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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... -
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...
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Dutch Minister proposes two-day delivery standard amid declining mail volumes
Demissionary Minister of Economic Affairs Vincent Karremans (VVD) has proposed extending the delivery time for standard letters and postcards from 24 to 48 hours, as the Dutch postal sectorRead More... -
Record heat triggers widespread alerts across Europe
A historic heatwave is gripping much of southern and eastern Europe, with France issuing an unprecedented number of heat alerts. As of now, 84 out of 96 mainland French departments areRead More... -
Europe scorched by killer heat dome: Spain nears 47°C, wildfires rage in Greece, storms hit France and Germany
Europe is sweltering under a record-breaking heatwave, with Spain bracing for temperatures up to 47°C this weekend. A tourist has already died from heatstroke in Mallorca, as Saharan heatRead More... -
Warsaw hosts 2025 World Justice Forum
This week, Warsaw is the meeting ground for hundreds of global advocates for the rule of law, as it hosts the 2025 World Justice Forum. The event, co-organised by Poland's Ministry of Justice,Read More... -
Germany to add 11,000 military personnel by year’s end: Bild
Germany plans to expand its armed forces by 11,000 personnel by the end of 2025, according to a report by Bild on Saturday. Citing government sources, the tabloid said the increase includesRead More... -
Sharp rise in Belgian property prices following tax cuts
House and apartment prices in Belgium have surged, driven by a recent cut in registration fees for property purchases, according to new data released by the Belgian statistics agency Statbel.Read More... -
Dutch residents smoking and drinking less, exercising more, and feeling healthier
People in the Netherlands are making healthier lifestyle choices and increasingly following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines, according to the 2024 Health Monitor by StatisticsRead More... -
French financial giants launch European defence investment fund
Four leading French financial institutions have joined forces to launch a new investment fund focused on European defence and security, amid growing momentum across the continent toRead More...
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Belgium has recently approved a bill that officially recognizes Buddhism as a non-denominational religion. The bill, drafted by Federal Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne, has been
After a sample check, it appears that 94 out of 147 controlled tourist accommodations were not rented out correctly last year in Knokke-Heist. Since 2017, these tourist lodgings have been
Between November 1, 2022 and February 28, 2023, the police recorded 12 burglaries in Haaltert and Denderleeuw. This is significantly less than during the winter months of previous years.
From now on, all winners of the Tour of Flanders will have their photos displayed on a wooden wall on the Tour of Flanders street in Kluisbergen. Previously, the photos of the cycling heroes
According to Lars Stenqvist, the vice president of Volvo group, the new Euro 7 regulations set by the European Commission in November 2022, will slow down the shift towards electrification.
Once again, about ten young people caused trouble at the train station in Denderleeuw yesterday evening. The mayor is now considering imposing a ban on the troublemakers.
Belgium will deliver 240 military trucks to Ukraine. The first will be sent next week, including the Volvo Cargo, Volvo Shelter, Volvo Fassi, and Volvo Manumat models. The entire Volvo truck
Today, the European Commission proposed to support 303 workers dismissed by aluminium producer Alu Ibérica in the region of Galicia in Spain with €1.2 million from the European
The number of Angolan citizens residing in Portugal has seen a significant increase of over 50% in the past 10 years, from 20,366 in 2012 to 31,435 in 2022, according to data released by the
Today, the Commission is launching the DiscoverEU spring call, thanks to which 35,000 young people will receive a free rail pass to explore Europe.