Category: NEWS

Putin Pays Homage to Cuban Communism

The exchange between the two leaders occurs in the context of Russia’s strong support for the Latin American Left.

European Parliament To Enforce Gender Quotas in Companies

Under the directive, member states will be forced to sanction companies that do not comply with the new standards by 2026. If they don’t, the member states themselves could be subject to punitive measures.

Bolsonaro’s Party Rejects Electronic Votes

For their part, authorities in the Brazilian legal system, including the president of the Electoral Court, Alexandre de Moraes, have been explicit in opposing the questioning of the election results.

New Center-Right Party Formed in Germany

A new center-right party, the Bündnis Deutschland (BD), was founded by 50 ex-members of other German parties. The BD aims to be the voice of the neglected middle class, but the media has already framed it as right-wing.

Transatlantic Trade Tensions on the Rise

While the cost of doing business in Europe has increased dramatically in the last year, the euro has also lost value against the dollar. The depreciation benefits euro-zone exports to America.

Poland Recalls Ambassador To Israel

Poland Recalls Ambassador To Israel

Poland’s ambassador to Israel has been recalled until further notice, the foreign ministry said.

August 17, 2021
EU Foreign Ministers Discuss Afghanistan Crisis

EU Foreign Ministers Discuss Afghanistan Crisis

EU foreign ministers hold emergency talks via videolink Tuesday on the situation in Afghanistan.

August 17, 2021
Poland’s Restitution Law Criticised by Israel and Washington

Poland’s Restitution Law Criticised by Israel and Washington

The new Polish law would make it much harder to get back confiscated property.

August 16, 2021
EU Countries Evacuate from Afghanistan

EU Countries Evacuate from Afghanistan

After the sudden collapse of the Afghan government, Western countries try to evacuate their people from the country.

August 16, 2021
Merkel Joins CDU Campaign For Laschet

Merkel Joins CDU Campaign For Laschet

Angela Merkel will step in to help conservative Armin Laschet in his bid to succeed her as German chancellor as he sinks in the polls.

August 13, 2021
Polish Ruling Coalition Collapsed

Polish Ruling Coalition Collapsed

Poland’s ruling conservative coalition collapsed Tuesday after Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki fired the leader of a smaller partner party over disagreements on tax and media policy.

August 12, 2021
Latvia Started Pushing Back Migrants

Latvia Started Pushing Back Migrants

Latvian border guards turned back dozens of migrants into Belarus overnight.

August 12, 2021
Catholic Priest Murdered in Western France

Catholic Priest Murdered in Western France

France's interior minister reported that a priest was murdered in a small town in western France on Monday, August 9th.

August 10, 2021
Polish Priest and German Theologian Convicted of Inciting Hatred by German Court

Polish Priest and German Theologian Convicted of Inciting Hatred by German Court

The controversial article analyzed the existence of the “Lavender Mafia” in the Church.

July 28, 2021
Chinese Embassy Complains Against Reuters Photo

Chinese Embassy Complains Against Reuters Photo

The Chinese embassy in Sri Lanka complained on Sunday against the use of an “ugly” photograph of a Chinese Olympic

July 26, 2021
Germany and U.S. Reach Deal on Nord Stream 2

Germany and U.S. Reach Deal on Nord Stream 2

The U.S. says a deal has been reached with Germany to prevent Russian gas from being used as political leverage

July 22, 2021
European Commission Investigates Pegasus Affair

European Commission Investigates Pegasus Affair

The European Commission has decided to launch an investigation on the Pegasus Project. An investigative consortium formed by Forbidden Stories, Amnesty International and 17 media organisations revealed on Sunday that at least 10 governments had allegedly employed military spyware for illegal surveillance of journalists, lawyers, businessmen and members of civil society, Euractiv.com reports. “We are […]

July 22, 2021