Entertainment
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New European Songbook aims to foster cultural exchange across the EUThe 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...
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Croatian city named among top European autumn destinationsWhile 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...
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Antwerp to build new public heritage depot to house 800,000 cultural artifactsAntwerp 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...
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Belgian beaches covered in litter after busy tropical summer dayThe 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...
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29 suspected drug dealers arrested at Tomorrowland festival, court hearings scheduledDuring 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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Cider Festival returns to Prague with over 100 varietiesAre you a fan of cider? Experience over 100 different varieties at the Cider Festival taking place on September 16 and 17.29 July 2024Read More...
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Tens of thousands celebrate at Rotterdam Summer CarnivalThe Summer Carnival in Rotterdam was celebrated with a joyful atmosphere, drawing tens of thousands of attendees to the city's center. The vibrant street parade,28 July 2024Read More...
News
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Over 2,200 refugee children missing in BelgiumRefugee network Vluchtelingenwerk Vlaanderen has raised alarm over the disappearance of 2,241 unaccompanied refugee children in Belgium between 2021 and 2023.Read More...
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EU deforestation law: companies granted an additional year for complianceThe implementation of the EU’s deforestation law, aimed at ensuring products sold in the EU are not sourced from deforested land, has been postponed by one year to allow businesses moreRead More...
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Swiss university graduates: a global favorite among employersGraduates from Swiss universities are highly sought after by international employers, as highlighted by the latest Global Employability University Rankings (GEURS). The rankings, released onRead More...
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Two Thai women arrested in Denmark amid brothel inspectionsIn Denmark, two Thai women were arrested during brothel inspections conducted by the East Jutland Police Immigration Section, part of a broader initiative targeting illegal activities inRead More...
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Portugal: home to the world's best sheep milk cheesePortugal has once again been recognized as a top destination for exceptional sheep milk cheese, according to TasteAtlas. In early November, the platform published an updated list of the bestRead More...
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Millions of Polish students sing national anthem in honor of Independence DayNearly 4.7 million Polish students, both within the country and abroad, joined voices to sing the national anthem on Friday as part of the preparations for Poland’sRead More...
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Court awards 18 million euros in damages to victims of 2016 Brussels attacksA total of 18,306,012.95 euros has been awarded to victims in the trial for the terrorist attacks that took place on March 22, 2016, according to Flemish public broadcaster VRT. Last week, theRead More...
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Israeli football fans targeted by "boys on scooters" in AmsterdamMultiple attacks targeting Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters occurred in Amsterdam on Thursday evening, orchestrated by groups described as “boys on scooters,” according to Amsterdam MayorRead More...
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Romanian PM anticipates full Schengen membership by spring 2025Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu expressed optimism on Thursday, November 7, stating that Romania could achieve full Schengen Area accession with its land borders by the spring ofRead More...
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Politics
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John Bolton urges Switzerland to join NATO, citing neutrality's waning relevanceSwitzerland 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...
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Germany's SPD to debate Scholz's candidacy as Chancellor, says sourceThe 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...
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Lithuanian politician Žemaitaitis denies anti-Semitism in letter to foreign ambassadorsRemigijus 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...
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France summons North Korean diplomat over troops in Russia, ministry reportsFrance’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...
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Slovak PM Fico clashes with British Ambassador over Russian TV appearanceSlovak 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...
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France and Morocco sign €10 billion in agreements amid Macron's diplomatic visitOn 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...
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Orbán of Hungary to visit Georgia amid EU concerns over election integrityHungarian 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...
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Maribor: the top European destination to visit this autumnMaribor, 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...
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French government considers forcing through budget bill after vote on taxing the wealthyThe 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...
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Five Turkish imams face expulsion from Belgium amid new foreign funding banFive Turkish imams, who have lived in Belgium for the past four years, are at risk of losing their jobs and facing expulsion after their work permits...21 October 2024Read More...
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Germany to continue supplying weapons to Israel, announces Chancellor ScholzGermany will continue to supply weapons to Israel, Chancellor Olaf Scholz confirmed during a parliamentary debate. Scholz emphasized that arms deliveries...17 October 2024Read More...
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Poland to temporarily halt right to asylum, announces PM TuskPolish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced plans to temporarily suspend the right to asylum as part of a broader strategy to address irregular...13 October 2024Read More...
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German SPD unveils campaign for industrial growth, job security, and tax incentivesGermany's Social Democratic Party (SPD), led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, unveiled a new campaign on Sunday, focusing on tax breaks and investment incentives...13 October 2024Read More...
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UK PM Starmer seeks to rebuild 'positive' relationship with EU on first Brussels visitBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed his intent to restore a "stable and positive" relationship with the European Union during his first official...03 October 2024Read More...
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Marine Le Pen and National Rally party stand trial over allegations of EU fund embezzlementFrench far-right leader Marine Le Pen, along with her National Rally party and 24 other individuals, went on trial Monday, facing accusations of embezzling...30 September 2024Read More...
Economics
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Germany expands professional visas amid labor shortageGermany, 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...
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Industry minister warns: factory closures endanger thousands of jobs in FranceFactory 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...
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Over 400,000 cross-border commuters now employed in SwitzerlandThe 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...
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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...
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France pledges 500 million euros for Lebanon at Paris meeting, ministry reportsFrance 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...
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Key spending cuts and tax increases in France's 2025 budgetFrance'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 homeFirst-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 experienceA 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...
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Eurozone business activity declines after Paris Olympics boostBusiness activity in the eurozone saw its first decline in seven months in September, following a slowdown in France after the Paris Olympic Games, according...26 September 2024Read More...
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France to submit debt reduction plan to EU by end of OctoberFrance is set to present its plan to reduce public debt to the European Commission by the end of October, according to EU officials on Monday.23 September 2024Read More...
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EU aid to Ukraine reaches $131 billion, including $48.4 billion in military supportThe European Union's total aid to Ukraine has now reached $131 billion, including $48.4 billion in military support, according to EU Commission Vice...18 September 2024Read More...
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Germany’s competitiveness must be top priority, says Finance Minister LindnerGermany's economic competitiveness needs to become a top political priority, as concerns about the country’s economic future are leading citizens...09 September 2024Read More...
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German exports to Poland surpass those to China in first half of the yearGerman exporters sold more goods to Poland than to China during the first half of the year, according to an analysis released on Friday. This shift...16 August 2024Read More...
Business
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Dutch law firm aided Iranian oil industry in evading U.S. sanctions for yearsA 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...
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Antwerp's diamond industry on brink of collapse amid record low tradeAntwerp’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...
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Estonian cafes and restaurants set to protest tax hikes on October 31On 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...
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Spain set to overtake France as EU’s top destination for international touristsSpain is on track to surpass France as the leading European destination for international tourists, with projections indicating steady growth that...27 October 2024Read More...
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Bars and cafes in the Netherlands decline by a third since 2007, while restaurants and caterers soarThe 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...
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Belgian beers shine at World Beer Awards, winning 11 prestigious prizesEleven Belgian beers have been recognized at the World Beer Awards, an international competition held in England. Among the winners, two Belgian beers...09 August 2024Read More...