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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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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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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... -
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...
Economics
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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... -
Eurozone’s private sector unexpectedly returns to growth
The eurozone’s private sector unexpectedly expanded in January after two months of contraction, as the struggling manufacturing sector showed slight improvement.Read More... -
Swiss perspectives: job market insights
The 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... -
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...
News
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Mosel river in Germany nears reopening after lock repairs
The Mosel River in western Germany is expected to reopen to cargo shipping later this week as repair work on a damaged lock progresses rapidly, navigation authorities announced on Monday.Read More... -
Switzerland sees an 18.5% rise in rejected asylum seekers leaving in 2024
Switzerland 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... -
Survey reveals Greeks among the least satisfied citizens in the EU
Greeks 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... -
German Chancellor candidate Merz criticizes leaked US Ambassador briefing on Trump
Friedrich 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... -
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...
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Health
The Institute for the Equality of Women and Men in Belgium announced on Thursday that approximately 600 Belgians changed the gender marker on their ID cards in 2022.
Newly released data from Statbel indicates that more than a quarter of employed individuals in Belgium spend the majority of their workday on computers or smartphones. According to the
A recent study commissioned by tobacco company Philip Morris has revealed that one in 10 cigarettes smoked in Belgium is illegal. These illegal cigarettes are either smuggled from other
Based on recommendations from the public health institute RIVM, the Dutch health ministry has announced that doctors and labs are no longer obligated to report positive
Ghent developing map to assist homeless individuals in locating drinking water and shower facilities
Ghent is working on a map for homeless people that shows where they can access drinking water and showers. Currently, there are already about ten locations in the city where free showers
Tallest Men in the World Revealed, with a 10-Inch Difference between Top and Bottom. Europe Takes the Lead, but the UK Misses Out.
Utrecht City Council has approved regulations preventing the establishment of new specialized tobacconists within the city limits for at least the next year. This measure is being implemented
According to data from the 2022 Survey on Living Conditions and Income conducted by INE (National Institute of Statistics), nearly 20% of the Portuguese population
Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides marked World Health Day on 7 April with the following statement:
According to a recent analysis of Eurostat figures by Sampension, Danish life expectancy has seen a significant increase over the last two decades. In 2002, the life expectancy of a Danish