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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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, currently set to conclude by July 9.Read 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 to a statement madeRead 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% 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...
News
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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... -
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...
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Economics
This month marks the discontinuation of Belgium's former expatriate tax system, impacting approximately 27,000 expats, as reported by The Brussels Times. Renowned for its high tax rates,
Germany witnessed a substantial decline in exports to its crucial global trade partners, notably the United States and China, at the close of the previous year, as per data released by the
The year-on-year inflation rate in Sweden decelerated to 4.4 percent in December, a decline from the 5.8 percent reported in November, as stated by Statistics Sweden (SCB) on Monday.
The residential property market in Belgium experienced a slowdown last year, with a notable 15% decrease in sales compared to the previous year, as revealed by the real estate barometer of
in Switzerland saw a slight uptick in December but remains at historically low levels. Throughout the entire year, it averaged its lowest rate since 2001.
In the initial 11 months of 2023, statistics from the Federal Public Service (FPS) Economy unveiled that 51 percent of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) that docked in Zeebrugge arrived from
In December, Germany observed a slight increase in the number of unemployed individuals, but the rise was considerably lower than analysts' predictions, according to labor office data
The Gezinsbond, a family association, is advocating for a simplified energy market in light of a survey revealing that a quarter of households in Flanders never compare energy suppliers.
As the new year approaches, the National Bank of Belgium grapples with the absence of a president. Governor Pierre Wunsch's mandate is up for renewal, but political hurdles have delayed the
The Swiss franc has soared to its strongest position against the dollar since 2015, marking a significant milestone after Switzerland's central bank shifted away from its policy of curbing