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...
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 1,500 requests for work permits this year,Read 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, driven in part by heightened geopoliticalRead 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 from 5.4 percent in February.Read 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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Health
Newly released data from Statbel indicates that more than a quarter of employed individuals in Belgium spend the majority of their workday on computers or smartphones. According to the
A recent study commissioned by tobacco company Philip Morris has revealed that one in 10 cigarettes smoked in Belgium is illegal. These illegal cigarettes are either smuggled from other
Based on recommendations from the public health institute RIVM, the Dutch health ministry has announced that doctors and labs are no longer obligated to report positive
Ghent developing map to assist homeless individuals in locating drinking water and shower facilities
Ghent is working on a map for homeless people that shows where they can access drinking water and showers. Currently, there are already about ten locations in the city where free showers
Tallest Men in the World Revealed, with a 10-Inch Difference between Top and Bottom. Europe Takes the Lead, but the UK Misses Out.
Utrecht City Council has approved regulations preventing the establishment of new specialized tobacconists within the city limits for at least the next year. This measure is being implemented
According to data from the 2022 Survey on Living Conditions and Income conducted by INE (National Institute of Statistics), nearly 20% of the Portuguese population
Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides marked World Health Day on 7 April with the following statement:
According to a recent analysis of Eurostat figures by Sampension, Danish life expectancy has seen a significant increase over the last two decades. In 2002, the life expectancy of a Danish
Over 5,000 women in the Netherlands are preparing to take legal action against pharmaceuticals company Abbvie in a class action case for faulty breast implants. Women's legal aid