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Swiss tourism set for record-breaking Summer
Following a record-setting winter in 2024/25, Swiss tourism is poised for continued growth this summer. According to economist Simon Flury from BAK Economics, the number of overnight27 May 2025Read More... -
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...
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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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The Flemish government has announced plans to transform the former NATO site and military Queen Elisabeth Quarter near Brussels into a mixed-use zone and a new woodland area spanning
The European Commission has clarified that European Union member states will have the freedom to decide how they test the driving abilities of individuals over the age of 70.
According to a report from Gazet van Antwerpen, since the reintroduction of wolves to Flanders in 2018, the region's Nature and Forest Agency (ANB) has documented almost 250 wolf attacks
A 30-year-old man from Gouda has been arrested following the laser projection of antisemitic messages onto a building in Capelle aan den IJssel, according to the police. The arrest took place
A wisent, also known as a European bison, has been born in the Jura mountains of Solothurn, marking the first birth of its kind in the region in 1,000 years. The female calf was born on
According to data released by the Directorate-General for Education and Science Statistics (DGEEC), approximately 20% of students in Portugal attended private schools during the 2021/2022
The Antwerp Highways Police have confiscated an electrically powered bicycle that was being driven recklessly. This marks the first time that the Highways Police in Antwerp have seized an
This summer, Flanders is set to accommodate a record number of students in its summer schools, with a notable increase of 40% compared to previous years. Over 16,000 children and young
The social housing corporation Thuispunt Gent will definitely achieve the targeted 1,500 extra social housing units in the city by 2030. This was emphasized by the corporation during a press
The housing market in mainland Portugal is indicating signs of stabilisation, with a modest increase in sales prices observed in May. According to Confidencial Imobiliário's Residential Price