Russia confirms peacekeepers killed in Nagorno-Karabakh attack
Russian state officials have confirmed that a number of Russian peacekeepers were killed in an attack in Nagorno-Karabakh.
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EU accused of having ‘failed’ over Nagorno-Karabakh
The European Union has "failed" in its attempts to appropriately manage relations with Armenia and Azerbaijan over the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, a senior German…
Belgium pushing for ban on Russian diamonds
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo is trying to convince the diamond industry to take the last step in removing Russian diamonds from the international market.
Putin may not think invading Ukraine was a mistake. Here’s why
One idea that is deeply embedded in the mainstream Western conversation on the Ukraine war is that Putin made a “mistake” in launching his full-scale invasion…
The EU is wide open to Chinese infiltration – and Net Zero has made it worse
In London, the last few weeks have provided a glimpse into the way in which the liberal West has been infiltrated, and to an extent is being subverted by, the Chinese…
China enraged after German minister calls Xi Jinping a ‘dictator’
German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock has labelled Chinese President Xi Jinping a “dictator”, much to the outrage of the Chinese government.
Serbia to raise Kosovo issues at UN after EU peace talks fail
Serbia is to raise its issues with Kosovo at the UN General Assembly on September 19 after the European Union failed to broker an agreement between the two countries.
Brussels terrorists finally sentenced
Seven and a half years after the devastating Islamic terror attacks in the Belgian capital Brussels, the culprits finally know what their punishment is.
How Macron lost Morocco, France’s best ally in Africa
As usual, Emmanuel Macron’s timing was atrocious.
Fury in Beijing as EU announces Chinese electric-car probe
A forthcoming EU probe into Chinese electric cars entering Europe has angered Beijing, with officials and state-run media outlets lambasting the Commission for attacking…
Poland rebuffs von der Leyen on Treaty change
Poland’s ruling Conservative (PiS) party has signalled that a deal involving enlargement of the European Union in exchange for treaty changes that expand the powers…
Spain: Partido Popular calls for street protest against Puigdemont amnesty demand
Spain’s centre-right Partido Popular (PP) has called for citizens to take part in a major protest in the capital Madrid.
‘Humiliated’ European Council chief Charles Michel ‘eyeing a return to Belgian politics’
While he is expected to profile himself as saviour of his troubled homeland, the frequent clashes with von der Leyen are said to be the real motive for the switch.
EC distances itself from leaked plan to weaken Israeli control of West Bank
The European Commission has distanced itself from leaked plans aimed at undermining Israeli control of parts of the West Bank.
‘Shortest Hague career ever’ for spokesman of Dutch NSC party
On September 12, Onno Aerden was installed as the new spokesman for Pieter Omtzigt and his newly formed New Social Contract (NSC) party in the Netherlands.
Food from thin air? Not even Ursula von der Leyen can do that!
The European Commission has been caught falsely claiming that a EU-backed project can create any kind of food "literally from thin air".
EPP press director slams Socialists over warning letter to EC President von der Leyen
The centre-right European People's Party (EPP) has lambasted a warning letter sent by the Socialists and Democrats (S&D) Group to European Commission President Ursula…
Hungarian opposition oligarch Varga buys shares in key Polish paper from Soros
Pluralis, a media investment company controlled by an arm of US-based Soros Fund Management, has sold shares it recently purchased when taking control of Poland’s…
Catalan separatist Puigdemont demands amnesty in exchange for support for Sánchez
The Belgium-based fugitive also demanded the Spanish Government “forgoes the use of the justice system” against the separatist movement.
Macron government set to force through budget, bypassing parliament
The French Government looks set to bypass its parliament to force through the 2024 budget.
Farmer-Citizen Movement leader doesn’t want to be Dutch prime minister because she ‘can’t walk in heels’
The Farmer-Citizen Movement (BBB) in the Netherlands has put forward its primary candidate for the upcoming elections alongside its choice for prime minister and…
French humanitarian convoy to Nagorno-Karabach blocked by Azerbaijan
A delegation of 15 French representatives visited the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan earlier this week in the hope of reaching the blockaded region of Nagorno-Karabakh,…
Presidential term limits are ‘disastrous bullshit’: Macron
Multiple sources have now confirmed that Macron lashed out at the concept of term limits, which are set to prevent him from seeking re-election in 2027.
Spain: Feijóo admits his premiership attempt will likely fail
Alberto Núñez Feijóo has admitted he has little chance of becoming Spanish premier in the immediate future.
Lithuania summons Vatican representative after Pope Francis ‘praised the great Russian Empire’
The Vatican seems to have some explaining to do in Lithuania after Pope Francis expressed what many felt was a little too much admiration for Russia.
Spain: Feijóo offers to govern for two years in exchange for backing from Sánchez
Alberto Núñez Feijóo has offered to govern for only two years in exchange for support from Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Austria to oppose ‘federalist’ EU reforms
Austria intends to oppose Euro-federalist reforms proposed as part of the European Union enlargement debate.
Spurned EC competition tsar lashes out at ‘insecure’ France
"I wasn’t expecting to be hired and fired on a dime," Fiona Scott-Morton told a UK newspaper. "It’s not the way my world works."
China overtakes Europe as world’s largest offshore wind-energy producer
Communist China has outstripped mainland Europe in terms of offshore wind production, an international report has found.
Polish rail traffic disrupted by rogue radio signal with Russian national anthem played
A series of incidents on Poland's railways have raised security concerns after a number of trains were halted by unofficial "stop" radio-signals.