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Uniforms in French schools: Brigitte Macron repeats RN suggestion

Published: January 15, 2023, 6:32 am

ParisSome political figures have reacted to Brigitte Macron's recent comments in favour of a single uniform for schools. The return of uniforms in schools is currently at the centre of debates in the French National Assembly.

Betrayed by a friend – French historian outlines German-US dilemma

Published: January 14, 2023, 5:35 am

ParisThe French sociologist, historian and publicist Emmanuel Todd spoke in an interview with a Swiss weekly magazine about an interim assessment of the current East-West conflict. He also commented in detail on the situation in Germany, whose sovereignty has almost completely disappeared under the tutelage of the US.

On Erdogan’s initiative, first new church built in Turkey since 1923

Published: January 14, 2023, 4:56 am

AnkaraThe first new building for a Christian church since the founding of the republic in 1923 is about to open there. The Syrian Orthodox Church of St. Ephrem in Istanbul's Bakirkoy district is scheduled to be completed within the next two months.

New secret documents found in Joe Biden’s private office

Published: January 13, 2023, 6:31 am

WashingtonFor the second time in a few days, US President Biden's employees have found secret documents in private rooms. The 80-year-old leader cited gaps in his memory.

Who designed global guidelines for puberty blockers?

Published: January 13, 2023, 6:15 am

BerlinClinics around the world follow guidelines from the Netherlands for gender treatments in children. The basis for this is, among other things, a much-criticized study sponsored by a German hormone manufacturer.

Zero accountability: Dutch Deputy Prime Minister unaffected by transgressions

Published: January 12, 2023, 6:40 am

The HagueOn Friday, Dutch data analyst Wouter Aukema published the research he and others conducted into government documents released after a FOI request, on an ancillary position of minister Sigrid Kaag. She is the Minister of Finance and First Deputy Prime Minister in the Fourth Rutte cabinet.

Orban’s minister takes a jab at US

Published: January 12, 2023, 5:52 am

BudapestWhile politicians from many EU countries are in favor of even more arms deliveries to Ukraine, Hungary and Serbia are now pleading for a quick end to the war. In his statement on the matter, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó also delivered a dig at the United States.

Bunkers for sale in Ukraine

Published: January 11, 2023, 7:44 am

KievIn the face of the constant barrage of Russian missiles, the demand for bombproof accommodation in Ukraine has increased enormously. A Ukrainian company is offering an expensive solution. Only a few Ukrainians can afford the "cosy", modern bunkers, starting at 66 000 euros however.

Calls for ‘Leopard’ deliveries to Kiev are getting louder

Published: January 10, 2023, 11:04 am

BerlinSome 80 years after the defeat of Stalingrad, German tanks will soon be rolling into Russia again. This is made possible thanks to the German government's recent decision to supply Marder armored personnel carriers to Ukraine. Observers assume that it will not stop there and that the delivery of heavy Leopard 2 battle tanks, as demanded by Kiev and Western war supporters, is now only a matter of time.

The European political class has completely lost touch with reality

Published: January 10, 2023, 6:09 am

In 1989, when East Germans demonstrated not only in Leipzig but also in Berlin in front of the Palace of the Republic and sought a confrontation with the nomenklatura of the GDR, Erich Honecker assumed that the opponents of the system were being infiltrated and politically controlled by "Western provocateurs". He could not and did not want to believe that significant parts of the GDR population had lost all confidence in his state, the GDR.