Entertainment
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France’s Louvre museum in crisis: a call for urgent restorationThe Louvre, the world's most-visited museum and home to Leonardo da Vinci's iconic Mona Lisa, is facing critical challenges. Struggling with water leaks, ageing infrastructure, and26 January 2025Read More...
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Miss Nederland contest ends after 35 years, replaced by new empowerment platformAfter 35 years, the Miss Nederland beauty pageant has officially come to an end, owner Monica van Ee announced Thursday. The pageant will be replaced by an innovative online platform12 December 2024Read More...
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Brussels to celebrate Art Deco heritage in 2025A 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...
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New European Songbook aims to foster cultural exchange across the EUThe 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...
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Croatian city named among top European autumn destinationsWhile 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...
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Antwerp to build new public heritage depot to house 800,000 cultural artifactsAntwerp 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...
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Belgian beaches covered in litter after busy tropical summer dayThe 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...
Economics
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Polish exports to Ukraine soar, poised to hit record high despite warPoland has surpassed Germany to become Ukraine's second-largest supplier, trailing only China, as exports surge despite the ongoing war, according to Rzeczpospolita.Read More...
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Eurozone’s private sector unexpectedly returns to growthThe eurozone’s private sector unexpectedly expanded in January after two months of contraction, as the struggling manufacturing sector showed slight improvement.Read More...
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Swiss perspectives: job market insightsThe 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 JobRead More...
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Flanders achieves record €5.4 billion in foreign investments in 2024Flanders 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.Read More...
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Malaga’s olive oil exports surge 50%, reaching record highMalaga 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.Read More...
News
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Switzerland sees an 18.5% rise in rejected asylum seekers leaving in 2024Switzerland experienced an 18.5% increase in the number of rejected asylum seekers leaving the country in 2024, according to a report from the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) releasedRead More...
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Survey reveals Greeks among the least satisfied citizens in the EUGreeks rank as the second least satisfied citizens in the European Union in 2023 and hold the third lowest satisfaction score across Europe, according to new data from a Eurostat survey.Read More...
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German Chancellor candidate Merz criticizes leaked US Ambassador briefing on TrumpFriedrich Merz, the leading candidate for Germany's chancellorship in the upcoming election, has condemned a leaked briefing by Germany's ambassador to the United States that heavilyRead More...
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Rent per square meter in Netherlands soars 20% since pandemic; rental supply drops 40% in Q4The private rental market in the Netherlands is facing significant challenges, with a sharp drop in supply driving up prices. Housing platform Pararius reported on Thursday that the number ofRead More...
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Record-breaking asylum applications in Belgium in 2024Belgium witnessed a record surge in asylum applications in 2024, with 39,615 people seeking international protection—the highest number since the 2015 refugee crisis. Applications fromRead More...
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First Syrians in Belgium prepare to return home after Assad regime’s fallSince the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, interest among Syrians in Belgium to return home has grown significantly. The first group of voluntary returnees is set to depart onRead More...
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Six killed in Czech restaurant explosionAn explosion caused by a propane-butane cylinder at a restaurant in Most, a city in northwest Czech Republic, claimed the lives of six people, according to emergency services on Sunday.Read More...
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Belgian King handles seven aid requests daily, distributes nearly €119,000 in financial supportIn 2024, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium authorized 476 financial donations, amounting to a total of €118,879, according to a statement from the royal palace.Read More...
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Jewish homes, businesses, and synagogue in France defaced with antisemitic graffitiAt least 10 Jewish homes and businesses in Paris, along with a synagogue in the northern city of Rouen, have been defaced with antisemitic graffiti, according to police, who are investigatingRead More...
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Entertainment
Nineteen serene zones have been established within Triglav National Park, aimed at safeguarding various wildlife, including the wild cockerel and the white-tailed ptarmigan,
Brussels, the vibrant capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union, is not only known for its rich history and diverse culture but also boasts a treasure
Copenhagen mayor urges foreigners to avoid purchasing marijuana in troubled Christiania neighborhood
Copenhagen's mayor issued a plea on Monday, urging foreigners not to purchase marijuana in the city's Christiania neighborhood. The appeal comes in the wake of a fatal shooting two weeks
Flanders celebrates its annual Heritage Day, known as 'Open Monument Day,' every second Sunday in September. This year, as part of the 35th Heritage Day taking place on
On September 9, 2023, Belgian Beer World is set to unveil its extraordinary 12,000-square-meter establishment, destined to become the globe's most extensive interactive beer center.
Turismo de Portugal is set to increase its support for regional tourism entities by 20%, as announced by the Secretary of State for Tourism, Commerce, and Services,
The inaugural Pride Leiden event attracted approximately 25,000 attendees, as announced by the municipality. Concerns about potential protests led to a brief imposition of an emergency
In the wake of a series of incidents involving tourists in Florence, Rome, and Milan, the Italian culture minister has pledged swift sanctions against the culprits.
In an exciting offer this September, a total of 21,000 one-euro cinema tickets for independent films will be up for grabs across 34 cinemas in both Brussels and Wallonia.
Data from the national statistics agency CBS reveals that tourist spending in the Netherlands has not yet fully rebounded to levels seen before the pandemic.