Hungarian Legislative Elections Hit Historic Turnout: A Decisive Moment for Viktor Orbán BUDAPEST — A political tidal wave has hit Hungary. Voter turnout in the Hungarian legislative elections this Sunday has shattered all modern records, signaling a massive mobilization of the electorate before the polls even closed at 7 p.m. The surge began early. Authorities … Read more
In a dramatic and controversial move, the Israeli Parliament approved legislation Monday significantly expanding the application of the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of killing Israeli citizens in the occupied West Bank. The decision marks a substantial shift in Israeli legal practice, resurrecting capital punishment as a potential sentence after a quarter-century of dormancy and … Read more
Italy’s Meloni Government Authorizes Controversial Naval Blockade Targeting Migrant Vessels February 12, 2026 Rome – In a move sharply criticized by humanitarian organizations, the Italian government, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has approved legislation enabling the implementation of a naval blockade to prevent migrant boats and rescue vessels operated by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from … Read more