Entertainment
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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...
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Relaxing regulations: Flanders prepares for open-air swimming seasonWith the arrival of spring and the anticipation of summer, Flanders is preparing to relax its rules and regulations for outdoor swimming. This adjustment, first25 February 2024Read More...
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Watchdog reveals Lithuanians' €288 million gambling loss in 2023, sparks tighter ad rules proposalLithuanians lost a staggering €288 million to gambling and lotteries in 2023, according to Virginijus Daukšys, the chief of the Gaming Supervision Authority.20 February 2024Read More...
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Switzerland to host 37th European Film Awards for the first timeIn an exciting first, Switzerland is set to host the prestigious European Film Awards at the Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre. The announcement marks a significant20 February 2024Read More...
News
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Turkish-Kurdish clashes leave six injured in LimburgSix individuals sustained injuries during clashes between individuals of Kurdish and Turkish descent in the Belgian province of Limburg on Sunday. Police presence will be heightened at the siteRead More...
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Hundreds rally against racism in BrusselsBrussels witnessed a significant demonstration on Sunday as several hundred individuals took to the streets to protest against racism and advocate for equal rights.Read More...
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Housing prices see 8.2% increase in 2023The Housing Price Index (IPHab) reported an 8.2% increase in 2023, marking a slight slowdown compared to the previous year's growth rate of 12.6%. The number of house transactions alsoRead More...
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Guyana authorities apprehend Dutch fugitive allegedly linked to Italian mafiaIn a significant development, Guyana authorities have apprehended a Dutch fugitive with purported ties to the notorious Italian mafia syndicate, 'Ndrangheta. Identified as Vitesh G. (50),Read More...
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Insurance costs for 2016 Brussels terrorist attacks surpass 77 million eurosAccording to data compiled by industry federation Assuralia, insurers have disbursed a total of 77.2 million euros to victims of the terrorist attacks that struck Brussels Airport and MaelbeekRead More...
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China excludes Portugal from visa exemption policyPortugal finds itself among the select few Western European nations whose citizens do not enjoy visa exemptions for entry into China, as Beijing extends this privilege to sixRead More...
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Belgium grants additional military assistance to UkraineThe Belgian government has approved an additional €412 million in aid to Ukraine, announced Defence Minister Ludivine Dedonder on Friday. This latest aid package encompasses the provisionRead More...
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Belgium grants citizenship to record 55,000 foreigners in 2023In a notable development, nearly 55,000 foreigners obtained Belgian citizenship in 2023, marking the highest figure in two decades, primarily following an integration process.Read More...
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Poles' views on nations: Americans and Italians favored, Russians and Belarusians disapprovedRead More...
According to a survey conducted by pollster CBOS, Poles hold favorable views of Americans and Italians, while expressing disapproval towards Russians and Belarusians.
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Technology
Brussels has secured its position as one of Europe's leading regions in terms of innovation, according to the European Innovation Scoreboard 2023. Innoviris, the institute responsible for
In a groundbreaking shift, fully-electric passenger cars have outsold diesel cars in the European Union (EU) for the first time. According to data released by the manufacturers' association ACEA
Brussels is set to begin the distribution of 5G signals from September as the necessary legislative work has been completed, according to reports from De Tijd and L'Echo on Saturday.
The Polish government has given its approval for the construction of Poland's inaugural nuclear power plant, utilizing US technology. The first reactor is scheduled to commence operations in
Switzerland's Defence Minister Viola Amherd has signed a memorandum of understanding to participate in the European air defence system Sky Shield. The decision was announced during a
The Polish government has revealed plans to establish a new printing house dedicated to banknote production on a 17-hectare site in Warsaw. Interior Minister Mariusz Kamiński announced the
Polish state-run energy company PGE Group and Danish power firm Ørsted have taken a significant step forward in their joint venture to develop the Baltica offshore wind farm in the Baltic
The popularity of contactless payments continues to rise, even after the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent survey conducted by market researcher Ipsos and the Free University of Brussels (VUB)
The Belgian government and French energy supplier Engie, the operator of Belgium's nuclear power plants, have come to a mutual agreement on extending the lifespan of the Tihange 3 and
Following the recent implementation of a drone network, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges (PoAB) has now deployed an extensive radar and camera network to further bolster its security measures.