Taliban foreign minister seeks good relations with France – video
In an exclusive interview, Afghanistan's acting foreign minister told a French news portal that the Islamic regime is striving for friendly relations with the French government. He urged France to reopen its embassy in Kabul and called on French humanitarian aid organisations to return to Afghanistan.
Most underage migrants perpetrating offences on public transport are adults
Authorities are stepping up surveillance on public transport vehicles due to a growing number of thefts. In many cases, the perpetrators claim to be unaccompanied minors, but they are in fact adults. One-fifth of the crimes take place in the capital's underground.
Mayor of town infamous for mass brawl invited immigrant families himself
Although it was him who proposed the admission of immigrant families into the town, now known for a mass brawl between the local African and Kurdish communities, the mayor has accused the most popular right-wing politician of provocation. The interior minister has announced that he is initiating the dissolution of the Black African Defence League for being racist and inciting hatred.
"Our town has been torn apart," Swedish officer says
Shootings, knife attacks, blasts, grenades, automatic weapons and gang wars. Sweden is hard to recognise these days, a Swedish policeman says, adding that they are completely helpless against gang wars. Another officer has launched a petition calling on the government to improve their working conditions. The recent death of a colleague', who was shot in the open street, was the last straw.
Mass brawl followed by new atrocities targeting town hall – video
Barely a few days after a hundred-strong mass brawl, the town fell victim to atrocities once again. Members of the African Black Defence League stormed the mayor's office, disrupted a wedding and poured a packet of flour over the highest-ranking official in the municipal government.
Pope Francis emphasized courage and faith of St Stephen and St Elizabeth in Closing Mass
Hungarian saints St. Stephen and St. Elizabeth of the House of Arpad as exemplary people who truly met Jesus, Pope Francis said in his speech at the closing mass of the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress on Heroes' Square in Budapest on Sunday.
PM Orban: I asked Pope Francis not to let Christian Hungary perish
During their meeting in Budapest on Sunday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban asked Pope Francis not to let Christian Hungary perish, Bertalan Havasi, Mr Orban's press chief, told Hungary's state news agency (MTI).
Former HM to appear in court, may be charged
Results of the former health minister’s series of committed blunders, is compounded by the high anti-vaccination sentiment in the country. Recently, a high school teacher was suspended from his job because he showed an anti-vaccination themed video to students in class. But there are also regular demonstrations against vaccines, some of which include acts of violence.
V4 state introduces new measures: vaccines for age five and up
The ministry of health is introducing several measures with the aim of curbing the ever-swelling third wave.
Most French people do not want Macron
According to a recent poll, an overwhelming majority of the French believe that the current president does not adequately represent the people, and more than half of those polled do not believe that Emmanuel Macron will be able to steer France out of the current crisis. Nearly half of the respondents in the survey also think that Emmanuel Macron will not win the April 2022 election.
Hungarian politician's bodyguards use choke hold on passer-by – video
A man walking his dog was pushed to the ground and put into choke hold by the bodyguards of a prime ministerial candidate. at a campaign event. The incident was filmed and police have launched proceedings. The Hungarian Jobbik party has been embroiled in countless anti-Semitic and racists scandals involving verbal aggression, but this is the latest shocking incident.
Muslim family bent on killing "westernised" relative
The twenty-year-old pregnant Muslim woman's family, including her parents, repeatedly tried to kidnap her and take her back to their home, from where she had moved out. She believes that if they had succeeded, they would have murdered her because she had become "too westernised". The young woman has a non-Muslim boyfriend, who has also suffered multiple violent attacks.
Police working in dangerous districts demand fireproof clothing
Officers demand appropriate protective clothing as they have been suffering a growing number of pyrotechnic attacks in certain "sensitive districts". However, despite long years of promises, they still lack the sufficient fireproof clothing. The issue has become rather topical since officers have been under attack in a town near the capital for four days, being targeted with fireworks and Molotov cocktails – video.
"This is not simple vandalism but desecration"
Vandals completely ravaged a church in Italy, beheaded the statue of Virgin Mary, forced the tabernacle with the Blessed Sacrament open and scattered the consecrated bread. The vandals deliberately committed sacrilege, the bishop says.
46 per cent of Germans oppose taking in Afghans
A survey commissioned by the German press agency reveals that 46 per cent of Germany's population is strongly against admitting Afghan immigrants to the country. Even some of those in favour of taking in Afghans would tie admission to strict conditions.
Socialist mayor to set up drug centre in immediate vicinity of schools and creches – video
Residents are protesting against the plan proposed by the district's leadership for fear that junkies would plague their neighbourhood. The facility for drug addicts would be housed in a vacant building that used to function as a kindergarten.
PM Orban: I trust that a period bringing more happiness is to come
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban saluted every member of the Hungarian Jewish community, wishing a happy and sweet new year on the occasion of the Jewish New Year, the prime minister's press chief Bertalan Havasi said on Monday.
39 per cent of French think Islam will become the country’s largest religion
A recent poll shows that almost 40 per cent of French people believe that Islam will become the largest religion in France in the future. Three quarters of respondents fear that if this happens, the country will lose its historic identity.
Third of Swedes distressed by frequent shootings
More than 30 per cent of Swedes are worried that criminal gangs may start shooting in their neighbourhood, a recent survey reveals.
Syrians make up largest group of foreign radical Islamists in Germany
Syrian nationals make up the largest group of dangerous foreign-born Islamists in Germany, the federal government’s response to a question from an AfD (Alternative für Deutschland) MP revealed. Police information shows that many Syrian Islamists radicalised after having arrived in Germany.
Curriculum makes praying to Aztec gods mandatory
Parents say there is nothing wrong with their children learning about cultural diversity, but compelling prayer to Aztec gods is going too far.
Congresswoman promotes fundraiser for terrorists
On Wednesday, the Democratic party's congresswoman shared a tweet that adversited a fundraiser for an organisation with ties to Hamas and the Taliban.
Macron promises hundreds of surveillance cameras to district ruled by drug gangs
The government has pledged some major investments in the city plagued with criminals and the president has promised to monitor the progress personally.
Only the European Commission does not realise the need for strong border protection
"It was a mistake to criticise Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for raising a rasor wire fence at the border in 2015,' said Danish Minister of Immigration and Integration Mattias Tesfaye. Hungary was the first to build a physical frontier fence to protect its own and the EU's borders from illegal immigrants. At that time, Hungary was widely criticised, but later countless countries followed suit. The following compilation of V4NA shows that the number of fences has increased six-fold over the last six years, with physical border closures being erected at at least fifteen border crossing points in various country across Europe, who have recognised that this is the most effective way to protect borders. Despite an obvious tipping of the scales, the European Commission is still unwilling to support the construction of fences by member states.
Elderly to receive third jabs in capital's care homes
The capital will launch administering booster shots, the mayor announced on social media.
Drug dealers control Marseille district – video
Dealers have even blocked the road and only those approved by them can enter the district, but the interior minister sees no problem. But he most popular opposition politician says the area is an outlaw zone where drug traffickers dictate their own laws.
Department allocates significant funds to organisation supporting Afghan women
Although one department is allocating a considerable sum to support an association helping Afghan women, not everyone agrees in the country with assisting Afghan citizens. In the view of a renowned essayist, it is actually Afghans who owe the country – video.
Migrants' health coverage costs a small fortune
A study by an MP highlights the staggering sum the state spends on providing health care for illegal immigrants. Moreover, the migrants also receive temporary residence permits for the duration of their treatment using a legal loophole governing the entry and stay of foreign nationals, and the right to asylum.
Transvestites insult Pride parade participant – video
The transgender paraders took issue with the T-shirt of a man who was eventually led away by police because of his homophobic slurs. The founder of the association scribed across the T-shirt stated that the organisation is not hateful, they simply believe that gender identity issues do not belong among same-sex attracted individuals.
Swiss secret service warns of terror attacks on vaccination hubs
Switzerland's secret service considers attacks against vaccination sites to be an increased threat, the Federal Intelligence Service (FIS) told Neue Zurcher Zeitung.
Armed man enters church in capital just before mass
The priest alerted police after noticing that a man carrying a gun had entered the church a few minutes before the start of mass. Officers arriving at the scene arrested the man immediately. The interior minister issued orders to reinforce the surveillance of places of worship.
Climate activists leave behind 120 tonnes of garbage
Climate campaigners regularly call on their fellow citizens to do everything they can to save the planet, yet they've left behind 120 tonnes of garbage, a fresh report reveals.
Belgium completes evacuation leaving over 100 stranded in Afghanistan
The last plane to transport Belgian and foreign nationals from Afghanistan as part of Operation Red Kite has landed, officially bringing the Belgian evacuation to an end. However, the mission cannot be labelled a complete success, as more than a hundred people failed to get to Kabul airport and were left stranded in Afghanistan.
Emmanuel Macron may have lied about his vaccination
The French head of state claimed to have been vaccinated against the coronavirus with his wife on 31 May, but an investigative portal said it happened much later, in mid-summer.
Coronavirus rages with record high death toll in French overseas territory
The Covid crisis on the archipelago is deteriorating rapidly due to a low vaccination rate and a record high number of deaths. Funeral providers are unable to cope, as they currently need to arrange as many funerals in the span of three to four days as they had in an average pre-pandemic month. With incidence rates soaring, the start of the school year has been postponed, a government spokesman announced.
Supermarket checkouts in capital to offer jabs
The capital is setting up vaccine points at cash desks in supermarkets in a bid to step up vaccination rates.
Court sentences Afghan evacuee with ties to Taliban
The man was admitted into the country even though the government knew that he had links to the Taliban. In an urgent court hearing, he was tried for not complying with stay in place orders and travelling to the city instead of remaining in the designated hotel. Four additional Afghans were placed under surveillance soon after their arrival for posing a terrorist threat.
Hungarian DM: All Hungarians brought home with no one injured in evacuation operations
All the Hungarian soldiers participating in the evacuation mission in Afghanistan returned home safely on Wednesday, Hungary's defence minister said in a press briefing on Thursday. The Hungarian military received orders to launch the evacuation on 17 August, leaving soldiers merely 20 hours to prepare for the operation.
Government extends emergency powers by three months
The current decision means the extraordinary mandate will remain in effect until the end of November.
Budapest mayor laughs at motorist complaining about traffic jams
A staff member of Mayor Gergely Karacsony has advised the Budapest resident complaining about the traffic jams to get out of his vehicle.
Green Party city leaders fail to remove anti-police messages for days
In a city district frequented by drug traffickers authorities have found anti-police messages and death threats scribbled on public walls, mentioning some officers by name. City leaders have left the hate messages untouched for days, infuriating one of the police unions which has since filed a complaint.
Croatia did not join smear campaign against Hungary
Hungary's foreign minister spoke about this at a joint press briefing with his Croatian counterpart on Wednesday.
V4 country ends evacuations from Afghanistan
As the main objectives of the operation have been achieved and security risks are growing, the V4 state has decided to end the evacuations, the deputy foreign minister told a press briefing on Wednesday.
Hundreds of migrants occupy bank building in capital – video
The migrants have declared the bank’s disused building a neutral zone and even set up their own embassy there.
V4 country's humanitarian aid sent to Belarus awaits acceptance from Minsk
The shipment is currently on hold at a border crossing point, the country's foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
Boats smuggling migrants may harbour weapons
French authorities have warned the UK's Secret Intelligence Service that boats carrying migrants across the English Channel may contain weapons. Over the past weekend, a record number of nearly 800 illegals have crossed the waterway.
Government knew admitted Afghan refugee had links to Taliban – video
As authorities have placed the man, and four other recently admitted Afghan nationals, under surveillance for posing a terrorist threat, many opposition politicians were outraged. A mayor in a large city has emphasized that – following several recent terrorist attacks – he would refuse to take in Afghan refugees.
Only one-third of Syrian refugees can support themselves
Commenting on the situation in Afghanistan, the Swedish prime minister said he does not want a repeat of the 2015 migration crisis. At the time, Sweden took in 160 thousand people and a recent report reveals that today only one-third of the Syrians in Sweden can support themselves.
Muslims are sceptical about vaccines
The city management went to the mosques to persuade Muslims to get vaccinated.
Embarrassing: Merkel's phone rings while in talks with Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Angela Merkel on Friday. The outgoing chancellor was caught in an extremely awkward situation when her telephone unexpectedly began to ring at the meeting held before the public's eye.