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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
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
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Electric cars in Switzerland: a slow but steady growth
Electric vehicles (EVs) remain relatively uncommon in Switzerland, with only 4.1% of all registered cars running exclusively on electricity. A recent energy report by Energie Schweiz andRead More... -
Switzerland: Europe’s rail travel champion
Switzerland continues to dominate European rail travel, leading by a wide margin in both the number of train journeys per person and total kilometers traveled.Read More... -
More small homes in the Netherlands, but most residents want more space: PBL report
The number of compact homes in the Netherlands, defined as those measuring 50 square meters or less, is steadily rising. A significant factor in this trend is the growth of "flexible homes," aRead More... -
KBC’s mobile banking app ranked best in the World
Belgian bank KBC’s mobile app has been recognized as the best in the world by consulting firm Sia Partners. The app, which includes a digital assistant named Kate, claimed the top spot in aRead More... -
ETH Zurich ranked top university in Europe
ETH Zurich, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, has once again been recognized as the top university in continental Europe, according to the latest rankings from Times HigherRead More... -
More than half of Dutch energy now comes from renewable sources for the first time
For the first time, over half of the electricity produced in the Netherlands comes from renewable sources such as wind and solar power, according to StatisticsRead More... -
Germany to equip government jets with missile defense systems, Spiegel reports
Germany plans to install advanced missile defense systems on three new government jets used by its top leaders, according to a report from Spiegel on Friday.Read More... -
Russian state company channels uranium profits through Dutch subsidiary
The Russian state-owned nuclear company Rosatom is funneling hundreds of millions of euros in profits through a Dutch subsidiary, according to a report by NOS basedRead More... -
Poland among EU countries with lowest share of electric cars
Poland has one of the lowest proportions of fully electric passenger cars in the European Union, with only 0.2% of its vehicles being battery-electric in 2023, according to new data fromRead More...
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Miss Nederland contest ends after 35 years, replaced by new empowerment platform
After 35 years, the Miss Nederland beauty pageant has officially come to an end, owner Monica van Ee announced Thursday. The pageant will be replaced by an innovative online platform12 December 2024Read More... -
Brussels to celebrate Art Deco heritage in 2025
A century after the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris, which coined the term "Art Deco," Brussels will dedicate 2025 to celebrating this influential28 November 2024Read More... -
New European Songbook aims to foster cultural exchange across the EU
The European Union Songbook Association will unveil the EU Songbook on November 5, featuring 164 songs from across the European Union. The collection includes three iconic tracks by01 November 2024Read More... -
Croatian city named among top European autumn destinations
While many travelers choose to take their holidays in the summer, others find autumn to be the ideal season for exploring Europe. With fewer crowds, more affordable22 September 2024Read More... -
Antwerp to build new public heritage depot to house 800,000 cultural artifacts
Antwerp will soon have a new heritage depot in the Zuid district, designed to house the city’s entire heritage collection of 800,000 items and make them accessible to20 September 2024Read More... -
Belgian beaches covered in litter after busy tropical summer day
The tropical summer weather on Monday drew large crowds to the Belgian coast, resulting in plenty of beach fun and a vibrant atmosphere—but also a significant13 August 2024Read More... -
29 suspected drug dealers arrested at Tomorrowland festival, court hearings scheduled
During the two weekends of the Tomorrowland festival in Boom, Antwerp province, authorities apprehended a total of 29 suspected drug dealers on and around the30 July 2024Read More...
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Affordable Brussels-Paris train service launched by SNCB and SNCF
On Thursday morning, Belgian and French rail operators SNCB and SNCF unveiled a new low-cost train service connecting Brussels and Paris. Operated under SNCF's budget brand, Ouigo, theRead More... -
EU investigates TikTok over alleged interference in Romanian election
The European Commission announced on Tuesday that it is investigating TikTok to determine whether the social media platform violated the Digital Services Act (DSA) amid suspicions ofRead More... -
Donald Trump appoints Bill White as Ambassador to Belgium
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has selected businessman Bill White to serve as the new U.S. ambassador to Belgium. The announcement was made Saturday via Trump's social mediaRead More... -
Romania and Bulgaria granted full Schengen membership starting January
European Ministers of the Interior approved the full accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen area on Thursday. Beginning in January, land border checks with other SchengenRead More... -
Over 100,000 Syrian asylum applications await decisions in EU
As of the end of October, more than 100,000 applications for international protection from Syrians remained pending in the European Union, according to figures released by the EuropeanRead More... -
Belgium temporarily halts processing of Syrian asylum applications
Belgium's Office of the Commissioner General for Refugees and Stateless Persons (CGRS) has announced a temporary suspension of processing Syrian asylum applications, according toRead More...
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Sweden to monitor refugees traveling to their home countries
The Swedish government has instructed multiple agencies to track the travel habits of refugees, aiming to prevent the misuse of asylum protections by those who may no longer require them.Read More...
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International migration fuels Brussels' population growth to 1.25 million
Brussels has reached a population milestone, with nearly 1.25 million residents as of early 2024. This growth persists despite declining birth rates and a steady outflow of residents to otherRead More... -
Trump to attend Notre Dame reopening in Paris
President-elect Donald Trump is set to visit Paris this Saturday to attend the grand reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral, marking his first international trip since his reelection in November.Read More...
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Politics
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Flanders donates €100,000 to support Belarusian journalists in exile
Flanders has announced a donation of €100,000 to the Council of Europe to support Belarusian journalists living in exile. The funding aims to help...14 December 2024Read More... -
Politico names Meloni Europe's most influential person, highlights Musk connection
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been recognized as the most powerful figure in Europe this year by Politico.11 December 2024Read More... -
Germany halts asylum proceedings for Syrians following Assad's fall
Germany has reportedly suspended asylum proceedings for Syrian citizens after the sudden overthrow of President Bashar Assad by rebel forces. The development...09 December 2024Read More... -
French government faces no-confidence vote on Wednesday
French lawmakers are set to vote Wednesday afternoon on at least one no-confidence motion that could lead to the fall of Prime Minister Michel Barnier's...04 December 2024Read More... -
New European leaders begin terms with Kyiv visit
On their first day in office, newly appointed European Council President António Costa, High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas, and EU...01 December 2024Read More... -
Haiti condemns Macron's criticism of transitional council as 'unfriendly and inappropriate'
Haiti's foreign minister summoned the French ambassador on Thursday to address what the ministry described as "unfriendly and inappropriate" remarks...23 November 2024Read More... -
John Bolton urges Switzerland to join NATO, citing neutrality's waning relevance
Switzerland should abandon its historic neutrality and join NATO, according to John Bolton, former national security adviser to Donald Trump. In an...19 November 2024Read More... -
Germany's SPD to debate Scholz's candidacy as Chancellor, says source
The leadership of Germany's ruling Social Democratic Party (SPD) is set to discuss on Tuesday whether Chancellor Olaf Scholz remains the best choice...19 November 2024Read More... -
Lithuanian politician Žemaitaitis denies anti-Semitism in letter to foreign ambassadors
Remigijus Žemaitaitis, the leader of Lithuania’s Dawn of the Nemunas (Nemuno Aušra) party, has issued a statement to ambassadors from NATO and...11 November 2024Read More... -
France summons North Korean diplomat over troops in Russia, ministry reports
France’s foreign ministry summoned North Korea’s general delegate in France last week to express strong disapproval over the deployment of North...07 November 2024Read More... -
Slovak PM Fico clashes with British Ambassador over Russian TV appearance
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has come under fire from British Ambassador Nigel Baker following Fico's appearance on Russian state television,...06 November 2024Read More... -
France and Morocco sign €10 billion in agreements amid Macron's diplomatic visit
On Monday, France and Morocco reached agreements worth up to €10 billion during French President Emmanuel Macron's three-day visit to Morocco, aimed...29 October 2024Read More... -
Orbán of Hungary to visit Georgia amid EU concerns over election integrity
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is scheduled to visit Georgia on Monday to meet with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze following a highly...28 October 2024Read More... -
Maribor: the top European destination to visit this autumn
Maribor, Slovenia’s second-largest city, has been named the top European destination to visit this autumn by European Best Destinations, following...26 October 2024Read More... -
French government considers forcing through budget bill after vote on taxing the wealthy
The French government is considering pushing through its 2025 budget without a vote in the National Assembly after a significant setback on a tax proposal...23 October 2024Read More...
Economics
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French PM Francois Bayrou aims to finalize budget by mid-February
Appearing on the political program L'Événement, broadcast on France 2 from Aubervilliers, just north of Paris, French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou...20 December 2024Read More...
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Belgian house prices for 2025
House prices in Belgium are expected to increase by an average of 3% in 2025 and by 3.8% in 2026, according to the latest real estate barometer published...17 December 2024Read More...
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Germany’s coalition collapse deepens economic struggles
The sudden collapse of Germany's ruling coalition threatens to compound the economic challenges facing Europe’s largest economy. However, a glimmer...08 December 2024Read More... -
Polish Parliament Approves 2025 Budget Plan
Polish lawmakers have approved the government’s budget for 2025, setting a deficit ceiling of PLN 289 billion (EUR 67.7 billion, USD 71 billion) and...07 December 2024Read More... -
Rising home prices push average equity in Dutch homes to €220,000
The average equity of homes in the Netherlands has risen significantly due to continued increases in property prices. Market researcher Calcasa reports...26 November 2024Read More...
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Food prices in Belgium rise more sharply than in neighboring countries
Food prices in Belgium have experienced a steeper increase compared to most neighboring countries over the past three years, according to a report by...25 November 2024Read More... -
Germany expands professional visas amid labor shortage
Germany, Europe’s largest economy, is on track to grant 200,000 professional visas for skilled job seekers by the end of 2024—a 10% increase compared...18 November 2024Read More... -
Industry minister warns: factory closures endanger thousands of jobs in France
Factory closures in France are set to impact "thousands of jobs" in the upcoming weeks and months, Industry Minister Marc Ferracci warned on Saturday....09 November 2024Read More... -
Over 400,000 cross-border commuters now employed in Switzerland
The number of cross-border commuters working in Switzerland has seen a notable increase, rising by 2.4% over the past year.08 November 2024Read More... -
Why is bread in Croatia 15% more expensive than the European average?
Despite wage increases, including minimum wage hikes, and a recent slowdown in inflation, Croatian consumers remain concerned about the rising cost of...26 October 2024Read More... -
France pledges 500 million euros for Lebanon at Paris meeting, ministry reports
France is aiming to raise 500 million euros in humanitarian aid for Lebanon at a meeting in Paris on Thursday, according to a framework document from...23 October 2024Read More... -
Key spending cuts and tax increases in France's 2025 budget
France's government unveiled its 2025 budget on Thursday, outlining €60 billion ($65.68 billion) in spending cuts and tax hikes aimed at addressing...11 October 2024Read More...
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First-time buyers in the Netherlands need €42,000 deposit for an average home
First-time home buyers in the Netherlands need an average of €42,000 from their own funds to secure a mortgage, according to the latest figures.08 October 2024Read More...
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Nearly half of job vacancies in Flanders no longer require a diploma or work experience
A recent analysis shows that nearly 50% of job vacancies in Flanders no longer require formal qualifications or prior work experience. With labor shortages...04 October 2024Read More...
Business
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French services sector contraction eases in December, PMI reveals
France’s services sector continued to contract in December, but at a slower pace, according to data from S&P Global’s closely-watched survey...17 December 2024Read More... -
Dutch law firm aided Iranian oil industry in evading U.S. sanctions for years
A Dutch law firm has reportedly facilitated the Iranian oil industry in evading United States sanctions over several years, according to research conducted...18 November 2024Read More... -
Antwerp's diamond industry on brink of collapse amid record low trade
Antwerp’s diamond industry is facing an unprecedented crisis as trade reaches a historic low, according to Gazet van Antwerpen. Imports of rough...31 October 2024Read More... -
Estonian cafes and restaurants set to protest tax hikes on October 31
On October 31, cafes, restaurants, and accommodation facilities across Estonia will pause operations for a brief protest against tax increases. The action,...28 October 2024Read More... -
Spain set to overtake France as EU’s top destination for international tourists
Spain is on track to surpass France as the leading European destination for international tourists, with projections indicating steady growth that...27 October 2024Read More... -
Bars and cafes in the Netherlands decline by a third since 2007, while restaurants and caterers soar
The Netherlands has seen a significant shift in its food and beverage service industry, with the number of bars and cafes decreasing by a third since...23 October 2024Read More...
