Entertainment
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Stolen Renaissance masterpiece returns to Italy after 52 years
After more than half a century, a stolen Renaissance painting has finally returned home to Italy. *Madonna with Child*, a tempera-on-wood masterpiece by Venetian painter Antonio Solario,31 July 2025Read More... -
Belgian seaside resorts: highlights of royal De Panne
While Ostend is often dubbed the queen of Belgium’s seaside resorts, the country’s coastline offers many other gems worth discovering. In this series, Belga English explores four distinctive20 July 2025Read More... -
Louis Vuitton named suspect in Dutch money laundering probe
Luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton has been named a suspect in a Dutch money laundering investigation, according to the Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM). The OM alleges that18 July 2025Read More... -
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...
News
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Germany set to order 15 additional U.S.-made F-35 jets, parliamentary source says
The German government is preparing to purchase an additional 15 of the U.S.-manufactured F‑35A fighter jets from Lockheed Martin, according to a parliamentary source who spoke to Reuters.Read More... -
Netherlands and Ukraine to jointly produce drones as The Hague pledges €200 million
The Netherlands and Ukraine are joining forces to co-produce drones, marking a major step forward in their defense cooperation. The announcement came Friday during a visit to Ukraine byRead More... -
Leuven named European Capital of Culture 2030
Leuven has been selected to represent Belgium as the European Capital of Culture in 2030. The announcement was made Wednesday at the Royal Library of Belgium in Brussels, with the cityRead More... -
Fewer internationals buying homes in the Netherlands, NVM report shows
International buyers are purchasing fewer homes in the Netherlands, according to a new report from estate agents’ association NVM and its data division Brainbay.Read More... -
Amsterdam library exhibits hundreds of banned U.S. books
If you’re in Amsterdam this month, the city’s main public library near Central Station has a thought-provoking exhibition going on. It’s called Index Americana, and it’s all about books that...Read More... -
Jewish students at Amsterdam University launch hotline against anti-semitism
Jewish students at the University of Amsterdam have started a new helpline, L’Chaim, to give their peers a place to report anti-Semitism and seek support. The initiative was born out of aRead More... -
Holocaust memorial in Lyon vandalized with “Free Gaza” slogan
A Holocaust memorial in Lyon has been vandalized with the words “Free Gaza,” local authorities confirmed on Sunday, sparking condemnation amid heightened concerns overRead More... -
Belgium’s retirement age hike to 66 saves government €100 million
Belgium’s decision to push the official retirement age from 65 to 66 is already showing big effects on both people’s lives and the state budget.Read More... -
Hackers threaten to release more stolen medical data from Dutch clinic
A ransomware group calling itself ‘Nova’ is threatening to publish even more sensitive medical records stolen from Clinical Diagnostics, a test lab in Rijswijk, unless the clinic pays upRead More...
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Politics
Far-right figure Thierry Baudet launched the Flemish branch of his political party Forum voor Democratie (Forum for Democracy) on Saturday, aiming to offer an alternative to existing Flemish
Belgium, holding the EU Council presidency, has chosen to join the European mission in the Red Sea. In a decision reached on Friday, the country will deploy the military ship Louise-Marie to
French President Emmanuel Macron revealed plans to bolster military aid to Ukraine, stating that France will supply 40 long-range missiles, along with several hundred bombs. Macron made the
Denmark's far-right and populist party, The New Right, has officially announced its dissolution. Party founder Pernille Vermund cited the need to consolidate the center-right forces in Denmark,
Ahmed Aboutaleb has announced his decision to step down as the Mayor of Rotterdam this autumn after an extensive tenure of 15 years. Aboutaleb, now 62, assumed the role of mayor in
European Council President Charles Michel has announced his intention to lead the European list for the French-speaking liberal MR party in the upcoming June elections. This decision signifies
During a news conference in Warsaw on Wednesday, Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that Poland is expected to conduct its upcoming local elections, "most likely on April 7," following
Poland's Foreign Minister engaged in pivotal discussions with counterparts from Denmark, Finland, and Turkey, emphasizing security collaboration, NATO's future, and unwavering support for
Poland's new foreign minister, Radosław Sikorski, embarked on his inaugural diplomatic voyage, choosing Kyiv as his first stop since assuming office last week. His visit aimed to affirm Poland's
The European Commission has put forth a proposal aiming to reduce the protection status for wolves within the EU, citing concerns over their rising numbers and their perceived threat,