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Tour de France 2026 to open with a team time trial in Barcelona
Tour de France 2026 to open with a team time trial in Barcelona
New timing format to be used, first introduced in 2023 Paris-Nice
Read More... 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
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Finland to shift passport production to Poland, cutting 160 jobs
Finland is set to relocate the production of its passports from domestic facilities to Poland, a move expected to eliminate 160 jobs, according to Finnish media.Read More... -
Polestar resumes market expansion, starting with France
Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar is set to begin deliveries in France this year, aiming to establish the country as one of its top three European markets, according to its French managingRead More... -
Renault confirms French government requested drone production in Ukraine
Renault confirmed on Sunday that it has been approached by the French government to explore the possibility of manufacturing drones in Ukraine. However, the company emphasized that noRead More... -
Nearly half of Flemish residents hesitant to serve tap water to guests
While more than 80% of people in Flanders regularly drink tap water at home, nearly half are reluctant to offer it to visitors, according to a recent survey by AquaFlanders, the federationRead More... -
‘Choose Europe!’ – Macron invites scientists amid U.S. research cuts
French President Emmanuel Macron has extended an open invitation to scientists around the world to pursue their research in France or elsewhere in Europe. The appeal comes as the UnitedRead More... -
Church of Greece plans to launch digital-only bank
The Church of Greece is preparing to enter the financial world with plans to launch a fully digital bank. After three years of quiet development, the Church is now getting ready to apply for aRead More... -
Digital crime in Switzerland jumped by over 35% in 2024
Switzerland saw a sharp rise in digital crime in 2024, with cases surging by 35% compared to the previous year. Authorities recorded more than 59,000 cyber-related offences over the courseRead More... -
Switzerland explores high-speed train fleet for European connections
SBB evaluates procurement of high-speed trainsRead More... -
Volkswagen targets Europe for its affordable electric car, says brand chief
Volkswagen plans to focus sales of its upcoming entry-level electric vehicle—priced at 20,000 euros ($21,580)—on the European market, the brand’s chief announced on Wednesday.Read More... -
Polish companies strengthen focus on AI-related cybersecurity risks: study
A recent study, How Polish Companies Are Embracing AI, highlights a growing emphasis on managing cybersecurity risks associated with both internal and publicly available AI systems.Read More...
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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... -
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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Flanders becomes largest shareholder in Brussels Airport with €2.77 billion Investment
The Flemish government is making a major investment in Brussels Airport, acquiring a 39% stake through its investment arm PMV. This €2.77 billion move makes Flanders the airport’s largestRead More... -
EU tackles military mobility challenges
In a bid to improve the rapid and efficient movement of military personnel, equipment, and assets across the European Union and beyond, the European Commission and theRead More... -
French police detain Palestinian man after Rabbi attacked with chair
French police detained a Palestinian man from Gaza on Friday after Rabbi Elie Lemmel was struck with a chair in the Paris suburb of Neuilly-sur-Seine, marking the second assault against theRead More... -
Portugal among the World’s safest countries in 2025 rankings
Portugal has been ranked as the 12th safest country in the world in the latest global safety index by HelloSafe.Read More... -
Mayor of Ghent elected president of Eurocities network
Mathias De Clercq, the Mayor of Ghent, has been elected president of Eurocities, a prominent network representing 222 cities across 38 countries. The election took place on Friday in Braga,Read More... -
Swiss property prices continue to climb in May
Residential real estate becomes even more expensiveRead More... -
Lula urges Macron to support Mercosur-EU trade deal
During a state visit to Paris on Thursday, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called on French President Emmanuel Macron to support the long-delayed trade agreement between theRead More... -
Swiss Defence Minister orders investigation into alleged Russian spy ties
Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister has launched an official investigation into allegations that sensitive data from the Federal Intelligence Service (FIS) was passed to Russian intelligenceRead More... -
Paris Jewish sites vandalized with green paint
Several Jewish landmarks in central Paris were defaced with green paint late Friday night, May 30, 2025, in a disturbing act of vandalism that has shaken the French Jewish community.Read More...
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