Entertainment
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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... -
Swiss wine consumption drops sharply in 2024
Wine consumption in Switzerland saw a notable decline in 2024, falling by nearly 8% compared to the previous year, according to the Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG). Swiss-produced30 April 2025Read More... -
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...
Politics
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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 to Israel and impose sanctions overRead More... -
UK-EU talks stall in Brussels over fishing rights
Brussels, May 15, 2025 – Negotiations between the United Kingdom and the European Union hit a significant roadblock today in Brussels, as both sides failed to reach an agreement onRead More... -
Will there be a war between the European Union and Ukraine?
The start of military actions by Hungary against Ukraine’s Zakarpattia region could mark the beginning of a new stage in 21st-century history—namely, a war between the European Union andRead More... -
Albania’s election tests democratic maturity
On May 11, 2025, Albania held its first parliamentary election since beginning EU accession negotiations, a pivotal moment for the country’s democratic maturity. Prime Minister Edi Rama,Read More... -
Organizations urge lawmakers to expand housing priority for homeless individuals
Homeless individuals should have easier access to priority housing, say dozens of organizations united under the coalition Dakloosheid Voorbij! (Beyond Homelessness). On Tuesday, the groupRead More...
News
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EU allocates €120 million in humanitarian aid for Latin America and the Caribbean in 2025
The European Commission will provide €120 million in humanitarian aid to support vulnerable populations in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2025. This funding will address the impacts ofRead More... -
Brussels metro station shooting sparks security debate
Brussels, May 15, 2025 – A shooting incident at Clemenceau metro station this morning has reignited concerns over rising gang violence in Brussels. At approximately 6:00 AM, two armedRead More... -
France vows swift response as Algeria plans further diplomatic expulsions
France has pledged to take immediate and forceful action after Algeria announced its intention to expel additional French officials, escalating an already tense diplomatic standoff between theRead More... -
Macron warns of war's return to Europe on V-E Day anniversary
On the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a solemn warning that war has once again cast its shadow over Europe. Speaking during aRead More... -
Friedrich Merz elected German chancellor in second round of voting
Friedrich Merz has been elected as Germany’s new chancellor following a second round of voting in the Bundestag on Tuesday afternoon. Earlier in the day, Merz failed to secure a majority inRead More... -
Polish PM to attend 80th anniversary of Dutch liberation
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is set to participate in ceremonies commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Netherlands’ liberation from Nazi occupation on Monday.Read More... -
Dutch house prices rise sharply compared to Belgium and Germany
Over the past 20 years, house prices in the Netherlands have surged, with affordability becoming more challenging, especially for single buyers. However, ABN Amro's latest housing marketRead More... -
French Prime Minister François Bayrou shocked as daughter reveals abuse at scandal-hit school
French Prime Minister François Bayrou has said he is "stabbed to the heart" after his eldest daughter, Hélène Perlant, revealed she was among the victims of abuse at a Roman Catholic schoolRead More...
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Economics
Tesla's sales slump in Europe deepened in April, with significant drops reported in both France and Denmark, reflecting growing challenges for the electric vehicle (EV) maker.
More than a third of German companies are planning job cuts in 2025, according to a new survey by the German Economic Institute (IW) obtained by Reuters.
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 office.
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.
Swiss chocolate sales remained flat in 2024, with industry leaders sounding the alarm over sluggish exports and rising costs. According to the Chocosuisse association, domestic sales inched up
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 ripping out vines from his family estate — a
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 bank chief François Villeroy
France is set to launch a €450 million defense fund in response to growing security concerns, Finance Minister Eric Lombard announced on Thursday. The initiative, managed by France’s public
At the close of 2024, Dutch businesses, institutions, and households collectively held securities worth almost €3,500 billion, according to newly released data from the
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 impact of rising consumer spending, according to