Category: NEWS

Council of Europe Targets UK Asylum Reform

While Britain is not part of EU institutions, the criticism by the CoE will rightly be seen by many Brexiters as yet another attempt to undermine the UK’s sovereignty post-Brexit.

UK Government To Punish Households Using Gas

Ministers are encouraging Britons to ditch their gas boilers for heat pumps, but the ‘net zero’ secretary Grant Shapps admitted he has yet to do so himself.

Cocaine Use Soars in Europe

The rise in drug use accompanies an estimated 35% spike in cocaine cultivation in a single year, between 2020 and 2021.

Sweden To Conduct National Census To Counter Illegal Migration

“Sweden has a centuries-old tradition of civil registration, but as a result of irresponsible migration and undemanding integration policies over the decades, we have largely lost control over how many and who lives in our country,” SD leader Jimmie Åkesson said.

Euro-Zone Inflation Nears Its Peak

Euro-Zone Inflation Nears Its Peak

The inflation rate dropped from June to July in five countries.

August 3, 2022
Macron Hosts Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman

Macron Hosts Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman

The meeting with Macron also contributes to a general rehabilitation of the Saudi Arabian government’s image in the West, following the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and the war in Yemen.

Iran Arrests Swedish National on Espionage Charge

Iran Arrests Swedish National on Espionage Charge

The arrest follows the announcement that several spies affiliated with Mossad have also been arrested recently, as well as that of two French nationals last May on charges of organising protests in Iran.

NATO Ready to Act in Serb-Kosovo Conflict

NATO Ready to Act in Serb-Kosovo Conflict

Last year, Serbian protesters, reacting to the Kosovo government forcing their license plates onto vehicles with Serbian plates, had blocked border crossings with Serbia.

August 2, 2022
Russia Funds Nuclear Power Abroad

Russia Funds Nuclear Power Abroad

Once fully operational, the plant is expected to deliver 10% of Turkey’s domestic electric needs.

August 2, 2022
From Ukraine: “Terrorist State” Russia, HIMARS Hit Russia, First Grain Shipments Leave Odessa

From Ukraine: “Terrorist State” Russia, HIMARS Hit Russia, First Grain Shipments Leave Odessa

Rinkēvičs told Politico that the European Union needed to intensify its efforts to isolate Russia. Russian “society needs to feel it,” he argued, since most Russians support Russia’s invasion of its neighbour.

August 2, 2022
Sri Lanka: IMF Agreement Postponed, Crackdowns on Protesters

Sri Lanka: IMF Agreement Postponed, Crackdowns on Protesters

While Sri Lankans had hoped that the removal of Rajapaksa from office would be a first step to turn around the collapsed economy, negotiations with the World Bank and IMF haven’t yet been successful. Instead, protesters are being persecuted.

August 2, 2022
Germany’s Coalition Government Tussles over Nuclear Power

Germany’s Coalition Government Tussles over Nuclear Power

With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine putting the security of gas supplies at risk, the situation has changed. Calls are now being made for the country’s three largest power stations, including the one in Bavaria, to remain open.

August 2, 2022
Tunisian Referendum Strengthens Presidency, Weakens Democracy

Tunisian Referendum Strengthens Presidency, Weakens Democracy

It remains to be seen whether the constitutional change will lead to stability in the country that birthed the Arab Spring.

Change of President in Sight at the Rassemblement National

Change of President in Sight at the Rassemblement National

Aliot vs Bardella: two profiles, two opportunities. For all that, it is difficult to talk about two competitors, since the two men make their political loyalty to Marine the pillar of their candidacy.

August 1, 2022
Climate Activist Group “Last Generation” Funded by Public Money

Climate Activist Group “Last Generation” Funded by Public Money

Despite ties to far-left extremist groups, climate activists of Letzte Generation have access to more than €150,000 in federal subsidies from the German Ministry of Economics.

August 1, 2022
Spain: PM Calls for Necktie Sacrifice to Conserve Energy

Spain: PM Calls for Necktie Sacrifice to Conserve Energy

It is unclear if Sánchez wants to turn his anti-tie appeal into a nation-wide campaign, and whether Spaniards will be asked to forego other energy-depleting lifestyle choices.