Entertainment
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Miss Nederland contest ends after 35 years, replaced by new empowerment platformAfter 35 years, the Miss Nederland beauty pageant has officially come to an end, owner Monica van Ee announced Thursday. The pageant will be replaced by an innovative online platform12 December 2024Read More...
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Brussels to celebrate Art Deco heritage in 2025A century after the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris, which coined the term "Art Deco," Brussels will dedicate 2025 to celebrating this influential28 November 2024Read More...
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New European Songbook aims to foster cultural exchange across the EUThe European Union Songbook Association will unveil the EU Songbook on November 5, featuring 164 songs from across the European Union. The collection includes three iconic tracks by01 November 2024Read More...
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Croatian city named among top European autumn destinationsWhile many travelers choose to take their holidays in the summer, others find autumn to be the ideal season for exploring Europe. With fewer crowds, more affordable22 September 2024Read More...
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Antwerp to build new public heritage depot to house 800,000 cultural artifactsAntwerp will soon have a new heritage depot in the Zuid district, designed to house the city’s entire heritage collection of 800,000 items and make them accessible to20 September 2024Read More...
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Belgian beaches covered in litter after busy tropical summer dayThe tropical summer weather on Monday drew large crowds to the Belgian coast, resulting in plenty of beach fun and a vibrant atmosphere—but also a significant13 August 2024Read More...
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29 suspected drug dealers arrested at Tomorrowland festival, court hearings scheduledDuring the two weekends of the Tomorrowland festival in Boom, Antwerp province, authorities apprehended a total of 29 suspected drug dealers on and around the30 July 2024Read More...
News
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German Christmas market attack suspect described as 'islamophobic,' authorities sayThe suspect behind the deadly car attack at a Christmas market in Germany is believed to hold Islamophobic views, according to the country’s interior minister.Read More...
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Affordable Brussels-Paris train service launched by SNCB and SNCFOn Thursday morning, Belgian and French rail operators SNCB and SNCF unveiled a new low-cost train service connecting Brussels and Paris. Operated under SNCF's budget brand, Ouigo, theRead More...
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EU investigates TikTok over alleged interference in Romanian electionThe European Commission announced on Tuesday that it is investigating TikTok to determine whether the social media platform violated the Digital Services Act (DSA) amid suspicions ofRead More...
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Donald Trump appoints Bill White as Ambassador to BelgiumFormer U.S. President Donald Trump has selected businessman Bill White to serve as the new U.S. ambassador to Belgium. The announcement was made Saturday via Trump's social mediaRead More...
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Romania and Bulgaria granted full Schengen membership starting JanuaryEuropean Ministers of the Interior approved the full accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen area on Thursday. Beginning in January, land border checks with other SchengenRead More...
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Over 100,000 Syrian asylum applications await decisions in EUAs of the end of October, more than 100,000 applications for international protection from Syrians remained pending in the European Union, according to figures released by the EuropeanRead More...
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Belgium temporarily halts processing of Syrian asylum applicationsBelgium's Office of the Commissioner General for Refugees and Stateless Persons (CGRS) has announced a temporary suspension of processing Syrian asylum applications, according toRead More...
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Sweden to monitor refugees traveling to their home countriesThe Swedish government has instructed multiple agencies to track the travel habits of refugees, aiming to prevent the misuse of asylum protections by those who may no longer require them.Read More...
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International migration fuels Brussels' population growth to 1.25 millionBrussels has reached a population milestone, with nearly 1.25 million residents as of early 2024. This growth persists despite declining birth rates and a steady outflow of residents to otherRead More...
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Politics
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Hailed as a breath of fresh air in a stuffy institution, Prince Harry's wife Meghan is set to test the limits of the British monarchy's desire to modernise when their first
When London's Victoria and Albert Museum put out an appeal for surviving Mary Quant clothing ahead of a major exhibition dedicated to the designer they were
A heroic campaigner for openness, or an enemy of the US state trying to avoid justice: after a decade in the limelight, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange remains an
With the UK parliament rejecting Britain's EU divorce deal for a third time Friday, the country is faced with the prospect of breaking ties with its closest trading partner without a deal on
The pound dropped on Thursday, weighed down by ongoing chaos in Brexit proceedings, dealers said.
Lloyd's of London has promised strong action over sexual harassment after the centuries-old insurance market faced damaging allegations from female staff.
Britain faces a "national emergency" as the risk of a no-deal Brexit rises, business and union leaders warned Thursday in an open letter to embattled Prime Minister
Prominent pro-European politician Anna Soubry has revealed the extent of threatening abuse she and family members -- including her elderly mother -- have received
Britain's historic National Portrait Gallery has cancelled a £1 million ($1.3 million, 1.1 million euros) donation from the Sackler family, which is accused of contributing to