Category: NEWS

Italian Embassies on Alert After Wave of Anarchist Attacks

In the shadow of Caspito’s hunger strike, Italy’s government is bracing against a wave of left-wing violence. Meanwhile, some observers are drawing connections between political fields and organised crime.

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.

Zemmour: My Duty is to “Save France From the Great Replacement”

Zemmour: My Duty is to “Save France From the Great Replacement”

“I could have remained a journalist and a writer, but I felt that my duty was to save France from the Great Replacement,” Zemmour said.

February 18, 2022
Northern Ireland: Push for Ban on ‘Intimidating’ Prayer Outside Abortion Clinics

Northern Ireland: Push for Ban on ‘Intimidating’ Prayer Outside Abortion Clinics

For Northern Irish Christians, this move by lawmakers is a source of consternation. As they face a ban on their prayer vigils outside abortion clinics, the message is clear: it is they who are being targeted.

February 18, 2022
Novak Djokovic Willing to Skip French Open and Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic Willing to Skip French Open and Wimbledon

In his first extensive interview after being banned from participating in the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic confirmed that missing major tournaments for not being vaccinated is “a price he’s willing to pay.”

February 18, 2022
European Court of Justice Rules Poland and Hungary Could Lose EU Money

European Court of Justice Rules Poland and Hungary Could Lose EU Money

The ECJ handed down the much-anticipated ruling on denying EU countries EU money. Significantly, the pronouncement was broadcast live in Hungarian and Polish, indicating how ground-breaking ruling is considered. The court denied all of Poland and Hungary’s grievances, but the fight over rule of law has just truly begun.

February 18, 2022
The 6th EU-African Union Summit: COVID, Coups, and China

The 6th EU-African Union Summit: COVID, Coups, and China

From questions concerning intellectual property restrictions on COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing, to the spread of jihadi militias and the growing Chinese presence in Africa, the current EU-AU summit is fraught with pressing issues.

February 18, 2022
Low Countries Continue on the Path of Removing COVID Restrictions

Low Countries Continue on the Path of Removing COVID Restrictions

“People died, it’s been a very hard time. Corona cast a shadow over our lives and sometimes divided us to the bone,” Dutch Health Minister Ernst Kuipers said as he announced the lifting of COVID restrictions, to begin February 18th.

February 17, 2022
Austria’s Population Growth Fueled “Exclusively” by Migration, Figures Reveal

Austria’s Population Growth Fueled “Exclusively” by Migration, Figures Reveal

The figures, published earlier this week by Statistik Austria, have revealed that migration was the “exclusive” force that drove the country’s population growth.

February 17, 2022
France: Macron Awards ECB Chief Lagarde with Prestigious Title

France: Macron Awards ECB Chief Lagarde with Prestigious Title

The ceremony, honoring Lagarde’s distinction for her “contribution to the renown of France” took place in the winter garden of the Élysée Palace. The event fuelled speculation as to what Macron’s intentions may be.

February 17, 2022
Brussels ‘Freedom Convoy’ Fails to Coalesce on First Try

Brussels ‘Freedom Convoy’ Fails to Coalesce on First Try

Through a formal ban by Brussels mayor Philippe Close, any vehicles associated with the movement were barred access to the city center. This, combined with controls at the Belgian border, effectively contained the movement.

February 17, 2022
Inflation Persistent in the Euro Zone

Inflation Persistent in the Euro Zone

Reflecting concerns for continued high inflation, a survey of professional forecasters published by the ECB showed a considerable 1.1 percentage-point rise in expected euro-zone inflation for the first quarter of 2022.

February 17, 2022
Éric Zemmour: Phone Call with Donald Trump

Éric Zemmour: Phone Call with Donald Trump

Donald Trump is said to have confirmed Éric Zemmour’s communication strategy, which according to Trump, clinched his own victory in the United States in 2016: to maintain a clear-cut and divisive discourse without worrying about the media’s commentary.

February 17, 2022
Prime Minister Trudeau Invokes Emergencies Act

Prime Minister Trudeau Invokes Emergencies Act

For the first time in Canadian history, the federal government invoked the Emergencies Act in response to the ongoing trucker blockades and anti-vaccination protests. In a news conference on February 14th, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that “it is now clear that there are serious challenges to law enforcement’s ability to effectively enforce the […]

February 17, 2022