Category: NEWS

Germany: Birth Rate Sinks to Ten-Year Low in 2022

Despite its birth rate sinking to a ten-year low, the population of Germany nevertheless climbed to 84.3 million people in 2022—more people than have ever lived in the country before—as net migration amounted to a record-setting 1.5 million people.

Former Senior Ukrainian Military Official Arrested for Bribery

Yevhen Borisov, accused of having accepted bribes in return for exempting some would-be soldiers from mobilization, is said to have purchased real estate worth around 4 million euros at the posh Marbella resort in southern Spain.

Rebellion Among French Police Is Growing

The movement, which started in Marseille, is now spreading across the country. “It’s not a movement of anger but rather one of disgust,” a member of an influential police union explains.

British Schools Rocked as Teachers Take Part in National Strike

British Schools Rocked as Teachers Take Part in National Strike

More than 23,000 schools have been impacted, with campaigners warning that the disruption to learning will be sizable.

February 1, 2023
Business Leaders Target UK Government Over “Baffling” Post-Brexit Economic Approach

Business Leaders Target UK Government Over “Baffling” Post-Brexit Economic Approach

The IMF predicted this week that the UK’s economic growth will lag behind all other developed countries in 2023.

February 1, 2023
Islamist Conference in France Cancelled Again

Islamist Conference in France Cancelled Again

The mayor of Echirolles issued the decree citing Salafist links of the organisers. The ban comes following vocal opposition from student activists and the French Right.

February 1, 2023
EU and U.S. Join Forces in AI Regulatory Efforts

EU and U.S. Join Forces in AI Regulatory Efforts

As Europe’s AI regulations are set to become global standards, the U.S. seeks to gain its foothold through R&D cooperation.

February 1, 2023
Eni Signs $8 Billion Gas Deal With Libya Following Meloni Visit

Eni Signs $8 Billion Gas Deal With Libya Following Meloni Visit

Libya became the latest North African country to sign a gas deal with Italy as Meloni continues the diplomatic blitz of the region discussing energy security and migration.

February 1, 2023
Scholz Adamant on Zero Fighter Planes for Ukraine

Scholz Adamant on Zero Fighter Planes for Ukraine

Fearing open war, Scholz appears to be looking for an off-ramp. Further talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin are necessary, according to the German Chancellor.

February 1, 2023
Polish Judge Blocked by the Assembly of the Council of Europe

Polish Judge Blocked by the Assembly of the Council of Europe

The European court has been waging a long-running battle against Poland on the highly sensitive issue of abortion, which may explain why the appointment of a new Polish judge has been so difficult.

February 1, 2023
UK’s Sunak Sacks Tory Chairman Zahawi Over Tax Indiscretions

UK’s Sunak Sacks Tory Chairman Zahawi Over Tax Indiscretions

Zahawi held high positions within both Boris Johnson’s and Liz Truss’ governments, without divulging being under investigation for tax irregularities.

February 1, 2023
VOX’s Abascal: “Islamism Is Incompatible With the West”

VOX’s Abascal: “Islamism Is Incompatible With the West”

Abascal’s statements come days after an illegal immigrant from Morocco killed local sacristan Diego Valencia and injured four others, including a priest, while he rampaged through two Catholic churches in the Spanish city of Algeciras.

January 31, 2023
Wagner Group Calls for American Patriots To Join Russia in Latest Propaganda Video

Wagner Group Calls for American Patriots To Join Russia in Latest Propaganda Video

Wagner’s recruitment ad seems to be unaware of its own paradox: “If you’re a true patriot of the future Great America, join the ranks of the warriors of Russia!”

January 31, 2023
Mossad Behind Drone Attack in Iran, Officials Claim

Mossad Behind Drone Attack in Iran, Officials Claim

According to Iranian officials, the drones targeted an ammunition manufacturing plant.

January 31, 2023
AfD MP Bystron: Leopards to Ukraine Is in U.S. Interests, Not German

AfD MP Bystron: Leopards to Ukraine Is in U.S. Interests, Not German

Echoing a line of thought repeatedly made by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán over the past year, the AfD lawmaker asserted that this armed conflict does have a winner—and that winner is the United States.

January 31, 2023