Germany pays cash handouts to deported Afghan criminals
Germany has given cash handouts to illegal migrants it is deporting to Afghanistan.
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Irish could become climate migrants in Europe, minister claims
Irish people could end up as climate migrants in Europe should global warming continue, the country's climate minister has claimed.
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…
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…
Illegal migrants crossing Polish border ‘should be shot’, says presidential candidate
Sławomir Mentzen, who is the presidential candidate for Poland's right-wing Confederation party, has said that illegal migrants should be shot by border guards…
Germany tightens security, asylum policies after deadly festival stabbing
The German government on Thursday announced a proposed package of tighter security and asylum measures following a deadly stabbing spree linked to Islamic State…
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.
Cost-benefit of European mass migration: mostly just crime and billions spent on welfare
We need to redefine the term terrorism.
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…
Ireland sees highest immigration in nearly two decades
Ireland has recorded its highest level of immigration since before the 2008 banking crash, the country's Central Statistics Office (CSO) has confirmed.
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.
Italy detains NGO ship Geo Barents for 60 days
Italian authorities have fined NGO Doctors Without Borders (MSF) €3,330 and detained its ship the Geo Barents for 60 days after it brought 191 migrants to Italy.
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…
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…
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…
Tens of thousands demonstrate against AfD after stabbings in Solingen
After a deadly knife attack in the German city of Solingen, tens of thousands took to the streets to march against Alternative for Deutschland (AfD) in Saxony and…
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.