Retrofit of Germany’s eco-friendly battle vehicles ‘will cost billions’, government says
Fixing the problems with Germany's eco-friendly Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) will cost billions of euros, the country's government has admitted.
Corruption
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Ukraine’s anti-corruption agency sacks official over leak case
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) said on Tuesday it had dismissed its first deputy over a suspected leak case inside the body that spearheads…
Albania releases ethnic Greek MEP on probation
“After 16 months of continuous detention, I am now free and proud, but certainly not happy.
Metsola appoints brother-in-law as head of European Parliament cabinet
Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, has appointed her aide and brother-in-law Matthew Tabone as the head of her cabinet, on a monthly salary of…
Polish opposition set to lose cash after government-controlled body’s ruling
Poland’s National Electoral Commission (PKW), the majority of whose members were appointed by the present government, has decided that the former ruling Conservatives…
Polish court extends detention for priest who claimed mistreatment in prison
A Polish priest due to have been released from jail after having been detained since March on charges of fraud will remain in custody for a further three months,…
UK government faces record knife slaughter by offering £10 blade amnesty
In 1902 Hanoi was in danger of being overrun by rats.
Durov released on €5m bail as France charges Telegram boss
A French judge put Telegram boss Pavel Durov under formal investigation on Wednesday, August 28 in a probe into organized crime on the messaging app, but granted…
EU seizes assets of Bulgarian civil servants suspected of embezzling EU funds
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has seized the assets of Bulgarian civil servants suspected of embezzling funds from the European Union.
Polish justice minister accused of purging judges to put opposition MP in prison
Adam Bodnar, Poland’s justice minister, has come under fire from the opposition Conservatives (PiS) and the legal think tank Ordo Iuris.
Police officers suspended over Puigdemont’s escape from Spain
Three Catalonian police officers have been suspended for allegedly aiding the dramatic escape of Carles Puigdemont, the fugitive former Catalan president, following…
Immigrants and crime bleed socialism out of ‘Red Vienna’
There are few cities in the world more associated with socialism than Vienna -- or “Red Vienna,” as it has been called by socialists and non-socialists alike.
Polish PM Tusk’s attorney wants to strip licence from Catholic radio station
Roman Giertych, an MP from Donald Tusk’s ruling Civic Coalition (KO) and an attorney for the Tusk family has said Catholic radio station Radio Maryja should have…
Polish ex-MEP charged over allegedly fraudulent expenses claims
Ryszard Czarnecki, a former vice-president of the European Parliament and member of Poland’s opposition Law and Justice party, has been charged with fraud allegedly…
Sweden: ‘Foreign-born people’ overrepresented in ‘benefit fraud’
A new report from the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (SIA) has also shown that foreign-born people account for around 80 per cent of undue social assistance payments…
Ukraine’s Deputy Energy Minister ‘arrested on bribery charges’
Ukraine's Deputy Energy Minister has been arrested on charges of corruption and bribery by the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) and the anti-corruption bureau (NABU),…
Poland’s Tusk pursues former government officials over ‘illegal spending’
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has vowed to pursue former government officials for their alleged "illegal spending" while in office.
EC gives nod to Green Deal architect’s top job with Dutch gas major
One of the architects of the European Green Deal has received permission from the European Commission to take up the role of Chairman with Gasunie, a Dutch gas company.
The Spy Who Loved Me? German State bans agents from having sex with targets
A German State has banned its intelligence agents from having sex with their targets.
Tusk Government accused of push to sell-off State rail assets to Germany
The centre-left Polish Government led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk has been accused by the opposition Conservatives (PiS) of attempting to sell-off the assets of…
Polish prosecutors ask EP to lift immunity for two opposition MEPs
Poland’s prosecution service has asked the President of the European Parliament to waive the immunity of two Polish Conservative PiS MEPs so they can face trial…
Judge under fire as Spanish PM takes stand over allegations regarding his wife
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will testify today before Judge Juan Carlos Peinado regarding alleged influence peddling and corruption by his wife Begoña…
EU warns Slovakia against foreign agent law for NGOs
The European Commission has warned Slovakia that it will take immediate legal action if the government pushes ahead with a proposed law requiring NGOs that receive…
Wilders target of disgusting packages campaign
Geert Wilders, leader of the Dutch hard-right Freedom Party (PVV), has been the victim of a revolting campaign.
French TV channel hosting right-ring show taken off the air by regulator
The French TV channel C8, known for airing the popular right-wing show Touche pas à mon Poste hosted by Cyril Hanouna, will cease operations by 2025 following a…
Greek court approves extradition of Turkish citizen awaiting asylum appeal
Greece's Council of State has ruled in favour of extraditing a Turkish businessman, legal sources told Reuters on July 23.
Austria’s Freedom Party sues EPP’s Weber over ‘Russian financing’ allegation
The Austrian Freedom Party (FPÖ) has filed a civil suit for defamation against Manfred Weber, President of the European People’s Party (EPP).
EU Court of Justice judge ‘accused of sexual harassment’
Dutch investigative news platform Follow the Money (FTM) has reported that a judge with the Court of Justice of the European Union allegedly sexually harassed…
Wokeness and the Secret Service’s failure: DEI can cost lives
Shocking clues come out of the US Senate briefing on the attempt on President Trump‘s life.
Tusk’s government humiliated as court releases detained PiS MP after Council of Europe intervenes
The government of Polish PM Donald Tusk has had to release a detained PiS former deputy justice minister after a court found the MP still had parliamentary immunity…