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Football: 4,000 police officers and gendarmes deployed for the France-Israel match
Football: 4,000 police officers and gendarmes deployed for the France-Israel match
A total of 4,000 police officers and gendarmes will be deployed on Thursday for the "high-risk" France-Israel match at the Stade de France, in Saint-Denis, as part of the Nations League, Paris
Read More... 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
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Electric cars in Switzerland: a slow but steady growth
Electric vehicles (EVs) remain relatively uncommon in Switzerland, with only 4.1% of all registered cars running exclusively on electricity. A recent energy report by Energie Schweiz andRead More... -
Switzerland: Europe’s rail travel champion
Switzerland continues to dominate European rail travel, leading by a wide margin in both the number of train journeys per person and total kilometers traveled.Read More... -
More small homes in the Netherlands, but most residents want more space: PBL report
The number of compact homes in the Netherlands, defined as those measuring 50 square meters or less, is steadily rising. A significant factor in this trend is the growth of "flexible homes," aRead More... -
KBC’s mobile banking app ranked best in the World
Belgian bank KBC’s mobile app has been recognized as the best in the world by consulting firm Sia Partners. The app, which includes a digital assistant named Kate, claimed the top spot in aRead More... -
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...
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Brussels to celebrate Art Deco heritage in 2025
A 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... -
New European Songbook aims to foster cultural exchange across the EU
The 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... -
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...
Politics
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New European leaders begin terms with Kyiv visit
On 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... -
Haiti condemns Macron's criticism of transitional council as 'unfriendly and inappropriate'
Haiti's foreign minister summoned the French ambassador on Thursday to address what the ministry described as "unfriendly and inappropriate" remarks made by French President EmmanuelRead More... -
John Bolton urges Switzerland to join NATO, citing neutrality's waning relevance
Switzerland should abandon its historic neutrality and join NATO, according to John Bolton, former national security adviser to Donald Trump. In an interview published on Sunday, BoltonRead More... -
Germany's SPD to debate Scholz's candidacy as Chancellor, says source
The leadership of Germany's ruling Social Democratic Party (SPD) is set to discuss on Tuesday whether Chancellor Olaf Scholz remains the best choice to lead the party into the upcoming snapRead More... -
Lithuanian politician Žemaitaitis denies anti-Semitism in letter to foreign ambassadors
Remigijus Žemaitaitis, the leader of Lithuania’s Dawn of the Nemunas (Nemuno Aušra) party, has issued a statement to ambassadors from NATO and EU member states, as well as to Israel,Read More...
News
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Average coffee price in Switzerland reaches CHF4.58
In 2024, the average price of a cup of coffee in Swiss restaurants increased by CHF0.09 ($0.10) compared to the previous year, according to the CafetierSuisse association.Read More... -
Security guard at US Embassy in Oslo jailed for espionage
A Norwegian man employed as a security guard at the US Embassy in Oslo has been arrested and is now in police custody, suspected of sharing sensitive information with Russian and IranianRead More... -
Berlin police chief warns Jews and LGBTQ+ residents about safety in certain areas
Berlin's chief of police, Barbara Slowik, has issued a stark warning about safety concerns for Jews and LGBTQ+ individuals in some parts of the German capital. While emphasizing that thereRead More... -
Over 2,200 refugee children missing in Belgium
Refugee network Vluchtelingenwerk Vlaanderen has raised alarm over the disappearance of 2,241 unaccompanied refugee children in Belgium between 2021 and 2023.Read More... -
EU deforestation law: companies granted an additional year for compliance
The implementation of the EU’s deforestation law, aimed at ensuring products sold in the EU are not sourced from deforested land, has been postponed by one year to allow businesses moreRead More... -
Swiss university graduates: a global favorite among employers
Graduates from Swiss universities are highly sought after by international employers, as highlighted by the latest Global Employability University Rankings (GEURS). The rankings, released onRead More... -
Two Thai women arrested in Denmark amid brothel inspections
In Denmark, two Thai women were arrested during brothel inspections conducted by the East Jutland Police Immigration Section, part of a broader initiative targeting illegal activities inRead More... -
Portugal: home to the world's best sheep milk cheese
Portugal has once again been recognized as a top destination for exceptional sheep milk cheese, according to TasteAtlas. In early November, the platform published an updated list of the bestRead More... -
Millions of Polish students sing national anthem in honor of Independence Day
Nearly 4.7 million Polish students, both within the country and abroad, joined voices to sing the national anthem on Friday as part of the preparations for Poland’sRead More...
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Economics
On November 6, 2023, the Brussels Times reported that the latest Eurostat data reveals Belgium to have the sixth-highest average income in the European Union, despite the financial
Poland witnessed a remarkable increase in exports to Ukraine, which tripled last year, reaching EUR 9 billion. According to the Polish government, this development has made Poland Ukraine's
As of October 30, 2023, initial estimates from the National Bank indicate that the Belgian economy has experienced a 0.5% expansion during the third quarter of the year. This growth marks a
When Karol Minarczuk, a 34-year-old insurance specialist, learned that his friend had purchased a property on the Spanish Mediterranean coast, he saw it as an opportunity to diversify his
The European housing market is grappling with a multifaceted crisis, characterized by soaring rents, high interest rates, and a severe shortage of available homes. This crisis has not only
Volvo, the renowned automaker, is set to make a significant move in 2025 by manufacturing their best-selling EX30 model at their Ghent facility. This exciting development was officially
The Port Authority reported on Tuesday that the Port of Antwerp-Bruges witnessed a 6% decrease in cargo throughput, handling a total of 204.4 million tonnes in the first three quarters of
Statistics released by the Professional Credit Association on Monday revealed a significant decline in mortgage lending in Belgium during the third quarter, marking the lowest levels for this
In a concerning development, homelessness in Portugal has surged by 78%, with a growing number of individuals forced to live on the streets, in makeshift tents, or on cardboard scraps.
In a recent address, the Prime Minister of Portugal highlighted the growing presence of technology companies in the capital and argued that the Portuguese economy is undergoing a