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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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Belgium climbs to second place in EU recycling rankings
Belgium has emerged as one of Europe’s leading recyclers, ranking second in the European Union for its use of recycled materials in 2024, according to new Eurostat figures released onRead More... -
HoloSolis secures $255 million to build major solar panel factories in France
French solar manufacturer HoloSolis has raised more than €220 million ($255 million) to launch construction on what is set to become one of Europe’s largestRead More... -
Germany signs €1 billion deal for 20 additional Airbus military helicopters
Germany is set to invest nearly €1 billion ($1.2 billion) in 20 more H145M military helicopters from Airbus, with deliveries scheduled across 2027 and 2028, according to a finance ministryRead More... -
Denmark wants to allow airports to shoot down drones
Denmark is considering new legislation that would allow airports, seaports, and other critical infrastructure to take more aggressive action against unauthorized drones. Under the proposed law,Read More... -
Chinese platform Temu plans to enter Swiss food market
Chinese e-commerce platform Temu is preparing to expand into the Swiss grocery sector, according to a report by Tages-Anzeiger. After launching food sales in Germany, Temu is now settingRead More... -
Germany’s energy subsidy plans poised for EU approval as Brussels updates state aid rules
The European Commission is set to greenlight national subsidies for energy-intensive industries as it unveils major changes to EU state aid rules — a move that will legitimize Germany’sRead More... -
Macron urges Europe to reclaim status as leading space power
President Emmanuel Macron declared on Friday that Europe must reestablish itself as a major space power, warning that France risks losing its position in the fast-growing low Earth orbit (LEO)Read More... -
France chooses Saab’s GlobalEye to replace aging E-3F Sentry fleet
France has officially selected Saab’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft to replace its retiring fleet of Boeing E-3F Sentry planes. The announcement was made atRead More...
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DiscoverEU marks 40 years of Schengen with 40,000 free travel passes for young Europeans
The European Commission is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Schengen Area by offering 40,000 young Europeans the chance to explore the continent through DiscoverEU, part of the31 October 2025Read More... -
Brussels universities to award honorary doctorates to Stromae, Lize Spit, and Amélie Nothomb
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) announced on Monday that Stromae, Lize Spit, Amélie Nothomb, François Schuiten, and Ever Meulen will receive joint honorary doctorates from VUB and27 October 2025Read More... -
Stolen Renaissance masterpiece returns to Italy after 52 years
After more than half a century, a stolen Renaissance painting has finally returned home to Italy. *Madonna with Child*, a tempera-on-wood masterpiece by Venetian painter Antonio Solario,31 July 2025Read More... -
Belgian seaside resorts: highlights of royal De Panne
While Ostend is often dubbed the queen of Belgium’s seaside resorts, the country’s coastline offers many other gems worth discovering. In this series, Belga English explores four distinctive20 July 2025Read More... -
Louis Vuitton named suspect in Dutch money laundering probe
Luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton has been named a suspect in a Dutch money laundering investigation, according to the Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM). The OM alleges that18 July 2025Read More... -
Brussels tops global rankings for international meetings as tourism soars to new heights
Brussels has once again secured its position as the world’s top city for international meetings, according to the latest annual report from the Union of International Associations (UIA).26 June 2025Read More... -
Coffee prices keep climbing in Czech establishments
The cost of a cup of coffee in Czech restaurants and cafés has increased by 4% over the past year, now averaging CZK 57.80, according to data from the Dotykačka point-of-sale system.15 June 2025Read More...
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Indonesia takes delivery of first Rafale fighter jets in $8 billion defence upgrade
Indonesia has officially taken delivery of its first Rafale fighter jets from France, marking a major milestone in the country’s push to modernise its ageing military fleet.Read More... -
EU must build over 2 million homes annually by 2035 to avert housing crisis, new data shows
The European Union will need to build more than two million new homes every year until 2035 to keep up with soaring demand, according to new projections released by the EuropeanRead More... -
Police raid homes and offices of French Culture Minister Rachida Dati in corruption probe
French police searched Culture Minister Rachida Dati’s home and offices on Thursday as part of a widening corruption investigation linked to her tenure as a European Parliament lawmaker,Read More... -
White Christmas unlikely in Switzerland, MeteoSwiss says
The chances of a white Christmas in Switzerland are slim, with snowfall in the lowlands virtually ruled out, according to the Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology (MeteoSwiss).Read More... -
Guy Parmelin elected Swiss President for 2026 with record-breaking vote
Economics Minister Guy Parmelin will serve as President of the Swiss Confederation in 2026, securing the office with a result that sets a new benchmark for the current millennium.Read More... -
Nigeria seeks French support to tackle insecurity, Macron says
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has requested increased support from France to combat escalating insecurity in the country’s north, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday,Read More... -
Swiss army has “gone back to sleep,” says departing chief
Switzerland briefly awakened to the urgency of national defence following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine — but has since drifted back into complacency, outgoingRead More...
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MEPs push for a “military Schengen” to counter potential Russian threat
The European Parliament has thrown its support behind plans to create a “military Schengen” – a system that would allow troops and military...17 December 2025Read More... -
France’s former President Sarkozy to begin appeal trial over Libyan Funding allegations
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to appear in a Paris court on March 16 for the start of his appeal trial over allegations of illegal...13 November 2025Read More... -
French parliament poised to halt Macron’s pension reform amid budget Turmoil
French lawmakers are expected to vote Wednesday to suspend President Emmanuel Macron’s controversial pension reform, as the government battles to...12 November 2025Read More... -
Ex-minister Ziobro rejects corruption allegations, labels case political
Former Polish justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro vowed on Saturday to pursue “legal and political” action after parliament voted to lift his immunity,...10 November 2025Read More... -
Pro-Russian hackers briefly disrupt Belgian Telecom websites in DDoS attack
A wave of DDoS attacks briefly disrupted the websites of Belgian telecom operators Proximus and Scarlet on Wednesday morning, with the pro-Russian...06 November 2025Read More... -
French Parliament weighs wealth tax as budget gap looms
France’s government on Friday defended its proposed alternative to a sweeping tax on the ultra-rich, as lawmakers clashed over how to tap the country’s...31 October 2025Read More... -
French lawmakers approve unexpected tax increases on global companies amid budget turmoil
French lawmakers have passed two unexpected tax hikes targeting multinational corporations, challenging Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s government...29 October 2025Read More... -
Protests sweep France as new Prime Minister steps in
France woke up to a wave of protests today, just as Sébastien Lecornu officially took over as the country’s new prime minister.10 September 2025Read More... -
Marine Le Pen’s Appeal Trial Set for January, Months Before Key Elections
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is heading back to court early next year, in a case that could determine whether she’s allowed to run in France’s...08 September 2025Read More... -
French socialists vow tax hikes on the super-rich if they take power
France’s Socialist Party has promised to raise taxes on the ultra-wealthy and abandon austerity measures if it comes to power, as Prime Minister...04 September 2025Read More... -
US tells Denmark to “calm down” over Greenland influence allegations
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Running out of sanctions, Europe looks to Trump to turn the screws on Putin
The European Union is preparing yet another round of sanctions against Russia — its 19th since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in...26 August 2025Read More...
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Macron announces France will recognize Palestinian statehood
French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will formally recognize the State of Palestine, citing the urgent need to end the war...24 July 2025Read More... -
Serious political tension around the “Jewish question” in Brussels
A new wave of political tension around the “Jewish question” in Brussels occurred last week after 26 members of the newly formed European Parliament...24 July 2025Read More...
Economics
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German producer prices drop 2.5% in December, meeting market expectations
Germany’s producer prices declined by 2.5% year-on-year in December, the Federal Statistics Office reported on Tuesday, broadly in line with analysts’...20 January 2026Read More...
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Swiss unemployment climbs to 3.1% as job market weakens at year-end
Switzerland’s job market showed further signs of strain at the end of the year, with unemployment continuing its upward trend in December. New figures...10 January 2026Read More...
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France steps up food import controls as farmers rally against Mercosur
France has announced tighter controls on a range of food imports in an effort to ease mounting pressure from farmers protesting against the EU’s...04 January 2026Read More... -
Portugal’s retirement age set to rise again, reaching 66 years and 11 months in 2027
Portugal’s statutory retirement age will increase once more in 2027, reaching 66 years and 11 months, according to a decree published on Monday in...30 December 2025Read More... -
German engineering firms brace for revenue hit as U.S. tariffs bite, VDMA warns
Nearly two-thirds of German engineering companies expect revenues to take a hit from U.S. tariffs, with almost half anticipating losses exceeding 10%,...09 December 2025Read More... -
French economy expected to exceed growth forecast in 2025, Finance Minister says
France’s economy is on track to grow faster than initially expected in 2025, with expansion likely to reach at least 0.8%, according to Finance...07 December 2025Read More... -
Dutch house price growth slows as surge in cheaper homes hits the market
House prices in the Netherlands are still rising on an annual basis, but the pace of growth is losing momentum, according to new data from the national...21 November 2025Read More... -
French inflation revised down to 0.8% in October
French consumer price growth eased more than expected in October, rising 0.8% year-on-year, according to final data released on Friday by national...14 November 2025Read More... -
6,500 third-country nationals receive short-term work permits in Estonia in 2025
Roughly 6,500 non-EU nationals have taken up short-term employment in Estonia this year, with Ukrainians, Moldovans, and Uzbeks making up the largest...11 November 2025Read More... -
Brussels unemployment rises, with sharpest increase among highly educated
Unemployment in Brussels climbed by 4 percent in October compared with the same month last year, with the steepest rise recorded among highly educated...07 November 2025Read More... -
Construction workers stage major strike across french-speaking Switzerland
Construction sites across French-speaking Switzerland fell silent on Monday as nearly 7,000 workers walked off the job, escalating a nationwide wave...03 November 2025Read More... -
EU trade deals boost export growth and strengthen economic resilience
The European Union’s expanding network of trade agreements is delivering tangible benefits for European businesses, helping them diversify export...03 November 2025Read More...
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Swiss banks continue to scale back hiring as job postings decline
The slowdown in hiring across Switzerland’s banking sector shows no sign of easing. New figures from the job platform Indeed reveal that vacancies...01 November 2025Read More... -
EU approves €750 million plan to strengthen Estonia’s electricity security
The European Commission has given the green light to Estonia’s €750 million strategic reserve — a major initiative designed to ensure the country’s...28 October 2025Read More...
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Zug named Switzerland’s most competitive canton – Ticino and Graubünden trail behind
Zug continues to lead the pack as Switzerland’s most competitive canton, followed closely by Basel-City and Zurich, according to the latest UBS Cantonal...28 August 2025Read More...
Business
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France to seek three-month suspension of Shein, ministry official says
France plans to request a court order to suspend Shein’s website in the country for three months, according to a source within the finance ministry....25 November 2025Read More... -
France flags five more online marketplaces over illicit product sales
French consumer authorities have identified five additional online marketplaces selling illicit products in France, alongside Chinese fast-fashion...16 November 2025Read More... -
Shein pulls products worldwide after failing EU safety tests
Shein has removed several products from sale across all markets after reports revealed widespread breaches of European safety rules in items sold...31 October 2025Read More... -
Heineken to invest $2.8 billion in Mexico, new brewery planned for Yucatán
Heineken has unveiled plans to invest $2.8 billion (approximately €2.6 billion) in a series of initiatives across Mexico, according to Oriol Bonaclocha,...12 June 2025Read More... -
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...