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Tour de France 2026 to open with a team time trial in Barcelona
Tour de France 2026 to open with a team time trial in Barcelona
New timing format to be used, first introduced in 2023 Paris-Nice
Read More... World Cup 2030 expected to generate €400 million for Portugal
World Cup 2030 expected to generate €400 million for Portugal
Portugal’s collaboration with Spain and Morocco to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup is projected to yield nearly €400 million in tax revenue, according to a study conducted by
Read More... Football: 4,000 police officers and gendarmes deployed for the France-Israel match
Football: 4,000 police officers and gendarmes deployed for the France-Israel match
A total of 4,000 police officers and gendarmes will be deployed on Thursday for the "high-risk" France-Israel match at the Stade de France, in Saint-Denis, as part of the Nations League, Paris
Read More... 1.2 million tickets remain for Paris Olympics despite record sales
1.2 million tickets remain for Paris Olympics despite record sales
Despite achieving record-breaking sales, there are still 1.2 million tickets available for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, which commence next week.
Read More... Diplomatic tensions rise as Germany summons Turkish ambassador over controversial Euro 2024 gesture
Diplomatic tensions rise as Germany summons Turkish ambassador over controversial Euro 2024 gesture
Germany has summoned Turkey's ambassador as the controversy over a Turkish player's ultra-nationalist gesture at Euro 2024 escalates.
Read More... Paris police chief highlights islamist terrorism as key security concern for upcoming Olympics
Paris police chief highlights islamist terrorism as key security concern for upcoming Olympics
As the Paris 2024 Olympic Games approach, the chief of police in the French capital, Laurent Nunez, has identified Islamist terrorism as the primary security concern.
Read More... 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
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Nearly half of Flemish residents hesitant to serve tap water to guests
While more than 80% of people in Flanders regularly drink tap water at home, nearly half are reluctant to offer it to visitors, according to a recent survey by AquaFlanders, the federationRead More... -
‘Choose Europe!’ – Macron invites scientists amid U.S. research cuts
French President Emmanuel Macron has extended an open invitation to scientists around the world to pursue their research in France or elsewhere in Europe. The appeal comes as the UnitedRead More... -
Church of Greece plans to launch digital-only bank
The Church of Greece is preparing to enter the financial world with plans to launch a fully digital bank. After three years of quiet development, the Church is now getting ready to apply for aRead More... -
Digital crime in Switzerland jumped by over 35% in 2024
Switzerland saw a sharp rise in digital crime in 2024, with cases surging by 35% compared to the previous year. Authorities recorded more than 59,000 cyber-related offences over the courseRead More... -
Switzerland explores high-speed train fleet for European connections
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Volkswagen targets Europe for its affordable electric car, says brand chief
Volkswagen plans to focus sales of its upcoming entry-level electric vehicle—priced at 20,000 euros ($21,580)—on the European market, the brand’s chief announced on Wednesday.Read More... -
Polish companies strengthen focus on AI-related cybersecurity risks: study
A recent study, How Polish Companies Are Embracing AI, highlights a growing emphasis on managing cybersecurity risks associated with both internal and publicly available AI systems.Read More... -
Kazakhstan to supply Swiss nuclear plants with uranium for the first time
Kazakhstan, the world's top uranium producer, has signed its first-ever agreement to supply Swiss energy company Axpo with uranium, reinforcing Switzerland’s nuclear energy supply as itRead More... -
France 'far from ready' to build six new nuclear reactors, auditor says
France is "far from ready" to construct six nuclear reactors, according to a report from the country’s top audit body, highlighting the difficulties of revitalizing its aging nuclear fleet.Read More... -
Audi Brussels contemplates resuming production
Audi’s Brussels plant is considering resuming production for the first time since early November, when the assembly line was halted.Read More...
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Swiss tourism set for record-breaking Summer
Following a record-setting winter in 2024/25, Swiss tourism is poised for continued growth this summer. According to economist Simon Flury from BAK Economics, the number of overnight27 May 2025Read More... -
French actor Gérard Depardieu convicted of sexual assault
French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu was found guilty by a Paris court on Tuesday of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021. The 76-year-old actor received an 18-month13 May 2025Read More... -
Strong public support in Switzerland for social media ban for under-16s
A large majority of Swiss residents support banning social media use for children under the age of 16, according to a new survey. Conducted by the Sotomo research institute, the study found11 May 2025Read More... -
World’s largest Zara store to open in Antwerp
Spanish fashion giant Inditex, owner of the Zara brand, has announced plans to open the world’s largest Zara store in Antwerp. The new flagship location will be housed in the Meir Corner06 May 2025Read More... -
Swiss wine consumption drops sharply in 2024
Wine consumption in Switzerland saw a notable decline in 2024, falling by nearly 8% compared to the previous year, according to the Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG). Swiss-produced30 April 2025Read More...
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Lula urges Macron to support Mercosur-EU trade deal
During a state visit to Paris on Thursday, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called on French President Emmanuel Macron to support the long-delayed trade agreement between theRead More... -
Swiss Defence Minister orders investigation into alleged Russian spy ties
Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister has launched an official investigation into allegations that sensitive data from the Federal Intelligence Service (FIS) was passed to Russian intelligenceRead More... -
Paris Jewish sites vandalized with green paint
Several Jewish landmarks in central Paris were defaced with green paint late Friday night, May 30, 2025, in a disturbing act of vandalism that has shaken the French Jewish community.Read More... -
High-speed trains to link Munich and Rome by 2026
By the end of 2026, travelers will be able to ride direct high-speed trains between Germany and Italy, thanks to a new route announced by German rail operator Deutsche Bahn.Read More... -
Over 8,000 social homes sit empty despite record-high waiting list in Flanders
Flanders is facing a paradox in its social housing system. While the number of people waiting for a social home has reached an all-time high, more than 8,000 social housing units stood emptyRead More... -
Wild fox kills two penguins at Wildlands Zoo in Emmen
A wild fox managed to slip into the Wildlands Adventure Zoo in Emmen last month and killed two penguins, zoo officials confirmed. The incident occurred overnight and was later verifiedRead More... -
EU allocates €120 million in humanitarian aid for Latin America and the Caribbean in 2025
The European Commission will provide €120 million in humanitarian aid to support vulnerable populations in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2025. This funding will address the impacts ofRead More... -
Brussels metro station shooting sparks security debate
Brussels, May 15, 2025 – A shooting incident at Clemenceau metro station this morning has reignited concerns over rising gang violence in Brussels. At approximately 6:00 AM, two armedRead More...
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Greenpeace steals Macron wax figure for protest at Russian Embassy
Greenpeace activists staged a dramatic protest in Paris on Monday by stealing a wax statue of French President Emmanuel Macron from the Musée Grévin...03 June 2025Read More...
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Building a European research hub on Antisemitism and Jewish life
A competition has been launched in Europe to establish a hub for researching antisemitism issues and ways to develop Jewish life. The European Commission...24 May 2025Read More... -
France rejects Israeli claims of inciting anti-Israel hatred after Washington shooting
France has strongly pushed back against accusations from Israel that European countries are fueling anti-Israel sentiment, calling the claims “outrageous...22 May 2025Read More...
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Macron to visit Vietnam next week: satellites and energy high on the agenda
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Vietnam next week as part of a wider Southeast Asia tour, with infrastructure and energy cooperation expected...20 May 2025Read More... -
Protests in Brussels over Gaza policy
Brussels, May 15, 2025 – Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the European Parliament today to demand that the EU and Belgium halt arms supplies...15 May 2025Read More... -
UK-EU talks stall in Brussels over fishing rights
Brussels, May 15, 2025 – Negotiations between the United Kingdom and the European Union hit a significant roadblock today in Brussels, as both sides...15 May 2025Read More... -
Will there be a war between the European Union and Ukraine?
The start of military actions by Hungary against Ukraine’s Zakarpattia region could mark the beginning of a new stage in 21st-century history—namely,...15 May 2025Read More... -
Albania’s election tests democratic maturity
On May 11, 2025, Albania held its first parliamentary election since beginning EU accession negotiations, a pivotal moment for the country’s democratic...13 May 2025Read More... -
Organizations urge lawmakers to expand housing priority for homeless individuals
Homeless individuals should have easier access to priority housing, say dozens of organizations united under the coalition Dakloosheid Voorbij! (Beyond...13 May 2025Read More... -
Swiss parliament rejects mandatory microchipping for cats
Switzerland will not implement a nationwide mandatory microchipping policy for cats, following a vote in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. The...06 May 2025Read More... -
Karin Prien becomes first Jewish woman in German cabinet since Holocaust
Karin Prien, a prominent Christian Democratic Union (CDU) politician and granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, has been appointed Germany’s federal...03 May 2025Read More... -
Serbian students run from Belgrade to Brussels to expose government corruption
On Friday, a group of Serbian students kicked off an 18-day run from Belgrade to Brussels, aiming to bring their anti-corruption message directly...26 April 2025Read More... -
Swiss Foreign Minister to visit Japan and China
Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis is set to embark on an official visit to Japan and China next week, with a full agenda that includes strengthening...17 April 2025Read More... -
Poland, Czech Republic push EU to curb Russian diplomatic travel in Schengen Zone
Poland and the Czech Republic are calling for a European Union-wide ban on unrestricted travel for Russian diplomats within the Schengen area. Their...15 April 2025Read More... -
French PM Bayrou on U.S. tariffs: China can't replace America
French Prime Minister François Bayrou has warned that it is both naive and risky to believe China could step in as a substitute for the United States...11 April 2025Read More...
Economics
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Spain’s manufacturing sector returns to growth in May, PMI shows
Spain's manufacturing industry rebounded in May, marking its first expansion since January, driven by improved sales and easing global trade tensions,...02 June 2025Read More...
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German unemployment rises sharply in May, exceeding expectations
Germany’s labor market showed unexpected weakness in May, with unemployment figures rising more than analysts had anticipated. According to data...28 May 2025Read More... -
French inflation falls to 0.6% in May, lowest level since 2020
France's inflation rate dropped to its lowest level in more than four years this May, largely due to falling energy prices and a slowdown in service...27 May 2025Read More... -
Russian cucumber imports to Poland hit four-year high, raising concerns in Latvia
Imports of cucumbers from Russia to Poland reached their highest level in four years this March, according to data reported by Russia’s RIA news agency...22 May 2025Read More... -
German Economic Council predicts stagnation for 2024 amid weakness and uncertainty
Germany’s economy is expected to stagnate in 2024, according to a revised forecast released Wednesday by the German Council of Economic Experts....21 May 2025Read More... -
Tesla sales continue to slide in France and Denmark amid protests and competitive pressures
Tesla's sales slump in Europe deepened in April, with significant drops reported in both France and Denmark, reflecting growing challenges for the...02 May 2025Read More... -
German wholesale prices up 1.3% year-on-year in March
Germany's wholesale prices increased by 1.3% in March compared to the same month in 2024, according to data released on Tuesday by the federal statistics...15 April 2025Read More... -
French wine lobby says U.S. tariff pause only "half good news"
The head of France’s wine and spirits lobby, FEVS, called the recent pause on most U.S. tariffs “half good news” for the industry.10 April 2025Read More... -
Swiss chocolate sales stall amid soaring cocoa prices
Swiss chocolate sales remained flat in 2024, with industry leaders sounding the alarm over sluggish exports and rising costs. According to the Chocosuisse...09 April 2025Read More... -
France's cognac industry struggles amid Trump tariffs and global trade wars
In the heart of southwest France’s famed Cognac region, Christophe Fillioux is making a painful decision. For the first time in generations, he’s...06 April 2025Read More... -
Europe must boost defence spending, but few can afford more debt – Villeroy
Europe needs to ramp up defence spending, but only a few countries—like Germany—can afford to take on significantly more debt, warned French central...27 March 2025Read More... -
France to launch €450 million defense fund amid rising security concerns
France is set to launch a €450 million defense fund in response to growing security concerns, Finance Minister Eric Lombard announced on Thursday....20 March 2025Read More... -
Dutch investments reach nearly €3.5 trillion
At the close of 2024, Dutch businesses, institutions, and households collectively held securities worth almost €3,500 billion, according to newly released...19 March 2025Read More... -
France’s economy faces slow growth amid weak business activity and austerity measures
France’s economy is set for sluggish growth in the first half of the year, as weak business activity and government austerity measures limit the...18 March 2025Read More...
Business
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Spar Switzerland up for sale by South African parent company
The South African-owned Spar Group is planning to sell its Swiss subsidiary, Schweizer Spar Handels AG. The company confirmed the sale in a press release,...30 May 2025Read More... -
US fund to invest €40 million in Portuguese tourism through Room00 expansion
American investment firm King Street Capital Management has committed up to €400 million to Spanish hospitality group Room00, with around €40 million...14 May 2025Read More...
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Tesla sales in Europe plunge 45% in early 2025
Tesla's vehicle sales in Europe dropped by a staggering 45% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, according to data from the European Automobile...24 April 2025Read More...
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French alcohol exports decline in 2024 amid weak Chinese demand
French wine and spirits exports dropped for the second consecutive year in 2024, impacted by declining demand for premium products, lower prices, a...12 February 2025Read More... -
Swiss business landscape: surge in bankruptcies but growth in start-ups
Switzerland experienced a sharp rise in company bankruptcies last year, yet the number of new business registrations also grew. The trends varied significantly...05 February 2025Read More...
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Seizure of counterfeit products in Belgium nearly doubles in 2024
Belgium’s Federal Public Service (FPS) Economy saw a significant rise in counterfeit product seizures last year, nearly doubling the figures from...31 January 2025Read More... -
Antwerp diamond industry faces unprecedented crisis amid global challenges
Once the world’s leading diamond hub, Antwerp's diamond industry is experiencing an unprecedented downturn, according to VRT NWS. The Antwerp World...18 January 2025Read More...