatal Shootings Climb to New All-Time High in 2022

Sweden: Fatal Shootings Climb to New All-Time High in 2022

Compared to Sweden’s sixty deadly shootings, four murders were carried out with firearms in Norway, four in Denmark, and two in Finland.

December 28, 2022
German Virologist Declares Pandemic Over

German Virologist Declares Pandemic Over

While many politicians celebrated the pronouncement, Health Minister Karl Lauterbach has refrained from commenting.

December 28, 2022
Intensified Attacks, Hints at Negotiation in Ukraine

Intensified Attacks, Hints at Negotiation in Ukraine

Both Ukraine and Russia claim they are ready to negotiate, even as fighting intensifies and attacks on civilians continue.

December 28, 2022
Korea: North Drones Enter South Airspace

Korea: North Drones Enter South Airspace

North Korea’s provocative act of entering South Korean airspace with what were likely surveillance drones was the first one in over five years.

December 28, 2022
PM Orbán: We Are on the Hungarian Side of History       

PM Orbán: We Are on the Hungarian Side of History       

“We support and help Ukraine, we have an interest in the survival of a sovereign Ukraine, and we have an interest in ensuring that Russia does not pose a security threat to Europe, but we do not have an interest in giving up all economic relations with Russia,” Orbán said.

December 27, 2022
Sweden: Two Independent Muslim Schools Forced To Shut Doors Over Islamist Ideology

Sweden: Two Independent Muslim Schools Forced To Shut Doors Over Islamist Ideology

The Swedish Security Service, which is responsible for counter-terrorism operations, had been observing the two schools and warned that students risked radicalization as a result of the Islamist material being taught.

December 27, 2022
Arson Suspected in Finnish Church Fire

Arson Suspected in Finnish Church Fire

The fire started during the church service and was reported to the churchgoers by the pastor. An evacuation ensued but was complicated by ropes used to tie the doors shut.

December 27, 2022
Government-Run On-Line Extremism

Government-Run On-Line Extremism

Evidence suggests certain governments have operated fake far-right social media accounts, raising the prominence of ‘extremism’ in the public consciousness in ways that can justify limiting freedom of speech.

December 26, 2022