Category: NEWS

Scott Morton Gives Up Her EU Chief Economist Position

The fact remains that Scott Morton’s withdrawal—of her own accord—absolves the European Commission of its responsibility in this appointment, since it initially refused to reverse its decision.

Dutch ‘Suicide Powder’ Seller Sentenced

Through Alex S.’s actions, ten people died after ingesting the deadly powder, while investigators revealed his so-called ‘suicide kits’ had been sold to about 1,600 people.

Ecuador Pushes for Visa-Free Access to Schengen Zone 

The latest iteration of EU visa policy will make it possible for Ecuadorians to gain visa-free access to the Schengen countries, as Latin American leaders drove a hard bargain during this week’s CELAC summit in Brussels.

French Government To Reload an Ambitious Nuclear Policy

French Government To Reload an Ambitious Nuclear Policy

Despite unanimity on the need for the project, the debates are stormy. The opposition will not fail to seize the opportunity to denounce the inconsistencies of President Emmanuel Macron, his about-face on this eminently strategic issue.

January 18, 2023
First Time in Decades: China’s Population in Decline

First Time in Decades: China’s Population in Decline

The negative turn in China’s population growth came earlier than expected and signals severe economic and political hardships ahead, as the country “has become older before it has become rich.”

January 18, 2023
Erdoğan Alters NATO Deal, Demands Extradition of Up to 130 ‘Terrorists’

Erdoğan Alters NATO Deal, Demands Extradition of Up to 130 ‘Terrorists’

NATO membership for Sweden and Finland appears at the mercy of Turkey’s ever-expanding demands.

January 18, 2023
Europe’s Largest Cache of Rare Minerals Found in Sweden

Europe’s Largest Cache of Rare Minerals Found in Sweden

The deposit is mostly composed of iron ore, but in addition to the rare minerals, it also contains a significant amount of phosphorus—seven times the amount found in the company’s current operational mines.

January 18, 2023
Green Activists Criticize World Leaders in Davos

Green Activists Criticize World Leaders in Davos

Protesters are concerned that the summit could turn into a “greenwashing exercise.”

January 17, 2023
Top Marine General in Japan: U.S. Preparing for War With China  

Top Marine General in Japan: U.S. Preparing for War With China  

Lieutenant General James Bierman likened the U.S.’s current military preparations in the Asia-Pacific region to those it took in Ukraine post-2014.

January 17, 2023
Germany: Over 217,000 Asylum Seekers Enter in 2022, Most Since 2016 Crisis

Germany: Over 217,000 Asylum Seekers Enter in 2022, Most Since 2016 Crisis

The number of migrants seeking asylum last year was the sixth-highest recorded in Germany’s history, exceeded only by the number of newcomers who entered between 1991 and 1993, during the Balkan wars, and those who came during the European Migrant Crisis of 2015-16.

January 17, 2023
British Tanks To Be Sent to Ukraine

British Tanks To Be Sent to Ukraine

Until now, all battle tanks that have been delivered to Ukraine—from Poland and the Czech Republic—have been of Soviet design. The Challenger 2, however, is the main tank of the British army.

January 17, 2023
97% of Hungarians Reject Brussels’ Sanctions Against Russia

97% of Hungarians Reject Brussels’ Sanctions Against Russia

“The results speak for themselves. 97% reject Brussels’ misguided sanctions. Brussels must review its sanctions policy and find a new strategy. We need peace, not new sanctions!” Hungarian MP Balázs Orbán said on the consultation’s results.

January 17, 2023
The British Counter-Terrorist ‘Prevent’ Programme is Broken

The British Counter-Terrorist ‘Prevent’ Programme is Broken

The Prevent programme seems to be, at the very least, in need of serious reform. Until the Shawcross report is released, we won’t know how badly it is broken.

January 16, 2023
Belgium Deports Islamic Preacher

Belgium Deports Islamic Preacher

Deported by Belgium,“hate preacher” Hassan Iquioussen had been accused of “sowing the seeds of a Jihadist atmosphere” by French authorities.

January 16, 2023
Hungarian FM Szijjártó Takes a Subtle Swipe at U.S. Government Over Ukraine

Hungarian FM Szijjártó Takes a Subtle Swipe at U.S. Government Over Ukraine

“Neither the Hungarians nor the Serbs are responsible for this war, but both nations are paying the price,” Foreign Minister Szijjártó said.

January 16, 2023