George Simion, a right-wing nationalist who has promised to “Make Romania Great Again,” won the first round of his country’s presidential election on Sunday, bucking the recent trend of voters punishing candidates seen as friendly to President Trump. With more than 98 percent of the votes cast inside Romania counted, Mr. Simion was far ahead … Read more
The ban comes after the Albania forward apologised for leading fans in derogatory chants against Croatia at Euro 2024. The Albanian football federation said UEFA has banned its player Mirlind Daku for two games at the European Championships after he led fans in nationalist chants. Daku took a megaphone after Albania’s 2-2 draw with Croatia … Read more
Igor Girkin has accused President Vladimir Putin and the army top brass of not pursuing the Ukraine war effectively enough. A court in Russia has convicted prominent nationalist and former rebel commander Igor Girkin of “inciting extremism” and sentenced him to four years in a penal colony. Girkin has repeatedly criticised the Kremlin for its … Read more
Northern Israel – A loud bang echoes through Kiryat Shmona, an Israeli settlement near the Lebanese border that has all but become a ghost town in recent weeks. A young Israeli soldier flicking through his phone at a traffic stop nonchalantly looks up. A small puff of smoke can be seen over a lush, tree-lined … Read more