Category: NEWS

EU Sanctions Target China for the First Time

The sanctions were lighter than expected, largely on account of Chinese diplomatic efforts to assure the EU that it would prevent Western hardware from leaking to Russia.

VOX-PP Coalition Bans LGBT Flag in Public Buildings in Náquera

The coalition agreement also pledges to increase direct support for families, help the elderly, reduce taxes, cut red tape, and reduce “socially unproductive political spending” such as funds for separatist or pro-Catalan organizations.

Iranian Bio-Bomber Convicted in German Court

German judge said they had enough castor beans to produce ricin capable of killing as many as 13,500 people. It is the second such case in Germany in recent years.

Poll: Over Two-Thirds of Germans Are Worried About Increasing Numbers of Asylum Seekers

Poll: Over Two-Thirds of Germans Are Worried About Increasing Numbers of Asylum Seekers

“Germany is dangerously approaching a tipping point. If the majority of the population has a migration background, our country will change significantly,” CDU lawmaker Stefan Heck said.

December 26, 2022
Peace at Forefront of Pope Francis’ Christmas Message

Peace at Forefront of Pope Francis’ Christmas Message

Provided they are guided by the virtue of prudence, Pope Francis’ call for peace and charity is a universal message meant for all, regardless of creed.

December 26, 2022
Irish Prime Minister Who Legalised Abortion Returns to Office

Irish Prime Minister Who Legalised Abortion Returns to Office

Varadkar, born in Dublin to an Indian father and an Irish mother, took over as prime minister from Michael Martin as part of the agreement that formed the current tripartite coalition government.

December 26, 2022
Franco-German News Channel, Arte, Slights Persecuted Eastern Christians

Franco-German News Channel, Arte, Slights Persecuted Eastern Christians

The brutality of the news channel that on other occasions takes pride in the quality of its content and intellectual openness sends shockwaves through the Catholic world and beyond.

December 25, 2022
Germany Returns Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Germany Returns Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Critics of the repatriation argue that the Bronzes were bought legitimately by German collectors in the 19th century and that Nigeria was never a German colony.

December 25, 2022
Germany Calls for EU Control of Twitter

Germany Calls for EU Control of Twitter

Green Minister Sven Giegold said he wants the EU to intervene to regulate Musk’s “arbitrary” and “abrupt” decisions.

December 25, 2022
Paris Gripped by Riots After Deadly Shootings at Kurdish Venue

Paris Gripped by Riots After Deadly Shootings at Kurdish Venue

One year ago, the perpetrator attacked asylum seekers with a saber, for which he was being detained while awaiting trial. Earlier this month, he was freed—a decision which now has come under heavy criticism.

December 24, 2022
Qatargate: Kaili To Remain in Custody Through Christmas

Qatargate: Kaili To Remain in Custody Through Christmas

Kaili’s defense team maintains that their client is innocent and was never bribed, as she “did not know about the existence” of the €150,000 in cash found in her Brussels apartment.

December 24, 2022
ECR Group Celebrates Christmas With Forum on Life

ECR Group Celebrates Christmas With Forum on Life

The Second Forum on Life reminded participants that conservative policies must originate in the restoration of Christian family values, which begins with reclaiming language.

December 24, 2022
Switzerland Rejects Proposal for a Third Gender Option for Official Records

Switzerland Rejects Proposal for a Third Gender Option for Official Records

Switzerland’s rejection comes several years after neighboring countries like Austria and Germany began recognizing some form of third gender on official documents. 

December 24, 2022
Austria Hit by Multiple Power Outages Amid Blackout Fears

Austria Hit by Multiple Power Outages Amid Blackout Fears

Several large-scale power outages within the span of a few days have hit Austria. While officials blame the problems on technical defects, worries of a blackout caused by the volatility of the electrical grid abound.

December 24, 2022
Sweden Democrat Lawmaker Attacked by Three Men 

Sweden Democrat Lawmaker Attacked by Three Men 

Given that the case involves a member of the Riksdag, it is being dealt with by the Special Prosecutors Chamber.

December 24, 2022