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Belgium to deploy troops to Paris for Olympic security boost
Belgium to deploy troops to Paris for Olympic security boost
Belgium is set to bolster security measures at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris by dispatching soldiers, joining a roster of foreign nations contributing to safeguarding the event.
Read More... Unprecedented surge in aggression reports during Flemish youth football season
Unprecedented surge in aggression reports during Flemish youth football season
The Flemish youth and amateur football association, Voetbal Vlaanderen, experienced an unprecedented rise in reports of aggression during last season's youth football matches. Between
Read More... Paris 2024 Olympics: over 1,600 housing units to become student accommodation post-Games
Paris 2024 Olympics: over 1,600 housing units to become student accommodation post-Games
In September 2024, the Paris Olympic Games will leave a significant material legacy. Minister of Higher Education, Sylvie Retailleau, announced on October 26 in Le Parisien that after the
Read More... Flanders aims to regulate foreign takeovers in amateur soccer
Flanders aims to regulate foreign takeovers in amateur soccer
Similar to the professional soccer arena, an increasing number of Belgian amateur clubs are falling under the ownership of foreign investors. Flemish Sports Minister Ben Weyts (N-VA) has
Read More... France's tax incentive for FIFA: a costly mistake
France's tax incentive for FIFA: a costly mistake
An amendment in the 2024 draft budget seeks to grant tax exemptions to international sports federations, a move that raises concerns in the context of France's limited fiscal flexibility.
Read More... Antwerp Marathon prepares for record-breaking edition amid heightened security
Antwerp Marathon prepares for record-breaking edition amid heightened security
Antwerp is gearing up to host the third edition of the Antwerp Marathon this Sunday, with an anticipated record-breaking turnout of 12,000 participants. However, security measures have been
Read More... Portugal, Spain, and Morocco to co-host 2030 FIFA World Cup
Portugal, Spain, and Morocco to co-host 2030 FIFA World Cup
FIFA has officially announced that the 2030 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by Portugal, Spain, and Morocco. This decision was reached unanimously during the FIFA Council meeting.
Read More... Millions of football enthusiasts apply for Euro 2024 tickets
Millions of football enthusiasts apply for Euro 2024 tickets
In a frenzy of excitement, football enthusiasts have flooded the registration process, vying for a chance to secure tickets for the European Championships set to take place in Germany next
Read More... Dutch Football Association charges charity €100 per shirt in fundraising auction
Dutch Football Association charges charity €100 per shirt in fundraising auction
An auction featuring football shirts signed by the Dutch World Cup team last year, which raised a total of €380,000, has yet to reach its intended beneficiaries – the migrant workers who
Read More... Euro 2024: Belgium inches closer to qualification, but defensive doubts linger
Euro 2024: Belgium inches closer to qualification, but defensive doubts linger
Following a narrow 1-0 victory over Azerbaijan on Saturday, Belgium secured an impressive 5-0 win against Estonia in the fifth round of UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying.
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Organic market thrives in Switzerland, surpassing CHF4 billion in sales
Despite concerns over inflation and escalating prices dampening consumer confidence, Swiss consumers embraced organic produce last year, driving sales to a record CHF4.08 billionRead More... -
Survey: 22% of Belgians firmly oppose electric cars for their next vehicle
A recent survey commissioned by insurer Europ Assistance has shed light on Belgians' attitudes towards electric cars. According to the findings, 22% of respondents firmly stated that their nextRead More... -
Record complaints over wind turbines in Flanders spark policy debate
In 2023, Flanders saw the highest number of complaints about wind turbines in the past seven years, totaling 66 grievances, as revealed by Flemish EnvironmentRead More... -
Experts: government action could kickstart 100,000 home construction
A consultancy firm, Capital Value, renowned in the Dutch residential investment sector, asserts that the construction of 100,000 homes could commence this year withRead More... -
UK and Denmark unveil transformative Viking Link underwater cable project
As the world confronts the challenges of climate change and energy sustainability, the UK and Denmark have initiated a groundbreaking collaboration poised to deliver electricity to a staggeringRead More... -
Mondelez Polska invests $1 million in solar power for Polish chocolate factories
Poland's largest chocolate manufacturer, Mondelez Polska, is set to invest $1 million (4 million zloty) in solar installations across three of its seven production facilities in the country.Read More... -
Decreased interest in electric cars: 42% of Belgians uninterested in switching
The enthusiasm for electric cars in Belgium seems to be diminishing, as 42% of households now express a reluctance to switch to an electric or hybrid vehicle, according to a surveyRead More...
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Tesla's Model Y emerges as top choice in Dutch car market for 2023
Last year, the Dutch purchased 369,791 new family cars, marking an increase of over 50,000 compared to 2022, as per data from motoring organizations Bovag, Rai Vereniging, and RDC.Read More... -
Belgium shifts: renewable energy surpasses fossil fuels in electricity production
De Standaard reports a significant shift in Belgium's energy landscape, marking the first time in history where renewable energy sources have outpaced fossil fuels in electricity generation.Read More...
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Entertainment
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Underground surge: Belgium grapples with 2,214 illegal gambling websites
Research 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... -
Flanders and Brussels Embrace Slow Art Day, inviting visitors to savor artistic experiences
On 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... -
4 Croatian beaches named Europe’s best
As 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... -
Tourism thrives in Flanders, surpassing pre-pandemic levels
Preliminary 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... -
Prague airport expands direct connections with summer schedule launch
Prague 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... -
Swiss Alpine ski resorts anticipate 40% reduction in snow days
A 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... -
Copenhagen named Europe’s premier cruise port for 2024
Copenhagen'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...
Politics
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Electric car market share declines across Europe, but not in Belgium
In 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 in 2023, marking the first downturn thisRead More... -
Conference of European right-wing conservatives in Brussels called off
A planned gathering of right-wing conservative leaders from various European countries, slated to occur in the Brussels district of Etterbeek, has been cancelled. Originally scheduledRead More... -
Poland rejects EU migrant relocation plan: PM Tusk
Poland's Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, has declared that Warsaw will not endorse the European Union's migrant relocation mechanism, despite its endorsement by the European Parliament.Read More... -
"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, has predicted a "Russian" future forRead More... -
European Commission finds Estonian car tax discriminatory
The European Commission has raised concerns over Estonia's planned car tax, citing its discriminatory nature against owners of vehicles purchased from other EU member states.Read More...
News
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NATO Secretary General honored with Belgium's highest distinction
Jens Stoltenberg, the Secretary General of NATO since 2014, was awarded Belgium's highest honor, the Grand Cordon in the Order of Leopold, on Friday. Stoltenberg,Read More... -
Amsterdam sees doubling of recent immigrants in ten years, mainly from Italy, UK, and US
The number of Amsterdam residents classified as recent immigrants—those born abroad and relocating to the Netherlands within the past decade—has surged twofold between 2013 and 2023,Read More... -
EU plans new sanctions following Iran's attack on Israel
In 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... -
More than 30% of Belgians opt for cycling as commute option
A 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... -
Direct train service from Amsterdam to Basel to be discontinued this summer
The 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... -
EU launches MILEX 24 military exercise to enhance crisis management capacity
Today 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... -
Tajik opposition activist detained in Lithuania over alleged terrorist links
Sulaimon 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... -
Anticipated rise in asylum seekers in the Netherlands by 2025
The 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... -
Singapore Airlines returns to Brussels after over two decades
After 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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Economics
The residential property market in Belgium experienced a slowdown last year, with a notable 15% decrease in sales compared to the previous year, as revealed by the real estate barometer of
in Switzerland saw a slight uptick in December but remains at historically low levels. Throughout the entire year, it averaged its lowest rate since 2001.
In the initial 11 months of 2023, statistics from the Federal Public Service (FPS) Economy unveiled that 51 percent of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) that docked in Zeebrugge arrived from
In December, Germany observed a slight increase in the number of unemployed individuals, but the rise was considerably lower than analysts' predictions, according to labor office data
The Gezinsbond, a family association, is advocating for a simplified energy market in light of a survey revealing that a quarter of households in Flanders never compare energy suppliers.
As the new year approaches, the National Bank of Belgium grapples with the absence of a president. Governor Pierre Wunsch's mandate is up for renewal, but political hurdles have delayed the
The Swiss franc has soared to its strongest position against the dollar since 2015, marking a significant milestone after Switzerland's central bank shifted away from its policy of curbing
On Saturday, December 23rd, Belgian consumers etched a new chapter in electronic transaction history, shattering both the daily and per-minute transaction records, as confirmed by Worldline,
New data released on Friday revealed a continued drop in residential property prices in Germany, marking a significant 10.2% decline in the third quarter compared to the previous year.
Belgium is set to allocate 1.24% of its gross domestic product (GDP) to defence in 2024, announced Defence Minister Ludivine Dedonder on Tuesday. This marks the fourth consecutive rise in