Entertainment
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Lady Gaga, Céline Dion, Aya Nakamura: The Mystery Surrounding the Olympic Opening Ceremony ContinuesWith three days to go until the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, speculation is rampant about the participation of a world-renowned singer.23 July 2024Read More...
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Ostend mayor imposes swimming ban on popular beach due to safety concernsMayor Bart Tommelein of Ostend has imposed a swimming ban on a popular beach stretch due to the formation of dangerous sand ridges.22 July 2024Read More...
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Norway reopens select salmon rivers amid continued concerns over declining populationsAs of July 11, 2024, nearly half of the 33 salmon rivers previously closed for fishing in Central and Southern Norway will be reopened for limited fishing. However, stricter regulations will be19 July 2024Read More...
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Green regions top choice for short trips in Flanders, study findsA recent study by Visit Flanders and the Flemish provincial tourist organizations reveals that green regions are the most popular destination for short holidays in26 June 2024Read More...
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Bosland in Limburg officially designated as National Park by Flemish governmentThe Flemish government has officially recognized Bosland as a national park, Environment Minister Zuhal Demir announced on Friday. However, the decision is still23 June 2024Read More...
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Exiled Belarusian author honored with Swiss literary prizeSasha Filipenko has been awarded the 2024 Pro Litteris main prize, valued at CHF 40,000 ($44,900). This prestigious Swiss copyright society prize is given annually to23 June 2024Read More...
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Art Basel launches amid economic uncertaintyA large crowd of people waits to enter the Art Basel fair.10 June 2024Read More...
News
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Drug-impaired driving in Belgium rises 30% since 2019The number of drivers in Belgium caught driving under the influence of drugs has surged by 30% over the past five years, according to figures released by theRead More...
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Eurostar urges passengers to postpone travel to France due to vandalism disruptionsEurostar has advised passengers to delay their travel plans if possible after acts of vandalism in France disrupted rail services between London and Paris.Read More...
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UNESCO expresses concerns over infrastructure works near Tournai Cathedral and BelfryThe Walloon city of Tournai has received a warning from UNESCO regarding infrastructure works near its cathedral and belfry. The warning was issued during a meetingRead More...
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Condominium prices rise in Switzerland's first half of 2024Residential property prices in Switzerland experienced varied trends in the first half of 2024. While condominium prices increased, single-family homes became more affordable duringRead More...
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Belarus offers solutions for German citizen on death rowDiplomats from Germany and Belarus have been in discussions regarding a German national sentenced to death in Belarus. According to reports from the Belarusian foreign ministry, Minsk hasRead More...
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Portuguese Police to Assist in Tackling Pickpocketing at Gentse FeestenStarting tomorrow, Portuguese police will join Ghent's local forces to combat pickpocketing during the 10-day Gentse Feesten festival. This collaboration is part of aRead More...
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Belgium tops EU for Palestinian asylum seekersBelgium has emerged as the leading EU country for Palestinian asylum seekers, surpassing Greece. According to the General Commission for Refugees and Stateless Persons (CGRS),Read More...
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Criminal network purchases hundreds of Amsterdam homes through mortgage fraudSince at least 2018, a criminal network connected to the cocaine trade has acquired or brokered hundreds of homes in Amsterdam through mortgage fraud, accordingRead More...
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August promises pleasant summer weather for the NetherlandsAs summer vacations commence for nearly everyone in the Netherlands, including the Northern region, the long-anticipated warm weather is on the horizon.Read More...
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Politics
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EU extends sanctions on Russia until January 2025 amid ongoing Ukraine conflictThe European Union has decided to extend its economic sanctions on Russia for another six months, with the new expiry date set for January 31, 2025....23 July 2024Read More...
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Ukraine bolsters air defense with third German Patriot system deliveryUkraine has received its third German Patriot air defense system, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced in a video message on Sunday evening.22 July 2024Read More...
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Finnish parliament approves controversial border law changesThe Finnish parliament has passed a contentious government bill aimed at revising the nation’s border laws, known as the deportation bill.14 July 2024Read More...
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French union leader warns of potential Olympic protests if Macron blocks left-wing governmentA leading French trade unionist has urged President Emmanuel Macron to allow a left-wing alliance to govern after it emerged as the front-runner in...11 July 2024Read More...
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Celebrating a century: the significance of the Swiss Abroad CongressThe Congress of the Swiss Abroad, set to take place from July 11-13 in Lucerne, marks its 100th edition this year. Despite evolving over the years, the...11 July 2024Read More...
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Flemish Minister-President highlights Flanders' EU role and calls for domestic reforms in diplomatic addressOn the eve of Flanders Day, Flemish Minister-President Jan Jambon (N-VA) addressed over 150 diplomats stationed in Flanders, underscoring the crucial...10 July 2024Read More...
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New Dutch PM Schoof seeks policy exceptions in first Brussels visitAfter being sworn in last week, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof headed to Brussels on Monday to meet with the presidents of the European Commission,...08 July 2024Read More...
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Over 50 assaults on candidates and campaigners reported ahead of French electionsFrench authorities have reported more than 50 physical assaults on candidates and campaigners during the current campaign period, Interior Minister...07 July 2024Read More...
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Polish and German Defense Ministers focus on European security ahead of NATO SummitPolish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius met in Warsaw on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, to discuss...02 July 2024Read More...
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France votes in election that could bring far-right to powerFrench voters started casting their ballots on Sunday in the first round of a snap parliamentary election, which could potentially usher in the country’s...30 June 2024Read More...
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Mark Rutte appointed as new NATO secretary generalDutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was officially appointed as the next NATO secretary general on Wednesday morning. He will succeed Jens Stoltenberg...26 June 2024Read More...
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Far more political staff in French-speaking Belgium than in FlandersBelgium has a total of 31,800 politicians, administrators, and cabinet members across all levels of government. This large number is primarily due...16 June 2024Read More...
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Elections 2024: Belgium's German-speaking community poised for early government formationRepresentatives of the ProDG and CSP parties initiated exploratory talks on Monday to form a potential coalition in the German-speaking Community's...11 June 2024Read More...
Economics
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Swiss luxury watch industry faces major setback amid China-led sales slumpSales of Swiss-made luxury watches are experiencing a sharp decline as cautious consumers reconsider purchasing expensive timepieces, leading to a...17 July 2024Read More...
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Swiss single-family home prices edge up slightly in Q2 2024In the second quarter of 2024, prices for single-family homes in Switzerland increased by 0.6% compared to the previous quarter, according to Zurich...13 July 2024Read More...
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Nearly one in five Dutch residents skipped vacations last yearNearly one in five residents of the Netherlands did not go on vacation last year, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The proportion of Dutch...11 July 2024Read More...
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AkzoNobel's Russian branch paid €16 million in profit tax since Ukraine invasionDespite publicly stating a reduction in activities in Russia following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Dutch paint group AkzoNobel's Russian subsidiaries...10 July 2024Read More...
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Swiss job market growth slows as vacancies declineThe pace of job market expansion in Switzerland is showing signs of deceleration, with a notable decrease in job vacancies reported in the second...10 July 2024Read More...
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Switzerland faces dependency on imports until end of 2024Switzerland is set to rely entirely on imports for its food supply until the conclusion of 2024, according to a statement from the Swiss Farmers' Union....09 July 2024Read More...
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Dutch home prices reach record €468,000 in Q2 2024, surging 7.2% quarter-on-quarter and 13.6% year-on-yearHome sales prices in the Netherlands have soared to a new record-high average of €468,000, reflecting a 13.6 percent increase over the past year,...04 July 2024Read More...
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Germany's contentious 2025 budget: challenges, negotiations, and political implicationsGermany’s three-party coalition government, comprising Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD), Economy Minister Robert Habeck's Greens, and...30 June 2024Read More...
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Decline in apartment construction in Poland: reportData from Poland’s Central Statistical Office (GUS) reveals a significant drop in the number of completed apartments, with a 15.9% decrease in the...25 June 2024Read More...
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EU approves release of 1.4 billion euros from frozen Russian assets to support UkraineThe European Union has agreed to allocate 1.4 billion euros in profits from Russian frozen assets for arms and other aid to Ukraine. This decision, announced...25 June 2024Read More...
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House prices in the Netherlands reach new heights, up nearly 9% compared to May 2023In May 2024, house prices in the Netherlands surged by almost 9% compared to the same month a year earlier, with a monthly increase of 1.1%, according...24 June 2024Read More...
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New pilot program brings 1,000 Indonesian tech students to Czech firmsTo address Czechia's skilled labor shortage, the government has launched a new initiative to attract young talent from abroad.20 June 2024Read More...
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Belgium witnesses surge in start-ups in 2023 amidst rising business closuresBelgium experienced a record number of new start-ups in 2023, according to a report jointly published by entrepreneur associations Unizo and UCM, along...20 June 2024Read More...
Business
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Dutch authorities probe Van Oord for alleged bribery linked to former Kazakh presidentThe Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) is currently investigating Van Oord, an international marine contractor, for suspected bribery in Kazakhstan....27 June 2024Read More...
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Ronaldinho launches "R10" restaurant in GenevaFootball legend Ronaldinho has opened his first restaurant near Geneva, Switzerland. The restaurant, named "R10" after his iconic football shirt number,...24 June 2024Read More...
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Decline in new company formations in PortugalAccording to data from Informa D&B, 23,488 new companies were created by the end of May, marking a 2.9% decrease compared to the same period last...10 June 2024Read More...
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Increasing work stress among Swiss employeesA healthcare worker walks from a dark room into a brightly lit hallway, clad in a turquoise plastic coverall and face mask. In 2022, 25% of employed...24 May 2024Read More...
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The Belgian doll wars of the 1930sWhy is the Princesses Universelle doll, born in the area of Charleroi, planning to settle in Kortrijk? This question was asked by many involved in...08 May 2024Read More...
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Dutch supermarkets embrace cheaper, environmentally friendly white eggsIn a notable shift, Dutch supermarkets are increasingly favoring white eggs over brown ones. Peter van Horne, a poultry farming economist at Wageningen...08 May 2024Read More...