Entertainment
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Miss Nederland contest ends after 35 years, replaced by new empowerment platformAfter 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...
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Brussels to celebrate Art Deco heritage in 2025A 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...
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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...
Politics
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Flanders donates €100,000 to support Belarusian journalists in exileFlanders has announced a donation of €100,000 to the Council of Europe to support Belarusian journalists living in exile. The funding aims to help these journalists continue their work inRead More...
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Politico names Meloni Europe's most influential person, highlights Musk connectionItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been recognized as the most powerful figure in Europe this year by Politico.Read More...
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Germany halts asylum proceedings for Syrians following Assad's fallGermany has reportedly suspended asylum proceedings for Syrian citizens after the sudden overthrow of President Bashar Assad by rebel forces. The development follows a rapid offensive byRead More...
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French government faces no-confidence vote on WednesdayFrench 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 government. Reports from FrenchRead More...
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New European leaders begin terms with Kyiv visitOn their first day in office, newly appointed European Council President António Costa, High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas, and EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta KosRead More...
News
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Affordable Brussels-Paris train service launched by SNCB and SNCFOn 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...
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EU investigates TikTok over alleged interference in Romanian electionThe 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...
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Donald Trump appoints Bill White as Ambassador to BelgiumFormer 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...
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Romania and Bulgaria granted full Schengen membership starting JanuaryEuropean 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...
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Over 100,000 Syrian asylum applications await decisions in EUAs 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...
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Belgium temporarily halts processing of Syrian asylum applicationsBelgium'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 countriesThe 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 millionBrussels 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...
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Trump to attend Notre Dame reopening in ParisPresident-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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Economics
Appearing on the political program L'Événement, broadcast on France 2 from Aubervilliers, just north of Paris, French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou expressed confidence on Thursday that a
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 by ING Bank. When adjusted for
The sudden collapse of Germany's ruling coalition threatens to compound the economic challenges facing Europe’s largest economy. However, a glimmer of hope remains that a new
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 targeting a general government deficit of
The average equity of homes in the Netherlands has risen significantly due to continued increases in property prices. Market researcher Calcasa reports that the average home value is now
Food prices in Belgium have experienced a steeper increase compared to most neighboring countries over the past three years, according to a report by the French IÉSEG School of
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 to last year when sweeping
Factory closures in France are set to impact "thousands of jobs" in the upcoming weeks and months, Industry Minister Marc Ferracci warned on Saturday. The announcement comes as the euro
The number of cross-border commuters working in Switzerland has seen a notable increase, rising by 2.4% over the past year.
Despite wage increases, including minimum wage hikes, and a recent slowdown in inflation, Croatian consumers remain concerned about the rising cost of essential goods, with bread prices