Portugal: Almost 300,000 of the roughly 500,000 inhabitants of Lisbon are immigrants
People from Bangladesh, India, and some Brazilians now make up the majority of immigrants in Lisbon
Czech inflation soars to 18%, highest level since 1993
The housing sector contributed the most to this acceleration, especially energy and fuel prices
We’ve never been closer to a conflict between Russia and NATO, warns top Czech general
It is impossible to hope for a quick end to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, according to the chief of the General Staff of the Czech Army
EU prepares for possible large-scale blackouts in winter
“The acts of sabotage against the Nord Stream gas pipelines have shown how vulnerable our energy infrastructure is,” states EU commission President Ursula von der Leyen
Germany could go from an ‘industrial country to an industrial museum’ due to worsening energy crisis
Germany is at risk of being deindustrialized
Europe’s new migrant crisis: Czechia asks EU for help after illegal immigration surges 1,200% in one year
Illegal migration is soaring across Europe, but the crisis is taking a backseat to the war in Ukraine
Green energy scandal: UK energy company Drax received billions in grants for renewable energy while cutting down and burning primeval forest
Green energy is a big business, and often at the taxpayers’ expense, as the latest scandal in the United Kingdom shows
Jair Bolsonaro defies pollsters to take left-wing favorite da Silva to run-off in Brazilian presidential election
With almost 43.3 percent, Bolsonaro received significantly more votes than forecast
German households are burning through gas too quickly, warns agency head
“Regardless of what the weather is like: We need savings of at least 20 percent across all areas”
Many people smugglers offer illegal crossing of the English Channel via TikTok
Each time an account is reported and closed by the application, the smuggling networks change identifiers to reappear immediately
Russian forces facing collapse in northeast Ukraine, nearly surrounded in Lyman
The armed forces of Ukraine are fighting in the suburb of Torske, which is only 12 kilometers from Lyman
Sabotage suspected against Nord Stream gas pipelines
“We cannot imagine a scenario that does not include a targeted attack,” said a source familiar with the investigation results by the federal security authorities and the German government
Vigilante justice: Migrant beaten by crowd after attempting to sexually assault 11-year-old schoolgirl in Rome, Italy
After the incident, some customers took the law into their own hands, chasing the perpetrator before delivering their own form of vigilante justice
Germany: An unexpectedly large protest against government energy policy could foreshadow growing discontent this winter
The protest against German energy policy was only supposed to involve 400 citizens, but that number ballooned to 4,000 out of a city of only 59,000
German bakery handed €330,000 bill for gas consumption
A previously concluded contract with a price guarantee until the end of 2023 was allegedly suddenly terminated
Germany: Syrian migrant who severely injured police officer is already released
The perpetrator is said to have pushed a 60-year-old police officer so hard that he fell over and hit his head on the street
Czech government agrees on price for electricity and gas cap
The estimated budgetary impact of capping the price of electricity and gas will be a maximum of 130 billion korunas (€5.3 billion)
Migrant people smuggler convicted 21 times shot and killed by French police; outrage after officer charged with involuntary manslaughter
The deceased driver was allegedly a Tunisian who had been living in France for a year
Czech president: The humility and nobility of Queen Elizabeth will remain in our hearts forever
“She was a fragile, gentle, and a modest woman,” writes former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš about the late monarch
Despite migrant wave, Germany and Czechia are reluctant to close their borders
Czechia’s interior minister will first negotiate with Slovakia on compliance with the so-called readmission agreement, which regulates the transfer of migrants between countries
Czech interior minister: Erdoğan has opened the floodgates. He is letting the Syrians in our country
“These people do not come from the country of origin, Syria, but Turkey. It’s proven,” explains Czech interior minister Vít Rakušan
Germany needs permanent border controls with Czechia to stem migrant crisis, says head of German police unions
New smuggling routes from Czechia to Germany are fueling the migrant crisis
Trust in the German state is at rock bottom, new polling shows
53 percent of the SPD, 52 percent of the Greens, and even 80 percent of FDP supporters think the state is too overwhelmed to fulfill its tasks
Inflation hits record in eurozone, surges to 9.1%
The European Central Bank is expected to raise the base rate by at least another half-percentage point at its September meeting
France: Khaled R. beat his girlfriend with one hand while holding his infant in the other, threatened to stab witnesses who intervened
Individuals associated with Khaled R. have threatened the two witnesses in the case
The West collapses again under onslaught of new migrant wave, 84% increase in illegal crossings recorded
“It is sad to watch the West commit suicide. A multi-ethnic society is not cohesive,” writes Czech commentator Alexander Tomský
Czechs have most expensive electricity in Europe despite exporting huge amounts of power abroad
Czechs are paying massive energy bills even as the country remains one of the largest energy exporters in the world
Germany holds the answer to soaring energy prices
Germany significantly influences European energy prices, thanks to its energy policy and the size of its market, writes energy expert Jaroslav Míl
The crucial cause behind energy crisis is ‘green fanaticism,’ says Czech president
According to Czechia’s president, the solution to the energy crisis is not to succumb to the Green Deal and to pursue a sovereign foreign policy
Czechia is facing larger migrant crisis than in 2015
The number of detained migrants in the last two months has exceeded the figures from the migration crisis in 2015
Czechia: The proposed regulation of reducing temperatures faces criticism
“It is not permissible for the elderly to spend 100 percent of their time in spaces at 20°C and below,” states Daniela Lusková, vice-president of the Association of Social Service Providers
10 times more expensive electricity in Czechia. How could this happen?
The current cause of the energy crisis is a failure in energy policy due to the Green Deal, writes Czech columnist Petr Holub
Czechia will limit heating for households to keep industry running in event of gas shortage
“We would do it at the cost of trying to keep the crucial components of industry running,” said Czechia’s industry minister
Energy crisis will spark riots that make Covid-19 protests look like ‘kids’ birthday party,’ warns German law enforcement official
Mass protests and riots are just as conceivable as concrete acts of violence, states the Thuringian Office for the Protection of the Constitution president, Stephan Kramer
Czech polling shows populist-conservative ANO party would win big in fall Senate elections
The party most aligned with conservative-national values in Czechia may secure a big victory in elections this fall
Germany: 4 Iraqis arrested for starting massive forest fire in famed Saxon-Switzerland National Park
The perpetrators allegedly smoked a hookah, which is said to have started the fire
German climate activists pour green paint into water fountains to protest gas energy
The protesters turned the water in fountains green in Hamburg, Berlin, Bonn, Essen, and Munich
Czechs can propose the withdrawal of Hungary’s voting rights, warns EU vice-president
According to Czech Minister for European Affairs Mikuláš Bek, Orbán’s recent speech in Tusványos will have “political consequences”
Arab immigrant sexually assaults woman in middle of street just 2 months after arriving in France
The man was only in France for two months before committing sexual assault
Czechia wants to introduce time-limited accommodation for war refugees
According to firefighter chief Vladimír Vlček, Ukrainians must stand on their own two feet and seek longer-term accommodation
Two Moroccan jihadists arrested after entering Europe alongside economic migrants via the Balkan route
Following their military training by jihadists in Syria, the two perpetrators traveled through Turkey, Bulgaria, and Serbia before entering Europe via Hungary and ending up in Austria and Spain
The first month of the Czech presidency is a success, but at what cost?
So far, Czechia has saved enough gas for the entire EU
NGOs bemoan inaction of member state governments on Mediterranean migrant crisis as numbers soar
“EU member states and associated states should deploy an adequate, state-led and proactive rescue fleet in the central Mediterranean,” the organizations jointly stated
Czechs want energy crisis solved before focusing on Ukraine, survey shows
Almost four in five Czechs consider finding a solution to the energy crisis to be the most important task during the country’s presidency of the EU Council
Every German will be able to change their gender once a year without the need for surgery
The Self-Determination Act applies exclusively to changing gender and first names
France: Disabled man killed for his bag in botched robbery, 2 Algerians arrested
The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment but sadly died the following day from his injuries
Czech Air Force to protect Slovak airspace from September until end of 2023
The details of the deployment of multi-role fighters will be specified in a joint declaration between Czechia, Slovakia, and Poland
‘Wear a face mask,’ Czech hospitals ask due to a rise in Covid-19 cases
However, the Czech government remains relatively indifferent to the growing trend in positive cases and has not called for the mandatory wearing of face masks
Terror threat across Europe still high as Ukraine war poses new challenges
The threat of radicalization among both religious and political factions remains high across Europe, according to Europol
‘We will lose the prosperity that we had for years’ – President of German employers’ association warns of coming crisis over Russian gas cut
We are facing the biggest crisis the country has ever had, claims Rainer Dulger
France extradites 2015 Paris Islamic terror attack convict to Belgium for another trial
The 32-year-old Moroccan Islamist is the only surviving initiator of the November 2015 Paris attacks
Czechs curtail shopping as crisis looms and pessimism spreads
People believe the government is doing little to prevent the decline in living standards
German economic minister warns of ‘catastrophic’ winter over Russian gas cut fears
Germany will face a “crucial test” in the winter, warns the country’s economic minister
Gender ideology worms its way into Czech science
“If you are the team leader, you want to choose people based on their expertise and how they fit into your team, not based on their gender,” said a Czech professor criticizing the new rules
Czech EU presidency will be defined by ‘crisis,’ warns European press outlets
The Czech government will also have to deal with growing public dissatisfaction due to the high cost of living and war fatigue
Inflation interview Miloš Zeman President Presidential elections Ukraine war czech republic News Trending Czech president warns of general strikes, says government’s neoliberal economic ideology is trumping pragmatism
The government’s neoliberal economic policy should be dropped in favor of price caps and taxes on higher earners, says Czechia’s president
Sole survivor of terror cell responsible for 2015 Paris attacks sentenced to life imprisonment
Abdeslam’s attorney, Olivia Ronen, said her client was the only one of 10 members of a terrorist group who had not killed anyone and should not have been found guilty of murder
5 million German jobs will be lost if Russia cuts gas supply, warns major business association
With an import rate of 89 percent, Germany is almost totally dependent on foreign supplies of natural gas
‘It will threaten our existence’ – Leading German association predicts horror winter without Russian gas
If no more gas comes from Russia, companies will be forced to shut down in whole or part, warns the managing director of the German Association of Municipal Enterprises
Czechs earn higher wages than Poles, Hungarians and Slovaks
The average wage in Czechia rose by 7.2 percent year over year to €1,534 in the first quarter of 2022
Asylum applications almost double across EU so far this year, and only a small fraction are from Ukraine
Most asylum seekers are still arriving from Islamic countries, with Germany a favorite destination for many
France: Rejected Somali asylum seeker steals a van and then hits 76-year-old man, tearing off his leg
The rejected asylum seeker had just been convicted of sexual assault right before he stole a vehicle and ran over his elderly victim
Dozens arrested at planned pride march banned by authorities in Istanbul
Police in full gear raided several bars around central Taksim Square, taking people into custody including a news station journalist
Czechs can now consent to sex with new app
“We do not agree with the statement that giving consent is unromantic, exaggerated, or even a weapon of women against men,” states project author Alena Sadílková
Czechia has exhausted its arms reserves supporting Ukraine, Czech PM reveals
Petr Fiala assured Ukraine that Czechia intends to continue supporting the country militarily, but will first need to replenish its resources
65% of French people feel there is too much immigration in their country
Interestingly, 69 percent of those aged 25-34 now consider immigration levels to be too high
European Parliament finally approves reform of emissions allowance system
MEPs will negotiate the final wording of the reform with the member states this autumn
Families with children shouldn’t visit outdoor pools due to violence and sexual attacks, warns German swimming association head
German public pools were once peaceful places fit for families and children of all ages
20% of all babies born in France given Muslim first names in 2021
The rate of Muslim first names for newborns could actually be as high as 25 percent
Czech court dismisses bizarre case of gender-neutral person’s demand to change birth number
According to the court, the constitutional order does not even imply the right for a birth number to record a person’s sex or gender identity
VIDEO: Mass migrant brawl in Berlin outdoor pool triggers huge police response
A 10-year-old was injured with a blow to the head during the mayhem
EU fears new crisis as Algeria threatens Spain with gas supply cut and refugee wave
Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebboune decided not to renew its partnership treaty with Spain
Trans women banned from women’s swimming events following landmark decision from world governing body
Men who transitioned to women, such as Lia Thomas, now face a total ban from elite swimming competitions
Ukraine in the EU? The considerable risk is an empty promise
The eventual accession of Ukraine to the European Union would have significant consequences for the member states, including shifting the political focus closer to the east of the bloc. It will be a long and complicated process in many areas, writes Jana Juzová, a researcher at the Europeum Institute.
As Ukraine inches closer to EU candidate status, Georgia asks, ‘What about us?’
“If anyone is entitled to candidate status, it is first and foremost Georgia, then Ukraine and Moldova,” said Georgian PM Irakli Garibashvili
Russian invasion also affects the security situation in Asia and Indo-Pacific, warns Czech foreign minister
“We want to have a fresh picture of possible joint steps and understand the challenges and opportunities in the Indo-Pacific,” says Czech foreign minister Jan Lipavský
Germany: AfD party congress canceled over left-wing violence threats
Germany’s AfD party is unable to even organize a conference due to the threat of left-wing violence
Pakistani male arrested for raping 6-year-old Ukrainian girl in Portuguese refugee center
She fled the war in Ukraine only to be sexually assaulted in multicultural Western Europe
French progressives come up with another novelty: genderless bicycle paths
“Do we mean that these routes will be subject to quotas so that female cyclists do not feel overwhelmed by the surrounding testosterone floating in the air?” asked essayist Anne-Sophie Chazaud
Germany: ‘Men of southern origin’ attack gay pride parade, set rainbow LGBT flag on fire
The approximately 30 attackers have not yet been identified, but the description usually refers to North Africans or Middle Easterners
Analysis: Czech EU presidency will be a journey in troubled waters
Czechia’s top priority while leading the EU presidency is likely to be the war in Ukraine and Europe’s response to it
France: 3 Algerian migrants arrested for slitting 70-year-old woman’s throat
The three illegal migrants are accused of brutally murdering an elderly woman in a French retirement home
Germany’s LGBT commissioner attacks critics of pro-transgender, sexualizing content on German kids’ TV
Despite medical research showing the dangers of puberty blockers and gender transitioning surgery for young people, Germany’s LGBT commissioner contends that critics of pro-transgender content on children’s television are bigoted
Czechia experiences biggest decline in living standards in its history
A very dangerous inflationary motivation is driving Czech spending habits: “Spend what you can now, as it will be more expensive tomorrow”
Czech central bank could raise interest rates a significant 0.75 points this month
The key interest rate in Czechia is already the highest since 1999, but more increases are expected
Mediterranean countries expect new migrant crisis over food shortages from conflict in Ukraine
There are fears of a new wave of migration due to food shortages caused by the war in Ukraine
61% of French in favor of publishing nationality of people arrested at Champions League final
The Champions League final, which pitted Liverpool against Real Madrid on Saturday, May 28, at the Stade de France, was marred by incidents and instigated the survey
Massive power outage paralyzed Prague, 200,000 left without power
The outage brought many areas of life in the Czech city to an abrupt halt
German kids’ TV fully embraces pro-transgender content, ignores side effects and life-altering risks
German children’s television produces one-sided content that depicts transitioning as a positive, brave, and nearly risk-free process
Energy Prices European Commission Russian aggression Ukraine war Věra Jourová czech republic News Trending The EU cannot guarantee cheap energy for the coming winter, says Czech EU commissioner
“We can guarantee that there will be enough energy for heating and enough food,” the EC vice-president Věra Jourová commented on rapidly rising prices
Smart electric meters from risky countries could cause a nationwide blackout in Czechia
“We are issuing this warning in response to the need to install smart meters in electricity distribution systems,” states the Czech National Cyber and Information Security Agency
Almost 2 gang rapes happen every single day in multicultural Germany, and cases more than doubled in just 3 years
The number of gang rapes in Germany has skyrocketed since 2015, as has the proportion of foreign offenders
How many Ukrainian refugees are actually in Czechia? The number keeps changing
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, more than 350,000 newcomers in Czechia have obtained relevant visas
Germany’s CDU falls into the arms of the Greens
Germany’s once conservative CDU is increasingly aligning itself with the far left Green Party
Major dispute over gay marriage in Czechia’s TOP 09 party
A TOP 09 founder has come out against his party’s current decision to vote in favor of same-sex marriage
Czechia commemorates 80th anniversary of Reinhard Heydrich assassination
“In the whole of occupied Europe, there was no attack on such a high-ranking figure in the entire hierarchy of the Third Reich,” states Czech historian, Zdeněk Špitálník
Food will become extremely expensive, warn German farmers as cost of living crisis soars
Food prices in Germany rose by 8.5 percent in April compared to the same month last year
Roma people are warned against going to Czechia
In addition, customs officers began to demand one more identity document besides passports from Roma migrants
First case of monkeypox hits Czechia, and health authorities say it’s unclear if smallpox vaccination is effective
According to experts, monkeypox can usually only be spread through long-term and close contact
Schools to swell up in September as Ukrainian refugees saturate Czech school places
“50,000 or maybe 150,000 Ukrainian pupils can enter schools from September,” explains the Czech education minister