Entertainment
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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... -
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...
Politics
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Building a European research hub on Antisemitism and Jewish life
A competition has been launched in Europe to establish a hub for researching antisemitism issues and ways to develop Jewish life. The European Commission will collect applications fromRead More... -
France rejects Israeli claims of inciting anti-Israel hatred after Washington shooting
France has strongly pushed back against accusations from Israel that European countries are fueling anti-Israel sentiment, calling the claims “outrageous and unjustified.” The remarks cameRead More... -
Macron to visit Vietnam next week: satellites and energy high on the agenda
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Vietnam next week as part of a wider Southeast Asia tour, with infrastructure and energy cooperation expected to top the agenda. The trip, theRead More... -
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...
News
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High-speed trains to link Munich and Rome by 2026
By the end of 2026, travelers will be able to ride direct high-speed trains between Germany and Italy, thanks to a new route announced by German rail operator Deutsche Bahn.Read More... -
Over 8,000 social homes sit empty despite record-high waiting list in Flanders
Flanders is facing a paradox in its social housing system. While the number of people waiting for a social home has reached an all-time high, more than 8,000 social housing units stood emptyRead More... -
Wild fox kills two penguins at Wildlands Zoo in Emmen
A wild fox managed to slip into the Wildlands Adventure Zoo in Emmen last month and killed two penguins, zoo officials confirmed. The incident occurred overnight and was later verifiedRead More... -
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...
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Economics
In March, Poland recorded an unemployment rate of 2.9%, the lowest among the 27-member European Union, as reported by the bloc's statistical agency.
Construction of potentially up to 470,000 homes in the Netherlands is in jeopardy, according to experts, due to a recent guideline issued by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water
The number of individuals in Belgium experiencing prolonged absence from work due to burnout or depression has surged by 43% over the past five years. By the conclusion of 2022,
Preliminary data released on Monday indicated that inflation increased in four key German states in April, hinting at a potential halt to the national downward trend and a slight rebound
Starting from May 1st, significant changes to labor migration regulations will come into play in Flanders. While some procedures will become more streamlined for specific profiles,
The Czech government is contemplating a significant change that could simplify the process for skilled professionals from select developed nations to secure employment in Czechia.
In response to a pivotal ruling last year allowing refugees to work more than 24 weeks, companies have flooded the state jobs agency UWV with over 1,500 requests for work permits this year,
As the European Union gears up for upcoming elections, Eurobarometer's latest findings shed light on a burgeoning interest among European citizens, driven in part by heightened geopolitical
German inflation has eased to its lowest level in almost three years, according to data released by the federal statistics office on Friday. In March, inflation in Europe's largest economy slowed
Bpost is gearing up to bolster its parcel delivery services across Europe with a hefty €1.3 billion acquisition of French logistics specialist Staci Group. The Belgian postal company revealed its