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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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Life
According to the latest local authority atlas compiled by research bureau Atlas Research, Arnhem is considered the greenest city to live in the Netherlands, although Amsterdam remains the
In a concerning development, last year witnessed a record-breaking number of 4,283 kindergarten teachers working in Flemish primary schools, according to
The waste dump along Elisabethlaan in Ninove has still not been cleared. Despite the court's ruling that the owners were obligated to clean up the landfill by May 20,
Members of Parliament have voted in favor of new laws aimed at preventing pet owners and breeders from euthanizing their animals when they reach old age
Norway has witnessed a significant population growth, marking its largest increase in more than ten years during the first quarter of this year. According to the state
High rental costs are causing young adults to delay moving out of their parents' homes, according to the latest government figures. The data shows that in 2019, only
Yarne De Pelsmaeker from Ninove and Jelle Ronsijn from Geraardsbergen have caught an exceptional fish: a silver carp with a length of 1.35 meters and a weight of
The city of Ninove is appealing to the Council of State to challenge the recognition of an archaeological site. Flemish Minister of Heritage Matthias Diependale (N-VA) recognized a 2.5-hectare
Homeowners in Aalst are increasingly willing to rent out their properties on the social housing market. Last year, the social rental office in Aalst launched a campaign to persuade more
According to a recent study, Denmark is experiencing a surge in spiritual practices, with as many as 81.9% of Danes feeling a “spiritual need” in the past month. The study, which is the largest