Entertainment
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Swiss Alpine ski resorts anticipate 40% reduction in snow daysA recent study predicts a significant decline in snow days at Alpine ski resorts by the end of the century, with natural snow cover possibly disappearing altogether in one out of every eight15 March 2024Read More...
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Copenhagen named Europe’s premier cruise port for 2024Copenhagen's port earned the prestigious title of Europe’s Leading Cruise Port for 2024 at a distinguished ceremony held in Berlin on March 6th, 2024, by the esteemed World Travel Awards.10 March 2024Read More...
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Relaxing regulations: Flanders prepares for open-air swimming seasonWith the arrival of spring and the anticipation of summer, Flanders is preparing to relax its rules and regulations for outdoor swimming. This adjustment, first25 February 2024Read More...
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Watchdog reveals Lithuanians' €288 million gambling loss in 2023, sparks tighter ad rules proposalLithuanians lost a staggering €288 million to gambling and lotteries in 2023, according to Virginijus Daukšys, the chief of the Gaming Supervision Authority.20 February 2024Read More...
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Switzerland to host 37th European Film Awards for the first timeIn an exciting first, Switzerland is set to host the prestigious European Film Awards at the Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre. The announcement marks a significant20 February 2024Read More...
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Van Gogh masterpiece to grace TEFAF art fair in MaastrichtThe annual art and antiques extravaganza, TEFAF in Maastricht, will feature a coveted piece by Vincent van Gogh next month. The painting, titled “Tête de paysanne à06 February 2024Read More...
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Diving into costs: reintroducing school swimming in the Netherlands could carry a €212 million price tagThe reintroduction of swimming as a mandatory subject in elementary schools could incur an annual cost of up to 212 million euros, according to an unpublished report by SEO Economic05 February 2024Read More...
News
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Insurance costs for 2016 Brussels terrorist attacks surpass 77 million eurosAccording to data compiled by industry federation Assuralia, insurers have disbursed a total of 77.2 million euros to victims of the terrorist attacks that struck Brussels Airport and MaelbeekRead More...
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China excludes Portugal from visa exemption policyPortugal finds itself among the select few Western European nations whose citizens do not enjoy visa exemptions for entry into China, as Beijing extends this privilege to sixRead More...
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Belgium grants additional military assistance to UkraineThe Belgian government has approved an additional €412 million in aid to Ukraine, announced Defence Minister Ludivine Dedonder on Friday. This latest aid package encompasses the provisionRead More...
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Belgium grants citizenship to record 55,000 foreigners in 2023In a notable development, nearly 55,000 foreigners obtained Belgian citizenship in 2023, marking the highest figure in two decades, primarily following an integration process.Read More...
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Poles' views on nations: Americans and Italians favored, Russians and Belarusians disapprovedRead More...
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Lisbon's new University campus set to Cost €120 millionThe School of Management and Economics at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa has initiated a fundraising campaign aimed at constructing a new campus in Lisbon.Read More...
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Brussels dominates list of Belgium's most expensive streetsA recent study conducted by property classifieds website Immoweb reveals that the most expensive streets in Belgium are concentrated in the capital region of Brussels. Surprisingly,Read More...
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King opens National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam amid calls for remembrance and reflectionKing Willem-Alexander graced the opening of the National Holocaust Museum at the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, where he was greeted by Mayor Femke Halsema and Arthur vanRead More...
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China announces visa-free entry for Belgians and other European nationalsOn March 7, 2024, China declared that it would grant visa-free travel privileges to citizens of Belgium, along with several other European nations, starting from March 14. Foreign Minister WangRead More...
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Politics
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Swiss vote: 'yes' to enhanced pensions, 'no' to raising retirement ageIn a significant decision, the Swiss electorate has voted in favor of bolstering monthly payments for pensioners while rejecting a proposal to gradually...03 March 2024Read More...
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Farmers plan Brussels protest on Monday, anticipate major traffic disruptionFarmers' associations have declared their intent to stage a demonstration in Brussels on Monday, February 26, coinciding with a summit of European...25 February 2024Read More...
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Flemish MP calls for additional measures for Ukrainian refugee employmentOf the 14,779 Ukrainian refugees registered with the Flemish public employment service VDAB, only 27 percent are currently employed, announced Regional...19 February 2024Read More...
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Switzerland to review asylum seeker deportation practices to third countriesSwitzerland has announced plans to assess the possibility of deporting asylum seekers to third countries, in response to discussions within the European...16 February 2024Read More...
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Tweede Kamer approves proposal to limit international student enrollment in English coursesThe Tweede Kamer, the lower house of the Dutch parliament, has voted in favor of a proposal to allow educational institutions to limit the number of...15 February 2024Read More...
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Navigating European challenges: President Christodoulides' call for unity and action
President Christodoulides delivered a resolute message during the This is Europe debate series, emphasizing the imperative for a cohesive and adaptable...07 February 2024Read More... -
Polish President engages in talks on global security and business collaboration during visit to KenyaPoland’s President, Andrzej Duda, embarked on a six-day trip to Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania, with a primary focus on bolstering political ties and...06 February 2024Read More...
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EU commits €56 million in humanitarian aid: addressing crises and bolstering resilience in Asia-Pacific
The European Commission has earmarked a substantial €56 million in humanitarian aid for the Asia-Pacific region in 2024. This funding aims to provide...04 February 2024Read More... -
Poland, Germany, and Netherlands forge agreement on 'military Schengen'Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands have inked an agreement to establish a "military transport corridor," facilitating the smoother movement of troops...02 February 2024Read More...
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Farmers in France express deep frustration over unequal subsidies and environmental rulesAs French farmers mobilize and drive their tractors toward Paris in a series of intensified protests, the media is quick to label it a rural revolt....29 January 2024Read More...
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Charles Michel withdraws from European electionOn January 26, 2024, Charles Michel announced his decision to withdraw from the European election and complete his term as President of the European...27 January 2024Read More...
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Challenges abound for new political parties in Belgium's 2024 electionsFar-right figure Thierry Baudet launched the Flemish branch of his political party Forum voor Democratie (Forum for Democracy) on Saturday, aiming to...22 January 2024Read More...
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Belgium joins European Red Sea mission: military deployment and ceasefire advocacy amidst internal debatesBelgium, 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...19 January 2024Read More...
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France announces enhanced military support for UkraineFrench President Emmanuel Macron revealed plans to bolster military aid to Ukraine, stating that France will supply 40 long-range missiles, along with...17 January 2024Read More...
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Danish anti-Islam, anti-immigration, anti-tax party dissolvesDenmark's far-right and populist party, The New Right, has officially announced its dissolution. Party founder Pernille Vermund cited the need to consolidate...12 January 2024Read More...
Economics
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Czechia to propose EU ban on Russian and Belarusian grain importsCzech Agriculture Minister Marek Výborný has announced plans to advocate for a ban on Russian and Belarusian grain imports into the European Union...19 March 2024Read More...
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Financial struggles persist: six in 10 Belgian families face economic hardshipsSix in 10 Belgian families face financial difficulties, according to a consumer survey conducted by Testaankoop. While there was a slight decrease in...16 March 2024Read More...
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Netherlands leads EU in remote work, but majority only work from home occasionallyThe Netherlands stands out as the European leader in remote work, according to a recent report by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). However, the study...15 March 2024Read More...
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Percentage of non-Belgian workers plateaus, except in healthcareAs of last year, 15.7 percent of employees in Belgium held foreign nationalities. Despite years of steady growth, this figure saw a slight decline...14 March 2024Read More...
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Netherlands set to procure four new submarines from French shipbuilderThe Walrus-class submarines are slated for replacement. Naval Group, headquartered in Paris and 62.5% owned by the French state, emerged victorious...12 March 2024Read More...
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Polish unemployment rate remains steady at 5.4% in February: governmentPoland's Ministry of Family, Labour, and Social Policy has announced that the country's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.4 percent in February,...11 March 2024Read More...
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Brussels unemployment reaches 15% markUnemployment in the Brussels-Capital region saw a rise in February compared to the previous year. According to a report by the employment agency Actiris...06 March 2024Read More...
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Female workers in Belgium logging more work hours compared to 2014A recent survey conducted by HR service provider Acerta ahead of International Women's Day reveals that employees in Belgium are working nearly seven...06 March 2024Read More...
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Which Portuguese companies lead in market value in 2024?CEOWORLD Magazine has released a report spotlighting Portugal's largest companies by market capitalization in 2024.26 February 2024Read More...
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Poland sees inflation dip below 4% for the first time in nearly three yearsPreliminary data from Statistics Poland (GUS), a state agency, reveals that Poland's annual inflation rate stood at 3.9% in January, marking a significant...18 February 2024Read More...
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Unpacking Europe's $1.5 trillion commercial property conundrumEuropean banks find themselves entangled in a significant challenge, holding approximately 1.4 trillion euros ($1.50 trillion) in loans tied to the...15 February 2024Read More...
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The enigma of Switzerland's billionaire magnet: unraveling the wealth phenomenonSwitzerland, a picturesque country nestled in the heart of Europe, is renowned not only for its stunning landscapes and impeccable watches but also for...05 February 2024Read More...
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Bargain fields and affordable plots: Croatia leads the way with cheapest arable land prices in the EUCroatia continues to boast the most affordable arable land prices in the EU, maintaining its status in 2022 with an average cost of €3,700 per hectare,...04 February 2024Read More...
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Belgium allocates 4 million euros to advance education in AfricaBelgium has committed 4 million euros to bolster education and provide training for teachers in Africa, as announced by Caroline Gennez, the Minister...01 February 2024Read More...
Business
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Miras Kenzhebekuly: "I was inspired by the architecture of European cities"Corr.: - Tell us about yourself, how your life path unfolded, about your family?24 February 2024Read More...
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Tesla's German expansion plans stalled as locals reject tree clearing proposalTesla's plans to expand its German plant have hit a snag as residents voted against a proposal to clear trees for the project, according to the mayor...21 February 2024Read More...
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Unveiling the gender wage gap in freelancing: insights from Knab's study...19 February 2024Read More...
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Antwerp's foreign investment soars, climbing European rankingsAntwerp experienced a remarkable 59% surge in foreign investment last year, propelling it from fourth to second place in the prestigious European Cities...16 February 2024Read More...
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Airbnb eyes expansion in Switzerland and beyondIn the previous quarter, Airbnb witnessed a notable 17% year-on-year increase in revenue, soaring to $2.2 billion (CHF 1.9 billion). Now, the accommodation...14 February 2024Read More...
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Polish company implements four-day working week for 400 employeesHerbapol Poznań, one of Poland's oldest firms, founded in the 19th century, has introduced a four-day working week for its 400 staff. The company,...05 February 2024Read More...
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Lotus Bakeries makes history with €1 billion turnover in 2023, leading global cookie market surge
Lotus Bakeries reached a significant milestone in 2023, achieving a historic turnover of one billion euros, as reported on Monday. The renowned cookie...05 February 2024Read More...