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DiscoverEU marks 40 years of Schengen with 40,000 free travel passes for young Europeans
The European Commission is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Schengen Area by offering 40,000 young Europeans the chance to explore the continent through DiscoverEU, part of the31 October 2025Read More... -
Brussels universities to award honorary doctorates to Stromae, Lize Spit, and Amélie Nothomb
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) announced on Monday that Stromae, Lize Spit, Amélie Nothomb, François Schuiten, and Ever Meulen will receive joint honorary doctorates from VUB and27 October 2025Read More... -
Stolen Renaissance masterpiece returns to Italy after 52 years
After more than half a century, a stolen Renaissance painting has finally returned home to Italy. *Madonna with Child*, a tempera-on-wood masterpiece by Venetian painter Antonio Solario,31 July 2025Read More... -
Belgian seaside resorts: highlights of royal De Panne
While Ostend is often dubbed the queen of Belgium’s seaside resorts, the country’s coastline offers many other gems worth discovering. In this series, Belga English explores four distinctive20 July 2025Read More... -
Louis Vuitton named suspect in Dutch money laundering probe
Luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton has been named a suspect in a Dutch money laundering investigation, according to the Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM). The OM alleges that18 July 2025Read More... -
Brussels tops global rankings for international meetings as tourism soars to new heights
Brussels has once again secured its position as the world’s top city for international meetings, according to the latest annual report from the Union of International Associations (UIA).26 June 2025Read More... -
Coffee prices keep climbing in Czech establishments
The cost of a cup of coffee in Czech restaurants and cafés has increased by 4% over the past year, now averaging CZK 57.80, according to data from the Dotykačka point-of-sale system.15 June 2025Read More...
Economics
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6,500 third-country nationals receive short-term work permits in Estonia in 2025
Roughly 6,500 non-EU nationals have taken up short-term employment in Estonia this year, with Ukrainians, Moldovans, and Uzbeks making up the largest share, according toRead More... -
Brussels unemployment rises, with sharpest increase among highly educated
Unemployment in Brussels climbed by 4 percent in October compared with the same month last year, with the steepest rise recorded among highly educated jobseekers. According to newRead More... -
Construction workers stage major strike across french-speaking Switzerland
Construction sites across French-speaking Switzerland fell silent on Monday as nearly 7,000 workers walked off the job, escalating a nationwide wave of protests over working conditions.Read More... -
EU trade deals boost export growth and strengthen economic resilience
The European Union’s expanding network of trade agreements is delivering tangible benefits for European businesses, helping them diversify export markets and ease strategic dependenciesRead More... -
Swiss banks continue to scale back hiring as job postings decline
The slowdown in hiring across Switzerland’s banking sector shows no sign of easing. New figures from the job platform Indeed reveal that vacancies at theRead More...
News
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Germany to invest €26.5 billion in soldier equipment and armoured vehicles
Germany is set to channel €26.5 billion into modernising troop gear and expanding its fleet of wheeled armoured vehicles over the next decade, according to a finance ministry document seenRead More... -
Germany signals backing for Brazil’s new tropical forest protection fund ahead of COP30
Germany has pledged support for a sweeping Brazilian initiative designed to reward developing nations for preserving their tropical forests, as world leaders gather on the fringes of the AmazonRead More... -
Thousands gather in Amsterdam to mark Kristallnacht anniversary
Thousands of people convened at Amsterdam’s Portuguese Synagogue on Sunday for the annual Kristallnacht commemoration, 87 years after the Nazi pogrom in which Jewish businessesRead More... -
Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Israel Philharmonic concert in Paris
A concert by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in Paris was repeatedly disrupted Thursday night after anti-Israel protesters set off flares inside the venue, prompting clashes with audienceRead More... -
Nexperia quietly bought a €6.7 million estate in a small Dutch village—apparently for its controversial former top executive
This summer, chipmaker Nexperia purchased a lavish countryside estate in Loenen aan de Vecht for about 6.7 million euros, according to an investigation by RTL Z. The property includes aRead More... -
Wallonia blocks Swiss military-bound shipment to Israel at Liège Airport
A shipment travelling from Switzerland to Israel was seized at Liège Airport last month after authorities determined it contained military-related equipment. The incident was first revealed byRead More... -
Iran frees two French nationals after more than three years in detention
Iran has released two French citizens held for over three years, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday.Read More... -
Government of the Netherlands launches nationwide campaign urging citizens to prepare for 72 hours without power or water
Amid rising geopolitical tensions and the growing impact of climate change, the Dutch government has launched a nationwide preparedness campaign encouraging citizens to ready themselvesRead More...

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Health

The National Healthcare Institute is examining whether two additional obesity medications, Wegovy and Mounjaro, should be included in the Netherlands’ basic health insurance package.

By 2028, breakfast cereals, yoghurts, and popular drinks in Switzerland will be noticeably less sweet. On Thursday, the Swiss government and 21 food companies agreed to renew the Milan
A group of leading French health experts and patient associations has issued a strong warning against the reintroduction of the pesticide acetamiprid, saying it poses serious risks not only to

Over half of adults in the Netherlands admit to occasionally cycling while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to a recent survey by insurer Univé. Despite the fact that this
A widely used class of antidepressants might also help the body combat cancer, according to new research.
A major fraud scheme involving fake hearing aid reimbursements in France has been busted, with eight individuals arrested, according to Europol.
Belgium is facing a growing problem with illicit cigarettes, as nearly one in three consumed in the country is either smuggled or counterfeit, according to a new report by Cimabel, the

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
