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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
Read More... France's tax incentive for FIFA: a costly mistake
France's tax incentive for FIFA: a costly mistake
An amendment in the 2024 draft budget seeks to grant tax exemptions to international sports federations, a move that raises concerns in the context of France's limited fiscal flexibility.
Read More... Technology
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France 'far from ready' to build six new nuclear reactors, auditor says
France is "far from ready" to construct six nuclear reactors, according to a report from the country’s top audit body, highlighting the difficulties of revitalizing its aging nuclear fleet.Read More... -
Audi Brussels contemplates resuming production
Audi’s Brussels plant is considering resuming production for the first time since early November, when the assembly line was halted.Read More... -
Norway leads the charge: EVs dominate new car sales in 2024
In a groundbreaking shift, Norway achieved a significant milestone in 2024, with nearly 9 out of 10 new cars sold being fully electric. Registration data from the Norwegian Road FederationRead More... -
Sales of Chinese electric vehicles in the EU drop following tariff increase
The market share of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers in Europe dropped to its lowest point in eight months in November, following the European Union’s decision to raise importRead More... -
Electric cars in Switzerland: a slow but steady growth
Electric vehicles (EVs) remain relatively uncommon in Switzerland, with only 4.1% of all registered cars running exclusively on electricity. A recent energy report by Energie Schweiz andRead More... -
Switzerland: Europe’s rail travel champion
Switzerland continues to dominate European rail travel, leading by a wide margin in both the number of train journeys per person and total kilometers traveled.Read More... -
More small homes in the Netherlands, but most residents want more space: PBL report
The number of compact homes in the Netherlands, defined as those measuring 50 square meters or less, is steadily rising. A significant factor in this trend is the growth of "flexible homes," aRead More... -
KBC’s mobile banking app ranked best in the World
Belgian bank KBC’s mobile app has been recognized as the best in the world by consulting firm Sia Partners. The app, which includes a digital assistant named Kate, claimed the top spot in aRead More... -
ETH Zurich ranked top university in Europe
ETH Zurich, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, has once again been recognized as the top university in continental Europe, according to the latest rankings from Times HigherRead More...
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Miss Nederland contest ends after 35 years, replaced by new empowerment platform
After 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... -
Brussels to celebrate Art Deco heritage in 2025
A 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... -
New European Songbook aims to foster cultural exchange across the EU
The 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... -
Croatian city named among top European autumn destinations
While 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... -
Antwerp to build new public heritage depot to house 800,000 cultural artifacts
Antwerp 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... -
Belgian beaches covered in litter after busy tropical summer day
The 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... -
29 suspected drug dealers arrested at Tomorrowland festival, court hearings scheduled
During the two weekends of the Tomorrowland festival in Boom, Antwerp province, authorities apprehended a total of 29 suspected drug dealers on and around the30 July 2024Read More...
Economics
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Flanders achieves record €5.4 billion in foreign investments in 2024
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.Read More... -
Malaga’s olive oil exports surge 50%, reaching record high
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.Read More... -
European shares steady as investors eye Trump's inauguration
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 theRead More... -
Dutch agricultural exports surge, driven by higher prices
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 andRead More... -
Belgians donate record €362 million to charity in 2023
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 everRead More...
News
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Rent per square meter in Netherlands soars 20% since pandemic; rental supply drops 40% in Q4
The 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... -
Record-breaking asylum applications in Belgium in 2024
Belgium 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... -
First Syrians in Belgium prepare to return home after Assad regime’s fall
Since 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... -
Six killed in Czech restaurant explosion
An 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... -
Belgian King handles seven aid requests daily, distributes nearly €119,000 in financial support
In 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... -
Jewish homes, businesses, and synagogue in France defaced with antisemitic graffiti
At 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... -
Croatia ensures stable gas supply amid Russian transit disruption
Croatia’s gas supply remains stable and unaffected, the Ministry of Economy confirmed on Thursday, following the suspension of Russian gas transit through Ukraine a day earlier.Read More... -
Terror threat escalating in Switzerland, warns Attorney General
Switzerland is witnessing a significant surge in terrorism-related investigations, with cases doubling since 2022, according to Attorney General Stefan Blättler.Read More... -
Danish police investigate multiple drone sightings over Koege port
Danish authorities have launched an investigation following reports of approximately 20 drones spotted over the port of Koege, located southwest of Copenhagen.Read More...
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Health
The Flemish government has contributed €200,000 to Red Cross Flanders International to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
Nearly 25% of Swiss drivers admit to driving after consuming alcohol, a figure significantly higher than the European average, according to the Swiss Accident Prevention Bureau.
A joint report by the European Commission and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has unveiled a significant shortfall in the health workforce across the
Recent data from Sweden's public health agency reveal that only 4.5 percent of Swedish-born adults still smoke, placing the country below the internationally recognized "smoke-free"
Health insurer DSW has announced a €9.50 per month increase in the premium for mandatory basic health insurance, bringing the monthly cost to €158.50 in 2025.
The use of meat alternatives is rapidly increasing in the hospitality and catering industry. Over the past two years, sales of meat substitutes in this sector have more
Recent data from IQVIA reveals that last year, one in five Belgians received prescriptions for benzodiazepines, addictive sleeping pills, and tranquilizers.
Addiction experts have issued a warning regarding the ease with which young people in Switzerland can obtain alcohol illegally. According to Addiction Switzerland, more than a quarter of all
A baby yawns while swaddled in a teal blanket, adorned with a blue knitted hat featuring a white flower and red trim. An adult cradles the child, gently touching its head.
Switzerland has emerged as the top consumer of organic products in Europe, spending an average of CHF 454 per person ($513), according to Biosuisse, the umbrella