Entertainment
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Underground surge: Belgium grapples with 2,214 illegal gambling websitesResearch conducted by gambling analysis firm Yield Sec has unveiled a concerning trend in Belgium's online gambling landscape. According to their findings, a staggering 2,214 illegal gambling14 April 2024Read More...
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Flanders and Brussels Embrace Slow Art Day, inviting visitors to savor artistic experiencesOn April 13th, several museums in Flanders and Brussels will once again host a variety of activities as part of Slow Art Day, an annual tradition aimed at encouraging a deeper12 April 2024Read More...
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4 Croatian beaches named Europe’s bestAs Croatia gears up for what promises to be its most spectacular summer season yet, the BookRetreats Summer 2024 Report has officially unveiled the top beaches across Europe, catering to10 April 2024Read More...
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Tourism thrives in Flanders, surpassing pre-pandemic levelsPreliminary data from the statistics agency Statbel reveal that tourism in Flanders soared in 2023, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. A total of 14.6 million domestic and international tourists29 March 2024Read More...
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Prague airport expands direct connections with summer schedule launchPrague Airport is set to broaden its direct connection network with the introduction of the summer flight schedule, which takes effect at the end of March. Among the new destinations added25 March 2024Read More...
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Swiss Alpine ski resorts anticipate 40% reduction in snow daysA recent study predicts a significant decline in snow days at Alpine ski resorts by the end of the century, with natural snow cover possibly disappearing altogether in one out of every eight15 March 2024Read More...
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Copenhagen named Europe’s premier cruise port for 2024Copenhagen's port earned the prestigious title of Europe’s Leading Cruise Port for 2024 at a distinguished ceremony held in Berlin on March 6th, 2024, by the esteemed World Travel Awards.10 March 2024Read More...
News
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EU plans new sanctions following Iran's attack on IsraelIn light of the significant Iranian air assault on Israel, the European Union is gearing up to implement sanctions targeting companies vital to Tehran's drone and missile production,Read More...
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More than 30% of Belgians opt for cycling as commute optionA recent survey conducted by the FPS Mobility revealed that in 2023, over 30% of Belgians chose cycling as their mode of transportation for commuting to work, either entirely or partially.Read More...
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Direct train service from Amsterdam to Basel to be discontinued this summerThe daily train service connecting Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Arnhem to Switzerland will come to an end this summer, as German operator Deutsche Bahn has decided to discontinueRead More...
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EU launches MILEX 24 military exercise to enhance crisis management capacityToday marks the commencement of MILEX 24, the European Union's military exercise aimed at bolstering crisis management and operational deployment capabilities. Led by Lieutenant GeneralRead More...
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Tajik opposition activist detained in Lithuania over alleged terrorist linksSulaimon Davlatov, a Tajik opposition activist, has been arrested in Lithuania and is reportedly facing two months of detention, according to his representatives. The State Security DepartmentRead More...
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Anticipated rise in asylum seekers in the Netherlands by 2025The anticipated number of asylum seekers applying for shelter by 2025 is set to surpass previous estimates, as revealed in a multi-year forecast presented to the Tweede Kamer by outgoingRead More...
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Singapore Airlines returns to Brussels after over two decadesAfter a hiatus of more than 20 years, a Singapore Airlines (SIA) passenger flight soared into the skies from Brussels Airport in Zaventem on Saturday afternoon. This significant event marks aRead More...
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Croatia witnesses surge in apple and mandarin productionCroatia experienced a significant increase in apple production in 2023, with preliminary data from the national statistical office (DZS) revealing a nearly 40% rise to 66,510 tonnesRead More...
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Botswana's President threatens to send 20,000 elephants to GermanyIn a conservation dispute, Botswana's President has raised eyebrows by suggesting the relocation of 20,000 elephants to Germany.Read More...
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Politics
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Electric car market share declines across Europe, but not in BelgiumIn March, new passenger car registrations in the EU experienced a 5.2 percent decline, totaling 1.03 million fewer cars compared to the same period...18 April 2024Read More...
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Conference of European right-wing conservatives in Brussels called offA planned gathering of right-wing conservative leaders from various European countries, slated to occur in the Brussels district of Etterbeek, has...16 April 2024Read More...
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Poland rejects EU migrant relocation plan: PM TuskPoland's Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, has declared that Warsaw will not endorse the European Union's migrant relocation mechanism, despite its endorsement...14 April 2024Read More...
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"Putin's Brain": "Jerusalem will be Russian or it won't exist at all"Renowned Russian philosopher and political scientist Alexander Dugin, the creator of the imperial ideology embraced by Russian President Vladimir Putin,...08 April 2024Read More...
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European Commission finds Estonian car tax discriminatoryThe European Commission has raised concerns over Estonia's planned car tax, citing its discriminatory nature against owners of vehicles purchased from...04 April 2024Read More...
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Swiss right-wing party proposes initiative to restrict immigrationIn a recent move, the Swiss People's Party has presented its initiative titled "No to 10 million Swiss! (sustainability initiative)" aimed at curbing...04 April 2024Read More...
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Swiss-EU relations: 'Europe' initiative proposes constitutional anchoring
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Poll: majority of poles against sending troops to Ukraine, support air defense talksAccording to a recent IBRiS poll commissioned by the Polish daily Rzeczpospolita, a significant majority of Poles are against the idea of sending Polish...28 March 2024Read More...
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India summons German diplomat over Kejriwal arrest remarksThe Indian government has expressed strong disapproval of comments made by German officials regarding the recent arrest of opposition leader Arvind...23 March 2024Read More...
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Swiss neutrality initiative gains momentumThe Swiss neutrality initiative, aimed at safeguarding Switzerland's long-standing policy of neutrality, is gaining traction as it approaches a crucial...21 March 2024Read More...
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Macron vows unwavering stance against anti-Semitism in FranceSpeaking at the 80th anniversary celebration of the Council of Jewish Institutions of France (Crif), President Emmanuel Macron19 March 2024Read More...
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Swiss police disrupt far-right Austrian activist's lectureSwiss police intervened to remove Austrian far-right figure Martin Sellner during a lecture in the canton of Aargau.19 March 2024Read More...
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Swiss vote: 'yes' to enhanced pensions, 'no' to raising retirement ageIn a significant decision, the Swiss electorate has voted in favor of bolstering monthly payments for pensioners while rejecting a proposal to gradually...03 March 2024Read More...
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Farmers plan Brussels protest on Monday, anticipate major traffic disruptionFarmers' associations have declared their intent to stage a demonstration in Brussels on Monday, February 26, coinciding with a summit of European...25 February 2024Read More...
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Flemish MP calls for additional measures for Ukrainian refugee employmentOf the 14,779 Ukrainian refugees registered with the Flemish public employment service VDAB, only 27 percent are currently employed, announced Regional...19 February 2024Read More...
Economics
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Employers rush to hire refugees following ruling extending work permitsIn response to a pivotal ruling last year allowing refugees to work more than 24 weeks, companies have flooded the state jobs agency UWV with over...18 April 2024Read More...
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80% of Belgians see benefits of EU membership, Eurobarometer reportsAs the European Union gears up for upcoming elections, Eurobarometer's latest findings shed light on a burgeoning interest among European citizens,...17 April 2024Read More...
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German inflation at three-year low: factors and implications
German inflation has eased to its lowest level in almost three years, according to data released by the federal statistics office on Friday. In March,...12 April 2024Read More... -
Bpost announces €1.3 billion acquisition to strengthen parcel delivery servicesBpost is gearing up to bolster its parcel delivery services across Europe with a hefty €1.3 billion acquisition of French logistics specialist Staci...08 April 2024Read More...
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Polish unemployment rate declines to 5.3% in March: governmentPoland's Ministry of Family, Labour, and Social Policy announced on Friday that the country's unemployment rate decreased to 5.3 percent in March, down...07 April 2024Read More...
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Rise in foreign buyers of property in PortugalIn 2023, residential property purchases by Portuguese residents experienced a significant decline of 19.8% compared to 2022, totaling 126,108 units,...26 March 2024Read More...
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Amsterdam tops wealth charts: 70 times higher than VlissingenAccording to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Amsterdam leads the pack in terms of wealth per resident among Dutch municipalities. As of the end of 2022,...26 March 2024Read More...
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Rising food prices strain budgets for many in LithuaniaAs food prices soar in Lithuania, an increasing number of people are finding it difficult to afford basic necessities. While the government touts efforts...25 March 2024Read More...
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Czechia to propose EU ban on Russian and Belarusian grain importsCzech Agriculture Minister Marek Výborný has announced plans to advocate for a ban on Russian and Belarusian grain imports into the European Union...19 March 2024Read More...
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Financial struggles persist: six in 10 Belgian families face economic hardshipsSix in 10 Belgian families face financial difficulties, according to a consumer survey conducted by Testaankoop. While there was a slight decrease in...16 March 2024Read More...
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Netherlands leads EU in remote work, but majority only work from home occasionallyThe Netherlands stands out as the European leader in remote work, according to a recent report by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). However, the study...15 March 2024Read More...
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Percentage of non-Belgian workers plateaus, except in healthcareAs of last year, 15.7 percent of employees in Belgium held foreign nationalities. Despite years of steady growth, this figure saw a slight decline...14 March 2024Read More...
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Netherlands set to procure four new submarines from French shipbuilderThe Walrus-class submarines are slated for replacement. Naval Group, headquartered in Paris and 62.5% owned by the French state, emerged victorious...12 March 2024Read More...
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Polish unemployment rate remains steady at 5.4% in February: governmentPoland's Ministry of Family, Labour, and Social Policy has announced that the country's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.4 percent in February,...11 March 2024Read More...
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Brussels unemployment reaches 15% markUnemployment in the Brussels-Capital region saw a rise in February compared to the previous year. According to a report by the employment agency Actiris...06 March 2024Read More...
Business
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Forbes: record number of billionaires in 2024; Netherlands boasts 14According to Forbes' annual World's Billionaires list, the past year has seen a remarkable surge in the global super-rich community. As of March 28,...03 April 2024Read More...
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Private investors in the Netherlands engage in massive sell-off of rental propertiesAccording to a report by the Financieele Dagblad, private investors in the Netherlands have sold significantly more rental homes to owner-occupiers...28 March 2024Read More...
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Miras Kenzhebekuly: "I was inspired by the architecture of European cities"Corr.: - Tell us about yourself, how your life path unfolded, about your family?24 February 2024Read More...
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Tesla's German expansion plans stalled as locals reject tree clearing proposalTesla's plans to expand its German plant have hit a snag as residents voted against a proposal to clear trees for the project, according to the mayor...21 February 2024Read More...
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Unveiling the gender wage gap in freelancing: insights from Knab's study...19 February 2024Read More...
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Antwerp's foreign investment soars, climbing European rankingsAntwerp experienced a remarkable 59% surge in foreign investment last year, propelling it from fourth to second place in the prestigious European Cities...16 February 2024Read More...
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Airbnb eyes expansion in Switzerland and beyondIn the previous quarter, Airbnb witnessed a notable 17% year-on-year increase in revenue, soaring to $2.2 billion (CHF 1.9 billion). Now, the accommodation...14 February 2024Read More...