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...
Politics
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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% of its gross domestic product (GDP).Read 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 violationsRead 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 island’s territorial integrity.Read 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 targeting the energy and bankingRead More...
News
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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... -
Germany to add 11,000 military personnel by year’s end: Bild
Germany plans to expand its armed forces by 11,000 personnel by the end of 2025, according to a report by Bild on Saturday. Citing government sources, the tabloid said the increase includesRead More... -
Sharp rise in Belgian property prices following tax cuts
House and apartment prices in Belgium have surged, driven by a recent cut in registration fees for property purchases, according to new data released by the Belgian statistics agency Statbel.Read More... -
Dutch residents smoking and drinking less, exercising more, and feeling healthier
People in the Netherlands are making healthier lifestyle choices and increasingly following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines, according to the 2024 Health Monitor by StatisticsRead More... -
French financial giants launch European defence investment fund
Four leading French financial institutions have joined forces to launch a new investment fund focused on European defence and security, amid growing momentum across the continent toRead More... -
Flanders becomes largest shareholder in Brussels Airport with €2.77 billion Investment
The Flemish government is making a major investment in Brussels Airport, acquiring a 39% stake through its investment arm PMV. This €2.77 billion move makes Flanders the airport’s largestRead More... -
EU tackles military mobility challenges
In a bid to improve the rapid and efficient movement of military personnel, equipment, and assets across the European Union and beyond, the European Commission and theRead More... -
French police detain Palestinian man after Rabbi attacked with chair
French police detained a Palestinian man from Gaza on Friday after Rabbi Elie Lemmel was struck with a chair in the Paris suburb of Neuilly-sur-Seine, marking the second assault against theRead More...
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Economics
Talks between French trade unions and employers over pension reforms broke down Monday night, pushing Prime Minister François Bayrou to step in and call an urgent meeting
Switzerland has once again been ranked the world’s most competitive nation, reclaiming the top spot after recent years of trailing behind Nordic and Asian economies.
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 policy paper obtained by Reuters.
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 to data released Wednesday by the
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has announced that Portugal aims to reach the NATO defence spending target of 2% of GDP earlier than planned—potentially as soon as this year—without
Spain's manufacturing industry rebounded in May, marking its first expansion since January, driven by improved sales and easing global trade tensions, according to a survey released Monday.
Germany’s labor market showed unexpected weakness in May, with unemployment figures rising more than analysts had anticipated. According to data released by the labor office on
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 cost increases, according to preliminary data
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 and based on Eurostat figures.
Germany’s economy is expected to stagnate in 2024, according to a revised forecast released Wednesday by the German Council of Economic Experts. The advisory body, which counsels the