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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.
Wilders wants Dutch Government to send Syrians home
Geert Wilders, whose Freedom Party (PVV) party sits in the Dutch Government, has said he wants Syrians to be sent back to their home country.
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…
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…
EU cuts Baltic Sea Cod quotas despite fish-finger shortage fears
The European Commission has announced it is cutting fishing quotas for cod despite ongoing fears of fish-finger shortages in Germany.
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…
Cash-strapped German Government ‘throwing money at unimpressive video games’
German economy minister Robert Habeck (Greens) is under pressure after announcing new subsidies for the digital gaming sector, despite the country's budget problems…
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.
Hungary threatens to send its migrants to Brussels over EU fines
The Hungarian Government is planning to give free one-way tickets to Brussels for migrants and asylum seekers who want to enter the European Union, reports indicate.
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…
Nord Stream a ‘legitimate target’ for Ukraine, Czech President claims
The Nord Stream pipelines were a "legitimate target" for Ukraine's armed forces to sabotage or strike, the President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel has claimed.
Former EPP PM of Ireland cosies up to Pelosi at Democrat convention
Ireland's former European People's Party (EPP) prime minister, Leo Varadkar, is reportedly palling about with ex-US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi at the Democratic…
Liberal Renew group in danger of loosing another seat to the Right
Renew, the liberal faction in the European Parliament, is at risk of losing its Estonian representative to a more right-wing group, possibly the centre-right ECR.
EU sanctions ‘could spark German fish-finger shortage,’ industry chief warns
Possible sanctions on Russia could prompt a fish-finger shortage in Germany, local media in the country has reported.
Germany to establish first foreign military base since Second World War
Germany is set to establish its first permanent military base abroad since the end of the Second World War.
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…
Former commissioner takes senior role with controversial Chinese firm SHEIN
A former European Commissioner has sparked concern after taking a senior role at a major Chinese retailer SHEIN -- an online retailer facing accusations of compelling…
Polish President Duda and PM Tusk strike deal over European Commissioner choice
Poland's feuding president and prime minister have struck a deal on the appointment of the country's European Commissioner.
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."
Trump floats Musk cabinet role after EU bust-up
Former US president Donald Trump has suggested he could offer Elon Musk a role in his future cabinet should he retake the White House in November.
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,…
Croatia to reintroduce compulsory military service
Croatia has said it will reintroduce compulsory two-month military service starting in 2025, local media is reporting.
German defence stocks down after report of freeze on Ukraine military aid
German defence stocks fell on August 19, after the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung (FAS) reported that the finance ministry would not approve…
French hard-left pushes for an unlikely Macron impeachment
France's hard-left La France Insoumise (LFI) party has threatened to launch impeachment proceedings against President Emmanuel Macron.
‘Keep quiet’ Tusk tells Germany over Nord Stream revelations
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has ordered "all initiators and patrons" of the Nord Stream pipelines to "keep quiet" following the revelation that Ukraine might…
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.
EU-funded NGO pays tribute to assassinated Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh
The European Commission via Erasmus+ has funded four projects of the youth section of the Al Sharq Forum from 2021 to 2023 with a total of €110,279
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.
Snoop Dogg’s new Amsterdam cannabis coffee shop under fire from authorities
Snoop Dogg's new coffee shop in Amsterdam has ruffled feathers among officials in the capital, local reports have indicated.