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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.
Read More... Ronaldo continues to smash records
Ronaldo continues to smash records
A celebratory video showcasing Cristiano Ronaldo's remarkable 20-year journey with the Portuguese national football team, posted on Instagram by the Portuguese Football
Read More... Chelsea secure signing of 19-year-old Belgian talent Romeo Lavia for 62 million euros
Chelsea secure signing of 19-year-old Belgian talent Romeo Lavia for 62 million euros
Chelsea Football Club has officially announced the acquisition of Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia, as confirmed on Friday. The 19-year-old rising star is departing from
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Belgium finalizes nuclear reactor extension deal amid energy concerns
Belgium’s Energy Minister, Tinne Van der Straeten, announced the finalization of the agreement with Engie, revealing to VRT that political discussions kick off Monday. This crucial deal on theRead More... -
Belgium leads EU in research and development spending, reaching 3.44% of GDP in 2022
Belgium maintained its status as the leading spender on research and development (R&D) in the EU, allocating 3.44 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) to these endeavors in 2022.Read More... -
Germany, France, and Italy forge alliance on EU AI regulation
Germany, France, and Italy have found common ground on certain aspects of proposed AI regulation within the European Union, potentially advancing negotiations across the EU. A jointRead More... -
Electric car registrations surpass diesel in Europe, Belgium leads growth surge
For the first time this year, Europe witnessed a higher registration of new electric cars compared to diesel vehicles. Belgium and Denmark stood out with the most remarkable growth rates,Read More... -
Dutch hospital pioneers AI chatbot to answer patients' questions, aiming to alleviate administrative burden
Patients at the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) in the Netherlands are now receiving responses to their written questions from an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, marking aRead More... -
Belgium rejects self-driving cars on its roads, citing safety and traffic concerns
Self-driving cars will not be permitted on Belgian roads, according to federal Mobility minister Georges Gilkinet, as reported by Het Nieuwsblad on Tuesday.Read More... -
Hacker sentenced to three years in jail for extorting companies
A 21-year-old hacker, who engaged in blackmail by threatening to sell stolen information, has been sentenced to four years in prison, with one year suspended, by judges in Amsterdam.Read More... -
Poland's Łucznik arms factory celebrates production of 100,000 Grot rifles for the Polish army and international allies
Poland's Łucznik arms factory, located in Radom, has recently announced the production of its 100,000th Grot (Spearhead) rifle, which has been supplied to the Polish army since 2017.Read More... -
Poland to launch four satellites by 2027, says government minister
Poland has entered into an €85 million agreement with the European Space Agency (ESA) to launch four satellites by 2027, according to government officials. The agreement took effect onRead More... -
Belgium adopts legislation mandating universal phone chargers
The Belgian federal government has officially incorporated a European directive into its national legislation, which will necessitate the implementation of a common charger for all mobile phonesRead More...
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Revolutionizing social protection: Belgium's art sector overhauls work certification for artists
Starting January 1, 2024, the Belgian arts sector will see significant improvements in social protection for its workforce, aiming to streamline processes and reduce administrative burdens.05 December 2023Read More... -
Retired Polish submarine ORP Sokół makes final voyage to Navy Museum
Poland's decommissioned submarine, ORP Sokół, has embarked on its last journey, finding a new home at the Museum of the Polish Navy in Gdynia, on the Baltic coast. Expected to be open24 November 2023Read More... -
Emmanuel Macron supports French Youtuber's video game museum project
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his support for the "Odyssée" video game museum project, led by Benoît Theveny (known as Tev), on the Twitch channel IciJaponCorp.07 November 2023Read More... -
Tomorrowland secures venue in Boom for another 66 years
In a momentous development, the Flemish province of Antwerp, in conjunction with Provinciaal Recreatiedomein De Schorre in Boom, has inked a new agreement with WEAREONE.world BV,27 October 2023Read More... -
Lisbon crowned as the ultimate party capital of Europe
No one can argue that Europeans truly know how to throw a memorable party. But when it comes to finding the finest party destinations, where should enthusiasts turn their attention?21 October 2023Read More... -
Rome's Colosseum implements named tickets to counter ticket reselling
Italy's most prominent tourist destination is introducing a new measure to prevent online ticket scalping, the culture ministry announced.17 October 2023Read More... -
Pablo Picasso exhibition unveiled at Warsaw’s National Museum
The Warsaw National Museum is preparing to host a significant exhibition featuring the works of the renowned artist Pablo Picasso. The grand opening of this exhibition is scheduled for11 October 2023Read More...
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EU Solidarity Fund provides €100 million advance payment to Slovenia after summer floods
The Commission has approved an advance payment of €100 million to Slovenia under the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF),...Read More... -
Belgium's economic challenge: addressing the impact of an ageing population
Research conducted by BNP Paribas Fortis highlights Belgium's heightened vulnerability compared to other industrialized nations regarding the expenses tied to an ageing population. AmongRead More... -
Anticipated surge in Dutch energy prices as government price caps end
Major energy providers have initiated warnings to customers with variable contracts, signaling an impending increase in next year's gas and electricity tariffs, reports Nu.nl.Read More... -
Nuclear energy: a tale of contrasting perceptions in France and Germany
The inherent nature of nuclear energy aligns seamlessly with France's historical Jacobin tradition, necessitating a robust state apparatus. This stands in stark contrast to Germany, a federalRead More...
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West Flanders auction house to offer early Picasso oil painting
New-Art auction house in Hooglede, West Flanders, has announced the forthcoming auction of a Picasso masterpiece. The piece in question is an oil painting believed to date back to aroundRead More... -
Denmark enacts legislation prohibiting Koran burnings
The Danish parliament recently approved legislation outlawing the burning of the Koran, marking it as "inappropriate treatment" punishable by up to two years in prison.Read More... -
Belgium set to trial a four-day work week
The Belgian Federal Planning Bureau is gearing up for a groundbreaking study slated for 2024—testing the impacts of condensing the workweek to 32 hours without compromising pay.Read More... -
Big Goldsilver.be company scam before Christmas
A resident of the village of Denderleeuw in Flanders has contacted the police in the city of Wavre regarding fraud committed by the owners of the Goldsilver.be website. This website has longRead More... -
Over 6,000 migrant workers face homelessness in the Netherlands
As per RTL Nieuws' investigation with key organizations tracking such data—De Regenboog in Amsterdam and Barka in 14 other cities—over 6,000 migrant workers are currently homeless inRead More... -
Financial strain peaks: nearly 40% of Dutch residents face December budget woes
In December, holiday-related expenses are causing financial strain for nearly 40 percent of Netherlands residents, according to a survey conducted by Hart van Nederland. ABN Amro's studyRead More... -
20,000 gather for Brussels climate march urging incremental action
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20,000 people reportedly joined the Climate March in Brussels on Sunday, as confirmed by Belgian police. The central message emphasized the significance of even the smallest rise in -
Poland extends border controls with Slovakia amid migration concerns
Poland has prolonged its temporary border controls with Slovakia until January 2 as part of its ongoing measures to curb illegal migration, as announced by the government on Friday.Read More... -
Belgian soldiers investigated for alleged denialism and hate speech
Five Belgian soldiers are currently under scrutiny by the federal prosecutor's office for allegations related to denialism, incitement to hatred, and expressing xenophobic, Islamophobic, andRead More...
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During the 2023-2024 season, a total of 160 museums in Wallonia and Brussels will welcome the public free of charge every first Sunday of the month. Among these, 33 will extend the offer to
As the curtains rise on this year's edition, the Alcatraz metal festival in Kortrijk has set its sights on welcoming a crowd of 45,000 enthusiastic attendees, as affirmed by
Starting from 1st August until 29th October, visitors can immerse themselves in a plethora of activities at Rubens Castle in Zemst, Flemish Brabant province, as part of the newly launched
The Museum of Fine Arts (MSK) in Ghent, the oldest museum in Belgium, made a significant decision in 2021 by embracing thematic curation for its collection display. Dating back to 1798,
A major exhibition featuring ancient and early Renaissance Italian art has opened at the Royal Castle in Warsaw. Titled "Awakened: The Ruins of Antiquity and the Birth of the Italian
Bruges unveiled a new facility, the Erfgoedfabriek (Heritage Factory), on Wednesday, aimed at storing and preserving heritage items. The Heritage Factory will provide storage space for 50,000
Flanders, the northern region of Belgium, has successfully attracted the same number of overnight tourists in 2022 as it did before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to recent data released \
Antwerp's renowned restaurant, The Jane, has once again been recognized as one of the top establishments in the culinary world, making it onto the prestigious 'World's Best 50 Restaurants'
Portuguese cinemas experienced a significant boost in May 2023, surpassing the one million movie-goers mark and achieving their best month of the year so far. According to the Institute
The 31st Federal Yodelling Festival has opened in Zug, Switzerland, with an estimated 150,000 visitors expected to attend by Sunday.