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DiscoverEU marks 40 years of Schengen with 40,000 free travel passes for young Europeans
The European Commission is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Schengen Area by offering 40,000 young Europeans the chance to explore the continent through DiscoverEU, part of the31 October 2025Read More... -
Brussels universities to award honorary doctorates to Stromae, Lize Spit, and Amélie Nothomb
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) announced on Monday that Stromae, Lize Spit, Amélie Nothomb, François Schuiten, and Ever Meulen will receive joint honorary doctorates from VUB and27 October 2025Read More... -
Stolen Renaissance masterpiece returns to Italy after 52 years
After more than half a century, a stolen Renaissance painting has finally returned home to Italy. *Madonna with Child*, a tempera-on-wood masterpiece by Venetian painter Antonio Solario,31 July 2025Read More... -
Belgian seaside resorts: highlights of royal De Panne
While Ostend is often dubbed the queen of Belgium’s seaside resorts, the country’s coastline offers many other gems worth discovering. In this series, Belga English explores four distinctive20 July 2025Read More... -
Louis Vuitton named suspect in Dutch money laundering probe
Luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton has been named a suspect in a Dutch money laundering investigation, according to the Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM). The OM alleges that18 July 2025Read More... -
Brussels tops global rankings for international meetings as tourism soars to new heights
Brussels has once again secured its position as the world’s top city for international meetings, according to the latest annual report from the Union of International Associations (UIA).26 June 2025Read More... -
Coffee prices keep climbing in Czech establishments
The cost of a cup of coffee in Czech restaurants and cafés has increased by 4% over the past year, now averaging CZK 57.80, according to data from the Dotykačka point-of-sale system.15 June 2025Read More...
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Germany to invest €26.5 billion in soldier equipment and armoured vehicles
Germany is set to channel €26.5 billion into modernising troop gear and expanding its fleet of wheeled armoured vehicles over the next decade, according to a finance ministry document seenRead More... -
Germany signals backing for Brazil’s new tropical forest protection fund ahead of COP30
Germany has pledged support for a sweeping Brazilian initiative designed to reward developing nations for preserving their tropical forests, as world leaders gather on the fringes of the AmazonRead More... -
Thousands gather in Amsterdam to mark Kristallnacht anniversary
Thousands of people convened at Amsterdam’s Portuguese Synagogue on Sunday for the annual Kristallnacht commemoration, 87 years after the Nazi pogrom in which Jewish businessesRead More... -
Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Israel Philharmonic concert in Paris
A concert by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in Paris was repeatedly disrupted Thursday night after anti-Israel protesters set off flares inside the venue, prompting clashes with audienceRead More... -
Nexperia quietly bought a €6.7 million estate in a small Dutch village—apparently for its controversial former top executive
This summer, chipmaker Nexperia purchased a lavish countryside estate in Loenen aan de Vecht for about 6.7 million euros, according to an investigation by RTL Z. The property includes aRead More... -
Wallonia blocks Swiss military-bound shipment to Israel at Liège Airport
A shipment travelling from Switzerland to Israel was seized at Liège Airport last month after authorities determined it contained military-related equipment. The incident was first revealed byRead More... -
Iran frees two French nationals after more than three years in detention
Iran has released two French citizens held for over three years, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday.Read More... -
Government of the Netherlands launches nationwide campaign urging citizens to prepare for 72 hours without power or water
Amid rising geopolitical tensions and the growing impact of climate change, the Dutch government has launched a nationwide preparedness campaign encouraging citizens to ready themselvesRead More...

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Switzerland saw a record-breaking 53,000 start-ups registered in 2024, marking a 2.6% increase from the 51,500 established in 2023, according to the Institut für Jungunternehmen (IFJ).
France’s services sector continued to contract in December, but at a slower pace, according to data from S&P Global’s closely-watched survey released on Monday.

A Dutch law firm has reportedly facilitated the Iranian oil industry in evading United States sanctions over several years, according to research conducted by BNR. The firm, International Law
Antwerp’s diamond industry is facing an unprecedented crisis as trade reaches a historic low, according to Gazet van Antwerpen. Imports of rough diamonds into Antwerp have dropped by

On October 31, cafes, restaurants, and accommodation facilities across Estonia will pause operations for a brief protest against tax increases. The action, titled “Jätku leiba!” will take place from

Spain is on track to surpass France as the leading European destination for international tourists, with projections indicating steady growth that will bring an estimated 115 million foreign
Bars and cafes in the Netherlands decline by a third since 2007, while restaurants and caterers soar

The Netherlands has seen a significant shift in its food and beverage service industry, with the number of bars and cafes decreasing by a third since 2007, according to a report by Statistics
Over the past decade, the number of physical retail stores in Switzerland has grown, even as online retail has seen an even more significant surge.
Eleven Belgian beers have been recognized at the World Beer Awards, an international competition held in England. Among the winners, two Belgian beers secured top spots in their respective

French taxi drivers are urging the government to provide compensation for significant revenue losses incurred during the Olympic Games due to traffic disruptions. In a letter to the transport
