Entertainment
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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... -
French publishers and authors sue Meta over AI training with their books
French organizations representing publishers and authors have announced legal action against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, for allegedly using their13 March 2025Read More... -
Eurovision Basel: nearly 42,000 tickets sell out in minutes
The excitement for the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2025 in Basel is at an all-time high, as nearly 42,000 tickets were snapped up within minutes on Wednesday. Fans eager to attend the live30 January 2025Read More...
Economics
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Russian cucumber imports to Poland hit four-year high, raising concerns in Latvia
Imports of cucumbers from Russia to Poland reached their highest level in four years this March, according to data reported by Russia’s RIA news agency and based on Eurostat figures.Read More... -
German Economic Council predicts stagnation for 2024 amid weakness and uncertainty
Germany’s economy is expected to stagnate in 2024, according to a revised forecast released Wednesday by the German Council of Economic Experts. The advisory body, which counsels theRead More... -
Tesla sales continue to slide in France and Denmark amid protests and competitive pressures
Tesla's sales slump in Europe deepened in April, with significant drops reported in both France and Denmark, reflecting growing challenges for the electric vehicle (EV) maker.Read More... -
One in three German companies plan job cuts in 2025, IW survey Shows
More than a third of German companies are planning job cuts in 2025, according to a new survey by the German Economic Institute (IW) obtained by Reuters.Read More... -
German wholesale prices up 1.3% year-on-year in March
Germany's wholesale prices increased by 1.3% in March compared to the same month in 2024, according to data released on Tuesday by the federal statistics office.Read 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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Entertainment
During the 2023-2024 season, a total of 160 museums in Wallonia and Brussels will welcome the public free of charge every first Sunday of the month. Among these, 33 will extend the offer to
As the curtains rise on this year's edition, the Alcatraz metal festival in Kortrijk has set its sights on welcoming a crowd of 45,000 enthusiastic attendees, as affirmed by
Starting from 1st August until 29th October, visitors can immerse themselves in a plethora of activities at Rubens Castle in Zemst, Flemish Brabant province, as part of the newly launched
The Museum of Fine Arts (MSK) in Ghent, the oldest museum in Belgium, made a significant decision in 2021 by embracing thematic curation for its collection display. Dating back to 1798,
A major exhibition featuring ancient and early Renaissance Italian art has opened at the Royal Castle in Warsaw. Titled "Awakened: The Ruins of Antiquity and the Birth of the Italian
Bruges unveiled a new facility, the Erfgoedfabriek (Heritage Factory), on Wednesday, aimed at storing and preserving heritage items. The Heritage Factory will provide storage space for 50,000
Flanders, the northern region of Belgium, has successfully attracted the same number of overnight tourists in 2022 as it did before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to recent data released \
Antwerp's renowned restaurant, The Jane, has once again been recognized as one of the top establishments in the culinary world, making it onto the prestigious 'World's Best 50 Restaurants'
Portuguese cinemas experienced a significant boost in May 2023, surpassing the one million movie-goers mark and achieving their best month of the year so far. According to the Institute
The 31st Federal Yodelling Festival has opened in Zug, Switzerland, with an estimated 150,000 visitors expected to attend by Sunday.