Entertainment
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French publishers and authors sue Meta over AI training with their books
French organizations representing publishers and authors have announced legal action against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, for allegedly using their13 March 2025Read More... -
Eurovision Basel: nearly 42,000 tickets sell out in minutes
The excitement for the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2025 in Basel is at an all-time high, as nearly 42,000 tickets were snapped up within minutes on Wednesday. Fans eager to attend the live30 January 2025Read More... -
France’s Louvre museum in crisis: a call for urgent restoration
The Louvre, the world's most-visited museum and home to Leonardo da Vinci's iconic Mona Lisa, is facing critical challenges. Struggling with water leaks, ageing infrastructure, and26 January 2025Read More... -
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...
News
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German military seeks help from major companies for NATO logistics support
The German army has approached several major companies to explore their ability to support military logistics in the event of a crisis requiring rapid deployment to NATO’s eastern flank,Read More... -
Great St Bernard Tunnel remains closed indefinitely
The Great St Bernard Tunnel continues to be closed with no reopening date in sight. The tunnel was damaged by an avalanche last Thursday near the Toules tunnel on the Swiss side, whichRead More... -
Klaus Schwab steps down as WEF chair
Klaus Schwab has officially stepped down as Chairman of the World Economic Forum’s Board of Trustees, effective immediately. The 88-year-old made the announcement during anRead More... -
Swiss President pays tribute to late Pope Francis
Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter paid heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday. In a message shared on the social media platform X, she described him asRead More... -
Macron calls Haiti’s independence debt an historic injustice
French President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged that France’s demand for a massive payment from Haiti in exchange for its independence was a historic injustice. In a statement onRead More... -
Reporters Without Borders condemns Georgia for denying entry to two French journalists
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has expressed deep concern after two French journalists, Clément Girardot and Jérôme Chobeau, were denied entry into Georgia without explanation.Read More... -
Polish labor officials helped smuggle over 12,500 illegal migrants
Authorities in Poland have uncovered a major human smuggling operation involving officials from a district labor office in the Mazowieckie region, central Poland. The group allegedly helpedRead More... -
Croatia’s oldest lighthouse turns 207 years old
Located near the village of Savudrija at the northern tip of the Istrian peninsula, the Savudrija Lighthouse marks its 207th anniversary this year. Completed in 1818, it holds the title of theRead More...
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Politics
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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... -
Germany must step up as U.S. becomes less predictable, says Defence Minister
Germany is entering a period of "new unpredictability" in its relationship with the United States and must take on a stronger leadership role in European...10 April 2025Read More... -
National Rally rallies behind Le Pen, despite uncertainty
Despite the shock of Marine Le Pen’s recent conviction, France’s far-right National Rally showed no signs of shifting course as party leaders gathered...07 April 2025Read More... -
Denmark and Greenland present united front against U.S. annexation pressure
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has firmly rejected any notion of Greenland becoming part of the United States, asserting Denmark’s sovereignty...04 April 2025Read More... -
Polish parliament approves East Shield Defense resolution despite opposition
On March 20, 2025, Poland’s Sejm (lower house of Parliament) approved a resolution on national security, supporting the European Parliament’s initiatives...21 March 2025Read More... -
Danish FM to Trump: Greenland won’t fly the stars and stripes
Greenland’s recent election saw a pro-independence party gain ground, a development welcomed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. However, Danish...16 March 2025Read More... -
Police investigate possible corruption in European Parliament linked to Huawei lobbying
Belgian federal police conducted 21 searches across multiple regions on Thursday as part of an ongoing corruption investigation involving the European...14 March 2025Read More... -
Former french spy chief convicted for misusing public resources to aid LVMH
A Paris court on Friday convicted Bernard Squarcini, the former head of France's domestic security services, for misusing public resources to benefit...07 March 2025Read More... -
Lithuanian publisher pulls Vance’s book, encourages reading Ukrainian authors
Lithuanian publishing house Sofoklis announced on Tuesday that it is removing JD Vance’s book from sale, urging readers to support Ukrainian authors...04 March 2025Read More... -
Rising tensions: France and Algeria face diplomatic strain over migration and history
France is reconsidering a long-standing migration agreement with Algeria, further escalating tensions between the two nations. French Prime Minister...02 March 2025Read More... -
Meloni and UAE's Al Nahyan strengthen ties with 40 new agreements
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the signing of 40 new agreements with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a meeting with UAE President...25 February 2025Read More... -
Opposition conservatives secure victory in German election, far-right takes historic second place
The conservative alliance of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Christian Social Union (CSU) emerged victorious in Germany’s national election,...23 February 2025Read More...
Economics
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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... -
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on European alcohol, France promises retaliation
The brewing trade dispute between the U.S. and the European Union is heating up as former President Donald Trump threatens to impose a staggering 200%...16 March 2025Read More... -
Moldova secures €30 million deal with France to boost energy efficiency
Moldova has signed a €30 million ($32.5 million) agreement with the French Development Agency to enhance energy efficiency across the country. The...11 March 2025Read More... -
Germany poised for historic defense spending increase after debt rule overhaul
Germany is set for a major shift in its economic and defense policies after the parties negotiating to form the next government agreed to amend borrowing...05 March 2025Read More... -
French fiscal challenges complicate Macron’s defence spending plans
President Emmanuel Macron aims to bolster France’s defence budget amid growing concerns over European security, particularly as the U.S. signals...05 March 2025Read More... -
The 13th Swiss pension payment to begin in late 2026
Starting in December 2026, Swiss pensioners will receive an extra monthly pension payment, as approved by parliament. However, the financing details...04 March 2025Read More... -
Dutch inflation rises to 3.8% in February; food prices surge by 7.5%
The cost of living in the Netherlands increased by 3.8% in February compared to the same month last year, according to a preliminary estimate from...03 March 2025Read More...
Business
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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... -
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... -
Increasing office vacancies in Swiss cities despite ongoing construction
Office vacancy rates are rising across major Swiss cities, even as new office developments are expected to grow in the coming years, according to a...08 January 2025Read More... -
Record number of start-ups launched in Switzerland in 2024
Switzerland saw a record-breaking 53,000 start-ups registered in 2024, marking a 2.6% increase from the 51,500 established in 2023, according to the...01 January 2025Read More... -
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...