Europe

Belarus Has Shut Down the Internet Amid a Controversial Election

August 10, 2020 Syndicated 0

Human rights organizations have blamed the Belarusian government for widespread outages.

Israel Lobbyist Funded Labour’s New Leader

April 23, 2020 Syndicated 0

A multi-millionaire pro-Israel lobbyist donated $62,000 to help Keir Starmer win the UK Labour Party’s leadership election, it was revealed last week. The official register of lawmakers’ financial interests shows Read More…

Leaks Show How UK Labour Party Sabotaged Jeremy Corbyn

April 18, 2020 Syndicated 0

A leaked internal report shows that the UK Labour Party’s bureaucrats conspired to undermine their own leader Jeremy Corbyn from the start, even sabotaging the 2017 general election campaign.

Coronavirus, Iran Conflict Among Biggest Threats to the Economy in 2020

March 25, 2020 staff 0

U.S. conflicts with Iran and Europe and the threat of an uncontained coronavirus top a list of threats to the global economy this year.

The Streets Weren’t Safe For Drug Users — So These Countries Made Spaces For Them.

January 27, 2020 staff 0

The Swiss people took drastic measures to reduce the number of people dying from opioid overdose. Their approach is effective – and unorthodox. The first in a series describing how Europeans have tackled their overdose issues.

Switzerland Fights Heroin With Heroin

January 19, 2020 staff 1

This is the second in our series exploring how Switzerland has dealt with opioid addiction in different — and sometimes controversial — ways cutting overdose deaths and related infections.

Switzerland Couldn’t Stop Drug Users — So It Started Supporting Them

January 17, 2020 staff 1

The Swiss people took drastic measures to reduce the number of people dying from opioid overdose. Their approach is effective – and unorthodox. The first in a series describing how Europeans have tackled their overdose issues.

In France’s Longest Protests Since 1968, Striking Workers Continue the Fight Against Neoliberalism

January 17, 2020 Syndicated 0

From bus drivers to ballet dancers, workers from across France have taken to the streets in opposition to President Emmanual Macron’s attempts to reshape the country into a U.S.-style neoliberal state.

Finland Virtually Ends Homelessness, Providing Shelter For All In Need

January 4, 2020 staff 0

The main reason Finland is the only country in Europe where homelessness is in decline: those affected by homelessness receive a state-funded small apartment and counselling right away — with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected thus make their way back into a stable life. And it’s cheaper than accepting homelessness.