Category: NEWS

Conflicting Geopolitical Concerns Hamper EU-Mercosur Talks

Europe’s attempts to get its way have been complicated by the election of left-wing and Peronist governments across South America, most notably Lula da Silva’s Workers Party in Brazil and Alberto Fernández’s Justicialist Party in Argentina.

Dutch Government Falls, PM Resigns

Rutte’s four-party coalition government had been teetering on the brink over its failure to agree on measures to curb the influx of asylum seekers. This Friday, negotiations finally broke down.

MEPs Blame Greece for the Ionian Migrant Shipwreck

Leftist members accused the Hellenic Coast Guard of destroying evidence and falsifying data, demanding an independent investigation into the incident, while also blaming the Commission for every crime committed against migrants in Libya.

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
Irish Teacher Released From Prison

Irish Teacher Released From Prison

Claiming that both his suspension by his employer and his imprisonment are unlawful, Enoch Burke states he will not leave prison until vindicated “by some higher court.”

December 26, 2022
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