The Eurosoviet Von der Leyen regime today presented a draft law on mandatory chatcontrol. The absolute surveillance it calls for is an attack on free society

I’m worried that mainstream media peddling lies about Ukraine will lead to more loss of life and freedom

Sanremo is my favorite city in the world. The sea

Chatcontrol is unacceptable. That is why I left EU Home Affairs Commissioner, Ylva Johansson, a strongly-worded message

Ah, Genoa, the city of my childhood. It’s always nice to visit you

I came to Cherkizovo in Moscow Oblast to see the Afinsky-Kostryukov dacha, one of many Russian architectural treasures under threat of demolition

Some trees outside: A square: A bin: A train passing by

A bricky side-street: Attractive stones: Elaborately decorated gates

Wayfinding in the airport: A foldable table in a train

Having arrived in the UK for the first time in three and a half years, I recorded my first feelings

Bologna is home to many cicadas. They are everywhere: in the parks, next to homes, and in the city centre

I like to swim in lakes, not seas. But the Mediterranean Sea in Cap d’Ail is an exception

Suzdal is the most beautiful Russian town that I’ve been to so far

Vaccines are supposed to give a person immunity without causing illness. Any serious side-effects experienced at a large level make them pointless

There’s nothing inherently bad about green passes: they are a useful tool for limiting viral spread during an outbreak

Next stop: Airport Terminal 1

If we’re not yet living in 1984, then we’re closer than ever

As the UK is about to leave the EU, I have updated my European diagram to reflect the new situation. I also added the Council of Europe for good measure

Lines on a circle-shaped square point to where the landmarks are. This kind of wayfinding is perfect for a lovely medieval village like Dolceacqua

I’m going to be in Genoa from June 27 to June 28, and perhaps a couple of other days in July