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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.
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Kazakhstan to supply Swiss nuclear plants with uranium for the first time
Kazakhstan, the world's top uranium producer, has signed its first-ever agreement to supply Swiss energy company Axpo with uranium, reinforcing Switzerland’s nuclear energy supply as itRead More... -
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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Entertainment
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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... -
France’s Louvre museum in crisis: a call for urgent restoration
The 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... -
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...
Economics
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Commission approves €2.3 billion Finnish state aid scheme for net-zero transition
The European Commission has approved a €2.3 billion Finnish State aid scheme aimed at supporting investments in strategic sectors and facilitating the decarbonisation of industrial production.Read More... -
Europe's €200 billion AI alliance aims to lead global AI development
Europe is making a significant push to establish itself as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) with a €200 billion public-private partnership. The European Union will contribute €50 billion...Read More... -
Portuguese minimum wage holds 11th place in EU rankings
Portugal's gross monthly minimum wage saw another increase in 2025, but the rise wasn't enough to improve its standing compared to other European countries.Read More... -
French government: LVMH is a source of national pride, but Arnault’s concerns are understood
The French government considers luxury goods giant LVMH a source of national pride but acknowledges the frustrations expressed by its CEO, Bernard Arnault, over the country’s tax policies,Read More... -
Polish exports to Ukraine soar, poised to hit record high despite war
Poland 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...
News
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French Minister visits Western Sahara in support of Moroccan sovereignty
French Culture Minister Rachida Dati arrived in Western Sahara on Monday, marking a significant diplomatic gesture of support for Morocco’s claim over the disputed territory.Read More... -
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei denied entry to Switzerland due to visa issue
Renowned Chinese artist and political activist Ai Weiwei was denied entry into Switzerland on Monday after failing to provide the necessary visa. According to an Instagram post by Ai, he spentRead More... -
Denmark records 'historic' low in asylum approvals in 2024
Denmark's stringent immigration policies resulted in the approval of just 860 asylum requests in 2024—the lowest figure in recent years, excluding 2020, when COVID-19 lockdowns severelyRead More... -
Majority of Swedes expect housing prices to rise
A majority of Swedes—51 percent—anticipate rising housing prices over the next year, according to Länsförsäkringar’s February Housing Price Barometer.Read More... -
Polish Airline LOT expands operations with new Lisbon route
LOT Polish Airlines, Poland's national carrier, has officially launched a new direct route connecting Warsaw and Lisbon, reinforcing its presence in the Portuguese market. The inaugural flightRead More... -
Hasidic Jews gather in Southern Poland for annual pilgrimage
Hundreds of Orthodox Jews from Israel, the United States, Canada, and various European countries have gathered in Lelów, a town near Częstochowa in southern Poland, to honor the legacyRead More... -
Sharp decline in new asylum applications in the Netherlands, driven by fewer Syrian requests
The number of new asylum applications in the Netherlands dropped significantly in 2024, with a total of 43,900 requests, according to figures released by national statistics agencyRead More...
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Swiss property prices continue to rise in 2024
Switzerland’s housing market remains expensive, with property prices increasing by an average of 1.7% in 2024, according to data from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).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