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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
Read More... Portugal, Spain, and Morocco to co-host 2030 FIFA World Cup
Portugal, Spain, and Morocco to co-host 2030 FIFA World Cup
FIFA has officially announced that the 2030 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by Portugal, Spain, and Morocco. This decision was reached unanimously during the FIFA Council meeting.
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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... -
Sweden aspires to be the next big name in winemaking
Sweden's vineyards are on a mission to establish themselves in the global wine industry. Far from traditional wine hubs like Bordeaux and Tuscany, a burgeoning winemaking scene is emergingRead More... -
Cooling homes a major challenge in the Netherlands as air conditioning remains rare
Keeping rental homes cool during heatwaves is a significant issue for tenants in the Netherlands, reveals new research from the national statistics agency CBS.Read More... -
Copenhagen to reward eco-friendly tourists: what the project Is about
In the Danish capital of Copenhagen, a new initiative has been devised to encourage both visitors and locals to be more eco-friendly.Read More... -
Surge in second-hand electric car sales in Belgium in first half of 2024
The market for used electric cars in Belgium has experienced significant growth in the first six months of 2024, nearly doubling compared to the same period last year,Read More...
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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... -
Cider Festival returns to Prague with over 100 varieties
Are 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... -
Tens of thousands celebrate at Rotterdam Summer Carnival
The 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... -
Lady Gaga, Céline Dion, Aya Nakamura: The Mystery Surrounding the Olympic Opening Ceremony Continues
With three days to go until the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, speculation is rampant about the participation of a world-renowned singer.23 July 2024Read More...
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Student numbers surge at Flemish university colleges
Flemish university colleges are experiencing a substantial increase in student enrollment for the current academic year, with nearly 157,500 students enrolled—a 6% rise compared to last year.Read More... -
Over 4.2 million people received temporary protection in August
As of August 31, 2024, nearly 4.2 million non-EU citizens who fled Ukraine due to Russia's ongoing war of aggression were under temporary protection status in the European Union (EU).Read More... -
KU Leuven and UGent climb in Times Higher Education world university rankings
Belgium's two highest-ranked universities, KU Leuven and Ghent University (UGent), have both risen in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. KU Leuven movedRead More... -
Walckiers Park in Brussels reopens for the first time since the 1960s
Walckiers Park in Brussels has reopened to the public for the first time since it closed in the 1960s. The park is noted for its exceptional biodiversity, particularly as a habitat forRead More... -
Sweden suggests Iran may be involved in attacks near Israeli embassies
Sweden's security service, Sapo, has indicated that Iran may have been involved in recent explosions and gunfire near the Israeli embassies in Stockholm and Copenhagen earlier this week.Read More... -
24 percent fewer asylum applications in Germany this year
According to EU data, the number of asylum applications in Germany has decreased more significantly than the European average. However, a sharp increase in refugees from one country mayRead More... -
Flemish government moves forward with road tax for foreign drivers
Flemish Mobility Minister Annick De Ridder (N-VA) announced on Tuesday that the government will begin work immediately on implementing a road tax for foreign drivers using Flemish roads.Read More...
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Politics
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Five Turkish imams face expulsion from Belgium amid new foreign funding ban
Five 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 Scholz
Germany will continue to supply weapons to Israel, Chancellor Olaf Scholz confirmed during a parliamentary debate. Scholz emphasized that arms deliveries...17 October 2024Read More... -
Poland to temporarily halt right to asylum, announces PM Tusk
Polish 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... -
German SPD unveils campaign for industrial growth, job security, and tax incentives
Germany'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... -
UK PM Starmer seeks to rebuild 'positive' relationship with EU on first Brussels visit
British 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... -
Marine Le Pen and National Rally party stand trial over allegations of EU fund embezzlement
French 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... -
Macron urges Iranian leader to de-escalate Lebanon conflict and end support for Russia
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to use Iran’s influence to help reduce tensions in Lebanon, where...26 September 2024Read More... -
Visa scandal uncovered in Poland: 366,000 permits issued under PiS government
Over 366,000 visas were granted to citizens from Muslim and African countries during the tenure of the Law and Justice (PiS) government in Poland.23 September 2024Read More... -
Brandenburg election: far-right AfD poised for another win
Voters in the German state of Brandenburg went to the polls on Sunday for a regional election, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) expected...22 September 2024Read More... -
French Commissioner Thierry Breton resigns, raising questions over Von der Leyen’s leadership
Thierry Breton, the European Commissioner for the Internal Market, responsible for technology and defense, announced his resignation from the European...16 September 2024Read More... -
German opposition conservatives reach 3.5-year high in polls
Germany's opposition conservatives, the Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU), have reached their highest nationwide poll rating in three and a half years,...15 September 2024Read More... -
Swedish Foreign Minister signals potential new sanctions against Chinese firms
Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billström has indicated that the EU might impose additional sanctions on Chinese companies suspected of circumventing...05 August 2024Read More... -
EU extends sanctions on Russia until January 2025 amid ongoing Ukraine conflict
The European Union has decided to extend its economic sanctions on Russia for another six months, with the new expiry date set for January 31, 2025....23 July 2024Read More... -
Ukraine bolsters air defense with third German Patriot system delivery
Ukraine has received its third German Patriot air defense system, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced in a video message on Sunday evening.22 July 2024Read More... -
Finnish parliament approves controversial border law changes
The Finnish parliament has passed a contentious government bill aimed at revising the nation’s border laws, known as the deportation bill.14 July 2024Read More...
Economics
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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... -
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... -
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... -
Eurozone business activity declines after Paris Olympics boost
Business 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... -
France to submit debt reduction plan to EU by end of October
France 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 support
The 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 Lindner
Germany'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... -
German exports to Poland surpass those to China in first half of the year
German 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... -
Slowdown in German services sector continues in July, PMI reveals
Growth in Germany's services sector decelerated for the second consecutive month in July, according to a survey released on Monday. This trend further...06 August 2024Read More... -
Swiss luxury watch industry faces major setback amid China-led sales slump
Sales of Swiss-made luxury watches are experiencing a sharp decline as cautious consumers reconsider purchasing expensive timepieces, leading to a...17 July 2024Read More... -
Swiss single-family home prices edge up slightly in Q2 2024
In the second quarter of 2024, prices for single-family homes in Switzerland increased by 0.6% compared to the previous quarter, according to Zurich...13 July 2024Read More...
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Nearly one in five Dutch residents skipped vacations last year
Nearly one in five residents of the Netherlands did not go on vacation last year, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The proportion of Dutch...11 July 2024Read More... -
AkzoNobel's Russian branch paid €16 million in profit tax since Ukraine invasion
Despite publicly stating a reduction in activities in Russia following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Dutch paint group AkzoNobel's Russian subsidiaries...10 July 2024Read More...
Business
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Belgian beers shine at World Beer Awards, winning 11 prestigious prizes
Eleven 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... -
French taxi drivers call for compensation over Olympic revenue losses
French taxi drivers are urging the government to provide compensation for significant revenue losses incurred during the Olympic Games due to traffic...02 August 2024Read More... -
Roche overtakes Nestlé as Switzerland's most valuable company
The pharmaceutical group Roche has surpassed Nestlé to become the most valuable Swiss company, driven by strong performance and significant losses in...28 July 2024Read More... -
Dutch authorities probe Van Oord for alleged bribery linked to former Kazakh president
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) is currently investigating Van Oord, an international marine contractor, for suspected bribery in Kazakhstan....27 June 2024Read More... -
Ronaldinho launches "R10" restaurant in Geneva
Football legend Ronaldinho has opened his first restaurant near Geneva, Switzerland. The restaurant, named "R10" after his iconic football shirt number,...24 June 2024Read More...
