Europe

Air passengers will be forced to submit 42 pieces of information under EU plans

Air passengers will be forced to submit 42 pieces of information under EU plans

A new anti-terror document from the European Commission outlines proposals to request 42 separate pieces of information to request from passengers before they fly. Those flying to and from Europe would be forced to submit a long list of personal details, which can be stored for up to five years. Although some of the fields are fairly standard such as[Read More…]

Russian fighter planes spotted across the UK

Russian fighter planes spotted across the UK

Russian bomber planes were recently spotted over the East Coast of Ireland, which caused a commercial passenger flight to be diverted, it has been revealed. The two Tu-95 bombers flew just 40 kilometres off the coast of Ireland, and crossed through civilian airline traffic lanes. This caused planes carrying hundreds of passengers to be diverted or delayed to avoid a[Read More…]

Tensions are increasing between Russia and the Ukraine

Ukraine fears reprisal from Russia

When the world turns away from Russia and Ukraine, at the stroke of a pen it has been reported that 50,000 Ukrainians have been drafted as Russian warns of the return to a scenario of force. This scaremongering has forced Ukrainians to take drastic steps to secure their future, and to stand up against Russia. According to ZeroHedge, “And with[Read More…]

Terrifying consequences on the oil price drop

Terrifying consequences on the oil price drop

It has been noted that over the last few months, the price of oil has dropped considerably. While motorists worldwide are happy at the prospect of commuting to work, or leisure at half the price, behind all of this, it could spark a terrifying geopolitical consequence, if the barrel drops to below $40. Jeffrey Gundlach, an investor from the US[Read More…]

New security law sparks protests in Spain

New security law sparks protests in Spain

A number of protests took place in Spain as a result of a new security law, that has been branded as ‘censorship’ by demonstrators. The Public Security Law, which was approved by parliament, has been heavily criticised by opposition parties and human rights groups as an attempt by the conservative government to silence protests over its handling of Spain’s financial[Read More…]