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Tour de France 2026 to open with a team time trial in Barcelona
Tour de France 2026 to open with a team time trial in Barcelona
New timing format to be used, first introduced in 2023 Paris-Nice
Read More... World Cup 2030 expected to generate €400 million for Portugal
World Cup 2030 expected to generate €400 million for Portugal
Portugal’s collaboration with Spain and Morocco to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup is projected to yield nearly €400 million in tax revenue, according to a study conducted by
Read More... 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
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Denmark wants to allow airports to shoot down drones
Denmark is considering new legislation that would allow airports, seaports, and other critical infrastructure to take more aggressive action against unauthorized drones. Under the proposed law,Read More... -
Chinese platform Temu plans to enter Swiss food market
Chinese e-commerce platform Temu is preparing to expand into the Swiss grocery sector, according to a report by Tages-Anzeiger. After launching food sales in Germany, Temu is now settingRead More... -
Germany’s energy subsidy plans poised for EU approval as Brussels updates state aid rules
The European Commission is set to greenlight national subsidies for energy-intensive industries as it unveils major changes to EU state aid rules — a move that will legitimize Germany’sRead More... -
Macron urges Europe to reclaim status as leading space power
President Emmanuel Macron declared on Friday that Europe must reestablish itself as a major space power, warning that France risks losing its position in the fast-growing low Earth orbit (LEO)Read More... -
France chooses Saab’s GlobalEye to replace aging E-3F Sentry fleet
France has officially selected Saab’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft to replace its retiring fleet of Boeing E-3F Sentry planes. The announcement was made atRead More... -
Finland to shift passport production to Poland, cutting 160 jobs
Finland is set to relocate the production of its passports from domestic facilities to Poland, a move expected to eliminate 160 jobs, according to Finnish media.Read More... -
Polestar resumes market expansion, starting with France
Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar is set to begin deliveries in France this year, aiming to establish the country as one of its top three European markets, according to its French managingRead More... -
Renault confirms French government requested drone production in Ukraine
Renault confirmed on Sunday that it has been approached by the French government to explore the possibility of manufacturing drones in Ukraine. However, the company emphasized that noRead More... -
Nearly half of Flemish residents hesitant to serve tap water to guests
While more than 80% of people in Flanders regularly drink tap water at home, nearly half are reluctant to offer it to visitors, according to a recent survey by AquaFlanders, the federationRead More...
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DiscoverEU marks 40 years of Schengen with 40,000 free travel passes for young Europeans
The European Commission is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Schengen Area by offering 40,000 young Europeans the chance to explore the continent through DiscoverEU, part of the31 October 2025Read More... -
Brussels universities to award honorary doctorates to Stromae, Lize Spit, and Amélie Nothomb
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) announced on Monday that Stromae, Lize Spit, Amélie Nothomb, François Schuiten, and Ever Meulen will receive joint honorary doctorates from VUB and27 October 2025Read More... -
Stolen Renaissance masterpiece returns to Italy after 52 years
After more than half a century, a stolen Renaissance painting has finally returned home to Italy. *Madonna with Child*, a tempera-on-wood masterpiece by Venetian painter Antonio Solario,31 July 2025Read More... -
Belgian seaside resorts: highlights of royal De Panne
While Ostend is often dubbed the queen of Belgium’s seaside resorts, the country’s coastline offers many other gems worth discovering. In this series, Belga English explores four distinctive20 July 2025Read More... -
Louis Vuitton named suspect in Dutch money laundering probe
Luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton has been named a suspect in a Dutch money laundering investigation, according to the Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM). The OM alleges that18 July 2025Read More... -
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...
Politics
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Pro-Russian hackers briefly disrupt Belgian Telecom websites in DDoS attack
A wave of DDoS attacks briefly disrupted the websites of Belgian telecom operators Proximus and Scarlet on Wednesday morning, with the pro-Russian hacker group NoName057 claimingRead More... -
French Parliament weighs wealth tax as budget gap looms
France’s government on Friday defended its proposed alternative to a sweeping tax on the ultra-rich, as lawmakers clashed over how to tap the country’s highest fortunes to help close aRead More... -
French lawmakers approve unexpected tax increases on global companies amid budget turmoil
French lawmakers have passed two unexpected tax hikes targeting multinational corporations, challenging Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s government andRead More... -
European Parliament urges continued support for Belarusian democratic forces
The European Parliament has renewed its call for unwavering support to Belarusian democratic movements, condemning the ongoing repression under theRead More... -
Protests sweep France as new Prime Minister steps in
France woke up to a wave of protests today, just as Sébastien Lecornu officially took over as the country’s new prime minister.Read More...
News
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Nexperia quietly bought a €6.7 million estate in a small Dutch village—apparently for its controversial former top executive
This summer, chipmaker Nexperia purchased a lavish countryside estate in Loenen aan de Vecht for about 6.7 million euros, according to an investigation by RTL Z. The property includes aRead More... -
Wallonia blocks Swiss military-bound shipment to Israel at Liège Airport
A shipment travelling from Switzerland to Israel was seized at Liège Airport last month after authorities determined it contained military-related equipment. The incident was first revealed byRead More... -
Iran frees two French nationals after more than three years in detention
Iran has released two French citizens held for over three years, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday.Read More... -
Government of the Netherlands launches nationwide campaign urging citizens to prepare for 72 hours without power or water
Amid rising geopolitical tensions and the growing impact of climate change, the Dutch government has launched a nationwide preparedness campaign encouraging citizens to ready themselvesRead More... -
Nearly 20 tonnes of marijuana seized at Port of Antwerp in 2025
Belgian customs have intercepted almost 20 tonnes of marijuana at the Port of Antwerp since January, a record volume that dwarfs last year’s figures. According to data reported Monday byRead More... -
Belgian Defence Minister: drones over Kleine-Brogel likely on espionage mission
Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken says the drones detected over the Kleine-Brogel air base on two consecutive nights were likely engaged in espionage. The Limburg installation is widelyRead More... -
Night bus links Luxembourg to major European cities from December
Luxembourg will gain a new set of overnight travel connections this winter as Swiss operator Twiliner, working with the Emile Weber Group, launches its first long-distance night bus routes.Read More... -
Flanders allocates €116 million to strengthen graduate courses
Flanders will channel an additional €116 million into college-based graduate programmes over the next four years, Education Minister Zuhal Demir announced on Radio 1 on Friday.Read More...
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Economics
The eurozone’s private sector unexpectedly expanded in January after two months of contraction, as the struggling manufacturing sector showed slight improvement.
The Swiss job market faced significant challenges in 2024, as an economic downturn led to a notable 10% drop in job vacancies compared to the previous year, according to Adecco’s Swiss Job
Flanders reached an unprecedented milestone in 2024 by attracting €5.4 billion in foreign investments, resulting in the creation of over 5,000 new jobs across the region.
Malaga province achieved a remarkable milestone in olive oil exports during the first ten months of last year, with sales soaring by 50% to an unprecedented 593 million euros.
European shares edged higher on Monday, reaching nearly a three-month peak, bolstered by gains in banking and travel stocks as markets awaited the inauguration of Donald Trump as the
Dutch agricultural exports increased by 4.8% in value last year, reaching €128.9 billion, primarily due to higher prices, according to recent research conducted by statistics agency CBS and
Belgians contributed a record-breaking €362.3 million to charitable causes during the 2023 tax year, according to a report by FPS Finance on Monday. This marks the highest total ever
New car sales in Switzerland experienced a notable 5% drop in 2024 compared to the previous year, driven by reduced demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids.
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