Category: NEWS

Farage Slams Coutts Bank in Account Dispute

The bank claims that the decision to close the former UKIP leader’s account had nothing to do with his political views, but Farage believes their 40-page report says otherwise.

Thousands of Irish Farmers Protest Nitrogen Cuts

Comparable in exasperation to recent Dutch protests, Irish farmers gathered to object to the imposition of nitrogen quotas, as the Irish government looks set to commence the mass culling of livestock to meet environmental goals.

Cypriot Presidential Election Heads to Run-Off

Cypriot Presidential Election Heads to Run-Off

Former foreign minister Nikos Christodoulides, who is running as an independent candidate, will face off against the leftist, communist-rooted candidate Andreas Mavroyianni—a career diplomat.

February 6, 2023
Germany: Train and Station Knife Attacks More Than Doubled in 2022

Germany: Train and Station Knife Attacks More Than Doubled in 2022

Instances of sexual assaults carried out on trains and in train stations across Germany increased markedly, jumping 23% in 2022 compared to the previous year.

February 6, 2023
Iranian Leader Pardons Tens of Thousands of Prisoners

Iranian Leader Pardons Tens of Thousands of Prisoners

According to the NGO Human Rights Activists in Iran, a total of 19,600 people involved with the recent protests have been arrested.

February 6, 2023
Morocco Reacts to EU Parliament Reprimand, Continues To Meddle in EU

Morocco Reacts to EU Parliament Reprimand, Continues To Meddle in EU

The spokesman for the Moroccan House of Representatives Rachid Talbi Alami said in a statement that the Moroccan Parliament had decided to “reconsider” its relationship with the European Parliament.

February 6, 2023
Hundreds Dead as Major Earthquake Hits Turkey, Syria

Hundreds Dead as Major Earthquake Hits Turkey, Syria

The EU’s Civil Protection mechanism has been activated and European rescue teams are on their way to the affected areas.

February 6, 2023
EU Committee Wants Nordic Model of Prostitution Law Throughout the Bloc

EU Committee Wants Nordic Model of Prostitution Law Throughout the Bloc

The so-called equality model of regulating prostitution, often called the Nordic model, attempts to regulate prostitution by recognizing the exploitation of the prostitute, prosecuting those buying sex rather than those supplying it.

February 6, 2023
Average Age of English Christians Rises Above 50 for the First Time

Average Age of English Christians Rises Above 50 for the First Time

The average age of Muslims remains far lower, at just 27, while more than half of 27-year-olds describe themselves as atheists.

February 6, 2023
Russian Research Organisations Handed €4 Million in EU Funding

Russian Research Organisations Handed €4 Million in EU Funding

At least three Russian institutions received €4 million in funding in what amounts to direct EU financial aid to the Russian war effort, a parliamentary question by AfD MEP Nicolaus Fest revealed.

February 6, 2023
Kremlin Reacts to U.S. Delivery of Long-Distance Missiles: “Ukraine Will Burn”

Kremlin Reacts to U.S. Delivery of Long-Distance Missiles: “Ukraine Will Burn”

Dmitry Medvedev said that “all of Ukraine still remaining under Kyiv’s rule will go up in flames,” should the new U.S. missiles be used to attack either mainland Russia or Crimea.

February 6, 2023
Pakistan’s Ex-President Pervez Musharraf Dies at 79 in Dubai

Pakistan’s Ex-President Pervez Musharraf Dies at 79 in Dubai

During his time in power, Musharraf worked to become an indispensable figure in combating radical Islamic extremism in the region.

February 6, 2023
Council of Europe: Italy Should Withdraw Decree On Migrant NGOs

Council of Europe: Italy Should Withdraw Decree On Migrant NGOs

Responding to the Council’s claims that the decree violates international law, Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said, “the modus operandi of the NGOs falls outside the scope foreseen by international conventions for rescue at sea.”

February 5, 2023
Welsh Rugby Choir Banned From Singing Tom Jones’ “Delilah”

Welsh Rugby Choir Banned From Singing Tom Jones’ “Delilah”

Toby Young, general secretary of the Free Speech Union, criticised the decision, made by “finger-wagging puritans,” as “ridiculous.”

February 5, 2023