Entertainment
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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... -
Swiss tourism set for record-breaking Summer
Following a record-setting winter in 2024/25, Swiss tourism is poised for continued growth this summer. According to economist Simon Flury from BAK Economics, the number of overnight27 May 2025Read More... -
French actor Gérard Depardieu convicted of sexual assault
French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu was found guilty by a Paris court on Tuesday of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021. The 76-year-old actor received an 18-month13 May 2025Read More... -
Strong public support in Switzerland for social media ban for under-16s
A large majority of Swiss residents support banning social media use for children under the age of 16, according to a new survey. Conducted by the Sotomo research institute, the study found11 May 2025Read More... -
World’s largest Zara store to open in Antwerp
Spanish fashion giant Inditex, owner of the Zara brand, has announced plans to open the world’s largest Zara store in Antwerp. The new flagship location will be housed in the Meir Corner06 May 2025Read More...
News
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River Seine reopens for public swimming after 100-year ban
For the first time in over a century, the River Seine in Paris has reopened for public swimming, marking a historic moment in the city's efforts to rejuvenate its iconic waterway.Read More... -
France orders major flight reductions at Paris airports ahead of national air traffic control strike on July 4
In a significant move affecting thousands of travelers and major airlines alike, the French civil aviation authority, Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile (DGAC), announced on Wednesday that...Read More... -
Dutch Minister proposes two-day delivery standard amid declining mail volumes
Demissionary Minister of Economic Affairs Vincent Karremans (VVD) has proposed extending the delivery time for standard letters and postcards from 24 to 48 hours, as the Dutch postal sectorRead More... -
Record heat triggers widespread alerts across Europe
A historic heatwave is gripping much of southern and eastern Europe, with France issuing an unprecedented number of heat alerts. As of now, 84 out of 96 mainland French departments areRead More... -
Europe scorched by killer heat dome: Spain nears 47°C, wildfires rage in Greece, storms hit France and Germany
Europe is sweltering under a record-breaking heatwave, with Spain bracing for temperatures up to 47°C this weekend. A tourist has already died from heatstroke in Mallorca, as Saharan heatRead More... -
Warsaw hosts 2025 World Justice Forum
This week, Warsaw is the meeting ground for hundreds of global advocates for the rule of law, as it hosts the 2025 World Justice Forum. The event, co-organised by Poland's Ministry of Justice,Read More...
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Politics
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French Finance Minister urges extension of EU-U.S. trade talks to secure better deal
France’s Finance Minister, Eric Lombard, has called for the extension of ongoing trade negotiations between the European Union and the United States,...29 June 2025Read More... -
Russia to summon German ambassador over alleged harassment of journalists
Russia announced plans to summon the German ambassador in response to what it describes as ongoing harassment of Russian journalists in Germany, according...26 June 2025Read More... -
France still on track for 2025 deficit target, but more spending cuts needed, says Finance Ministry
The French government’s target to reduce the 2025 budget deficit remains achievable, but rising costs will require an additional €5 billion ($5.9...26 June 2025Read More... -
Spain unconcerned about fallout from missing NATO 5% defence spending goal
Spain stated on Wednesday that it does not anticipate any negative consequences for falling short of a proposed NATO defence spending target of 5%...25 June 2025Read More... -
EU agrees on stricter rules for suspending visa-free travel over security and rights concerns
More flexibility to respond to security threats, “golden passports,” and human rights violations17 June 2025Read More... -
Macron visits Greenland to show EU support amid U.S. interest
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Greenland on Sunday, delivering a strong message of European solidarity and reaffirming support for the...15 June 2025Read More... -
European foreign ministers poised to increase pressure on Russia
Foreign ministers from major European nations announced on Thursday their readiness to intensify pressure on Russia, potentially through new sanctions...12 June 2025Read More... -
Switzerland sees growth in bureaucracy and public spending
Swiss municipalities are employing more administrative staff than ever before, according to a new analysis by the Institute for Swiss Economic Policy...11 June 2025Read More... -
Denmark among EU countries with fewest asylum applications
Denmark continues to rank among the EU nations receiving the lowest number of asylum applications, according to new data from the Ministry of Immigration...10 June 2025Read More... -
Macron to visit Greenland in show of European solidarity with Denmark
French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to visit Greenland on 15 June alongside Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, in a symbolic move aimed...08 June 2025Read More... -
Greenpeace steals Macron wax figure for protest at Russian Embassy
Greenpeace activists staged a dramatic protest in Paris on Monday by stealing a wax statue of French President Emmanuel Macron from the Musée Grévin...03 June 2025Read More... -
Building a European research hub on Antisemitism and Jewish life
A competition has been launched in Europe to establish a hub for researching antisemitism issues and ways to develop Jewish life. The European Commission...24 May 2025Read More... -
France rejects Israeli claims of inciting anti-Israel hatred after Washington shooting
France has strongly pushed back against accusations from Israel that European countries are fueling anti-Israel sentiment, calling the claims “outrageous...22 May 2025Read More... -
Macron to visit Vietnam next week: satellites and energy high on the agenda
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Vietnam next week as part of a wider Southeast Asia tour, with infrastructure and energy cooperation expected...20 May 2025Read More... -
Protests in Brussels over Gaza policy
Brussels, May 15, 2025 – Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the European Parliament today to demand that the EU and Belgium halt arms supplies...15 May 2025Read More...
Economics
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EU and Ukraine reach agreement on modernised trade deal
The European Commission has concluded talks with Ukraine to update the EU-Ukraine Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA). This new agreement,...30 June 2025Read More... -
French PM Bayrou calls emergency pension talks after negotiations collapse
Talks between French trade unions and employers over pension reforms broke down Monday night, pushing Prime Minister François Bayrou to step in and...24 June 2025Read More... -
Switzerland reclaims title as world’s most competitive economy
Switzerland has once again been ranked the world’s most competitive nation, reclaiming the top spot after recent years of trailing behind Nordic...17 June 2025Read More... -
Germany signals tight budget limits for upcoming EU spending plan
Germany has signaled that it will have limited room to boost financial contributions to the European Union's next seven-year budget, according to a...15 June 2025Read More... -
Germany’s imports from Russia plunge 95% since start of Ukraine war
Germany’s imports of goods from Russia dropped by a staggering 95% between 2021 and 2024, while its exports to Russia declined by 72%, according...11 June 2025Read More... -
Portugal to accelerate defence apending to 2% of GDP
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has announced that Portugal aims to reach the NATO defence spending target of 2% of GDP earlier than planned—potentially...06 June 2025Read More... -
Spain’s manufacturing sector returns to growth in May, PMI shows
Spain's manufacturing industry rebounded in May, marking its first expansion since January, driven by improved sales and easing global trade tensions,...02 June 2025Read More... -
German unemployment rises sharply in May, exceeding expectations
Germany’s labor market showed unexpected weakness in May, with unemployment figures rising more than analysts had anticipated. According to data...28 May 2025Read More... -
French inflation falls to 0.6% in May, lowest level since 2020
France's inflation rate dropped to its lowest level in more than four years this May, largely due to falling energy prices and a slowdown in service...27 May 2025Read More... -
Russian cucumber imports to Poland hit four-year high, raising concerns in Latvia
Imports of cucumbers from Russia to Poland reached their highest level in four years this March, according to data reported by Russia’s RIA news agency...22 May 2025Read More... -
German Economic Council predicts stagnation for 2024 amid weakness and uncertainty
Germany’s economy is expected to stagnate in 2024, according to a revised forecast released Wednesday by the German Council of Economic Experts....21 May 2025Read More... -
Tesla sales continue to slide in France and Denmark amid protests and competitive pressures
Tesla's sales slump in Europe deepened in April, with significant drops reported in both France and Denmark, reflecting growing challenges for the...02 May 2025Read More... -
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...
Business
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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... -
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... -
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...