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...
Economics
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Zug named Switzerland’s most competitive canton – Ticino and Graubünden trail behind
Zug continues to lead the pack as Switzerland’s most competitive canton, followed closely by Basel-City and Zurich, according to the latest UBS Cantonal Competitiveness Indicator (CCI).Read More... -
French political turmoil sparks recession concerns, warns Carrefour CEO
France’s fragile political climate could tip the country’s economy into recession, according to Alexandre Bompard, the chief executive of Carrefour SA, Europe’s largest retailer.Read More... -
French inflation holds steady at 0.9% in July
France’s annual consumer price inflation remained unchanged in July, matching both forecasts and initial estimates, the national statistics agency INSEE confirmed on Thursday.Read More... -
New car prices in the Netherlands surge past €50,000, pricing out many buyers
The average price of a new car in the Netherlands has soared above €50,000, placing car ownership out of reach for many Dutch consumers, according to the ANWB motorists association.Read More... -
Croatia’s average net monthly salary climbs to €1,451
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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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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
Despite achieving record-breaking sales, there are still 1.2 million tickets available for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, which commence next week.
Germany has summoned Turkey's ambassador as the controversy over a Turkish player's ultra-nationalist gesture at Euro 2024 escalates.
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.
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.
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
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
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