Kyiv must address WW2 massacre before it can join EU, Polish minister says
Poland's defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz appeared to make Ukraine's European Union accession conditional on "resolving" a dispute with Poland over a…
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Corsicans want to reclaim the slaughtering monster Napoleon for ‘cultural tourism’
“Corsica must reclaim all the great figures of its history, especially Napoleon,” Jean-Guy Talamoni, the pro-independence former president of the Corsican Assembly,…
Amsterdam universities take extra measures to ensure safety of Jewish students and staff
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) and the Free University Amsterdam have announced they are taking extra measures to ensure the safety of Jewish and Israeli students…
Police arrest ‘revolting Brussels Metro YouTube prankster’ YaNike
YaNike, the infamous Brussels-based YouTuber known for throwing buckets of excrement, oil and other filth over unsuspecting victims on the city’s Metro system,…
As Europeans are arrested for what they say, how ‘free’ is Europe’s speech?
While America and Europe are two parts of one West, they have always treated the idea of “rights” differently.
Singer suspended from Royal Swedish Opera over ‘pro-Russia’ comments
Opera singer Mattias Milder has been suspended from the Royal Swedish Opera in Stockholm following controversial "pro-Russia" comments on social media.
Belgian school introduces compulsory Arabic lessons
Mandatory Arabic lessons have been brought in for students at a college in Belgium, spurring opposition on social media.
UK government faces record knife slaughter by offering £10 blade amnesty
In 1902 Hanoi was in danger of being overrun by rats.
EU digital law ‘restricts freedom of expression’, says French whistleblowers’ group
The Association for the Support of Whistleblowers (ASLA) has accused European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA) of "restricting freedom of expression under the…
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…
German bishop instructs Christians not to vote AfD ahead of regional elections
A senior bishop in Germany has again ordered Christians in the country not to vote for the right-wing populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
Ryanair boss O’Leary wants to limit alcohol consumption at airports
Michael O'Leary, boss of Irish airline Ryanair, said he felt air travellers should not be allowed to simply consume as much alcohol as they wanted before a flight.
Poland’s restriction of access to abortion ‘violates human rights’, says UN
The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) has stated that Poland is violating women's rights by "unduly restricting…
EU condemns Afghanistan after it forbids women from talking in public
The European Union has said it was "appalled" by the Taliban's announcement of severe limitations on women's freedom in Afghanistan.
Meta ‘arbitrarily’ suspends French right-wing accounts: Marion Maréchal
French politician Marion Maréchal has accused Meta of "arbitrarily "suspending right-wing accounts on Instagram.
Macron rejects left-wing government with French democracy in uncharted territory
French President Emmanuel Macron has dismissed proposals from the left-wing alliance (New Popular Front) to form a government, citing the need for “institutional…
Macron, Brussels deny involvement in Telegram CEO’s arrest
French President Emmanuel Macron has denied involvement in the arrest of the CEO of Telegram in his country, with officials from the European Commission having also…
Unfashionable truth: Democrats’ ideological dynasty is destroying America
In an American presidential campaign that has so far been marked by the complete absence of one of the candidates, bizarrely resulting in her heading most opinion…
German football fans protest against sponsorship deal with arms manufacturer Rheinmetall
Fans of the German football club Borussia Dortmund have opposed an advertising deal with arms manufacturer Rheinmetall.
French artist leaks phone number of assistant in attempt to target National Rally MP
French artist and comedian Michaël Youn has leaked what he said was the phone number of National Rally MP Frédéric Falcon during a concert, without realising…
Telegram dismisses allegations following CEO’s arrest
Messaging service Telegram has issued a statement denouncing the arrest of its CEO Pavel Durov by French authorities for alleged failures in content moderation.
Germany sets most lenient cannabis drug-driving limit in EU
Under new drug regulations in Germany, Berlin has set the most lenient drug-driving limit in the European Union.
French musician slams Democrats for using his music at national convention
French musician and producer DJ Snake has publicly distanced himself from the US Democratic Party, criticising their use of his song during the second night of the…
Dutch airline drops vegetarian sausage rolls as nobody bought them
Dutch low-cost airline Transavia has stopped selling vegetarian sausage rolls on board because customers said with their wallets that they preferred eating meat.
ECHR has given every prisoner the right to ‘change their sex’, legal think-tank claims
“Thanks to ECHR case law, the vast majority of European countries recognise ‘gender’ as a form of private identity that anyone can choose for oneself at their…
Slovak ministers slam presence of children at ‘erotic aid’ play
A "perverse" play performed at a Slovakian festival has prompted government uproar, with many senior officials expressing fury at children being present at the show.
Brothers of Italy MEP blasts the European liberal desire to censor Musk and X
"There's an irrepressible desire for censorship in this dilapidated contemporary Left, whether post-communist or liberal, it no longer makes a difference."
EU will ban X if Musk does not implement censorship, top Liberal MEP claims
“If Elon Musk does not comply with European rules on digital services, the EU Commission will ask continental operators to block X or, in the most extreme case,…
EU must not to ‘interfere in US politics’ through tech censorship, justice committee warns
The European Union must not "interfere in US politics" via its attempts to censor the internet, a letter signed by a senior Republican politician has warned.
What the Right now fights: the Left’s hatred of Western civilisation
There are many theories circulating at the moment as to why the political environment seems to get ever more polarised.