Hungary’s Orbán Accuses Brussels Of Blackmail At Turbulent Gathering
Hungary’s pro-Russia prime minister says Ukraine has become “a protectorate of the West,” which would not exist without the West’s supply of weapons and financial support.
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Pro-West Party Beats Pro-Russia Politicians in Croatia Vote But Uncertainty Remains
The pro-Western ruling conservative HDZ party won most seats in Croatia’s parliamentary elections but faced tough talks to secure a majority in parliament and form a governing coalition, results released Thursday showed.
Croatia’s Parliamentary Elections Could Move Nation Closer To Russia Or West
Elections in Croatia were expected to decide whether the Balkan nation will move closer to Russia or remain on its pro-Western course.
European Union condemns Hamas’ use of “human shields” in war against Israel
All 27 European Union member states have signed a joint resolution condemning the Hamas Palestinian terror group for using hospitals and civilians in the Gaza Strip as “human shields” in its war against Israel, the Associated Press reports. Israel has long asserted that Hamas terrorists embed themselves and their weaponry within civilian areas as a deterrent, knowing that, unlike them, Israeli forces seek to avoid civilian casualties in both airstrikes and ground operations.
Ukraine Closer To EU Membership Talks But Hungary Considers Veto
The president of war-torn Ukraine praised as “historic” a recommendation by the European Union’s executive to launch membership talks with Kyiv, but EU member Hungary opposed the move, citing security concerns.
Hungary, Poland Furious Over EU Vote
Hungary and Poland have condemned the European Parliament for adopting a resolution questioning Hungary’s ability to hold the European Union presidency next year due to concerns about its perceived crackdown on democratic values.
Hungary Reluctant To Expand NATO
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Friday that legislators within his nationalist Fidesz party are reluctant to allow Finland and Sweden into the NATO military alliance.
Bulgaria: ‘18 Found Dead In Truck; 7 Arrested’
Authorities say seven people were detained after police found 18 migrants dead, including a child, in an abandoned truck near Bulgaria’s capital Sofia.
Moldova: ‘Russia Seeks Overthrow Government’
Moldova’s president says Russia is plotting to overthrow the country’s pro-European Union government after a Russian missile violated the country’s airspace.
Church of England considers referencing God in gender-neutral terms
The Church of England has confirmed it is examining the possibility of changing its liturgy to reference God in gender-neutral terms instead of as “Father,” “Him,” and “He,” the New York Post (NYP) reports. However, the denomination has said there are no plans to make changes to the current liturgy at present, and any future change would require “extensive legislation.”
Israel Rushes Aid To Quakes-Hit Turkey, Syria
As Turkey’s president defended his government’s perceived slow response to massive earthquakes, Israel was rushing to provide aid to Turkey and neighboring Syria.
Iran unveils underground airbase tasked with responding to potential Israeli assault
Iran unveiled what it said was its first underground air force base on Tuesday, with the head of the Islamic Republic’s military saying the site would be among those used to launch a response to any potential strikes by Israel or others.
Myanmar: Christian persecution has increased “exponentially” since military coup
The Free Burma Rangers Christian aid organization is warning that the persecution of Christians in Myanmar has “grown exponentially” since the military coup of February 2021 ended the troubled country’s fragile democracy, the WNG.org news outlet reports.
Hungary Rejects Being Most Corrupt EU Nation
The Hungarian government has condemned a report which claims that Hungary replaces Bulgaria as the European Union’s most corrupt member state.
Europe is closer to alignment with Israel on Iran, Netanyahu says
Europe is closer to alignment with Israel when it comes to combating Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his government on Sunday morning after he returned from a meeting in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron.
European Parliament event highlights Christian persecution worldwide
The ongoing crisis of Christian persecution worldwide was highlighted at the European Parliament last week, at a special presentation of the Open Doors 2023 World Watch List (WWL) of the top 50 countries where believers are most persecuted, European Times reports. Open Doors is an international NGO that monitors persecution levels and helps persecuted Christians around the world.
US warns citizens of ‘imminent’ terror threat to synagogues, churches in Istanbul
The United States on Monday warned its citizens in Turkey of a potential “imminent” terror attack against synagogues, churches and diplomatic missions in Istanbul in retaliation for several recent incidents of Quran burnings in Europe.
European Union backs off from calling Iranian Revolutionary Guards a ‘terror group’
The European Union is set Monday to impose sanctions on several more Iranian officials suspected of playing a role in the crackdown on protesters, but won’t add the Islamic Republic’s Revolutionary Guard to the EU’s terror group blacklist.
Czech Elections After EU Funds Controversies (Worthy News Radio)
A billionaire, a general, and an academic were favorites going into the first round of the Czech presidential election held Friday and Saturday after a court acquitted one of the candidates for financial wrongdoing with European Union funds. The contenders seek to replace Milos Zeman, the retiring heavyweight of the country’s post-communist era.
House passes bill banning sale of oil to China from Strategic Petroleum Reserve
The GOP-led House passed legislation Thursday that would ban the sale of oil to China from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve.